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Eat, drink & shop in Paris

Where to eat, drink and shop in Paris: classic bistros and brasseries, halal options, famous cafés and pastry shops, department stores, luxury avenues, malls, outlets and markets.

Restaurants

Famous names, local favourites and halal options for every budget. € under €20 · €€ €20–40 · €€€ €40–80 · €€€€ over €80 per person.

Classic French
Classic French€

Bouillon Chartier

A grand 1896 dining hall serving traditional French dishes at very low prices. Expect a queue and a lively room.

9th · Grands Boulevards · Metro: Grands BoulevardsMap
Classic French
Classic French€

Bouillon Pigalle

A big, modern take on the old Paris bouillon, with French classics at small prices and long opening hours.

18th · Pigalle · Metro: PigalleMap
Steak frites
Steak frites€€

Le Relais de l'Entrecôte

One dish only: steak with its famous secret sauce and unlimited fries. No reservations, so arrive early.

Saint-Germain · Metro: Saint-Germain-des-PrésMap
Lebanese
Lebanese€€

Al Ajami

✓ Halal

A long-established Lebanese family restaurant near the Champs-Élysées, with mezze and charcoal grills.

8th · Champs-Élysées · Metro: Franklin D. Roosevelt / George VMap
French gourmet
French gourmet€€€

Le Confidentiel

✓ Halal

Refined French cooking in a halal kitchen, a rare chance to try classic French dishes with halal meat.

8th arrondissement · Metro: 8th arrondissementMap
Indian
Indian€€

Mayfair Garden

✓ Halal

Indian curries, tandoori and biryani in the elegant 16th, not far from the Trocadéro.

16th arrondissement · Metro: 16th arrondissementMap
Falafel
Falafel€

L'As du Fallafel

The most famous falafel in Paris, stuffed into pita with grilled vegetables. The takeaway line moves fast.

Le Marais · Rue des Rosiers · Metro: Saint-PaulMap
Crêpes
Crêpes€€

Breizh Café

Buckwheat galettes and sweet crêpes made the Brittany way, with quality ingredients.

Le Marais · Metro: Saint-Sébastien–FroissartMap
Italian
Italian€€

Pink Mamma

A four-floor Italian trattoria with a glass-roofed top floor full of plants. Very popular, so book.

9th · Pigalle · Metro: PigalleMap
Pizza
Pizza€

Pizzeria Popolare

Huge Neapolitan pizzeria with wood-fired pizzas at very fair prices.

2nd · Bourse · Metro: BourseMap
Japanese ramen
Japanese ramen€

Kodawari Ramen

A ramen bar designed like a Tokyo street, serving rich bowls of noodles.

6th · Saint-Germain · Metro: Mabillon / OdéonMap
French brasserie
French brasserie€€

Le Procope

Said to be the oldest café-restaurant in Paris, opened in 1686, with a historic dining room.

6th · Odéon · Metro: OdéonMap
Classic bistro
Classic bistro€€€

Bistrot Paul Bert

A textbook Paris bistro, known for its steak au poivre and Paris-Brest dessert.

11th · Metro: Faidherbe–ChalignyMap
French brasserie
French brasserie€€€

Café de la Paix

A grand historic café facing the Opéra Garnier, good for lunch or a classic dessert.

9th · Opéra · Metro: OpéraMap
French
French€€€

Le Train Bleu

A spectacular Belle Époque dining room inside the Gare de Lyon station, with painted ceilings and gilded décor.

12th · Gare de Lyon · Metro: Gare de LyonMap
Modern French
Modern French€€€

Monsieur Bleu

Stylish restaurant in the Palais de Tokyo with a terrace facing the Eiffel Tower.

16th · Palais de Tokyo · Metro: Iéna / Alma-MarceauMap
Modern French
Modern French€€€€

Les Ombres

Rooftop restaurant on the Musée du Quai Branly, with the Eiffel Tower right in front of you.

7th · Quai Branly · Metro: Alma-Marceau / Bir-HakeimMap
Fine dining
Fine dining€€€€

Le Jules Verne

Gourmet French cuisine 125 metres up the Eiffel Tower, with views over the whole city. Book well in advance.

Eiffel Tower · 2nd floor · Metro: Bir-HakeimMap
Modern French
Modern French€€€€

Septime

One of the most celebrated modern bistros in Paris, with a seasonal tasting menu. Bookings open weeks ahead.

11th · Charonne · Metro: CharonneMap
Haute cuisine
Haute cuisine€€€€

Le Cinq

Haute cuisine in the grand dining room of the Four Seasons Hotel George V, one of the city's top tables.

8th · Four Seasons George V · Metro: George VMap

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Halal status is based on published restaurant information and can change. Please confirm with the restaurant before you go. Food photos are illustrative and do not show the restaurant itself.

Cafés, afternoon tea & desserts

Classic afternoon tea, specialty coffee and sweet stops.

Angelina
1st · Rue de Rivoli

Angelina

Famous for its thick hot chocolate and the Mont-Blanc pastry, opposite the Tuileries Garden.

Metro: TuileriesMap
Ladurée Champs-Élysées
8th · Champs-Élysées

Ladurée Champs-Élysées

The classic Paris macaron house, with an elegant tea room on the avenue.

Metro: George VMap
Pierre Hermé
6th · Saint-Germain

Pierre Hermé

Creative macarons and pastries from one of France's most famous pastry chefs.

Metro: Saint-SulpiceMap
Café de Flore
6th · Saint-Germain

Café de Flore

One of the oldest and most famous cafés in Paris, perfect for people-watching on the terrace.

Metro: Saint-Germain-des-PrésMap
Les Deux Magots
6th · Saint-Germain

Les Deux Magots

Historic literary café on the square of Saint-Germain-des-Prés.

Metro: Saint-Germain-des-PrésMap
Grande Mosquée tea room
5th · Jardin des Plantes

Grande Mosquée tea room

Mint tea and North African pastries in the courtyard of the Grand Mosque of Paris.

Metro: Place MongeMap
Stohrer
2nd · Rue Montorgueil

Stohrer

Paris's oldest pâtisserie, founded in 1730, famous for its baba and éclairs.

Metro: Sentier / Étienne MarcelMap
Du Pain et des Idées
10th · Canal Saint-Martin

Du Pain et des Idées

A beautiful old bakery known for its pistachio escargot pastry. Closed at weekends.

Metro: Jacques BonsergentMap
Cédric Grolet Opéra
2nd · Opéra

Cédric Grolet Opéra

Star pastry chef's bakery with flaky viennoiseries and sculpted cakes. Expect a queue.

Metro: Opéra / Quatre-SeptembreMap
Berthillon
4th · Île Saint-Louis

Berthillon

Paris's most famous ice cream and sorbet, made on the Île Saint-Louis since 1954.

Metro: Pont MarieMap
Carette
16th · Trocadéro

Carette

Elegant tea room near the Eiffel Tower view point, known for macarons and breakfast.

Metro: TrocadéroMap
Café Verlet
1st · Palais-Royal

Café Verlet

One of the oldest coffee roasters in Paris, a short walk from the Louvre.

Metro: Pyramides / Palais RoyalMap
Café Kitsuné Palais-Royal
1st · Palais-Royal

Café Kitsuné Palais-Royal

A small specialty-coffee café in the gardens of the Palais-Royal.

Metro: Palais Royal–Musée du LouvreMap

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Shopping & markets

Department stores, luxury streets, malls, outlets and markets.

Department store9th · Opéra

Galeries Lafayette Haussmann

The famous stained-glass dome, every big brand under one roof and a free rooftop terrace.

Metro: Chaussée d'Antin–La FayetteMap
Department store9th · Opéra

Printemps Haussmann

Next to Galeries Lafayette: fashion, beauty and a rooftop with views over Paris.

Metro: Havre–CaumartinMap
Department store1st · Pont Neuf

La Samaritaine

A restored Art Nouveau landmark by the Seine, with luxury fashion and beauty halls.

Metro: Pont NeufMap
Department store7th · Sèvres-Babylone

Le Bon Marché

The world's first department store, elegant and calm, with the huge La Grande Épicerie food hall.

Metro: Sèvres–BabyloneMap
Department store4th · Hôtel de Ville

BHV Marais

A big, practical department store for fashion, home and DIY in the heart of the Marais.

Metro: Hôtel de VilleMap
Luxury8th

Avenue Montaigne

The flagship boutiques of the big fashion houses, minutes from the Champs-Élysées.

Metro: Franklin D. Roosevelt / Alma-MarceauMap
Luxury8th

Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré

A long street of luxury fashion, leather goods and perfume houses.

Metro: Concorde / MadeleineMap
Luxury1st

Place Vendôme

An elegant square lined with the great jewellers and watchmakers.

Metro: Tuileries / OpéraMap
Shopping street8th

Champs-Élysées

The world's most famous avenue, with flagship stores, cafés and the Arc de Triomphe.

Metro: George V / Franklin D. RooseveltMap
Shopping street3rd & 4th

Le Marais

Boutiques, concept stores and designer brands in a historic district. Many shops open on Sunday.

Metro: Saint-PaulMap
Shopping street6th

Saint-Germain-des-Prés

Chic Left Bank boutiques, bookshops, chocolate and pastry shops.

Metro: Saint-Germain-des-PrésMap
Shopping street1st & 4th

Rue de Rivoli

A long arcaded street with popular high-street brands and souvenir shops.

Metro: Châtelet / Louvre–RivoliMap
Shopping street2nd

Galerie Vivienne

Paris's most beautiful covered passage from 1823, with mosaic floors and small shops.

Metro: BourseMap
Mall1st · Les Halles

Westfield Forum des Halles

A big central mall under a huge glass canopy, linked to the main metro and RER hub.

Metro: Châtelet–Les HallesMap
Mall15th

Beaugrenelle

A modern mall by the Seine, a short walk from the Eiffel Tower area.

Metro: Charles MichelsMap
MallLa Défense

Westfield Les 4 Temps

One of France's largest malls, in the business district next to the Grande Arche.

Metro: La Défense (Metro 1, RER A)Map
OutletVal d'Europe

La Vallée Village

Luxury outlet with designer brands at reduced prices, close to Disneyland Paris.

Metro: Val d'Europe (RER A, about 40 minutes)Map
MarketSaint-Ouen

Marché aux Puces de Saint-Ouen

The world's largest antiques market, open Friday to Monday.

Metro: Porte de Clignancourt / GaribaldiMap
Market3rd · Le Marais

Marché des Enfants Rouges

Paris's oldest covered market, from 1615, with food stalls from around the world.

Metro: Filles du Calvaire / TempleMap
Market11th · Bastille

Marché Bastille

A large open-air food market on Thursday and Sunday mornings.

Metro: Bastille / Bréguet–SabinMap
Market5th · Latin Quarter

Rue Mouffetard

A lively market street with fruit, cheese, bakeries and small food shops.

Metro: Place Monge / Censier–DaubentonMap
Market7th · Eiffel Tower area

Rue Cler

A pedestrian market street of bakeries, cheese shops and cafés near the Eiffel Tower.

Metro: École MilitaireMap

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