Playground for culture lovers culture with its fine institutions, beautiful monuments and lush green spaces, Paris’ 8th arrondissement is also home to many restaurants that are well worth a visit. Follow us as we deliver our favorite local addresses.
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 ofAlsatian cuisine at any time of day, this is the place to stop. Here you can sample delicious homemade sauerkraut, exquisite honey-goat flammekueche and a selection of local wines. Do you prefer seafood? The house has what you need!
L’Alsace – 39 Av. des Champs-Élysées, 75008 Paris
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, every dish is a Tribute to Indian cuisine in its most exquisite form.
Annapurna – 32, rue de Berri, 75008
Enni Udon
In Paris’ prestigious Triangle d’Or nestles the highly authentic shop ofEnni Udon whose vapors 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
For our fanciest address of the lot, we’ll be heading to Royal Monceau! The palace is home to the brilliant Il Carpaccio, a unique Tribute to Italian gastronomy. Masterfully run by chefs Oliver Piras and Alessandra Del Favero, the gourmet restaurant delivers 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 of the capital’s most festive restaurants we can’t forget to mention the latest addition: Yacátan? Are you looking for a trendy restaurant where you can dine to music, with food and cocktails muycaliente ? 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 France
Le Camondo
At the crossroads of the 8th and 17th arrondissements, is the Camondo, housed in the superb museum of the same name. In this warm, cosy setting, fashioned in the spirit of the world’s winter gardens the cuisine of chefs Fanny Herpin and Mehdi Boucenna, who source from the finest producers to create the finest dishes.
Le Camondo – 61bis, rue de Monceau, 75008
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