Dining
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 bist...
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 bhaji...
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 s...
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 ...
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.
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.
Bars & Nightlife
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 Chine...
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 rest...
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.
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 mu...
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 conve...
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 inte...
Cafés
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 succes...
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 ...
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...
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 ar...
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-hous...
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 ...