Looking for a trendy place in Paris to bring your friends or your family? Here is a selection of restaurants to share a nice moment in, listed by price, from the most affordable to the most expensive.
1) A. Lacroix Pâtissier
11 Quai de Montebello, 75005 Paris
This coffee shop, located near Notre-Dame, offers some delicious pastries which taste as good as they look.
Don’t forget to take pictures of these tasty bites which are true art works.
Average price: €8
We like it for:
- the calm setting
We like it less for :
- the prices slightly high -but remaining competitive for the area
Website: https://alacroixparis.com/enghome
2) Wokantine
3 Boulevard de Bonne Nouvelle, 75002 Paris
Wokantine is an Asian fast food restaurant which provides some delicious woks made of fresh and high-quality ingredients.
The quantities are bountiful, and the 100% customizable woks are prepared quickly.
Average price: €10-€15
We like it for :
- the value for money and the nice decoration
We like it less for:
- the room a bit loud
Website (in French): https://wokantine.com
3) Soeurs
27 Rue Cambacérès, 75007 Paris
Soeurs is a trendy and organic canteen which prepares homemade meals cooked with seasonal and fresh products.
This tradition is reflected in the dishes’ quality.
The restaurant also offers healthy sweet dishes in their desserts and coffees which will satisfy those with a sweet tooth.
Average price: €15
We like it for:
- the vegetarian meals and the value for money
We like it less for:
- the portions which are sometimes too small
Website (in French): http://www.soeurs-paris.com
4) Restaurant RAS – Rien à Signaler
Prepare yourself for a180° turn from the close-by Canal Saint-Martin setting, in this restaurant with a rap atmosphere.
Here, all the meals are inspired by the street food culture worldwide and then revisited with a French touch in an urban and refined décor.
Average price: €15-€19
We like it for :
- the chill atmosphere, the music which is suitable to the restaurant’s theme and the original concept.
We like it less for :
- the room which is relatively small (fits 30 people inside and 20 people on the terrace)
Website (in French): https://ras.paris
5) Jozi Café
3 Rue Valette, 75005 Paris
In the Quartier de la Sorbonne, this trendy place is perfect to start your day from the right foot with a breakfast or a brunch.
The plentiful and healthy servings are prepared in a pleasing atmosphere.
Average price: €20
We like it for:
- the excellent value for money
We like it less for:
- the rather long waiting line to get a seat at busy hours
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/jozicafeparis/
6) Tasty Trip
18 Avenue Claude Vellefaux, 75010 Paris
As the name suggests it, this stylish Latin American restaurant will make you travel between its tasty flavors through an original and authentic cuisine, prepared with fresh and seasonal products.
Average price: €20
We like it for:
- the value for money and the warm atmosphere
We like it less:
- because it is closed on both Saturday and Sunday
Website: https://www.tastytripparis.fr/en/
7) Le Choupinet
58 boulevard Saint-Michel, 75006 Paris
Very close to the Luxembourg Gardens, this restaurant provides delicious meals in a friendly atmosphere and a vegetal setting.
You will be able to enjoy their varied and quality menu for reasonable prices, outside on the terrace during sunny days.
Average price: €20
We like it for:
- the gluten-free options and the refined decoration.
We like it less for:
- the service which can be slow
Website (in French): http://lechoupinet.com
8) L’Artisan du Burger – Levallois
26 Rue Carnot, 92300 Levallois-Perret
In the Paris suburbs, this restaurant welcomes you warmly in a simple and carefully thought out wooden décor to enjoy an American cuisine; an ideal setting for a meal with friends.
Average price: €21
We like it for:
- the affordable prices
We like it less for:
- the smells which can be strong
Website: https://lartisanduburger.com/gb/
9) Pompette
15 Rue Hippolyte Lebas, 75009 Paris
The restaurant Pompette provides meals in a simple and modern décor to enjoy a cuisine as good as it is creative.
The service is efficient and transformed just in time.
Average price: €21
We like it for:
- the value for money
We like it less for:
- the loud room and the smells coming from the open kitchen
Website: https://pompetteparis.com/en/
10) Pardi
85bis Boulevard de Magenta, 75010 Paris
If you are in the St Quentin market, stop by the Pardi restaurant which offers some authentic dishes for reasonable prices in a relaxing atmosphere.
Average price: €23
We like it for:
- the warm welcome and the original concept
We like it less for:
- the room temperature, the same as in the market
Website (in French): https://www.restaurant-pardi.fr
11) Mokus l’Ecureuil
Ideally located- near the Trocadero and the Eiffel Tower- this very fashionable restaurant (with neon lights) provides a plentiful Italian cuisine.
You will not regret your bathroom break: we’re not spoiling the surprise!
Average price: €23
We like it for:
- the friendly and pleasant atmosphere and the affordable prices for the area
We like it less for :
- the music which is sometimes too loud
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/MokusLEcureuil/
12) Libertino
44 Rue de Paradis, 75010 Paris
The last addition to the Big Mama group still offers authentic Italian meals but with a few twists to them; use the opportunity to reserve beforehand.
Romanian-style pizzas (usually Neapolitan-style), and an open kitchen.
In this special and original décor, the Libertino restaurant guarantees you an unforgettable experience.
Average price: €25
We like it for:
- the value for money and the desserts which you cannot skip
We like it less for :
- the long waiting line if you don’t book in advance
Our advice: reserve a table online or get there early: before the opening
Website: https://www.bigmammagroup.com/en/trattorias/libertino
13) L’Initiale Café
66 Avenue Emile Zola, 92100 Boulogne-Billancourt
This restaurant prepares traditional French food in their high-quality meals.
The generously served homemade cuisine can be felt in this cozy atmosphere.
Average price: €25
We like it for:
- the very well plated meals
We like it less for:
- the distance from the heart of Paris
Website: https://www.linitialecafe.fr
14) Ragazzi
2 rue Guenot, 75011 Paris
This trendy restaurant sells high-quality pizzas with light crusts and delicious fillings in a friendly atmosphere.
Average price: €25
We like it for:
- the efficient service
We like it less for :
- the room which can feel too crowded and loud
Our advice: book your table ahead of time
Website (in French): https://ragazzi-italian-restaurant.business.site
15) L’Archimede
11 Rue Marie et Louise, 75010 Paris
This restaurant by the Canal Saint-Martin offers tasty French meals for reasonable prices in a calm and lovely setting.
The products they use are fresh which can be seen in the simple yet nicely presented dishes.
Average price: €30
We like it for:
- the value for money and we can go without having to book a table
We like it less for:
- the room size which is slightly small
Website: http://www.larchimede.paris/en_GB/
16) Mad Men Paris
8 Rue de Surène Bar, 75008 Paris
This restaurant located close to the Place de la Concorde presents flavorful homemade dishes cooked with fresh ingredients in a sophisticated and relaxing atmosphere.
You will also have access to their grocery store to have the pleasure lasts longer by bringing some foods back home.
Average price: €35
We like it for:
- the pleasant and welcoming staff
We like it less for:
- the room which becomes full very quickly
Our advice: don’t forget to book online to avoid being disappointed
Website (in French): https://www.madmenparis.com
17) Parigini
131 rue de Vaugirard, 75015 Paris
This Italian restaurant located in the 15th arrondissement will tickle your taste buds with their traditional flavors and their qualitative meals in a charming setting.
The big terrace will be even nicer during summer, perfect for a meal with friends.
Average price: €35
We like it for:
- the vegetarian and vegan alternatives, the grocery store which will let you reproduce those Italian flavors at home and the rapid service.
We like it less for:
- the prices which are not affordable.
If you’re looking for tradition: the waiters speak Italian with each other!
Website: https://parigini.fr/en
18) Alcazar
62 rue Mazarine, 75006 Paris
In Saint Germain des Près, this trendy restaurant with a green décor promises refinement in their revised French dishes.
You also have access to a bar balcony with special homemade cocktails as well as the opportunity to privatize a lounge.
We like it for:
- the warm-hearted atmosphere and the value for money
We like it less for:
- the loudness when the restaurant gets busier
Website: http://www.alcazar.fr/?lang=en
19) Polpo
47 Quai Charles Pasqua, 82300 Levallois-Perret
This restaurant located in Levallois Perret (right outside of Paris, next to the 17th arrondissement) on the Seine banks offers meals in an original and delightful setting and a friendly ambiance, especially on the terrace.
The menu is varied with a tendency towards seafood and a very popular brunch.
Note that a valet parking is available.
Average price: €38
We like it for:
- the lovely decoration and atmosphere
We like it less for:
- the surrounding noise
Website: https://www.polpo-brasserie.fr/en/?utm_source=Google&utm_medium=GMB&utm_campaign=POL
20) Moom Mam
19 rue de Mogador, 75009 Paris
In the 9th arrondissement, this trendy restaurant provides a Thai cuisine in a cozy and simple setting.
Average price: €38
We like it for:
- the efficient service
We like it less for:
- the small tables on the terrace and the lack of spiciness for those who like their food hot and spicy.
Website (in French): https://moommam.fr
21) La Gazette
28 Rue Duret, 75116 Paris
La Gazette provides delicious and generously served French meals, in the 16th arrondissement, in a friendly atmosphere.
The decoration is chic and well thought out by the owners who are very attentive and kind.
Average price: €40
We like it for:
- the value for money
We like it less for:
- the poorly soundproofed room
Website (in French): http://www.lagazetteparis.com
22) Flora Danica
142 Avenue des Champs-Elysees, 75008 Paris
On the most beautiful avenue in the world, The Champs-Elysées, the Flora Danica welcomes you aboard for a trip to Northern Europe to enjoy a Scandinavian cuisine in a stunning and vintage-style setting.
You will find salmon declined in ways you probably never thought of and very nice cocktails.
You have the possibility to enjoy cocktail dinners and a valet parking is available.
Average price: €42
We like it for:
- fine dishes and a heated terrace to enjoy it even during winter
We like it less for:
- the rather small portions
Website: https://www.floradanica.fr/en/?utm_source=Listings&utm_medium=Yext&utm_campaign=FD
23) Brasserie Barbès
2 boulevard barbès, 75018 Paris
In the 18th arrondissement, this sweet bar-restaurant welcomes you to enjoy high-quality French meals in a stylish setting.
The brasserie has 4 floors, a patio, a dance area and a rooftop.
Average price: €45
We like it for:
- the spacious room and the varied options
We like it for:
- the noisy room which is usual for this kind of restaurant
Website: https://www.brasseriebarbes.com/en/
24) Mon Square Restaurant
31 Rue Saint-Dominique, 75007 Paris
The fashionable decorations in this restaurant in the 7th arrondissement will quickly win you over with their cozy and colorful setting.
The dishes are as delicious as they are nicely presented in a good-humored atmosphere.
Keep in mind that the restaurant is busier at lunch time than at dinner.
Average price: €50
We like it for:
- the modern and trendsetting decoration
We like it less for:
- the expensive starters
Website (in French): https://www.monsquarerestaurant.com
25) Au Top
93 Rue Vieille du Temple, 75003 Paris
In the Marais, discover a Mediterranean-Eastern cuisine on the 5th floor with a mysterious atmosphere.
In an amazing setting, a gorgeous view over Paris and the Eiffel Tower at your feet from the opened terrace, it is also possible to have breakfast (until 11am).
Remember that the restaurant only receives on reservations.
Average price: €50
We like it for:
- the large servings and fresh and high-quality ingredients
We like it less for:
- the limited options and the prices which are relatively high
Website: https://www.au-top.paris/en/
26) Le Rigmarole
10 Rue de Grande-Prieuré, 75011 Paris
In the 11th arrondissement, this Japanese Yakitori concept-based restaurant and their owners (Robert Compagnon et Jessica Yang) and staff welcomes you to enjoy tasty dishes thanks to which they earned a Michelin star.
Average price: €55
We like it for:
- the excellent value for money and the quality of the ingredients
We like it less for:
- the reservations which are hard to get
Website: https://www.lerigmarole.com/reservations-1
27) Tomy & Co
22 Rue Surcouf, 75007 Paris
This restaurant with a relaxed and warm atmosphere guarantees you a French/European cuisine with original flavors cooked with fresh and seasonal products.
The original menu and the generous servings of their delicious meals earned a Michelin star.
Average price: €60-€65
We like it for:
- the value for money
We like it less for:
- the room which can get loud
Website (in French): https://www.tomygousset.com/tomy-and-co/
28) Bistrot La Haut
70 Avenue Franklin Roosevelt, 92150 Suresnes
Moving away from the heart of the capital, this restaurant awarded with a Michelin star, offers you refined and quality meals with a mindful service in a stunning setting: view over the District de la Défense and the Eiffel Tower.
Average price: €65
We like it for:
- the totally soundproof room and the cozy atmosphere
We like it less for:
- the prices which are a bit high
Our advice: get there early to get the tables with the prettiest view (you cannot book these)
Website (in French): https://www.bistrolahaut.fr
29) Girafe
1 Place du Trocadéro et du 11 Novembre, 75116 Paris
The Girafe restaurant is a chic place to enjoy mouth-watering seafood with a breathtaking view on the Eiffel Tower.
A terrace is available when the weather allows it.
Average price: €65
We like it for:
- the big wine menu
We like it less for:
- the high prices and small portions
Website: http://www.girafeparis.com/en
30) Pilgrim
8 rue Nicolas Charlet, 75015 Paris
This one Michelin star and trendy restaurant is located near the Quartier Montparnasse.
The Japanese chef who often goes around the customers and who walks you out, provides you with fusional flavors combining French and Japanese cuisine in sophisticated dishes straight out of the open kitchen.
Average price: €70
We like it for:
- the perfect serving sizes
We like it less for:
- the limited menu options
Website (in French): https://www.pilgrimparis.com/?fbclid=IwAR26nHHr51QQMzvaz_j795g9aAZZLPOEp6_8Ba4s5pYdJCYUE6JkK2EusGg
31) Oka
1 rue Berthollet, 75005 Paris
In the 5th arrondissement, this gastronomic restaurant owned by chef Raphaël Régo and awarded a Michelin star will satisfy you with his innovative French-Brazilian fusional cuisine which combines traditional French flavors with those of his home country.
In an elegant and cozy setting, the menu changes regularly to offer you a whole new experience each time you visit.
Average price: €75
We like it for:
- the creative cuisine
We like it less for:
- the lack of vegetarian and vegan dishes
Website (in French): http://www.okaparis.fr
32) Le Train Bleu
Place Louis Armand Gare de Lyon, 75012 Paris
In a unique setting, get aboard the Train Bleu for a colorful and flavorful culinary and time travel.
The beautiful decorations and the staff guarantee you an outstanding experience.
Average price: €85
We like it for:
- a pleasant reception
We like it less for:
- the high prices
Website: https://www.le-train-bleu.com/en/
33) Septime
80 Rue de Charonne, 75011 Paris
In a pretty setting, this one Michelin star restaurant presents a refined cuisine in a friendly atmosphere.
Despite the frequently changing menu, the meals are always tasty and traditional
Average price: €90
We like it for:
- the generous reception
We like it less for:
- the reservations which are difficult to get
Website: http://www.septime-charonne.fr/en/
34) Le 39V – Frédéric Vardon
39 Avenue George V, 75008 Paris
This refined restaurant on the 6th floor offers you an original gastronomic cuisine generously -yet finely- served, worthy of its Michelin star.
The outdoor terrace guarantees a pleasant experience on the Parisian rooftops, very close to the Champs-Élysées.
Average price: €120
We like it for:
- the extraordinary setting
We like it less for:
- the expensive à la carte dishes and the rather slow service
Website: https://www.le39v.com/en
35) L’Abysse
8 Avenue Dutuit, 75008 Paris
This Japanese restaurant awarded with two Michelin stars provides an exceptional experience to make you discover fine and rare-quality sushi, you won’t want to go back to simple sushi anymore.
Average price: €170
We like it for:
- the relaxing and modern decoration
We like it less for:
- the expensive meals
Our advice: go for the bar seats to observe the sushi preparation
Website (in French): https://www.yannick-alleno.com/fr/restaurants-reservation/restaurant-l-abysse.html
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