To escape from the capital’s noisy disturbance, there is nothing better than a meal in a courtyard. Covered or uncovered by a roof, courtyards are the best way to enjoy a quiet break in the heart of the City of Light’s constant flow.
Here is a selection of 8 restaurants and bars with a courtyard in Paris, to allow you to relax peacefully.
Le Square de Marcadet €€ – €€€
227 rue Marcadet, 75018 Paris
Located close to Montmartre, the Square de Marcadet is a “bistronomic” restaurant, meaning it blends both restaurant and gourmet-style cooking.
In addition to its modern and creative cuisine, this restaurant has a courtyard; covered by a roof and heated in winter, it can be opened in summer, which allows you to take advantage of the quiet environment in all types of weather.
Do not trust its simple storefront, the beauty of this restaurant is hidden inside!
– TripAdvisor’s Rating: 4/5
– LaFourchette’s Rating: 9/10
– Google’s Rating: 4.2/5
Average price of €39.
Opening hours:
– Tuesday – Saturday: 12:00PM – 3:00PM and from 8:00PM – 12:00AM
– Sunday: 11:00AM – 3:00PM
Website & Facebook Page (in French)
Le 202 Rivoli €€ – €€€
202, Rue de Rivoli, 75001 Paris
The 202 Rivoli is the restaurant of the Saint-James Albany hotel, minutes away from the Louvre museum.
The restaurant’s menu lays out dishes themed around the earth and the sea.
The chef also offers different menu options for lunch and, in addition, you can eat brunch during week-ends.
This restaurant has a courtyard where you’ll be able to savor a meal under a parasol, surrounded by a charming green garden.
– TripAdvisor’s Rating: 4/5
– LaFourchette’s Rating: 8.6/10
– Google’s Rating: 5/5
Price: between €25 and €40.
Opening hours: All week from 12:00PM to 2:30PM and from 7:30PM to 10:30PM.
Le Bien-Venu €€ – €€€
23 Rue Buffault, 75009 Paris
The Bien-Venu is located at the Hotel Bienvenue, in Paris’ Opera’s quarter from the 9th district. Hidden inside the hotel, this tiny, cozy restaurant has a peaceful courtyard, ornamented by a beautiful ceramic floor, which is the ideal place for romantic dinners.
The Bien-Venu offers an original menu, inspired by both Japanese and French cuisine.
Do not hesitate to check it out, especially if you want an air of freshness!
– TripAdvisor’s Rating: 4.5/5
– TimeOut’s Rating: 5/5
– Google’s Rating: 4.2/5
Average price of €25.
Opening hours:
– Tuesday – Saturday: 12:00PM – 2:00PM and from 7:00PM – 10:00PM.
Scotta! €€ – €€€
11 rue de Cotte, 75012 Paris
This is the perfect place for Italy lovers. This restaurant provides Italian specialties: pastas, salads and, of course, everyone’s favorite pizzas! All of this for a sweet price. Its original decor and its courtyard with a patio will allow you a peaceful moment during your lunches and dinners.
– TripAdvisor’s Rating: 4/5
– LaFourchette’s Rating: 8.9/10
– Google’s Rating: 4.3/5
Average price of €22.
Opening hours: All week from 12:00PM to 2:30PM and from 7:30PM to 10:30PM.
Lumen €€ – €€€
15 Rue des Pyramides, 75001 Paris
This restaurant is a property of the Hotel Lumen, in the heart of the 1st district of Paris. Close to the Jardin des Tuileries and the Musée du Louvre, here you will be able to visit the surroundings after having lunch under a glass roof in the Lumen restaurant’s courtyard. The chef’s menu offers an exquisite blend of French, Italian and Japanese cuisines.
– TripAdvisor’s Rating: 4/5
– LaFourchette’s Rating: 9,5/10
– Google’s Rating: 5/5
Price: between €29 and €50, average price of €60 on the menu.
Opening hours:
– Tuesday – Saturday: 12:00PM – 2:00PM and from 7:30PM – 10:30PM
– Café & Bar: 3:00PM – 7:00PM
Website & Facebook Page (in French and English)
Le Café Suédois €€€
11 rue Payenne, 75003 Paris
Le Café Suédois is not a restaurant, unlike the previous ones, but the café is settled in a courtyard in the Marais quarter.
Far from the daily hustle of Paris, you can enjoy a break at the Café Suédois for a tranquil moment and sip a hot chocolate drink along with a homemade Swedish pastry.
You should try one of their cinnamon specialties!
This charming establishment also offers seasonal events, such as a concert during the Fête de la Musique (World Music Day).
– TripAdvisor’s Rating: 4/5
– TimeOut’s Rating: 4/5
– Google’s Rating: 4.3/5
Price: around €4 for a small delight.
Opening hours:
– Tuesday – Sunday: 12:00PM – 6:00PM
Website & Facebook Page (in French)
Le Relais du Parc €€€€
55-57 Avenue Raymond Poincaré, 75116 Paris
Le Relais du Parc is a chic-styled restaurant, situated in the 16th district, inside the Hotel Renaissance Paris Le Parc Trocadéro. This restaurant is divided into two parts and you can enjoy the garden in both cases.
Indeed, the restaurant offers a clear view of its courtyard garden, in which you can also take a seat to eat your lunch.
The environment is perfect for a romantic dinner, but also for a family brunch.
– TripAdvisor’s Rating: 4/5
– LaFourchette’s Rating: 9.2/10
– Google’s Rating: 4.3/5
Price: according to the Le Relais du Parc website
– Menu Dégustation: €75
– Brunch: €59, €29 for children under 12
– Brunch Champagne: €78
Opening hours:
– Monday – Friday: 7:00AM – 10:30AM / 12:00PM – 2:00PM / 7:00PM – 10:30PM
– Saturday: 7:00AM – 11:00AM / Snacking G’Bar & Lounge: 12:00PM – 3:00PM / 7:00PM – 10:30PM
– Sunday: 7:00AM – 11:00AM / Brunch: 12:30PM – 3:00PM / Snacking G’Bar & Lounge: 12:00PM – 11:00PM
Website (in French) & Facebook Page (in French)
Blossom €€€€
15 Rue Boissy d’Anglas, 75008 Paris
The Blossom restaurant is a chic establishment in the 8th district, in the Elysée quarter.
This restaurant is elegantly decorated and its terrace in the courtyard, surrounded by palm trees, makes it the best way to evade and relax in Paris.
This restaurant, a property of the Hotel Sofitel Paris Le Faubourg, will bring you out of the capital without leaving the capital.
– TripAdvisor’s Rating: 4.5/5
– LaFourchette’s Rating: 8.9/10
– Google’s Rating: 4.4/5
Average price of €50.
Opening hours:
– Monday – Friday: 12:00PM – 2:30PM and from 7:00PM – 10:00PM
Website & Facebook Page (in French)
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