Top Restaurants
Simply click on any of the listings below to find the best place for your budget in the right neighborhood!
Note: All establishments that have a pink fleur-de-lis are part of our Girls' Guide Travel Club collection. They are places where you can receive special discounts, VIP treatment or valuable offers exclusive to Girls' Guide Travel Club members. Find out more here.
Baan Boran
Baan Boran
Baan Boran is one of the city's best Thai restaurants, located accross the street from the historical Théâtre du Palais Royal. ... » Read more
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Restaurant in the 1st Arrondissement
A Casa Luna
Corsican cuisine complete with the local Corsican wine.... » Read more
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Restaurant in the 1st Arrondissement
Aida
Won international restaurant of the year in Pudlo and offers exquisite Japanese, with good prices at lunch. But in general Tokyo, New York, ... » Read more
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Restaurant in the 7th Arrondissement
Anahuacalli
This is the exception to the rule that Paris doesn’t do Mexican well. Anahuacalli is a bit expensive, perhaps because it has no competition.... » Read more
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Restaurant in the 5th Arrondissement
Asian
This is a fun place with cool decor, offering every type of Asian food—we used to bring the kids here. ... » Read more
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Restaurant in the 8th Arrondissement
Bellota-Bellota
Pata negra, the great Iberian ham, is the star at this exquisite épicerie. Take your treats to go, or take a seat at the counter for an&nb... » Read more
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Restaurant in the 7th Arrondissement
British Sandwich
Anglophiles can lunch on sandwiches, soups and salads, then visit the grocery area to stock up on Marmite, cheddar and shortbread.... » Read more
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Cafe in the 17th Arrondissement
Café Suédois
Duck into the Swedish Cultural Center for Nordic snacks in the northern Marais.... » Read more
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Cafe in the 3rd Arrondissement
Cantine California
Visit this roving food truck to get your carnitas fix. Read the full review here.... » Read more
Casa Bini
My friend Simone heads to Tuscany several times a year to restock the restaurant his mother established more than 20 years ago. Famous for their carpa... » Read more
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Restaurant in the 6th Arrondissement
Cherche Midi
You’d never know it from the outside, but this is an Italian restaurant, with some of the best Italian food you’ll ever have. It’s q... » Read more
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Bistro in the 6th Arrondissement
Chez H’anna
If you want a truly delicious Israeli-style falafel sandwich with all the trimmings, Chez H’anna in the Marais is your destination. Chez Mariann... » Read more
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Cafe in the 4th Arrondissement
Chez Marianne
Chez Marianne’s falafel ably competes with that of L’As, just around the corner, but it’s the mezes that keep visitors and families ... » Read more
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Cafe in the 4th Arrondissement
Chez Omar
Perennially packed, Chez Omar is quite simply an institution. The no-reservations policy is a boon for those of us who hate to plan in advance, but be... » Read more
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Restaurant in the 3rd Arrondissement
Chez Vong
A beautifully decorated Chinese place that’s been around for years.... » Read more
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Restaurant in the 1st Arrondissement
Fogón
This is the address for creative Spanish cooking. Booking is imperative.... » Read more
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Restaurant in the 1st Arrondissement
Guilo Guilo
Sure it’s a challenge to get in (it doesn’t even have standard hours), but it’s worth the effort to secure a spot at the counter, wh... » Read more
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Restaurant in the 18th Arrondissement
Higuma
Higuma is one of the many ramen shops that line rue Ste.-Anne in the Asian quarter of the 1st Arrondissement. Close to the Pyramides metro stop and&nb... » Read more
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Restaurant in the 1st Arrondissement
Hokkaido
This is a standout address for gyoza and ramen in the rue Ste.-Anne area. No reservations, but the wait is short.... » Read more
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Restaurant in the 2nd Arrondissement
Il Vicolo
This chic yet friendly Italian restaurant serves homemade pasta with attentive service in a pleasant atmosphere. Nice Italian wine list.... » Read more
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Restaurant in the 6th Arrondissement
Il Vino
At Il Vino sommelier Enrico Bernardo turns the idea of wine pairings on its head: the wine is chosen first, and the food—modern Italian—fo... » Read more
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Restaurant in the 7th Arrondissement
Isami
Considered one of the very best Japanese places in Paris, Isami is worth checking out.... » Read more
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Restaurant in the 4th Arrondissement
Juveniles
Duck into this Scottish owned wine bar for a glass served with some simple, but hearty fare.... » Read more
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Wine Bar in the 1st Arrondissement
Kinugawa
For top sushi. They have three restaurants specializing in the cuisine of Kyoto. See website for other locations in Paris. ... » Read more
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Restaurant in the 8th Arrondissement
Krishna Bhavan
Head to the neighborhood behind the Gare du Nord for the best Indian and Sri Lankan food in Paris. The rue Cail is a real restaurant row, and this is ... » Read more
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Restaurant in the 10th Arrondissement
Kunitoraya
Kunitoraya serves some of the best udon and rice bowls in Paris, in a tiny space, at a small price. Read the full review here. ... » Read more
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Restaurant in the 1st Arrondissement
L'Orient d'Or
The high-heat Hunanese cooking at L’Orient d’Or makes this one of my favorite addresses for Chinese food in Paris. Read the full review h... » Read more
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Restaurant in the 9th Arrondissement
La Petite Sirène de Copenhague
Top-notch north country ingredients are on full display at this chic showcase of Denmark’s cool-climate cooking.... » Read more
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Restaurant in the 9th Arrondissement
La Sieste
A charming little Italian place just down the street from Wadja, if you’ve had enough of buttery cuisine.... » Read more
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Restaurant in the 6th Arrondissement
Le 404
There’s plenty of cool at this couscous emporium, where people go as much for the scene as for the tagines. ... » Read more
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Restaurant in the 3rd Arrondissement
Le Cambodge
Go early or be prepared to queue at this Canal St.-Martin favorite.... » Read more
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Restaurant in the 10th Arrondissement
Le Canton
Good Chinese food (when you just can’t look at foie gras again). The rue Gozlin is quite small, running parallel to and south of the boulevard S... » Read more
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Restaurant in the 6th Arrondissement
Le Rouleau de Printemps
There are spring rolls, bien sûr, and big bowls of bo bun at this popular Vietnamese address in Belleville.... » Read more
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Restaurant in the 20th Arrondissement
Le Souk
One of the better Moroccan restos in town, located in the 11th arrondissement not far from the Bastille. Couscous and tajines served in an a... » Read more
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Restaurant in the 11th Arrondissement
Les Délices d’Aphrodite
The sunny cuisine of Greece is best enjoyed outside, so aim for a table on the lovely terrace. ... » Read more
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Restaurant in the 5th Arrondissement
Les Pâtes Vivantes
Hand-stretched noodles, stir fried or in soup, are the draw at this fun and affordable Chinese restaurant, now with two locations. See website ... » Read more
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Restaurant in the 9th Arrondissement
Les Piétons
A real tapas bar that is fun and affordable. ... » Read more
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Restaurant in the 4th Arrondissement
Lhassa
A friendly, affordable place where you can sample some cuisine from the land of the Dalai Lama.... » Read more
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Restaurant in the 5th Arrondissement
L’Altro
Go here for decent Italian and a cool space that feels more SoHo loft than St.-Germain.... » Read more
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Restaurant in the 6th Arrondissement
L’As du Fallafel
The all-time champion in the falafel competition on the rue des Rosiers, this is a place that everyone loves.... » Read more
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Cafe in the 4th Arrondissement
L’Atlas
One of the classic addresses for couscous in Paris, L’Atlas is an elegant choice on the left bank.... » Read more
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Restaurant in the 5th Arrondissement
L’Enoteca
Considered some of the best Italian in Paris. A bit formal and fancy, though.... » Read more
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Restaurant in the 4th Arrondissement
L’Osteria
Superb (and expensive) pastas are on the menu at this tiny and charming Italian spot.... » Read more
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Restaurant in the 4th Arrondissement
Mansouria
Charming Moroccan restaurant midway between la Bastille and place de la nation. Offers seven types of couscous and good Moroccan wine. ... » Read more
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Restaurant in the 11th Arrondissement
Mori Venice Bar
With sophisticated Venetian cooking and a Philippe Starck–designed room, this is no red-sauce joint.... » Read more
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Restaurant in the 2nd Arrondissement
Noura
This grand Lebanese eatery has several locations around Paris. See website for other locations. ... » Read more
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Restaurant in the 16th Arrondissement
Pho 14
A bare-bones but good address for pho in the Chinatown of the 13th. Read the full review here.... » Read more
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Restaurant in the 13th Arrondissement
Rose Bakery
Already a classic, this is where some people go for the salads and savory tarts, others for tea cakes and treats, and many for both. Other location &... » Read more
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Cafe in the 3rd Arrondissement
Shan Goût
Delicate, refined Chinese food is on the menu at this nondescript room near the Gare de Lyon. Lo mein? Look elsewhere.... » Read more
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Restaurant in the 12th Arrondissement
Sola
Sola offers sophisticated Franco-Japanese cooking in an elegant, relaxed setting. Highly recommended... » Read more
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Restaurant in the 5th Arrondissement
Song Heng
There are only two items on the menu at this always-crowded spot: bo bun and pho. You can’t go wrong, particularly for under 10 e... » Read more
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Bistro in the 3rd Arrondissement
Unico
A popular Argentine restaurant; naturally, steak is the star here. ... » Read more
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Restaurant in the 11th Arrondissement
Usagi
This creative Japanese-French café enjoys a very artistic atmosphere on a quiet street in the Marais. Fashion designer Shinsuke Kawahara has cr... » Read more
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Cafe in the 3rd Arrondissement
Yam’Tcha
Book many weeks in advance for superb Franco-Japanese cuisine from L’Astrance alum Adeline Grattard. Read the full review here. ... » Read more
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Restaurant in the 1st Arrondissement
Yen
This is the best soba noodle restaurant outside of Japan—I’ve even hosted visiting Japanese businessmen who claimed there were few of its ... » Read more
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Restaurant in the 6th Arrondissement
