Where to Eat in Paris
5 places to eat in Paris, spread across Boulevard de Clichy, below Montmartre, Rue des Rosiers, Le Marais and Rue Monsieur-le-Prince, near the Luxembourg, plus a few elsewhere. These are picked for what they cook rather than how they look, so a counter with four stools sits alongside a dining room.
Between them they cover Soupe à l'oignon gratinée, Steak-frites, Falafel du Marais and Paris-Brest, plus 2 more of the city's dishes — each listing tells you what that kitchen is actually known for, which is rarely the whole menu.
1 of the 5 is pure vegetarian, which matters more than it sounds in Paris: it decides whether a group can eat together at all.
3 of them sit in the budget tier, so eating well here costs less than the guidebooks imply.
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Boulevard de Clichy, below Montmartre
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Rue des Rosiers, Le Marais
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Rue Monsieur-le-Prince, near the Luxembourg
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Rue Montorgueil, a short walk west of the Marais
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Rue Yves Toudic, by the Canal Saint-Martin
Not sure what to order? The Paris food guide starts from the dishes — what each one is, when to eat it, and which of these kitchens is known for it.
Questions
Paris — FAQ
Where should I eat in Paris?
5 places are listed here, across 5 areas. Each entry says what that kitchen is known for rather than reprinting its menu, so pick by the dish you want and the area you'll be in.
Are there good vegetarian restaurants in Paris?
Yes — 1 of the places listed is pure vegetarian, and the food-type badge on every card tells you before you set out.
What should I order in Paris?
Start from the dishes rather than the restaurants — the Paris food guide covers what each dish is and when to eat it, then links to the places that do it well.