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- The center: The 9th arrondissement, around Rue Richer and Rue Cadet. The largest concentration of restaurants, bakeries, and grocery stores in the city.
- The Mara (Districts 3 and 4): The historic Jewish Quarter, more street food and fewer sit-down restaurants.
- The 8th District: Few restaurants, but high-quality, and close to the Chabad House.
- Near the Eiffel Tower: There are no kosher restaurants in the immediate area. Combine with a meal in the 8th or 9th arrondissement.
- Hours: According to the French order, with closing in the middle of the day. Do not arrive at 4 pm.
- Sabbath: Everything is closed from Friday afternoon. Buy in advance.
By: Detilishas Vigil Henkin
Traveling in Paris is an extraordinary culinary experience, but for kosher-observant people, the task of finding suitable food can be challenging. The city is full of cafes, bakeries, and restaurants of all kinds, but it's not always easy to know where to find a restaurant that offers quality kosher food.
That’s exactly why we’re here! We’ve found a comprehensive list of kosher restaurants in Paris that not only offer full kosher service, but also offer a great culinary experience. Whether you’re looking for classic French food, Mediterranean cuisine, or even Asian cuisine, we’ve got you covered. Now you can enjoy Paris without worrying about what’s on your plate.
We have prepared a simple and friendly guide for you, including general information about kosher restaurants in Paris in 2024, to help you find the best kosher places in the City of Lights, so that you can continue to travel, enjoy and discover the City of Lights with good taste. The list is a sharing of our personal experiences from a short (but fruitful!) visit to Paris, and does not claim to encompass or mention every kosher restaurant in Paris. There were many other restaurants that were recommended to us, but we simply did not have time to get there! We promise to get to them next time, and come back with a comprehensive review. It is recommended to check out Yagil Henkin's review for more options.
Kosher breakfast in Paris
Let’s start with the hotel itself – Hotel Aida Opera is located in the 9th arrondissement, a six-minute walk from two metro stations. There are synagogues and kosher shops nearby, as well as a kosher restaurant or two. The hotel itself serves a kosher breakfast – a particularly convenient option.
The meal itself is European – simple and limited – fresh fruit, vegetables, 2 types of cheese , jams, cereal, hard-boiled eggs, juices and hot drinks and of course – reasonable baguettes and croissants. The price of the room we booked did not include breakfast, and we could choose when to eat at the hotel and when out, the price was reasonable – 10 euros per person – and that closed the corner on certain mornings.
11 Rue Richer, 9th arrondissement.
For more information about the hotel and to make a reservation, click here.
General information about kosher restaurants in Paris
Before we start with the recommendations, here are two tips that will help you quite a bit when you're looking for a good kosher restaurant in Paris.
Opening hours of restaurants
First, unlike in Israel, most restaurants are open for a few hours at noon (approximately between 12 and 14 p.m.) and then open again in the evening for dinner (between 19:30 and 22:30 p.m.). When traveling, this is sometimes a little less convenient, so you need to be aware of this and check the places you want and their opening hours.
Should you leave a tip at a restaurant in Paris?
Secondly, the matter of tipping. Various Paris guides state that it is not necessary to leave a tip in restaurants. They will not be offended if you do, but you should not leave one because they price the service in the price of the dish. We were not satisfied with this information and consulted a local, who said that it was absolutely not necessary. However, in one of the restaurants (the last one we visited), they advised us that the price did not include service.
Afterwards, we heard from other sources that it is customary to leave a tip in kosher restaurants. It's a bit of a shame, because Paris is not cheap at all, and kosher restaurants are even more so.
And after we're done with the "managers," it's time to write about the restaurants themselves.
Kosher restaurants in Paris by neighborhood
Before talking about specific restaurants, it's worth understanding the map. Kosher in Paris is not scattered randomly but concentrated in a few clear areas, which greatly changes the choice of accommodation and planning of the days.
The 9th arrondissement, Rue Richer and Rue Cadet area. This is the real center. Rue Richer and the alleys around it have the largest concentration of kosher restaurants, bakeries, and grocery stores in the city, all within walking distance of each other. This is also why most of the hotels recommended for kosher-observants are located right there.
The Marais, 3rd and 4th arrondissements. Rue des Rosiers and the streets around it are the historic Jewish Quarter. The character here is different: fewer sit-down restaurants and more street food and Eastern European Jewish food. It is also the most convenient area to combine a meal with a day of sightseeing in the city center.
The 8th arrondissement, the Champs-Elysees area. There are few restaurants, but those that do exist tend to be of a higher standard. This is the area for those who want a proper dinner rather than a sandwich while standing, and it is also close to the Chabad House.
The 17th and 19th arrondissements. Two residential areas where the Jewish community has grown in recent decades, and with it the restaurants. Prices there are lower than those in the center, but the distance from attractions is greater. Suitable for those staying a week or more.
And what about the Eiffel Tower? This is a recurring question, and the answer is not encouraging: there are no kosher restaurants in the immediate vicinity of the tower. The convenient option is to combine a visit to the tower with a meal in the 8th or 9th arrondissement, both a short metro ride away.
Kosher restaurants in Paris – recommendations
Kavod Restaurant
This is an excellent upscale restaurant that serves the best of French meat cuisine (minus the butter). They offer a “foie gras dinner” on the menu.
The first course was a foie gras feta terrine, which came with a cube of watermelon covered in berry jam and a basket of delicious savouries. The main course was the “Rossini Tornado”, a dish credited to the opera composer Gioacchino Rossini. It was a steak with foie gras on top – it was simply perfect.
The liver is simply tender on the tongue in a French feast that is impossible to forget. This menu also comes with a final course and a glass of wine. We also tasted an excellent beef carpaccio and a dish of veal chops – everything is made with great precision and it seems that you simply cannot go wrong in this restaurant. The final courses, however, were weaker compared to the rest of the meal. We tasted a creme brulee and caramelized pineapple, which were not bad – we were just expecting a more luxurious ending to a really, really excellent meal.
On the technical side: excellent service, Hebrew-speaking waiters, and a chic atmosphere with starched tablecloths.
Address: 26 Rue Jean Mermoz, District 8.
Website: Kavod
Bassar Restaurant
We stopped here for lunch on a chilly, chilly day, looking for some comfort and relief from the cold – and we found it. The place was a bit deserted: we arrived on the day before the Jewish New Year, and most of the French Jews in the area were probably on vacation. The waitress, realizing that we didn’t speak the language, expressed her displeasure with a well-known Parisian grimace and went to find a waiter who spoke English.
It took a good few minutes for the guy to finally address us, and it turned out that his English wasn't the best either, so while we were trying to understand the menu (which was also translated into English, but not clear enough) he realized that we had ordered more than we intended to order, but that was also for the best, because the dish we didn't intend to order was simply excellent.
It was a poached egg fried in a mushroom sauce and truffle oil – an outstanding dish. A thick orange soup with roasted almonds and green onions brought the heat back to the bones (with the help of a glass of red wine and the excessive heating that is everywhere in Paris). The veal carpaccio, on the other hand, was a bit anemic and needed a dedicated salt and pepper treatment.
Of course, at the beginning of the meal, an irresistible basket of breads is served, and this abundance satisfied our appetite, with the main course still ahead of us. Since we had plans for the evening and knew there wouldn't be time for a meal (remember the limited opening hours), we gathered our strength and attacked the risotto asado, chestnuts, and truffles.
The risotto, after adding salt from the well-remembered salt cellar, was simply amazing. The asado hairs simply blend with the rice and chestnuts into a deep European winter stew designed to warm the body for many hours to come. To balance this wonderful heaviness, we had steak tartare, which is known to be served raw and cold.
A good steak tartare should contain enough surprising ingredients in the seasoning to go beyond just a pre-cooked meatball mash. Here too, we treated it with a generous helping of salt and pepper, and there were still bites that were good and others that I just wanted to throw into the pan for a quick fry. There really wasn't room for the last dish, and we headed out into the Parisian cold.
Technical: French service, modern and spacious restaurant.
Address: 122 avenue de villiers, 17th arrondissement.
The wing or the thigh
Wow, we don't even know how to pronounce the name of the restaurant, it sounds like something French, "extraordinaire" as they say, and then Google told me that it means "quarter of a chicken"...
It didn’t sound promising, but we got a warm recommendation so we headed over. It’s a tiny, crowded place, you’re more or less sitting with complete strangers eating a meal in a restaurant. There’s no personal space. This is a recurring feature in many French restaurants. Maybe it’s the expensive real estate or maybe it’s just tradition, but there’s just a padded bench along the wall, with adjacent tables in front of it and chairs on the other side. How many of you? Two? No problem, pull a table *three centimeters* from the table next to it, and voila! A romantic table for two. There are no menus, there are a few large boards with chalk writing on them what to eat (only in French of course).
With the kind help of a Hebrew-speaking waiter, we started with an excellent shakshuka with merguez sausages and, of course, how could we do without bread! This time we received bread with a thin crust that wrapped a fluffy and soft white dough that wonderfully absorbed the crispy juices of the shakshuka. Speaking of crust, that crispy coating that envelops many dishes – I searched the Academy of the Hebrew Language website and could not find a suitable word in our language. Although there is the word קרום, it does not express the crispness of “crust” – please send suggestions to the Academy and we will advance the culinary language.
Back to the main course: entrecote that came with an excellent pepper sauce and a piece of veal rib so exquisite that you can't believe you're sitting in some alcove with complete strangers rubbing up against you to your right and left (well, at this point they're not so strangers anymore). The meat was precisely prepared and juicy.
Technical: The place is open continuously! Walking distance from the Trocadero Gardens (opposite the Eiffel Tower ), convenient for tourists and welcoming, homely and family atmosphere.
Address: 33 rue Greuze, 75116 Paris, District 16.
Website: The wing or the thigh
“The best falafel in the world” – L'As du Falafel
As we wandered around the trendy Marais district , we wanted something not too heavy and the options offered in the kosher falafel area came in handy.
We read about this place and also heard that it was crowned the best falafel in the world. The place displays newspaper clippings from all over the globe that present the place with great enthusiasm. Outside, there are long lines (!) with tourists from all over the world waiting, some to sit inside and some for the privilege of purchasing falafel from the window.
Even though it's all falafel and whatnot, and even though there was a similar empty restaurant across the street with no line, we decided to check whether it was her shouting or a brilliant marketing gimmick. Outside, bouncers stand, equipped with walkie-talkies, handing out a note with a number to those who come in line and receiving reports from inside about which tables have been vacated.
After a fifteen-minute wait, we were allowed to enter. Here they did an exceptional job of making the most of every inch. We, for example, had to get up twice during the meal to “release” a couple sitting at the table next to us and then allow another couple to sit at that table. Many waiters run around the place, creating an atmosphere of enthusiasm. The menu (in seventy languages) offers different variations of serving falafel, shawarma, chicken and schnitzel. The service is partly on disposable utensils (for those who ordered in pita bread) and partly on regular utensils.
We ordered a complete falafel plate and hummus with shawarma. The fries are ordered separately. The complete falafel plate arrived – white cabbage salad, purple cabbage, tahini, hummus, spicy eggplant, tomato and cucumber salad and – the product talked about the whole world – a pile of small brown balls of falafel.
Well, gentlemen, this is falafel. There is no justification for terrarium. I salute the owner who leverages the exposure here and everything, but if you have ever eaten any reasonable falafel in Israel – you will not fall off your feet. The falafel was delicious as falafel should be delicious. The shawarma hummus, on the other hand, was really weak. The hummus was too liquid for my taste and the shawarma pieces were not good enough with an uneven level of grilling – some burnt and some almost runny, the hallmark of a place that has trouble keeping up. In short, if you want falafel – you can try the guy across the street.
Technical: Crowded, unreasonable wait in relation to the product, popular, atmosphere and presentation of a 7th-tier wedding hall in Bnei Brak
Restaurant address: 34 rue des Rosiers, 4th arrondissement.
Kosher patisserie and chocolatier
Patisserie Le XXV
This is a great place to taste excellent French pastry.
We arrived for a light breakfast that included a fresh baguette sandwich with prosciutto and vegetables, a croissant with patisserie, and a cannelle cake. I asked for “cannel” and was deeply reprimanded. Maybe enough with the unnecessary letters? I understand that five hundred years ago, copyists who were paid by the page were looking to increase their income, but enough with this obviously ineffective nonsense!
Everything is fresh and delicious, just like you dream French pastries would be. The place also has a small selection of eclairs and tartlets (puff, not dairy) – we had a lemon tartlet which was wonderful.
Technical: There are two branches, one in the 8th arrondissement and the other in the 16th (again, walking distance from the Eiffel Tower). Here too, it is open continuously. The Hebrew-speaking owner served us very nicely.
Damyel Chocolate Boutique
Kosher eaters walk the streets of Paris, their eyes filled with the sight of well-kept shops displaying chocolates, macarons and other delicious treats in a display that would put the Louvre to shame and with the cleanliness of a pharmacy. The problem is that they are not allowed to use them, only to look at them. But don't worry, all they have to do is visit one of the Damyel chain stores, which are happily scattered throughout Paris.
We have long known the wonderful produce of this place from shipments received from good Jews, but the actual shopping in the store is a different kind of experience. Everything is arranged tip-top in sparkling shop windows, elegant drawers and display cabinets, and the salespeople are dressed in branded white robes. Everything is carefully packaged in the brand's chic, light mint green packaging. This is the place to organize gifts for the poor who stayed behind at home, as there is nothing like a box of Parisian pralines to delight the heart and anticipation of the one who stayed in the Levant.
Surprisingly, all the produce is fur – but don’t worry! You won’t feel it at all because it is a very fine cocoa product that doesn’t need any dairy assistance. In addition to chocolates and pralines, you can find complementary products such as lentil candies, nougat squares, and candied chestnuts (Marron glacé), which is for fans of the genre. I tasted a piece a few years ago, and to this day, in moments of hunger, I still find leftovers that haven’t come loose from my teeth… But take a moment of silence in honor of the macarons. They are simply wonderful. That’s it.
Technical: Many branches, need to check opening hours, bring me a box when you get back.
In conclusion – there are hundreds of kosher restaurants in Paris , you must go again. There is no doubt that this is the destination for food lovers in general and for lovers of kosher food in particular.
Bon appetite!
More kosher restaurants in Paris
I have prepared a concise list of other recommended kosher restaurants in Paris, in case you are still hungry:
Pitzman – Pizza and falafel. Starting at 5.5 euros for the cheapest dish
Address: 8 rue Pavée // אתר אינטרנט
Saffron – A kosher, spicy and delicious Indian restaurant.
Address: 1 rue des Colonels Renard // אתר אינטרנט
The Kotel – A kosher home-cooked restaurant. Here you can find hummus, beetroot, soups, pasta, grilled meats and a variety of dishes (and pizza). For those looking for something lighter – La Kotel also has salads. The menu is very diverse and suitable for a variety of tastes, so you can visit here with your family. The restaurant is a relatively short walk from one of the metro stations in Vincennes.
Address: 35 Rue Massue // אתר אינטרנט // Phone: 33-1-72460076
La Citadelle Restaurant – A kosher gourmet restaurant with an intimate atmosphere. The restaurant specializes in traditional French food and has a huge selection of comforting and delicious dishes. It is recommended to try the first courses that include foie gras. The restaurant is small and can get busy, so it is recommended to make a reservation in advance.
Address: 21 Rue Médéric // אתר אינטרנט // Phone: 33-1-56-797715
Sozo – A kosher Japanese restaurant in the 17th arrondissement of Paris. Open for lunch and dinner, the restaurant offers a modern menu of bao buns with various fun fillings, and various sharing dishes such as tempura cauliflower with ginger and lemongrass, or edamame beans. There is a sophisticated cocktail bar on site – so this is a great restaurant for a light dinner in a casual atmosphere.
Address: 24 Rue Saussier-Leroy // Phone: 33-184831183
Tikoun Olam – Tikoun Olam – A restaurant with an Israeli atmosphere, if that's what you fancy when you're in Paris. A variety of grilled meat dishes, but also salads (for example, chicken salad with avocado and other vegetables), and even arais and schnitzels.
Address: 136 avenue Daumesnil // אתר אינטרנט // Phone: 33-1-43430422
The Butcher's Daughter – “Bat Hatzav” restaurant is a kosher Tunisian bistro, specializing in couscous and grilled meats. They bake the special Tunisian bread, made from semolina flour, on site. This is a homely restaurant (you could even call it a workers’ restaurant) that is suitable for those who love comfort food: brik, sandwiches loaded with all the goodness, couscous, merguez, and also shakshuka and schnitzel. If you wish, there is even a Goldstar on site.
Address: rue Cardinet 20 // אתר אינטרנט // Phone: 01-42-671419
The Citadel – Not far from Parc Monceau. Metro stations Courcelles or Monceau. This restaurant is also in an area where quite a few people stay on weekends, usually. Relatively cheap business meals, expensive dinner (75 euros). ‘Classic’ French food. Closed on Fridays and Sundays at noon.
Address: rue Médéric 21 // אתר אינטרנט
Flavio – Sometimes, despite the culinary richness, you crave something simple like pasta or pizza. For that, there’s Flavio, a kosher Italian restaurant in the 17th arrondissement of Paris (dairy). The pizzas are Neapolitan, and the place also prepares desserts like tiramisu and chocolate pizza. There’s also a large selection of pastas for every taste, as well as quite a few salads, for those who still think they can keep their figure in the City of Lights.
Address: rue Cardinet 11 // Phone: 01-84-831346
And finally, if you need more…
List of 20 top-rated restaurants/shawarmas/falafel standsAnd if you don't find what you're looking for there - go to To this page, which includes all the kosher restaurants in Paris (there are about 240, but “only” about 75 in the city center) and their locations, and choose one.
You can look here and here – there is a large list.
Frequently Asked Questions about Kosher Restaurants in Paris
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L'aile ou la cuisse = Wing or thigh, name of a film with Louis de Pins from 1976…
There is even a restaurant by that name at 226 Ben Yehuda Street, Tel Aviv.
Peace
We are a group of 19 adults and children and will be in Paris all week next week.
Looking for a good, inexpensive kosher meat restaurant.
I would love to receive a recommendation.
Unfortunately, I have no further recommendations beyond what has already been written.
Do you have any recommendations (even second-hand ones)?
Are dairy restaurants kosher?
Unfortunately, not at the moment. If there are, I will update the article.
The restaurant is the most expensive but certainly not the best. The meats are made at a mediocre or below standard and the price does not justify the dishes.
Itzhak
Zafaran Meat Restaurant. Bomb and strictly kosher.
Thank you for the recommendations. I would appreciate your feedback on the restaurant.
Smoke
Unfortunately, I don't know her so it's hard for me to relate to her.