The first fasting day of Ramadan 2025 is February 28. During this holy period, observant Muslims abstain from food and drink from dawn to sunset. At nightfall, the fast is broken with a large meal, the ftour. Often rich and gourmet, made up of traditional Middle Eastern dishes, this meal is celebrated every evening of this holy month. Whether you’re a believer or not, this is the perfect time to discover delicious Oriental cuisine, including pastries. From zlabia, a sweet fried delicacy with a distinct orange hue, to gazelle horns and all kinds of almond cakes, the richness of Oriental pastries is unique. Delights to be savored during Ramadan and every day of the year.
Laouz
Well-known to all sweet tooths, Maison Laouz is a fine Algerian patisserie not to be missed. You’ll discover all the excellence of Algerian patisserie, in gourmet creations. A journey of the senses with every bite! Available on site or by delivery.
📍Location: 63-65 Boulevard Masséna, 75013 Paris
Maison Gazelle
At the heart of this boutique-teahouse in the 11ᵉ arrondissement, similar to a modern-day Palais des mille et une nuits, we find one of the treasures of Moroccan pastry: the gazelle horn. But not just any old way: the rich, traditional Oriental pastry is not only honored, but also sublimated, as airy and fragrant as it is refined. With rose, orange blossom, sesame or cocoa, the various recipes honor Oriental tastes as much as more Western flavors.
📍Location: 2 Rue Jean-Macé, 75011 Paris
Le Palais des Sultans
This renowned Oriental patisserie in the 19ᵉ arrondissement is a delight for the taste buds. You’re about to discover great classics like baklavas, gazelle horns and other knockout specialties for which Oriental cuisine is famous. An address not to be missed!
đź“ŤLocation: 38 Rue d’Aubervilliers, 75019 Paris
La Rose de Tunis
Don’t let the name fool you: this patisserie doesn’t just feature Tunisian sweets, but celebrates Oriental patisserie in all its excellent diversity. From Algerian, Moroccan and Lebanese pastries to a clever blend of flavors from all Mediterranean cultures, La Rose de Tunis creations are among the best in the capital. From rosewater Kaaks to Zlabia or its Moroccan version, Chebbakia, you’ll always find something to please you.
đź“ŤLocation: 7 boulevard Ornano 75018 Paris
La Bague de Kenza
Specializing in Algerian delicacies, La Bague de Kenza patisserie will have you salivating from the moment you enter with its creations on display in the window. These colorful sweets, which smell of Oriental flavors, range from Tcherek, the traditional gazelle horn, to almond and lemon cakes, two must-haves of Oriental cuisine.
đź“ŤLocation: 7 Avenue Charles de Gaulle, Savigny-sur-Orge, France, 91600
Les DĂ©lices d’Orient
Head for the 15ᵉ arrondissement to discover an address often cited as the best Lebanese grocery store in the capital! On Avenue Emile Zola, a cluster of Les DĂ©lices d’Orient shops covers Lebanese gastronomy from every angle: delicatessen, caterer, butcher, greengrocer… and, of course, pastries. Knefeh, baklava, namoura, all the gourmet specialties of Lebanon can be found here. But more than that, the address is not limited to the sweet delights of Lebanon, but also to the rest of the Middle East.
đź“ŤLocation: 52 Avenue Emile Zola, 75015 Paris
Diamande
Another spot in the 11ᵉ arrondissement, Diamande honors an ingredient found in many oriental pastries:almonds. This nut is sublimated through creations as modern as they are traditional, and delicately worked with other fine flavors like rose or jasmine. Baklawa, Makrout, Mhancha… So many delicious creations to discover, even in gluten-free versions!
đź“ŤLocation: 4 Rue Sedaine, 75011 Paris
Bonus – Pistachio sweets from La Pistacherie
Pistachios are one of the most popular ingredients in oriental pastries. So for all you pistachio fans out there, we heartily recommend Paris’s first pistachio bar. Waffles, ice cream, cookies… pistachios come in all shapes and sizes!
đź“ŤLocation: 5 place de l’Alma, 75 008 Paris