Witness to the Paris of yesteryear, or simply inspired by the aesthetics of the Belle-Époque, these magical restaurants all have one thing in common: their focus on Art Nouveau. A rich, busy style, flowers, women and curves: these are the codes that govern these brilliant addresses.
Brasserie Vagenende
In the heart of Saint-Germain-des-Prés, Brasserie Vagenende has been serving traditional Parisian bistro fare since 1904! A veritable institution in the 6th arrondissement, it boasts a superb floral decor, in keeping with the Art Nouveau tradition. Menu highlights include sole meunière, Aubrac beef tartare and Burgundy snails.
📍Location: Brasserie Vagenende – 142, boulevard Saint-Germain, 75006
Brasserie Mollard
Close to the Saint-Lazare train station, this 150-year-old address is obviously one of the neighborhood’s institutions. In a truly breathtaking setting, you’ll enjoy generous, straightforward cuisine, including excellent seafood including oysters, lobsters and fresh fish!
📍Location: Brasserie Mollard, 15 rue Saint-Lazare, 75008
Bouillon Julien
North of Paris, a century-old restaurant has established itself over the decades as one of the capital’s most remarkable witnesses to Art Nouveau. Bouillon Julien is a landmark address that has always upheld the principle of “good, beautiful and inexpensive”. Today, you can still enjoy generous French cuisine at affordable prices, true to the spirit of the great Parisian bouillons.
📍Location: Bouillon Julien – 16, rue du Faubourg Saint-Denis, 75010
Gallopin
Let’s head for another Parisian institution: Gallopin. Located opposite the Palais Brongniart, this century-old bourgeois address was one of the very first cocktail bars in Paris. Today, it’s a restaurant with a festive atmosphere, where every detail counts, from the meticulous decoration to the plate.
📍Location: Gallopin 40 Rue Notre Dame des Victoires, 75002
Crémaillère 1900
In the heart of Montmartre, too, you can find beautiful Art Nouveau symbols! As evidenced by the magnificent décor of Crémaillère 1900, a restaurant nestled on the iconic Place du Tertre. The menu features traditional French cuisine with contemporary touches. Great dishes to enjoy on the terrace or inside to take in the scenery.
📍Location: Crémaillère 1900 – 15, place du Tertre, 75018
Le Beefbar
Under a monumental glass roof, decorated with refined ceramics and nature-inspired murals, the BeefBar has been welcoming gourmets since 1898. Housed in a listed Art Nouveau building since 1983, the BeefBar is renowned for its exceptional meats.
📍Location: Beefbar – 5, rue Marbeuf, 75008
Bofinger
The name is familiar to all Parisian gourmets. Bofinger is quite simply the capital’s oldest Alsatian brasserie. And when you think Alsatian brasserie, you think sauerkraut. And at the table of this institution, they serve probably the best in the capital. And all in an Art Nouveau setting that would make any restaurant swoon!
📍Location: Bofinger – 5-7 rue de la Bastille, 75004
Brasserie Lipp
One of the capital’s most emblematic brasseries, Lipp has been enthroned on Boulevard Saint-Germain for over 140 years now. From floor to ceiling, you’ll find a sumptuous Art Nouveau aesthetic, which in part led to the address being listed as a Monument Historique in 1989. The menu has changed very little over the past sixty years, so it’s perfect for those who want to stay in the habit!
📍Location: Brasserie Lipp – 151, boulevard Saint-Germain, 75006
Petit Bouillon Pharamond
Little-known among the capital’s bouillons, Petit Bouillon Pharamond is nevertheless one of the oldest. Founded in 1832, it still boasts wood panelling, pâte de verre and mirrors surrounded by mosaics, typical of the Belle-Époque and Art Nouveau movements.
📍Location: Petit Bouillon Pharamond – 24, rue de la Grande Truanderie – 75001