A Foodie guide to Paris
A Foodie guide to Paris
Alexis M.
This is the ultimate guide to a foodie's way around the French capital and where to eat in Paris! There is a mix of cafes, fine dining, casual eats, and boulangeries hand picked from your favorite foodie.
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Casual, Walk In
Foujita
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Good quality ingredients, fresh fish
More of a quick lunch place than a romantic dinner place
Be prepared to point to what you want and translate the menu
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Le Petit Bouillon Pharamond
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Ambiance: Outdoor/indoor set up with a lively atmosphere of French cuisine.
My recommendations: Truffle Mac and cheese, beef tartare, butcher's piece (beef), and escargot
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Kodawari Ramen (Tsukiji)
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Michelin guide restaurant
Be prepared for a line
Amazing ambiance- you feel like you have been transported to a Japanese Fish market
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Grab and Go
Rue Cler
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Amazing selection of specialty food stores, pastry shops, butchers, delicatessens, cheese specialists, fishmongers, greengrocers, chocolate shops and cafés.
Grab snacks, charcuterie and a bottle of wine and head to the Eiffel tower
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Marché Bastille
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One of the biggest markets in Paris open from 7-2:30PM on Thursdays and Sundays
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Cafes/Boulangeries
The Caféothèque of Paris
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Co-working space
Cozy coffeeshop to relax with an espresso drink
The ordering system is odd: you pay in one place and then wait and get your coffee made two rooms away
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Le Grand Cerf
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Ambiance: Classic Parisian breakfast on an outdoor patio with plenty of people watching.
My recommendation: Formule coup de cœur (includes a hot drink, croissant, yogurt with fruit, orange juice, scrambled eggs)
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Carette
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Ambiance: Dip a croissant into the famed hot chocolate close to the Eiffel Tower.
My recommendation: Share a hot chocolate - it is pricey and super rich
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Du Pain et des Idées
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Ambiance: Boulangerie with minimal outdoor seating.
My recommendation: Escargot croissants
*it is closed on the weekends*
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Aux Arts Etc... Café Galerie d'art
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Try the Picasso eggs benedict and take in views of Notre Dame
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Zia
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Ambiance: Small café, with a homey atmosphere and
the ideal breakfast or brunch spot for fresh, flavorful food and coffee drinks. The service friendly, helpful, and bilingual
My recommendation: Seasonal fruit dutch baby pancakes
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Stohrer
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Ambiance: Baroque style Parisian bakery raved about by food vloggers.
My recommendation: Baba au rhum ( yeast pastry soaked in rum)
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Café de Flore
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Legendary café in the heart of Paris
Famous for its place in literary and cultural history.
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Shakespeare and Company Café
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Ambiance: Small cafe with a vintage charm, located inside the well known English-language bookshop. Grab the outdoor seating to enjoy your cappuccino with a pastry or quiche. This cafe is just across from the Notre-Dame and it's the ultimate people watching spot.
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Mariage Frères
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Lovely tea service with pastries for an afternoon pick me up in a nice setting
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Fancier Spots/Reservations Required
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Restaurant OGATA | Sabo
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A unique experience of the world of tea in an elegant environment
Reservations required
Each step the tea master would explain the detail and the reasons behind to help you understand tea culture.
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Le Soufflé
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Ambiance: Elegant ambiance, with attentive service and top-notch cuisine. They serve a delicious selection of sweet & savory soufflés so one for dinner and one for dessert.
My recommendation: Beef bourguignon soufflé, Onion soup, chocolate Soufflé
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Restaurant Georgette
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Ambiance: Classic French cuisine in a welcoming atmosphere and serving a menu that is always up to date with quality food and efficient, friendly service .
My recommendation: Farmer's chicken, beef tartare.
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Ober Mamma
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Make a reservation as there are limited spots at the bar for walk in
Flavorful Italian cuisine, lively atmosphere
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Les Papilles
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One of my favorite dinners I had- Rotating menu that changes daily, Excellent service, and large cellar of wines to choose from
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Le Comptoir Général
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Rustic-chic vibe & a leafy terrace serving classic fish dishes, plus a nice spot to grab cocktails.
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Pink Mamma
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First come, first served
4 stories- Every floor is a different vibe
Try the truffle pasta and pizza
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Patisserie Yann Couvreur
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Try the signature deconstructed millefeuille: Only 50 are made daily.
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Maison Sauvage Saint-Germain-des-Prés
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Great service- remarkable description of the dishes, and wine choices
A step above the standard bistro/restaurant with very reasonable prices.
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Loulou Restaurant Paris
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Ambiance: Michelin guide restaurant located at the Musee des Arts Decoratifs. Elegant interior and beautiful terrace provide a relaxing setting to enjoy impeccable Italian dishes.
My recommendation: Zucchini pesto pizza with truffle and anything from the pasta selection
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Tipping in Paris: The waitstaff in Paris restaurants all receive a full salary so the service charge is already included. Additional tip is not required but always appreciated for excellent service.
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Alexis M.
Hello! My name is Alexis and I am based in Nashville, TN although I grew up in the Bay Area, CA. As an eye doctor with a wanderlust spirit, I invite you to discover the wonders of the world through your own eyes. As a seasoned traveler, I seek to immerse myself into the customs, traditions, and histories that shape a place. I have found that this has given me the ability to unearth extraordinary stays, explore local culinary scenes, and unveil the hidden gems and best-kept secrets of each destination.
My travel guides go far beyond the generic tourist hotspots, offering an insider's perspective and granting access to offbeat attractions, authentic local experiences, and lesser-known but captivating locations.
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