20 Mediterranean Restaurants in Paris Worth the Trip
Walk down rue de la Huchette near Saint-Michel and every door promises Mediterranean food: a tired Greek salad, a moussaka under a heat lamp, a waiter pulling you in by the elbow. The reviews are glowing, because most of them come from people who will never be back.
This list of 20 Mediterranean restaurants in Paris was built the other way, from the guides locals actually read: Nice, Greece, Jerusalem and southern Italy, cooked by people who grew up with it. Want a single country? Jump to our Italian restaurants, Middle Eastern food or Spanish food.
Michelin-starred Mediterranean cuisine by Chef Simone Zanoni in the luminous setting of Paris's legendary Four Seasons Hotel George V.
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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 suspended glass sanctuary atop the Musée du Quai Branly, where contemporary French cuisine meets breathtaking panoramic views of the Eiffel Tower.
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A lively Italian trattoria from the Big Mamma empire serving authentic dishes at trattoria prices in a colorful, neighborhood atmosphere near Bastille.
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Former Loiseau Rive Gauche chef Omar Dhiab brings his Mediterranean-inspired gastronomic cuisine to a refined Art Deco setting near Place des Victoires, earning 14.5/20 from Gault&Millau.
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France's youngest Michelin-starred female chef brings her Niçois heritage to life in this intimate Latin Quarter gem, where Mediterranean soul meets gastronomic precision.
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Chef Assaf Granit's vibrant Mediterranean haven celebrates plant-forward sharing plates and ancestral Jerusalem recipes in a festive, eco-conscious setting.
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A no-frills Greek taverna serving homemade traditional dishes in the vibrant Mouffetard quarter, where authenticity trumps décor.
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A contemporary Greek neo-taverna in Montmartre where sharing mezze and Hellenic flavors creates a convivial Mediterranean escape, recognized by Gault&Millau (12/20) and the Michelin Guide.
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A convivial Mediterranean bistrot in Pigalle where sharing plates meet Belle Époque charm and natural wines flow freely.
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Chef Jean-Louis Nomicos crafts refined Mediterranean cuisine in an elegant setting, earning a 16/20 Gault&Millau rating and acclaim for his signature macaroni with black truffles and foie gras.
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A vibrant Big Mamma Group trattoria serving handmade pasta and wood-fired Neapolitan pizzas in the lively Batignolles neighborhood.
A Michelin-starred celebration of refined Hellenic cuisine in Paris's 5th arrondissement, where Chef Andreas Mavrommatis elevates Greek traditions to gastronomic heights.
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Chef Frédéric Duca brings his Michelin-starred expertise and Marseille roots to this vibrant Batignolles address, where Provençal flavors meet contemporary French technique.
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Chef Elior Benaroche brings the vibrant flavors of Jerusalem's old city to Paris with sharing-style Levantine cuisine in a festive Montmartre setting.
A secretive seafood haven tucked away in the 20th arrondissement, where responsible fishing meets Japanese-inspired cuisine in an intimate former printing house.
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A vibrant Mediterranean canteen serving creative plant-based and vegan cuisine with a commitment to local, seasonal ingredients across three Parisian locations.
A vibrant Mediterranean bistro where seasonal market-driven cuisine meets convivial sharing plates in a colorful, welcoming setting near the Grands Boulevards.
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A Mediterranean sharing-focused restaurant in the 14th arrondissement where sustainable dining meets live jazz and exceptional seafood.
A charming bistrot facing the Cluny Museum gardens, where Chef Matthieu Nadjar crafts Mediterranean-inspired French cuisine with a modern twist.
MichelinPicking the right Mediterranean restaurant in Paris
Mediterranean is a big word. On this list it covers a Greek canteen with €6 starters and a palace dining room with a Michelin star, so start with the evening you want, then filter by price and neighborhood.
Greek, the honest way
Tzeferakos, in the Mouffetard quarter, is the anti-Huchette: bare walls, tight tables, homemade pastitsio, tyropita and beef meatballs with tzatziki. It's small, so call ahead. Étsi, in Montmartre, plays the modern neo-taverna card with sea bream ceviche, grilled octopus, moussaka and a Greek spritz. Both are made for small plates and sharing.
Mezze, vegetables and natural wine
Tekés, in the 2nd, puts vegetables center stage with Jerusalem recipes: cauliflower schnitzel, grilled leeks, laffa bread, a pumpkin soufflé with thyme ice cream. It's loud and festive under a glass ceiling; see our vegetarian restaurants for more like it. Gargouille, near the Trinité church, mixes labneh, kefta and baklava with natural wine and arak cocktails. It only opens in the evening and closes on weekends.
The Riviera with a star
The high end is where this list shines. At Baieta, in the 5th, Julia Sedefdjian cooks her native Nice, starting with her Bouillabaieta; lunch is the gentler way in. Nomicos, in the 16th, is known for its macaroni with black truffle and foie gras. Omar Dhiab brings Egyptian touches to a starred Art Deco room near Place des Victoires, and Le George, at the Four Seasons George V, serves Mediterranean plates in half portions. Browse all our Michelin 1-star restaurants for more.
Views, crowds and budget
Les Ombres sits in a glass dining room on top of the Musée du Quai Branly, facing the Eiffel Tower; find more tables like it among our places with a view. For a big, noisy pasta night, East Mamma near Bastille and Mamma Primi in Batignolles bring the Big Mamma energy; our pasta guide has more. Prices here lean high, so if the budget is tight, stick to the Greek and mezze spots or check our affordable restaurants. The 5th arrondissement has the most addresses on this list, then the 9th. Open any place for must-try dishes, prices and the review summary, good and less good.