Allard

There are still local neighbourhood restaurants serving excellent food all over Paris. One of them is Allard, in the 6th arrondissement, over on the left bank of the Seine. A traditional 1930s bistro offering elevated, traditional French dishes and wines in a cosy and inviting atmosphere.

• Web:

  www.restaurant-allard.fr

• Address:

  41 Rue Saint-André des Arts, Paris

• Phone:

  +33 1 43 26 48 23

• Opening hours:

  Daily noon–2pm / 7pm–10pm

• Subway:

  Metro line 4: "Saint-Michel", "Odéon"

Annapurna

This Indian restaurant has been serving the best of North Indian gastronomy ever since 1967. The décor is authentic and stylish. On the menu, you will find tasty dishes like lamb curry, onion bhajis, and chicken tikka, as well as a few vegetarian and vegan choices.

• Web:

  www.instagram.com/annapurnaparis

• E-mail:

  contact@annapurna.paris

• Address:

  32 Rue de Berri, Paris

• Phone:

  +33 1 45 63 91 62

• Opening hours:

  Mon–Fri noon–2pm / 7pm–10:45pm; Sat 7pm–10:45pm, Sun closed

• Subway:

  Metro line 9: "Saint-Philippe-du-Roule". Metro line 1: "George V"

Boutique yam'Tcha

A favourite among local foodies, yam'Tcha's head Chef Adeline Grattard creates dishes that mix French tradition with an Asian flair, resulting in combinations like scallops with peppers and black soya. In keeping with the mixed feeling of the place, for refreshments, you can choose from a variety of Asian teas or French wines.

• Web:

  www.yamtcha.com

• Address:

  4 Rue Sauval, Paris

• Phone:

  +33 1 40 26 06 06

• Opening hours:

  Tue–Sat noon–7pm

• Subway:

  Metro line 1: "Louvre-Rivoli". Metro line 4: "Les Halles"

Epicure

Hailed as one of the best restaurants in Paris, Epicure offers a unique dining experience inside Le Bristol Paris Hotel. Michelin-starred chef Eric Frechon concocts masterpiece French dishes using unusual combinations of exquisite ingredients, producing such meals as squid roasted with salted butter, puffed spelt, candied eggplant with couscous broth, and lobster coral vinaigrette.

• Web:

  www.oetkercollection.com/fr/hotels/le-bristol-paris/restaurants-et-bar/epicure/

• Address:

  112 Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré, Paris

• Phone:

  +33 1 53 43 43 40

• Opening hours:

  Tue–Sat 7:30am–10:30am / noon–1:30pm / 7:30pm–9:30pm; Sun & Mon closed

• Subway:

  Metro line 9, 13: "Miromesnil"

Fajitas

Classic Mexican dishes such as quesadillas, nachos, and, of course, fajitas dished up in a vibrant Mexican-style setting just a few minutes from the famous Pont Neuf.

• Web:

  www.instagram.com/fajitas_paris

• Address:

  15 Rue Dauphine, Paris

• Phone:

  +33 1 46 34 44 69

• Opening hours:

  Tue–Sat noon–11pm, Sun & Mon closed

• Subway:

  Metro stop: Saint-Michel Notre-Dame

Founti Agadir

Paris has many North African restaurants and one of the best is the Moroccan Founti Agadir. Located on the left bank, it has a fine selection of good-value couscous, tajines, and pastilla dishes.

• Address:

  117 Rue Monge, Paris

• Phone:

  +33 1 43 37 85 10

• Opening hours:

  Tue–Sat noon–2:30pm / 7pm–11pm; Sun noon–2:30pm, Mon closed

• Subway:

  Metro line 7: "Censier Daubenton"

Aux Folies

Aux Folies is a traditional Paris bar & café that has fully embraced the city's multi-cultural present. Once the home of Edith Piaf and Maurice Chevalier, the district of Belleville now mixes Chinese and North African influences, reflecting the effect immigrant cultures have had on the city and its culture. Aux Folies is a popular spot for both coffee and cocktails, and its spacious terrace allows for some people-watching.

• Web:

  www.instagram.com/auxfoliesbelleville

• Address:

  8 Rue de Belleville, Paris

• Phone:

  +33 6 28 55 89 40

• Opening hours:

  Daily 7am–2am

• Subway:

  Metro line 2, 11: "Belleville"

Buddha-Bar

Nestled in the heart of the 8th arrondissement near Place de la Concorde, Buddha-Bar is a glitzy temple of style, renowned for its Asian-fusion cuisine and iconic ambience. The vast two-storey restaurant showcases dramatic cinema-style décor, adorned with rich mahogany furniture, Chinese and Japanese art, and a towering four-metre-tall Buddha statue. Palm trees and chandeliers create a unique dining setting, while the mezzanine bar, shaped like an ornate sleeping dragon, invites patrons to savour drinks amid 18th-century-style wrought-iron balustrades. This global phenomenon, born in Paris, offers a nightlife experience like no other. Top DJs spin ethnic and laid-back tunes, setting the mood for a vibrant evening.

• Web:

  www.buddhabar.com

• E-mail:

  buddhabar@buddhabar.com

• Address:

  8-12 Rue Boissy d'Anglas, Paris

• Phone:

  +33 1 53 05 90 00

• Opening hours:

  Mon–Sat 6pm–2am, Sun 11:30am–4pm / 6pm–2am

• Subway:

  Metro line 1, 8, 12: "Concorde"

Favela Chic

Favela Chic is an eclectic and lively Brazilian bar & restaurant offering a mix of French and Brazilian fare, plus cocktails, and lots of music until the early hours of the morning.

• Web:

  www.favelachic.com

• E-mail:

  presseprod@favelachic.com

• Address:

  18 Rue du Faubourg du Temple, Paris

• Phone:

  +33 140 21 38 14

• Opening hours:

  Wed & Thu 7:30pm–2am, Fri & Sat 7:30pm–5am

• Subway:

  Metro line 3, 5, 8, 9, 11: "République"

Galway Irish Pub

In Paris, much like any other city, you'll find the quintessential Irish Pub. This one has all the offerings you usually expect from an Irish pub: a range of draft beers, sports screenings, live music, some tasty pub grub, and of course, great ‘craic’!

• Web:

  galwayirishpub.fr

• E-mail:

  galway.paris@gmail.com

• Address:

  13 Quai des Grands Augustins, Paris

• Phone:

  +33 1 43 29 64 50

• Opening hours:

  Sun–Thu noon–2am, Fri & Sat noon–5am

• Subway:

  Metro line 4, RER C: "Saint-Michel"

La Perle

La Perle is a favourite among 'bohemian chic' Parisians as well as international stylists, artists, models, and fashionistas. It is a perfect place to either start your evening or just have a conversation over a glass of wine and some pizza. Though it is often crowded, it has a homey and friendly atmosphere.

• Web:

  cafelaperle.com

• Address:

  78 Rue Vieille du Temple, Paris

• Phone:

  +33 1 42 72 69 93

• Opening hours:

  Mon–Fri 7:30am–2am, Sat & Sun 8am–2am

Le 10 Bar

Le 10 Bar is a quaint little bar, near the Palais du Luxembourg, popular for its homemade sangria. Take a seat at one of its street-facing tables or grab a chair in its rustic and characterful interior, decorated with old posters.

• Web:

  le10bar.com

• Address:

  10 Rue de l'Odéon, Paris

• Phone:

  +33 9 82 43 55 77

• Opening hours:

  Mon–Thu 5pm–1am, Fri & Sat 5pm–2am, Sun 5pm–midnight

• More info:

  Happy Hour between 5pm–8pm

• Subway:

  Metro stop: Odéon

Breizh Café

One of the finest creperies in the French capital is, actually, a Japanese import: Breizh Café was a big hit in the land of the rising sun long before it came to the Marais. The chain's very successful outpost serves scrumptious crêpes and galettes made with the finest organic ingredients from Brittany. Michelin-starred Raphaël-Fumio Kudaka is the chef behind the enterprise.

• Web:

  en.breizhcafe.com

• E-mail:

  contact@breizhcafe.fr

• Address:

  109 Rue Vieille du Temple, Paris

• Phone:

  +33 1 42 72 13 77

• Opening hours:

  Daily 9am–11pm

Café de Flore

This famous literary café in Saint-Germain-des-Prés boasts some very illustrious names among its former clientele, including Simone de Beauvoir, Albert Camus, and Jean-Paul Sartre. Getting a table among all the tourists might be a challenge, but with the Café de Flore's history and status in popular culture, it definitely deserves a visit.

• Web:

  cafedeflore.fr/en

• Address:

  172 Boulevard Saint-Germain, Paris

• Phone:

  +33 1 45 48 55 26

• Opening hours:

  Daily 7:30am–1:30am

• Subway:

  Metro line 4: "Métro Saint Germain des Près"

Café de la Paix

For a taste of sophistication, check out the opulent Café de la Paix, located next to and designed by the same architect as the Opera Garnier. As part of Le Grand Hotel, you can enjoy the luxurious interiors or relax on the terrace to indulge in some people-watching while savouring some French dishes.

• Web:

  www.cafedelapaix.fr/en

• E-mail:

  reservation@cafedelapaix.fr

• Address:

  5 Place de l'Opéra, Paris

• Phone:

  +33 1 40 07 36 36

• Opening hours:

  Daily 8am–10:45pm

• Subway:

  Metro line 3, 7, 8: "Opéra"

Charbon Café

Quiet and laid-back by day and a trendy centre for nightlife after dark, Rue Oberkampf hosts several cafés that like Charbon Café transform into chic bars at night. Originally a dance hall built around 1900, this spacious café attracts a hip urban crowd.

• Web:

  www.lecafecharbon.fr

• E-mail:

  cafecharbonparis@gmail.com

• Address:

  109 Rue Oberkampf, Paris

• Phone:

  +33 1 43 57 55 13

• Opening hours:

  Daily 8am–2am

• Subway:

  Metro line 3: "Parmentier"

KB CaféShop

A speciality coffee pioneer in Paris, KB offers its own roasted coffee from worldwide sources, which is served on a pavement terrace. Everything you eat here is freshly handmade by the team in-house. The helpful staff serves baguettes, sandwiches and desserts like freshly made muffins, cakes and tartes. This is also a great place to visit for breakfast.

• Web:

  kbcoffeeroasters.com

• Address:

  53 Avenue Trudaine, paris

• Phone:

  +33 1 56 92 12 41

• Opening hours:

  Mon–Fri 7:45am–6:30pm, Sat & Sun 9am–6:30pm

Ladurée

La Maison Ladurée is an iconic, upscale bakery and tea room specialising in French macarons. At this location in the heart of Saint-Germain-des-Prés, you can indulge in scrumptious French pastries and true culinary masterpieces fit for royals. Be sure to take some of these decadent desserts back home as they do make a nice gift.

• Web:

  www.laduree.fr/en

• E-mail:

  contact@laduree.com

• Address:

  21 Rue Bonaparte, Paris

• Phone:

  +33 1 44 07 64 87

• Opening hours:

  Daily 8:30am–7pm

• More info:

  2nd location: 75 Avenue des Champs-Élysées, Paris

• Subway:

  Metro stop: Saint-Germain-des-Prés