
Bistrots or bistros (both spellings are accepted) are an emblem of the Parisian (culinary) scene! Smaller and less glamorous than brasseries, they are the ideal destination for a quick, simple, yet warm and tasty lunch or dinner! Feeling a little hungry? We’ve rounded up the best bistros in Paris for a bite to eat!
Les Marches, Paris’s roadside bistro

Nestled at the foot of the Eiffel Tower, between the Seine and the Musée d’Art Moderne, this “Les Routiers” restaurant offers simple, generous French cuisine, just the way we like it. On the menu, eggs en meurette, steak au poivre, blanquette de veau and delicious chocolate mousse & Gavotte for dessert. In short, this convivial address is sure to become your HQ!
📍 Location: 5 Rue de la Manutention, 75116 Paris
Bistrot Micheline, the three-star bistro

This former train station, inaugurated in 1889 during the Paris Universal Exhibition, has stood the test of time without losing any of its charm. Today, it’s a chic Parisian bistro run by three-star chef Gilles Goujon. The cuisine is delicious and seasonal! Your taste buds will thank you.
📍 Location: 2 Grande Rue, 92310, Sèvres
Bistrot Paul Bert, the true Parisian bistro

A must? An institution, even! In the 11th arrondissement, on the no less charming rue Paul Bert, Bistrot Paul Bert delights food critics and Parisian gourmets alike with its soups, beef steaks with pepper sauce and its famous baba au rhum! Its “family-style” cuisine translates into dishes that are as generous as they are delicious! The ultimate proof that this address is beloved by Parisians, the bistro has opened a gift shop where you can buy sweatshirts, caps, tote bags and show your love in broad daylight!
📍 Location: 18, rue Paul Bert, 75011 Paris
La Grille Montorgueil, the award-winning bistro

Winner of the latest Trophée Pudlo (2024-2025) in the “best bistro” category, this establishment, open since 1904, is well worth a visit! La Grille Montorgueil is the perfect place to revive the classics of bistro cuisine, and enjoy meats, terrines and fish! Terroir and artisanal products first and foremost! Yet another good reason to hurry here? This bistro is located right in the heart of Paris, a stone’s throw from Les Halles, the old belly of Paris!
📍 Location: 50 rue Montorgueil, 75002 Paris
Les Arlots, for a good sausage-purée

Don’t get us wrong: a bistro doesn’t have to be an old establishment. A number of new bistros are springing up regularly in the capital, and they have absolutely nothing to envy their ancestors! Les Arlots is one of the not-so-old bistros. Opened in 2016, this table has quickly gained in popularity! We go here for its succulent, comforting sausage and mashed potato, topped with a delicious jus!
📍 Location: 136, rue du Faubourg Poissonnière, 75010 Paris
Au Petit Panisse, the atmospheric Parisian bistro

Not far from the Aligre market and its many tables, Le Petit Panisse has made a place for itself in the hearts and… stomachs of local residents! In its wooden, retro decor, Petit Panisse serves bistro-style cuisine that’s not a bit dusty! Here, we take some of the classics of French gastronomy and reinterpret them according to mood and seasonal produce: Italian-style beef tartare, mackerel rillettes served with a bread crumble… Plates full of surprises and always succulent, from starter to dessert!
📍 Location: 35, rue de Montreuil, 75011 Paris
Chez Georges, the convivial address par excellence
Another “monument” of the bistro scene, Chez Georges! People flock here to enjoy home-cooked, gourmet cuisine with no fuss! Make yourself at home at the table! Whether you’re a regular or just passing through, you’ll always be welcomed in the most pleasant of atmospheres (don’t be surprised if Jean-Gabriel de Bueil, the owner and soul of the place, comes to chat with you)! A little bonus: this address boasts a terrace on the Place des Petits Pères, and in Paris, that’s priceless!
📍 Location: 1 rue du Mail, 75002 Paris
Le Cyrano, bistro de cheffe

With chef Charleyne Valet in the kitchen, Le Cyrano is one of the top bistros to visit in the 17th arrondissement! It’s in the heart of this Art Nouveau establishment that this young chef of character revisits traditional dishes in a playful way! It’s great on the stomach and very tasty on the palate!
📍 Location: 3 Rue Biot, 75017 Paris
Le Bougainville, the best address on the Galerie Vivienne

Warm, delicious and inexpensive, here’s an address just like we like it! In this 100% Parisian setting and atmosphere, you can savour the great classics of French cuisine! Pâté en croûte and regional hams for starters, meat or fish dishes for main courses, then finish with the inevitable crèmes brûlées and chocolate mousses! Simple and tasty!
📍 Location: 5, rue de la Banque, 75002 Paris
Bistrot des Tournelles, a great classic

Cordon bleu au fromage coulant (which everyone loves), filet de boeuf au poivre or crème brulée à la vanille… the classics of bistro cuisine come and go at this establishment just a stone’s throw from Place des Vosges and Bastille! In the dining room, the décor is 100% bistro, with typical chairs, antique mirrors and engravings… As if nothing had changed in decades!
📍 Location: 6 Rue des Tournelles, 75004 Paris
L’Orillon, Belleville’s favorite table

This is Bellevillois’ favorite address, a good neighborhood rade with an indestructible zinc counter and even an old telephone booth! And while it all smacks of the past, it’s a real blast in the kitchen! Sausage-purée with mustard pickle, leek vinaigrette with smoked tuna… A personal touch on every plate! The establishment was taken over a few years ago, and is one of those addresses that people share because they eat well (very well, in fact), in season, and for cheap! What the people want!
📍 Location: 35 Rue de l’Orillon, 75011 Paris
Le Gavroche, HQ for bon vivants
The art of living and tradition are the credo of Nicolas Decatoire, who has turned his bistro Le Gavroche into a HQ for friends and good food. Just a stone’s throw from the Palais Brongniart, you’ll find traditional dishes that are 100% comfort food, such as the must-try mayo egg, pâté de campagne and blanquette de veau, all at reasonable prices. Just a stone’s throw from the Bourse, the brokers and the hustle and bustle of Paris: conviviality and the good taste of tradition!
📍 Location: 19 rue Saint-Marc, 75002 Paris