Although it’s the capital’s smallest arrondissement, the 2nd is home to a whole host of wonderful spots. Centered around the former Paris Stock Exchange, the neighborhood features, for example, magnificent and timeless covered arcades, streets with old-world charm, and a myriad of boutiques, shops, and, of course… restaurants! Today, we’re highlighting six of these spots that have us drooling with envy.
Gyoza Bar
While gyoza fever has been sweeping Paris for a few years now, it’s hard to find dishes as delicious as those at this spot right in the heart of the city. The Gyoza Bar, tucked away in the idyllic Passage des Panoramas, is a true temple to Japanese ravioli, complete with a speakeasy vibe. Masterfully crafted by chefs Shinichi Sato and Guillaume Guedj, the menu is ultra-simple yet devilishly effective, transporting you straight to the Land of the Rising Sun.
📍Gyoza Bar – 56, Passage des Panoramas, 75002
Takesan Donabe
In the Opéra neighborhood, Takesan Donabe Ramen stands out with a specialty still rare in Paris: ramen served in a donabe, a traditional Japanese earthenware pot. The restaurant focuses primarily on broths made with artisanal Shinshu miso, offering generous bowls such as tonkotsu miso ramen, the spicier miso tantan-men, or a well-crafted vegan option. A unique and comforting spot in the 2nd arrondissement, perfect for a change from more traditional ramen.
📍Location: Takesan Donabe Ramen – 20 Rue de la Michodière, 75002
Le Stock
In the heart of the Bourse neighborhood, a true oddity has appeared on the culinary scene.Le Stock, a gourmet venture led by four friends, is the new restaurant everyone in the neighborhood is talking about. With its stylish decor, friendly atmosphere, and refined cuisine, this brand-new spot is getting rave reviews thanks to all these qualities. In any case, we went to check out this colorful spot to see for ourselves.
📍Le Stock – 88 Rue de Richelieu, 75002
Kuisinistan
Kuisinistan, located on Rue de Palestro in the 2nd arrondissement, offers accessible and authentic Anatolian cuisine, perfect for a relaxed lunch or dinner. The dishes are sure to win you over with their generous portions and great flavor: crispy börek, spiced yogurt, bulgur meatballs, Iskender kebab, or grilled chicken sandwiches—everything is designed to be delicious and comforting.
📍Kuisinistan – 37 Rue de Palestro, 75002 Paris
Manhattn’s Burgers
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From New York to Brussels, and now to Paris!Manhattn’s Burgers is the story of two Belgian brothers who moved to New York to run a waffle food truck. Upon returning to Belgium, the two men decided to bring a piece of New York back with them and opened Manhattn’s Burgers. It was a huge hit. After opening seven locations in Belgium, the chain recently arrived in Paris, right in the heart of the capital’s culinary epicenter:Rue Montorgueil. Take a bite of one of their burgers, and you’ll instantly understand what won over our Belgian friends: generous burgers made with high-quality ingredients, served in a New York-style setting that almost makes you forget—if just for a moment—which city you’re in.
📍Manhattan’s Burgers – 59 Rue Montorgueil, 75002 Paris
Little Havana
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Colorful, authentic, and lively, Little Havana recently opened its doors right in the heart of Rue d’Argout. A hotspot for Cuban street food, it offers delicious bocadillos as well as tapas, each one as tasty as the next. A wonderful culinary adventure awaits you here, set in an exotic atmosphere that pays homage to the Tierra Caliente.
📍Little Havana – 67 Rue d’Argout, 75002
Journey
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A multifaceted dining destination, Journey opened in the fall of 2024, taking the place of a former store. The result is a restaurant set in magnificent spaces with raw, industrial architecture, where you can enjoy everything from breakfast to dinner. Under the guidance of Chef Artemio Ganddi, the restaurant serves delicious dishes such as beef tataki, a trio of tacos, a cacio e pepe pizzetta, and stuffed portobello mushrooms.
Journey – 44 Rue des Petits Carreaux, 75002
Popine
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In our ranking of the best pizzas in Paris, Popine stands out as the authentic spot that everyone loves. This pizzeria in the 2nd arrondissement has been delighting Parisians ever since it opened. Authentic and affordable, this spot celebrates Neapolitan tradition by offering pizzas with puffed crusts and flavorful toppings, as well as a great selection of desserts. The icing on the cake is that the restaurant often offers Margherita pizzas for €5 at lunchtime.
📍Popine – 32 Rue Saint-Sauveur, 75002
Mama Nissa
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Must-try alert! This Algerian restaurant serves delicious homemade dishes to eat in or take out. We can’t get enough of the cocas—pastries stuffed with fish, beef, or vegetables. As for main courses, we’re totally in love with the Kabyle couscous with barley and five vegetables! A fragrant couscous that melts in your mouth.
📍Mama Nissa – 14 Rue Mandar, 75002 Paris
Lombem
This last spot is for the biggest meat lovers in Paris! Tucked away at number 22 on the passage is Lombem, whose name comes from butcher’s slang. Here, you can treat yourself to superb cuts of meat in a wonderfully cozy setting. For the more adventurous, you can even go on a “rodeo” ride with Marguerite, the crazy electric cow at the restaurant’s hidden bar!
📍Lombem – 22 Passage des Panoramas, 75002
Brasserie Dubillot
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Building on the success of the delightfully French-style Brasserie Bellanger, the Nouvelle Garde team unveiled Brasserie Dubillot in the summer of 2021. Like its older sister, it brilliantly combines tradition with responsible indulgence in its bright and colorful setting. On the menu, diners are treated to both exceptional cuts of meat and hidden gems sourced directly from producers across France.
📍Brasserie Dubillot – 222 Rue Saint-Denis, 75002
Faggio
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It’s hard to put together a list of the best restaurants without including an Italian spot… And in the Passage des Panoramas, that’s Faggio takes the prize. On the even-numbered side of the gallery, the delicious aromas from the beechwood-fired oven waft out and fill the air thanks to the pizzeria. Between a delicious burrata and a homemade tiramisu, treat yourself to one of Chef Davide Luca’s delicious creations and enjoy…
Faggio – 16, Passage des Panoramas, 75002
For dessert: Cédric Grolet Café
After stints at Le Meurice and Opéra, renowned pastry chef Cédric Grolet recently opened his own coffee shop. And to say the least, the “Cédric Grolet Café” is already drawing crowds. Following his iconic trompe-l’oeil pastries, the talented chef surprises us with his new, unusual creations that are decadently indulgent. Among them: an incredible croissant-doughnut hybrid that turns traditional pastry conventions on their head. And another creation is particularly piquing the curiosity of those who love the unusual: an XXL pizza-cookie!
📍 –Cédric Grolet Café, 6 rue Danielle Casanova, 75002