Tourists AND Parisians: looking for cheap restaurants to eat at during the Olympic Games? Look no further! The editorial team has unearthed its “good food plans” for you to enjoy at a lower cost, around the sporting events and Fan Zones of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Where to eat cheap during the Games in Paris? Follow the guide!
Cheap restaurants around Olympic events (by sector)
The cheapest poulet-frites in Paris (Grande Halle area)
Did you know? For 20 years, this Parisian bistro has offered à la carte the capital’s cheapest poulet-frites ! A plate of roast free-range chicken served with fries, priced at €6 €86. Here, you can also enjoy a good beef and carrots meal for just €10.50! So you can leave the restaurant with a taut belly and a well-stocked wallet! The best part? This Parisian bistro is located not far from the Arena Porte de la Chapelle / La Villette.
Where? Le Bar Fleuri, 1 rue du Plateau, 75 019 Paris
Bouillon’s 1st sandwich shop, where almost everything is 1 euro
In Paris, Bouillons are true institutions! An old-fashioned setting and low prices: that’s their recipe for success! And recently, the famous Bouillon Pigalle opened its doors bouillon’s 1st sandwhichicherie. 1€ for a pain au chocolat, croissant and baguette, ready-made sandwiches, Bouillon takeaway dishes… Should we drop in before or after an event at the Arena Porte de la Chapelle?
Where? 20 boulevard de Clichy, 75 018 Paris
Bistrot Le Paris 16, voted best bistrot in Paris in 2022
Whether you’re a Parisian or a tourist visiting the capital for the Olympic Games, this food tip is sure to please! If you want to eat in a very good, inexpensive restaurant in Paris, go to Paris 16, voted “best bistro in Paris” in 2022. Red-checked tablecloths & white, typically French dishes, affordable prices… it’s all happening in the Stade Tour-Eiffel / Arena Champs-de-Mars area, and we’re telling you: you’re in for a treat and you’ll leave here full!
Where? Bistrot Le Paris 16 16-18 rue des Belles Feuilles, 75 116 Paris
Cheap and good restaurants in Paris: Alain Miam-Miam, at the Marché des enfants rouge
A sparrow’s appetite? Move on! On the other hand, if you’re feeling hungry during the Olympic Games, head for Chez Alain Miam-Miam, in the heart of the famous Marché des Enfants Rouges and rue Charlot! Not far from the Terrasse des Jeux at Hôtel de Ville, Chez Alain Miam-Miam offers XXL sandwiches! Gargantuan sandwiches filled with the finest ingredients, reasonably priced for their size… Alain’s snacks are undoubtedly the best in Paris. The perfect way to fill up after a day of sport. Because, yes, the Olympics do dig deep!
Where? Chez Alain Miam-Miam, marché couvert des Enfants Rouges – 39 rue de Bretagne, 75 003 Paris AND also at 26 rue Charlot 75 003 Paris
Eat ‘n’ Go burger restaurants
At least the message is clear! There’s no need to give you a subliminal message: it’s all in the name of the restaurant! So you see: eat up and get out ! This well-known Parisian burger chain offers delicious homemade burgers at unbeatable prices. a €3.40 burger and €1.50 dessert: who could beat that? Yes, during the Olympic Games events and festivities, “eat and break” restaurants are THE best idea! It’s fast, it’s cheap, and these burger corners can be found in several strategic locations, not far from Arena Bercy and the Concorde district!
Where? 179 rue du Faubourg Saint-Antoine (Paris 12) – 5 bd de Picpus (Paris 12) – 64 rue Alexandre Dumas (Paris 11) – 39 rue Taitbout (Paris 9)
Among our best deals for cheap restaurants: Bouillons Parisiens, close to the Olympic events
Ah, the frenzy of Parisian Bouillons! Their recipe for success? Brasserie-style cuisine, attractively priced dishes, a healthy dose of conviviality and a “Paris of yesteryear” decor that’s as appealing as ever. Les Bouillons Parisiens is the best way to eat “cheap” during the Games! Not far from the Athletes’ Village, lovers of fine dining can enjoy a feast in the heart of the Bouillon du Coq, the latest creation from Chef Thierry Marx. In the Hôtel de Ville / Pont Alexandre III area: the Petit Bouillon Pharamond and the Bouillon République will be the place to be. Towards Concorde, gourmets will find Bouillon Chartier, after a short walk. What about the Arena Porte de la Chapelle? Go to Bouillon Pigalle!
Where? Our list of the best Bouillons in Paris here
BONUS : La Quequetterie’s special Olympic waffle corner (Hôtel de Ville area)
Want to be totally in theme during the Olympics? Head for the now-famous La Quequetterie. To mark the Games, the naughty waffle corner has come up with some special Olympic-filled quequettes. To taste the “forbidden fruit” and bite into these somewhat evocatively shaped delicacies, head for rue d’Aboukir in the 2nd arrondissement. You can also visit the BHV corner at La Quequetterie, right next to the Terrasse des Jeux at Hôtel de Ville. And for the more puritanical, take a deep breath: a little humor never hurts!
Where: 28 rue d’Aboukir, Paris 2 – 4 rue du Temple, Paris 4 (next to Terrasse des Jeux)