In Andalusia, tapas are a traditional accompaniment to Cerveza or Sangria. ” Pintxos”, “ración”... From Spain to the Basque coast, tapas are an essential part of gastronomy. They are the perfect embodiment of sharing and conviviality. In Paris too, tapas restaurants and bars are on a roll. Tapas à la française, à la japonaise, à la mexicaine… In addition to traditional Spanish tapas, the flavors of these small plates to be shared can be declined endlessly. So where can you find the best tapas in Paris? Follow the guide!
La Mangerie, tapas restaurant and wine bar
One of the best tapas restaurants in Paris is, of course, La Mangerie! Nestled in the heart of the Marais district, this cozy cantine promises gourmet evenings combining good food and great taste. In this intimate, convivial setting, you can sample delicious dishes, so good they’re hard to share. In the kitchen: Filip, a Portuguese-born chef, and Caroline, a Cambodian-born sous-chef. Two different worlds and so many tapas reinterpreted. Patatas bravas, piquillos, croquetas… All these delicacies are skilfully reinvented. Just thinking about them makes your mouth water. Let’s meet at the heart of this beautiful table of sharing?
La Mangerie, 7 rue de Jarente, 75 004 Paris
Farago
In the heart of the bustling courtyard of the Petites Écuries, Farago is THE modern tapas and pintxos restaurant par excellence. With products imported directly from the South-West, the restaurant offers a rich selection of authentic recipes to be enjoyed without moderation, and with friends!
Farago – 11, cour des Petites Écuries, 75010
Sourire, French-style tapas in Paris
Inspired by French cuisine and enhanced by a touch of world flavors, Sourire’s tapas have it all! They’re homemade sharing plates, made with the finest seasonal produce. For a taste of these French-style tapas, head for Sourire Galande in the 5th arrondissement, and the latest addition, in the capital’s 12th arrondissement. Summer tapas menu? Cheese and charcut’ boards to share, stuffed mussels and Comte croquettes to eat with your fingers. But also mini-burgers, veal confit, Piquillo gazpacho with fresh goat’s cheese and eggplant fritters, among other delights. Terroir, tradition and conviviality: these are the watchwords of these 2 establishments. We’re telling you: Sourire’s tapas will give you a smile!
- 27 rue Galande, 75 005 Paris
- 12 rue Théophile Roussel, 75 012 Paris
Osaba Paris: tapas à la Basque!
Want to treat your taste buds to a one-way trip to the Basque coast without leaving the capital? Head for Osaba, in Paris’s 6th arrondissement. Over a glass of Irouleguy, a wine from the Basque country, you can share tasty tapas, charcuterie and cheese boards, homemade quiches and Basque cakes. The Pintxos tapas menu includes hot and cold tapas, croquetas that are crisp on the outside and melt-in-the-mouth on the inside, and tapas by the metre! And best of all, at Osaba, all products come directly from the Basque country! Come on, let’s go to Osaba (which means “uncle” in Basque), it’s “uncle” who’s in charge!
Osaba, 29 rue Saint-Placide, 75 006 Paris
From the Basque Country to Spain at La Noceria
Fancy trying out a good Spanish restaurant in Paris? Here’s a new address we invite you to discover. Located in the Sentier district of Paris, La Noceria will take your taste buds on a journey from the Basque Country to Spain. Good food, a festive, friendly atmosphere, tapas to share, cocktails, good music… La Noceria has won us over. Vamos! (At Paris Secret, we tested La Noceria and tell you all about it here!)
La Noceria, 58 rue d’Aboukir, 75 002 Paris
Les Piétons Spanish restaurant and tapas bar
Pack your bags for Barcelona without leaving Paris! In Paris’s 4th arrondissement, Les Piétons invites you for a change of scenery. Enjoy the best of Iberian gastronomy over a drink. On the menu: tortilla de patatas, paella, patatas à l’aioli, Pata Negra ham, gambas, mussels with chorizo, octopus à la Gallega and other delights made in España! Quieres tapas? Créo que si! Join us for a sangria at Les Piétons? Olé!
Les Piétons, 8 rue des Lombards, 75 004 Paris
Les Cagettes, Paris Bastille
In the 11th arrondissement, near Bastille, we discover Les Cagettes, an ultra-cool spot for delicious tapas. In shareable cagettes: excellent tapas-style local produce to enjoy as an aperitif. Mixed, cheese, charcuterie, raclette, vegetarian… there’s an infinite choice of cagettes. The best part? Aperitif cagettes delivered to your door, a catering service and a Sandwicherie. Let’s eat, kids!
Cagettes, 3 rue Froment 75 011 Paris
Also read: The best restaurants to eat at in Paris, to be sure of a delicious meal!