A playground for culture lovers thanks to its fine institutions, host to beautiful monuments and lush green spaces, Paris’ 8th arrondissement is also home to numerous restaurants that are definitely worth a visit. Follow us as we share our favorite addresses in the area.
Café Poète in the 8th arrondissement
Books galore, muted lighting, gilding… In this charming bistro a stone’s throw from the Champs-Élysées, time has stood still. Between two visits, you can take the time to stroll around and indulge in a moment of gourmet pleasure at Café Poète. Stories come to life on the plate. Arancini reveal a heart of melting mozzarella, sea bream ceviche flirts with zucchini, braised beef rubs shoulders with Sicilian-style penne, scallop risotto perfumes the room, while homemade tiramisu winks at us. From breakfast to lunch to afterwork, Café Poète welcomes souls ready to get drunk – as Baudelaire would say – “on wine, poetry or virtue”.
📍98 Rue La Boétie, 75008 Paris
Shinko
Foodporn alert! In the Madeleine district of Paris, Shinko is always busy. Reservations may take some patience, but the wait is well worth it. Shinko is THE semi-gastronomic restaurant for lovers of Japanese cuisine and big appetites. In a chic, designer setting, treat your taste buds to a trip to the Land of the Rising Sun and sushi that can be counted among the best in the capital.
📍Shinko – 21, rue Vignon, 75008
L’Alsace
If you want to taste the best of Alsatian cuisine at any time of day, this is the place to stop. You’ll be able to sample delicious homemade sauerkraut, exquisite honey-goat flammekueche or a selection of the region’s wines. Looking for seafood? We’ve got just the thing!
📍L’Alsace – 39 Av. des Champs-Élysées, 75008 Paris
Haton Nous in the 8th arrondissement
An emblem of French gastronomy par excellence, quiche, whether eaten on the go or at the table, is always a good idea. So, to enjoy this famous dish, we’re heading to a new address that sublimates it to perfection. And one of the reasons for this is undoubtedly the presence of a Meilleur Ouvrier de France at the helm.
📍Haton Nous – 33, rue de Liège, 75008
Annapurna
Authenticity, tradition and hospitality are the watchwords at Annapurna, an Indian restaurant that transports you straight to the bustling streets of Mumbai. Ancestral recipes, handed down from generation to generation, are carefully prepared by Annapurna‘s experienced chefs. From creamy butter chicken to delicious gulab jamun, each dish is a tribute to Indian cuisine in its most exquisite form.
📍Annapurna – 32, rue de Berri, 75008
Enni Udon
Nestled in Paris’ prestigious Golden Triangle is the highly authentic stall ofEnni Udon, whose fumes intoxicate the entire Rue de la Renaissance. Specializing in udon, thick noodles made with soft wheat flour, this establishment welcomes you to its 8th arrondissement lair for a timeless gourmet experience.
📍 Enni Udon – 6, rue de la Renaissance, 75008
Il Carpaccio in the 8th arrondissement
For our fanciest address of the lot, we’re heading for the Royal Monceau! The palace is home to the brilliant Il Carpaccio, a tribute to Italian gastronomy in its own right. Masterfully run by chefs Oliver Piras and Alessandra Del Favero, the gourmet restaurant serves up the best dishes from the Botte region every day, thanks to an exclusive menu!
📍Il Carpaccio – Royal Monceau – 37, avenue Hoche, 75008
Yacátan
Among the capital’s most festive restaurants, how can we not mention the latest addition: Yacátan? Looking for a trendy restaurant where you can dine on muy caliente food and cocktails to the sound of music? Look no further! Just a stone’s throw from the Champs-Elysées, a veritable Mayan temple opens its doors to you.
📍Yacátan – 68, rue Pierre Charron, 75008
Le Camondo
At the crossroads of the 8th and 17th arrondissements, Le Camondo is housed in the superb museum of the same name. In this warm, cosy setting, fashioned in the spirit of the finest winter gardens, you can indulge in the cutting-edge, responsible cuisine of chefs Fanny Herpin and Mehdi Boucenna, who source their produce from the finest producers to create beautiful dishes.
📍Le Camondo – 61bis, rue de Monceau, 75008