One of the great classics of Parisian (and French) dining, brasseries are cosy restaurants where traditional French dishes are the order of the day: mayonnaise egg for starters, roast chicken or steak frites for the main course, cheese platter for dessert… You’re in for a treat!
La Renommée – An institution since 1823
Nestled in the heart of Rue Saint-Honoré, this typically French restaurant will win you over with its old-world charm and exceptional products. The enchanting wood-panelled setting instantly plunges you into the Paris of yesteryear. On the menu, you’ll find generous, gourmet dishes such as caramelized milk-fed veal chop or matured prime rib to share for two… To continue the evening, slip into the basement of the establishment where a cosy speakeasy awaits you. Here, you can sip cocktails or enjoy dessert in a more intimate setting.
📍 Location: 95 rue Saint-Honoré, 75001 Paris
Brasserie Mollard– One of Paris’s best-known brasseries
Just a stone’s throw from Gare Saint-Lazare, this Parisian institution is well worth a visit. In its splendid listed Art Nouveau setting, you’ll enjoy mouth-watering dishes. Fish soup, homemade foie gras, scallops in saffron sauce, grilled entrecôte béarnaise, tiramisu, profiteroles… With service until after midnight, the legendary brasserie Mollard has everything to seduce you!
📍Location: 115 Rue Saint-Lazare, 75009 Paris
Brasserie Sébillon – all-you-can-eat leg of lamb
This pretty, chic Art Deco brasserie has been delighting Parisians for over a century. Founded in 1914 by Charles Sébillon, you can enjoy home-cooked dishes every day of the week until 11pm! A 7/7 service that’s not lacking in quality! Here, French gastronomy is sublimated around generous dishes. The house specialty? A leg of free-range Allaiton lamb from Aveyron , served before your very eyes.
📍 Location: 20, avenue Charles de Gaulle, 92200 Neuilly-sur-Seine
🕠Hours: open every day, from 12pm to 3pm, then from 7pm to 11pm.
💶Price: 29 euros
Au pied de cochon – a sublime brasserie with a magnificent decor
Founded in 1947, this legendary Parisian brasserie serves a pied de cochon whose recipe has remained unchanged for almost 70 years. Open almost 24/7, this place where French gastronomy reigns supreme is a must in Paris. Even after midnight! All you have to do is push open the brasserie’s doors, decorated with golden handles… in the shape of pigs’ feet!
📍Location: 6 rue Coquillière, 75001 Paris
Bofinger – and its legendary sauerkraut
Between Place de la Bastille and Place des Vosges lies a true Parisian institution: the Bofinger brasserie. For over 150 years, this now emblematic address has stood the test of time without ever losing its soul or the authenticity of its cuisine. Founded in 1864 by Alsatian innkeeper Frédéric Bofinger, it is the oldest Alsatian brasserie in Paris.
📍Location: 5-7 rue de la Bastille, 75 004 Paris
Le Café du Louvre – a charming brasserie in Paris
Located a stone’s throw from the Louvre, this pretty brasserie offers delicious traditional French dishes (but not only), in a warm and welcoming setting. Croque-monsieur with truffled ham, beef tartare and eggplant parmigiana are all on the menu! Believe us, you’re in for a treat.
📍 Location: 3, avenue de l’Opéra 75001 Paris
Le Grand Café Capucine – Paris’ most historic 24-hour restaurant
Since 1875, this traditional French brasserie has been delighting the capital’s night owls. Le Grand Café Capucines has a major advantage: it’s open from 7 a.m. to 1 a.m., every day. You can enjoy generous dishes, such as a beautiful seafood platter to share. An address not to be missed!
📍 Location: 4 boulevard des Capucines 75009 Paris
⌚ Opening hours: open daily from 7 a.m. to 1 a.m.
Café M – A nugget in the 9ᵉ
In this elegant brasserie in 9ᵉ, take the time to enjoy good homemade dishes at lunchtime. We love the crispy fish and chips! We also go for the crispy chicken with mustard sauce, absolutely divine!
📍Location: 1, rue Maubeuge 75009 Paris
La Diva des Prés – The chicest brasserie
Right in the heart of Saint-Germain-des-Prés, this chic Paris brasserie will make you see life in pink. On the plate, flavors are on the menu! The homemade Gers foie gras is a delight, the truffle burrata is a treat for the taste buds, and the chocolate mousse to share is a marvel for your senses! A real favorite!
📍Location: 79 Rue de Seine, 75006 Paris
La Brasserie des Prés – Straightforward flavors and Belle Époque ambience
Discover Brasserie des Prés, a new Nouvelle Garde establishment in Saint-Germain-des-Prés. In an Art Nouveau setting, savor the best of traditional French cuisine with homemade, seasonal dishes. The great classics of Hexagonean gastronomy take center stage, promising an unforgettable culinary experience.
📍 Location: 6, cour du Commerce Saint-André, 75006 Paris
La Brasserie Dubillot– A must for Parisian brasseries
A veritable haunt for bon vivants nestled in the 2ᵉ arrondissement of Paris, Brasserie Dubillot has immediately won over the stomachs of Parisians with its tasty dishes. Here, French cuisine takes pride of place, with dishes that are simple yet terribly effective. A special mention goes to the puréed sausage, which will take you right back to childhood!
📍Location: 222. rue Saint-Denis – 75002 Paris
Brasserie La Crémaillère 1900: a Montmartre staple with Art Nouveau charm
Nestled in the heart of Montmartre , La Crémaillère 1900 boasts an Art Nouveau decor with colorful stained-glass windows, period woodwork and frescoes inspired by Mucha. Behind its historic rooms, a postcard-perfect secret garden, with ancient cobblestones and century-old chestnut trees, offers a timeless bubble. Enjoy authentic French cuisine, from boeuf bourguignon to duck confit, in the friendly atmosphere of eternal Montmartre.
📍Location: 15 Place du Tertre, 75018 Paris.
La Brasserie Rosie – A big yes!
In the Bastille district of Paris, the brasserie Rosie is a convivial address that we warmly recommend! On the menu: egg mayo, fillet of beef with pepper sauce, lamb mouse, Paris-Brest… Here, you’ll enjoy the kind of modern, comforting French cuisine we love, all at affordable prices! Go for it!
📍Location: 53 Rue du Faubourg Saint-Antoine, 75011 Paris
Brasserie Bellanger – A must in Paris
Head to the 10ᵉ arrondissement of Paris to discover this must-visit address! Here, you can enjoy delicious, 100% homemade dishes made with French, local and seasonal produce (no less!). We loved the ham with truffles or the oysters au gratin… A treat for the taste buds and a taste of home that makes this a very good brasserie.
📍Location: 40 rue du Faubourg Poissonnière, 75010 Paris
Brasserie Grand Colbert – French gastronomy in an exceptional Belle Époque setting
In a magnificent Belle Époque atmosphere, Le Grand Colbert, a listed historic monument, reveals its curved woodwork, refined mosaics, marble columns, dizzying six-meter walls and gilded mirrors. Completely restored in 1985 by the Bibliothèque nationale de France, it now embodies the essence of Parisian history and gastronomy: a little-known treasure just a stone’s throw from the Palais-Royal.
📍 Location : 2 rue Vivienne – Paris 22 rue Vivienne – Paris 2