The 27 Best Burgers in Paris, from Smash to Steakhouse
Almost every brasserie in Paris now has a burger maison on the menu, and many are the same frozen patty in a sweet brioche bun, priced like a main course because the menu is in English. Meanwhile, the city's real burger joints hide in tiny storefronts with a queue outside.
We checked the guides locals trust and kept the best burger in Paris, wherever it's cooked: 27 spots, from smash-burger counters to a starred bistro that slips one onto its menu. Most are cheap or mid-priced. For more, see our American food, our cheap eats and our quick bites.
A sprawling 4,500 m² Italian food paradise in Paris's 13th arrondissement, serving artisanal pizzas, fresh pasta, and more to 1,000 guests in a vibrant, electric atmosphere.
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A 17m² Brooklyn-inspired burger counter in Pigalle serving expertly crafted smash burgers with potato buns and house-made everything.
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Chef Jean-François Piège's intimate grill house showcasing premium aged meats cooked over open flames in the heart of Les Halles.
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A neighborhood burger joint in Montmartre serving handcrafted burgers made with traditionally raised French meat, crispy homemade fries, and vegetarian options in a casual, convivial atmosphere.
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Authentic Texas barbecue with slow-smoked meats prepared in visible smokers, serving generous portions of brisket and pulled pork in an industrial-chic setting.
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Chef Tomy Gousset's creative bistronomic haven near the Eiffel Tower, where farm-to-table French cuisine meets subtle Asian influences in a warm, contemporary setting.
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An iconic Parisian café where literary history meets timeless French tradition on the most celebrated square of the Left Bank.
An otherworldly culinary journey where French and international flavors meet cosmic projections and spatial ambiance in the heart of the 11th arrondissement.
A minimalist burger joint in the heart of Saint-Germain-des-Prés serving authentic smash burgers crafted by a Swiss-trained chef.
A sun-soaked slice of Los Angeles in the Sentier, serving homemade neo-Californian comfort food from breakfast through late lunch.
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A no-frills burger joint serving homemade patties and creative fries at unbeatable prices, where the daily stock of 200 freshly baked buns sells out fast.
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Chef Mory Sacko's casual counter serving elevated fried chicken with African and Japanese influences in a welcoming Montparnasse setting.
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France's first 100% vegan concept store combining a modern bistro, organic grocery, and ethical boutique in the heart of the 11th arrondissement.
Step into a lush jungle paradise where South American flavors meet theatrical immersion in one of Paris's most captivating dining experiences.
A welcoming vegan burger joint in the 10th arrondissement where homemade street food is prepared fresh before your eyes.
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A Parisian burger institution serving handcrafted burgers made with traditional French farm-raised meat across four vibrant neighborhoods.
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A vibrant celebration of African culinary heritage reimagined through gourmet burgers and homemade street food in the heart of Paris.
A versatile Marais hotspot serving everything from morning croissants to late-night cocktails, with an eclectic menu spanning continents and a welcoming terrace open until 2 AM.
A beloved Parisian institution serving generous portions of authentic Basque and Southwest French cuisine at unbeatable prices.
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An unlimited buffet of Neapolitan pizzas, XXL burgers, and Northern French classics in a convivial 90s-themed space near the Grands Boulevards.
A sun-drenched Mediterranean coffee shop serving healthy all-day brunch with vegetarian-forward options in the heart of Paris's 8th arrondissement.
A vibrant Mediterranean canteen serving creative plant-based and vegan cuisine with a commitment to local, seasonal ingredients across three Parisian locations.
A unique café where wellness sessions and gourmet comfort food converge in the heart of Paris's 9th arrondissement.
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A warm Montmartre hideaway serving seasonal French bistrot fare where locals and travelers gather over hearty classics and daily risottos.
A vibrant cabaret-bistro in Pigalle where French bistronomic cuisine, creative cocktails, and live performances create an unforgettable evening of entertainment and gastronomy.
An American burger haven in Pigalle where patties sizzle on volcanic lava bricks, delivering authentic flavors steps from the Moulin Rouge.
A neighborhood rotisserie where perfectly roasted chicken meets creative burgers in a laid-back terrace setting.
How to find the best burger in Paris
A great burger is mostly about the beef: freshly ground, well-seasoned, cooked hot enough to form a crust. The smash technique, pressing the patty thin on a searing plancha, has taken over Paris for that reason. Add a soft, toasted bun that holds together to the last bite, cheese that actually melts, and fries cut and fried in-house. Each place page shows the must-try burger, the price and the insider tips, like which counters sell out before the end of service.
Smash-burger counters
Dumbo, a 17 m² Brooklyn-style counter in Pigalle, presses its patties on a blazing plancha and serves double-fried fries. It makes about a hundred burgers per service; when they're gone, they're gone. In Saint-Germain, Spécimen Burger uses a blend of three beef cuts for a smash burger at €12.90, with house-made ketchup; book at peak hours. On rue Taitbout, Mangez et cassez-vous bakes about 200 buns each morning, with burgers from €3.60, so arrive early. More in our Fooding cheap eats.
Neighborhood joints
In Montmartre, Le Ruisseau sources its meat from traditional French farms and offers a vegetarian version of every burger, with a chickpea, carrot and cumin patty; try the BBQ cheddar and the monthly special. See our 18th arrondissement and cheap vegetarian eats. In the Sentier, Echo serves a smash burger in a Los Angeles-style deli from breakfast through late lunch; more brunch ideas in our breakfast picks.
When chefs make burgers
Some of the best burgers in town come from serious kitchens. At Clover Grill in Les Halles, Jean-François Piège's grill house built around charcoal and rotisserie, the must-try mixed burger combines Salers, Angus and Baltic beef. Tomy & Co, a Michelin-starred bistro near the Eiffel Tower, puts a smash burger with paleron next to sweetbreads and Breton lobster, with lunch menus from 25€; see our Michelin 1-star list. And at La Felicità, Big Mamma's giant food hall at Station F, the burger counter bakes its own buns.
Where to look
The 9th has the most burgers on this list, followed by the 10th and the 11th, so start with the 9th arrondissement. Popular counters run out, so go early at lunch, then switch to the map to find the nearest patty.