Looking for a good place to dine in the capital? From the most prestigious to the friendliest, discover our favorite restaurants, offering excellent value for money. From bistros to Michelin-starred restaurants, from French to Italian cuisine. What do all these restaurants have in common? In the heart of it all, you’ll be sure to eat well! Look no further: the best restaurants in Paris are here!
Orgueil : the Parisian restaurant where gluttony is no longer a sin
At Paris Secret, we pushed open the doors of the restaurant Orgueil in the 11th arrondissement. Halfway between gourmet bistro and speakeasy restaurant Orgueil has thought out its concept down to the last detail. In an intimate, mystical setting, enjoy the incredible cuisine of Chef Eloi Spinler. Tarot cards as a menu, exquisite sharing plates, zero-waste cuisine… Orgueil has it all. Without a doubt one of the best restaurants in Paris! And pssst: we’ve also tested for you the speakeasy d’Orgueil, hidden in the restaurant’s kitchens.
📍6 rue Popincourt, 75 011 Paris
Selva, the tastiest South American restaurant in Paris
At Paris Secret, we’ve been lucky enough to dine at Selva several times. And our verdict is clear: Selva is undoubtedly one of the best restaurants in Paris. But why eat there in the first place? At the heart of this South American restaurant, you’ll find a change of scenery, but that’s not all. Here we discover the culinary universe of Chef Felipe Camargo, with his South American-inspired cuisine with French influences. Quality dishes that change with the seasons and promise a sensory escape. Without leaving Paris, treat yourself to a taste journey from Peru to Colombia. Tested and (over)validated by the Paris Secret editorial team.
📍22 rue du Sommerard, 75 005 Paris
Shang Palace, the Shangri La restaurant
On a completely different note, you’re invited to dine at the Shang Palace. A restaurant where the editors of Paris Secret had the honor of dining on the occasion of Chinese New Year. In the heart of Shangri-La’s sumptuous Shang Palace, gourmets are in for a treat. France’s only Michelin-starred Chinese restaurant shang Palace is an ode to the land of the middle. Ready for a journey of the senses in the heart of a sumptuous Parisian palace?
📍10 avenue d’Iéna, 75116 Paris
Les Enfants du Marché, an iconic venue in Paris
Want to make your taste buds sparkle? Head for the famous Marché des Enfants Rouges, in the 3rd arrondissement of Paris. In the heart of Paris’ oldest food market, cuisines from around the world rub shoulders. At lunchtime, people flock here for Italian, Lebanese and Moroccan specialities, or to sample Alain Miam Miam’s gargantuan sandwiches. But one restaurant in the Marché des Enfants Rouges stands out: Les Enfants du Marché! From Tuesday to Sunday, people flock to this countertop kitchen where seasonal produce is sublimated before your very eyes. Delicacies to be enjoyed without moderation in a unique, convivial atmosphere.
📍39 rue de Bretagne, 75 003 Paris
Septime
To make sure you eat well, head for the Septime restaurant. A Michelin-starred restaurant, it is undoubtedly one of the best in Paris. Why is this table worth the detour? Because here you can enjoy cuisine of great finesse, as the Michelin Guide itself attests. At the helm of this trendy epicurean restaurant is Chef Bertrand Grébaut. At lunch, try a 5-step carte blanche menu, followed by a 7-step menu in the evening, with wine and food pairing options. Although Septime is one of the best restaurants in Paris, you’ll have to wait several weeks before you can reserve your table. Sometimes you have to be patient to eat well!
📍80 rue de Charonne, 75 011 Paris
Forest
Who hasn’t succumbed to Chef Julien Sebbag’s cuisine? After falling in love with his dishes on the Rooftop Créatures head for the Musée d’Art Moderne. A truly immersive place to live, Forest is unquestionably one of the best restaurants in Paris. Inside or comfortably seated on the terrace, enjoy Julien Sebbag’s benevolent food. The Chef’s vibrant Mediterranean cuisine is based on responsible recipes that change with the seasons. So, are you ready for an explosion of flavours in your mouth, with the Eiffel Tower in your sights?
📍11 avenue du Président Wilson, 75 116 Paris
A big yes for Passerini
Would you like to sit down at the heart of one of Paris’s finest restaurants to make sure you eat well? This restaurant is sure to take your senses on a journey to the boot. This time, we’re heading for the capital’s 12th arrondissement. This is where you’ll find Passerini, the best Italian restaurant in Paris. Ranked 9th in the 50 Top Italy guide, the trattoria came in 1st in the Ville Lumière. What’s on the menu? Enjoy sun-drenched starters, ultra-tasty main courses and pastas, and desserts perfect for living the dolce vita. A menu that changes according to the market and daily arrivals. Don’t forget to book!
📍65 rue Traversière, 75 012 Paris
Virtus
Among the best Michelin-starred restaurants in Paris is Virtus. Vintage decor, lacquered wood bar counter… Curled up in the velvety banquettes, we’re seduced by this refined atmosphere. In Paris’s 12th arrondissement, just a stone’s throw from the Aligre market, this gourmet restaurant is sure to tantalize all your senses. For dinner, enjoy the Plaisirs d’Été menu in 4 acts for
📍29 rue de Cotte, 75 012 Paris