Le Fooding Paris: 190 Places the French Guide Loves
Le Fooding is the French guide to creative, relaxed places: natural wine bistros, tiny lunch counters, chefs who'd rather cook than bow. Locals trust it. Visitors rarely use it, because it's mostly in French and puts a brand-new opening next to a cult classic without telling you which is which.
We did the translating and the cross-checking. Here are 190 Le Fooding picks in Paris, each with prices, must-try dishes and what Michelin or Time Out think too. Want its best-of-the-best? See the Fooding Award winners, or go straight to the Fooding wine bars.
Chef Bertrand Grébaut's acclaimed restaurant showcases seasonal French cuisine with natural wines in an industrial-chic setting on rue de Charonne.
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A beloved mini-cantine in the 11th arrondissement where Omar Koreitem and Moko Hirayama craft seasonal fusion plates that blend Levantine warmth with Japanese precision.
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A bistronomic gem where sisters Katia and Tatiana Levha blend French technique with bold Asian influences in an intimate Art Deco setting.
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Chef Grégory Marchand's intimate bistro in the Sentier district serves contemporary French cuisine with Anglo-Saxon influences, earning two Écotable macarons for its eco-responsible approach.
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A two-Michelin-starred gastronomic sanctuary in the Triangle d'Or where Chef Christophe Pelé crafts modern French cuisine with Italian influences within an intimate 19th-century hôtel particulier.
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A cozy Japanese izakaya in the 9th arrondissement where buckwheat soba takes center stage in 16 hot and cold variations.
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Chef William Ledeuil's acclaimed fusion restaurant blends French technique with Asian flavors in a contemporary art gallery setting.
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A no-reservation seafood counter from the Septime team, serving daily catches and natural wines in a relaxed maritime setting on rue de Charonne.
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A sprawling Belle Époque-inspired brasserie in the heart of Pigalle, serving authentic French classics at remarkably accessible prices since 2017.
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A contemporary bistrot where chef Adrien Ferrand showcases his signature smoked eel and creative seasonal cuisine in an intimate stone-walled setting.
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Giovanni Passerini's celebrated Italian restaurant serves authentic Roman specialties and handmade pasta in a convivial setting near Marché d'Aligre, earning a 14/20 Gault&Millau rating.
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Mory Sacko's Michelin-starred fusion laboratory blends African heritage with Japanese technique in an intimate 14th arrondissement setting.
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A bustling American-style diner in the 10th arrondissement serving legendary pancakes and seasonal all-day breakfast to devoted crowds willing to queue for a taste.
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A Belle Époque bistro serving authentic Lyonnais cuisine since 1890, now reimagined with a lighter, modern touch.
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A Michelin-starred Italian bistrattoria where Chef Simone Tondo celebrates his Sardinian grandmother's recipes with seasonal ingredients and natural wines in the historic Passage des Panoramas.
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Chef Assaf Granit's acclaimed Mediterranean restaurant where Israeli-inspired sharing plates meet French gastronomy in an intimate, candlelit setting in the 2nd arrondissement.
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A legendary bistronomic destination where Chef Leonardo Righini crafts an innovative 11-course tasting menu that celebrates seasonal French cuisine with bold, unexpected flavor combinations.
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A contemporary pasta haven in the 5th arrondissement where acclaimed chef William Ledeuil transforms ancient grains into artful Asian-inflected dishes.
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Chef Kim Kwang-Loc crafts addictive mandoo and Korean tartares in an intimate counter setting that earned Michelin's Bib Gourmand recognition.
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A modern Asian bistrot where Japanese precision meets pan-Asian creativity in a vintage-inspired setting near Poissonnière.
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An immersive journey into Tokyo's yokocho culture, where handmade ramen meets meticulous craftsmanship in a transportive Odéon setting.
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An 8-seat sushi sanctuary near Square Louvois where Chef Isao Horai crafts exquisite omakase experiences with precision and artistry, earning a 16/20 Gault&Millau rating.
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Pascal Barbot's intimate Michelin-starred sanctuary in the 16th arrondissement, where contemporary French cuisine meets Asian-inspired finesse through surprise tasting menus.
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Chef Frédéric Lorimier's Michelin-starred restaurant delivers refined seasonal French cuisine in a retro-chic setting near the Marché d'Aligre.
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A homemade Chinese haven specializing in delicate dim sum and fluffy baos, where traditional recipes meet creative cocktails in an atmosphere inspired by old bourgeois Chinese homes.
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A legendary Parisian bouillon where traditional French cuisine meets Belle Époque grandeur, serving affordable classics in a stunning 450-seat brasserie near République.
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A trendy cocktail bar in the heart of Haut-Marais where inventive drinks meet creative Asian-French fusion cuisine and an exceptional natural wine selection.
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A monument historique since 1995, this former circus buvette serves creative French bistronomy beneath a whimsical Art Nouveau ceramic frieze of parading clowns.
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Chef Eyal Shani's energetic pita palace brings bold Israeli street food to the Marais with roasted cauliflower and creative vegetable-forward dishes.
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Thomas Chisholm's creative bistro blends French, Catalan, and American influences into shareable small plates, earning recognition in the MICHELIN guide for its innovative approach to sustainable gastronomy.
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Chef Benoît Gauthier's acclaimed bistrot delivers exceptional French classics with impeccable technique in a convivial two-floor setting near Convention.
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A neighborhood artisan bakery where hand-kneaded natural sourdough and exceptional viennoiseries are crafted daily with Label Rouge flours across three welcoming Parisian locations.
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A Bib Gourmand bistro serving creative French cuisine in a retro-chic 1940s setting, where traditional techniques meet modern twists at remarkably accessible prices.
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Pierre Gagnaire's elegant brasserie showcases exceptional seafood cuisine in a chic Saint-Germain setting with refined French flair.
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A beloved Belleville institution since 1987, where Argentine chef Raquel Carena crafts bold French terroir cuisine paired with an exceptional natural wine selection.
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A convivial 11th arrondissement bistro serving creative French tapas and legendary pizzetta, where Chef Florent Ciccoli transforms traditional troquet dining into a modern sharing experience.
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A refined neo-bistrot in the 8th arrondissement where creative French cuisine meets natural wines in a convivial setting.
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A vibrant 350 m² Hong Kong-inspired canteen serving authentic baozi, Cantonese classics, and craft beers along the Canal Saint-Martin.
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Chef Antonin Bonnet, protégé of Michel Bras, crafts refined French cuisine with exceptional seasonal products in an intimate 6th arrondissement setting, earning a 15/20 Gault&Millau rating.
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Designer Shinichiro Ogata's temple of Japanese lifestyle offers contemporary kaiseki cuisine, a traditional tea ceremony, and an art gallery under one refined roof.
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Authentic Roman-style pizza with ultra-thin, crispy crusts served in a trendy setting in the 11th arrondissement since 2018.
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Chef Thibault Sombardier's elegant bistronomic restaurant in a 1930s-inspired setting, where seasonal French cuisine meets refined brasserie charm in the heart of Saint-Germain-des-Prés.
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A charming Montmartre bistrot where André Le Letty, former sous-chef of La Tour d'Argent, crafts exceptional French classics in a convivial retro setting.
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A vibrant Asian fusion bistro in the 11th arrondissement where Filipino-inspired street food meets Korean fried chicken and an expertly curated natural wine selection.
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A charming neighborhood bistrot in Belleville serving seasonal French cuisine with natural wines in a bright, convivial atmosphere that feels like a village escape.
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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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A contemporary bistro in the 18th arrondissement where seasonal French cuisine pairs with an exceptional natural wine selection in a warm, neighborhood atmosphere.
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The 2020 world champion Neapolitan pizzeria where Giuseppe Cutraro crafts award-winning pies with cloud-like crusts on a charming Parisian square.
FoodingHow to use Le Fooding in Paris
Le Fooding and the Michelin Guide often agree on the kitchen and disagree on everything else. Michelin judges the plate; Le Fooding looks at the whole experience: the room, the playlist, the wine list, a fair bill. That's why so many picks here are small, loud and booked out. Use the filters to sort them by price, neighborhood or opening hours.
Bistros that set the tone
Septime, on rue de Charonne, is the benchmark: seasonal no-choice menus and one of the city's finest natural wine lists. Its seafood sibling Clamato takes no reservations. Le Servan, run by sisters Katia and Tatiana Levha, mixes French technique and Asian flavors, and at Eels, in the 10th, the smoked eel is the dish to order. For more of that style, browse our trendy restaurants.
Small rooms, big personality
Mokonuts is a 20-seat, lunch-only spot near the Faubourg Saint-Antoine, where Omar Koreitem and Moko Hirayama blend Levantine and Japanese influences; don't leave without a cookie. Passerini cooks Roman classics like trippa alla romana near the Marché d'Aligre, and Abri Soba serves soba 16 ways in the 9th. See also our Italian restaurants and Japanese restaurants.
Cheap, cheerful, still on the list
Le Fooding doesn't only cover chef's tables. Bouillon Pigalle revives the 19th-century bouillon in a 300-seat room near the Moulin Rouge, with most dishes between €3 and €14. For more good food on a budget, see the Fooding cheap eats and our wider cheap eats.
Where to look
The 11th has the most Le Fooding picks, then the 10th, the 2nd and the 9th. Only one evening? Walk the 11th arrondissement, or head north to the 10th around the Canal Saint-Martin. The price spread is wide, from bouillons to starred tables, so set your budget before you fall for a menu. Open each place for insider tips, from booking windows to the best time to walk in.