11 places curated from 10 travel vlogs — the more a spot gets mentioned, the higher it ranks
A busy bouillon that serves simple, cheap traditional French dishes such as pâté, award-winning œuf mayo, steak frites and pork roast. A starter and a main cost around €15.
Classic Marais bistro with waistcoated waiters and outdoor seating that offers a fixed-price formule. The owner sources produce locally and makes everything from scratch, and its steak tartare and French onion soup are standouts.
An elegant seafood restaurant whose terrace looks out on the Eiffel Tower. Expect around $80-100 per person, and reserve ahead.
A charming canalside spot on Canal Saint-Martin, suggested for a drink or Parisian fare.
A Montmartre restaurant recommended for a quintessential Parisian dinner, at around $40-60 per person.
A Montmartre restaurant suggested for a classic Parisian dinner, at around $40-60 per person.
A Montmartre restaurant offering a quintessential Parisian dining experience, at around $40-60 per person.
A small sandwich shop with an affordable croque monsieur at about €9. This hot ham, cheese and béchamel sandwich is a classic quick cafe bite.
A very upscale Michelin-starred restaurant said to date back to the 16th century. It is mentioned as the source of the jambon de Paris used in a top sandwich shop's jambon-beurre.
A meat restaurant famous for its quality beef sourced directly from top French farms. It serves an excellent steak frites with fries cooked in beef fat, and a seasonal steak tartare with changing sides and seasonings.
A truffle restaurant recommended for its well-priced, delicious lunch menus.