Le Calife

This guide is a collection of curated restaurants from all around Paris that Les Frenchies have tried and are happy to recommend. It includes cafes, bistros, bouillons, tea salons, and more. These are sit-down restaurants where you can enjoy traditional French dishes and must-try items while visiting Paris. And many of them were featured in our videos. Bon Appetit!

Explore top dining spots in Paris, categorized by price range, all offering spectacular views of the city or the Eiffel Tower. Whether you're on a budget or seeking a luxurious experience, my guide covers restaurants (as well as 5 cruise and bus dining experiences) that combine great food with an unbeatable view of the iconic Parisian landscape. This guide includes a variety of restaurants to suit all tastes, not limited to just French cuisine! This guide includes a map and insight notes with useful information: 1. a description 2. the address 3. the opening hours 4. the price range 5. the official website and Instagram account to make a reservation and to check the menu 6. how to get there 7. a list of important advice when visiting a restaurant in Paris Price range: €, €€, €€€ Subscribe to my Thatch profile for updates and save this guide for your next trip. EXTRAS Find me on TikTok for travel tips and recommendations: @marina_tinker Cities I specialize in: Paris, France, and Athens, Greece. Explore my Thatch store! Discover free or ready-to-buy guides and itineraries. Book consultation calls, request custom itinerary planning or curated recommendations, opt for expert pre-trip itinerary reviews, and receive personalized hotel searches (walking tours are subject to availability).

Perhaps the singular most frequent question I get asked having lived in Paris since 2016 is "do you have any recommendations for a great French restaurant?". The answer is Yes! This guide includes: 🇫🇷 20 Classic French brasseries and bistrots I've been to and loved, sorted from least to most expensive with price estimates per person. 🇫🇷 2 Corner Cafes that I truly adore (sometimes 'corner cafes' will also be brasseries or bistrots, but to me, corner cafes have their own special vibe). 🇫🇷 3 Corner Cafes that are specifically for great people-watching. 🇫🇷 5 Restaurants specializing in traditional dishes like crêpes, planches, flammekueche, French-style tapas, and more. [NEW: Nov 2024] 🇫🇷 13 Restaurants known for their views of the Eiffel Tower and city skyline. This guide does not include: French fine dining and Michelin-starred restaurants. BONUS: If you purchase this guide and don't speak French, I'm happy to call and make one reservation for you. You also get: ✍️ My personal notes for each recommendation 📍 An interactive map of all recommendations 🔓 Access to all future updates (I add to it as a find great restaurants) 🎞️ Linked videos (where applicable) that bring recommendations and advice to life 💙 If you loved these suggestions, I would really appreciate it if you shared this guide with a friend, left a great review, or contributed a tip.