10 of the best restaurants in Paris to visit on your next trip

World-renowned and picture-perfect MICHELIN star restaurant Le George – Four Seasons Hôtel George V is just like you’ve seen in the movies, where Parisian elegance meets fine-dining cuisine, and champagne. With a bold and delicate Mediterranean-focussed menu and an extremely elegant dining space, you’re in the right place if you’re looking to wow a special someone, or even to propose. Sit down at your table under the glimmering crystal chandeliers and soak up the luxurious atmosphere inside one of the top five-star hotels in Paris. Start your meal off with a selection of crudo dishes, such as tuna with nori seaweed and scallops with caviar, or go for something more decadent, like beef carpaccio with rich black truffle. A bowl of calamari and champagne risotto goes perfectly with a glass of white wine (just ask the sommelier for a recommendation). Try the smoky wood-fired flavours of beef tagliata or bite into crispy pork served with pistachio and radicchio. If you’re staying in the Four Season Hôtel George V, right in the heart of Paris, you’ll have no shortage of excellent dining options. Try La Galerie for afternoon tea in an opulent atmosphere, Le Cinq for Breton-inspired cooking with a Parisian twist and L’Orangerie for modern dining with a view of the Marble Courtyard.

An iconic brasserie in Les Halles, Au Pied de Cochon is a must-visit anytime you’re in Paris. Sit at one of the red and white striped chairs outside and start your day with a smooth double espresso and a flaky croissant for a typical Parisian-style breakfast as you watch the locals go by. For lunch or dinner, head into the opulent red and gold dining space, where you’ll find illustrations and murals lining the walls. Seafood shines through the starters menu, where you can build your perfect oyster and seafood platter. As for the mains, expect boards of artisanal charcuterie, beef tartare, Périgourdine-style stuffed pork, confit pork ribs and poultry supreme with morels and mashed potatoes. Au Pied de Cochon is the perfect Parisian brasserie where to try all the most popular French classics, like the warm onion soup or the tender pork filet mignon. Finish off with a smooth chocolate fondant or a cheese plate following the true French tradition. Au Pied de Cochon is ideally located close to the Louvre and shopping districts like Les Halles and Rivoli. It’s one of many quintessentially Parisian brasseries operated by Groupe Bertrand, which also includes Grand Café Capucines near the Palais Garnier.

If you’ve never tried 100% vegan sushi, now’s your chance, as that’s what you’ll find on the menu at Bloom Sushi in Ternes – Porte Maillot and Batignolles. This unique restaurant uses plant-based ingredients to create sushi dishes that are sure to satisfy vegans and non-vegans alike. Try the tangy Moulin Rouge dish with beetroot tartare and yuzu sauce, or the crispy, fried champignon with avocado, oyster mushrooms and truffle sauce. Some dishes let the vegan ingredients shine, while others offer an imitation of the textures and flavours of seafood, such as the tartare de lobster, served with hot sauce. Bloom also offers an omakase menu that starts with edamame soup before moving through a chef’s choice selection of gyoza and sushi. The relaxing, Japanese-inspired dining space, complete with botanical touches and mood lighting, is the perfect spot to debrief after a day out in Paris.

Featured in the MICHELIN Guide 2024, Mâche offers creative fine dining just a short walk from Gare du Nord. Chef Michaël Gamet draws on his extensive travels and experience in MICHELIN-starred restaurants to create two carte blanche tasting menus. Whether you select the four-course or six-course menu, you’re sure to enjoy a boundary-breaking, brand-new dining experience. Each day’s menu is a blank slate that allows the kitchen to make the most of the finest, freshest produce available. Expect seasonal flavours like smooth Umeshu meringue sorbet, smoked haddock with sake-soaked apples and carrots served in a tangy yuzu and kombucha sauce. Dishes are served in creative pottery with unique textures and designs that perfectly match the bold flavours on offer. A long dining space with pops of colour and artistic lighting creates a fun, laidback atmosphere at this restaurant in the heart of the 10th arrondissement.

Step into a stylish, warmly-lit dining space that brings marble, wood and leather together to create a modern, peaceful atmosphere at Market by Jean-Georges. This is an ideal spot for solo diners, or intimate catch-ups with cosy counter seating available at the sleek bar. Known for stints at numerous MICHELIN star restaurants, award-winning cookbooks and his creative culinary vision, famed chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten oversees every aspect of Market. The design, menu and staff all work in harmony here to create an unbeatable experience. A trip to the market is the first step in any dish served here, whether it’s creamy guacamole with crispy tortillas or rich, black truffle pizza. Taste the smooth flavours of tuna tartare or crispy salmon sushi before moving on to a juicy crab roll with tamarind sauce. Head here for brunch to try some classic eggs benedict or French toast served with sweet caramelised apples and crème anglaise.

Immerse yourself in the eclectic dining space at Pamela Popo, where leafy wallpaper lines the walls and the colourful chairs and couches are lit by an assortment of different lights creating an intimate atmosphere that the French would call très rétro-chic. Arrive early and grab a few drinks at the moody cocktail bar on the first floor before heading to your table. The seasonal menu features inventive dishes crafted with top-quality ingredients. Share some smooth truffle gouda and aged serrano ham or try Provençale-style escargots. Mains include dishes like tender braised beef cheek and pillowy homemade gnocchi. Finish off with a seasonal dessert like a melt-in-your-mouth strawberry pavlova or Ossau-Iraty cheese with blackberry jam.

Assanabel serves up great Lebanese cuisine just a ten-minute walk from the Louvre. Opening its first location Restaurant Assanabel République in 1988, Assanabel’s Saint-Germain outpost continues its mission to bring traditional Lebanese flavours to locals and visitors alike. Start with a mezze sharer plate with chickpea puree, fragrant tabouleh, dried beef fillet and more. Build your own platter or let the chef choose for you. From the grill, bite into juicy lamb and chicken skewers or marinated chicken fillets. Finish off with a seasonal fruit platter or an assortment of flaky baklava and other Lebanese pastries. With an elegant dining space complete with warm lights and arched mirrors, Assanabel is the perfect spot in Paris for everything from a group meal to a romantic evening out.

Chef Clément Vergeat has created a fun gastronomic adventure at Tracé in the Palais-Royal neighbourhood, close to the Comédie Française. The seven-course Immersion tasting menu is the perfect way to immerse yourself in the elegant dishes showcasing all the savoir-faire of French cuisine, with a remarkable commitment to sustainability. Alternatively, book the five-course Instant menu or the Exaltation menu, which includes seven courses and a unique exceptional treat. The dishes from the rotating creative menu are always changing, but expect seasonal delights like a creamy asparagus and wild garlic gribiche salad or tender red mullet with a smooth French butter sauce. The ever-changing menus can be complemented with a wine or soft drink pairing, sourced from Tracé’s varied cellar. Pull up a seat at your table in the restaurant’s minimalistic and slightly rustic dining space and get ready for a truly special dining experience.

Rooted in the Tunisian heritage of its owners, Mabrouk brings a coastal atmosphere to the heart of Paris. With a mosaic-tiled blue counter, terracotta-style serving ware and bright blue outdoor seating and umbrellas, it’s the perfect spot to relax on a sunny day in Paris. Start with some briques, thin layers of filo pastry stuffed with potatoes, olives and harissa. Next, dig into a bowl of nikitouches, little balls of pasta served with chicken breast in a broth, flavoured with aromatic Tunisian spices. Close out your meal with a harissa amande, a moist semolina-flour cake with orange blossom and almond cream. Don’t forget to pair your meal with a signature Mabrouk spritz made with orange blossom-infused Aperol and prosecco, or a smooth glass of Tunisian wine for a lively Tunisian feast to share with friends and family after a long day of visits in Paris.

Les Bascules is one of the best restaurants in Paris’ 2nd arrondissement for an elegant yet budget-friendly meal, just moments from Bourse metro station. It’s a refined, relaxing spot where to stop for refreshing cocktails and Mediterranean-inspired bites. Try a hearty salad bowl of soft grilled halloumi and juicy roasted pear with a drizzle of honey lemon dressing. Tender kafta skewers with smooth aubergine caviar pair perfectly with some za’atar man’ouche flatbread. Sip on signature cocktails like the vodka, cherry and raspberry flavoured Love After Breakfast or the On Part Demain, made with gin and house-made lavender cordial. Whether you dine indoors or outdoors, you can expect pops of colour, elegant floral touches and the sounds of great music. Whether it’s Thursday night jazz or one-off concerts, there’s always something exciting happening at Les Bascules.