paris Reviews
Taverna
Taverna is a modern Greek restaurant in Oberkampf that’s perfect for a group dinner of big shared plates.
Furia
Technically, this new spot from the popular Chambre Noire group is a taqueria. But we’re still in France, so expect a heavy focus on natural wines.
Vecchio
Vecchio is an Italian-American restaurant in the 11th that’s great for some pasta and NYC-style pizza.
Oktobre
If you're looking for a restaurant that’s a bit more modern than most of the other spots in Saint-Germain-des-Prés, head to Oktobre.
Géosmine
Stop trying to get into Septime, and head to this seafood-heavy tasting menu spot in the 11th instead.
Maison Aleph
This Middle Eastern bakery is great for a sweet treat while wandering around the Marais or Montmartre.
Bontemps
The Bontemps to-go-only storefront is a great option if you’ve snagged an invite to a dinner party, but if you’re looking for a proper sit-down meal, head to the tea salon next door.
Tapisserie
Tapisserie is a pastry shop run by the team behind Septime, Clamato, and La Cave, with locations in the 11th and 7th.
Stohrer
Stoher is the oldest pastry shop in Paris, and sells traditional pastries and a really good rum baba.
La Pâtisserie Cyril Lignac
Cyril Lignac is a hybrid boulangerie-patisserie that feels like a neighborhood joint, even though the pastry chef is a big name in France.
Du Pain et des Idées
Du Pain et Des Idées is an institution in the now-trendy Canal area, and you should come here for their Danish-style pastries shaped like pinwheels.
Popelini
This relatively new chain has 10 locations around town, and they sell choux in a huge range of flavors.
Babka Zana
In addition to babka, this boulangerie with two locations also makes great readymade challah sandwiches.
Fou de Pâtisserie
Fou de Patisserie is a concept shop with a rotating menu from different pastry chefs.
Kodawari Ramen
Kodawari Ramen serves its namesake, the perfect antidote to a gray Parisian winter day.
Crêperie Gigi
Gigi is a cute little crêperie in the Marais where you can people-watch from the sidewalk tables.
Marché des Enfants Rouges
Marché des Enfants Rouges is a 17th-century covered market with a few stand-out restaurants.
Bouillon
Bouillon is a popular traditional French spot where classic dishes come with very low prices.