Middle Eastern Food in Paris: 28 Spots Locals Queue For
On rue des Rosiers, three falafel counters sit side by side, each with a queue and a sign claiming it's the famous one. Across town, every kebab shop has a 4.5 rating. Middle Eastern food in Paris is everywhere, which is exactly why it's so easy to eat a bad version of it.
We kept 28 places that the guides locals trust keep coming back to: Israeli pita bars, Lebanese mezze tables, Kurdish flatbreads, a family döner shop and even a Lebanese ice cream parlor. For a quick lunch, go straight to our Middle Eastern street food; for the wider picture, see the Mediterranean restaurants.
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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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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A Marais institution since 1979, serving what many consider the world's best falafel sandwich with divine homemade sauce and fresh ingredients.
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The first Michelin-starred chef of Lebanese origin in France crafts an intimate gastronomic experience where French technique embraces Mediterranean flavors.
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Authentic Kurdish flatbreads and flame-grilled meats served fast in a vibrant Faubourg Saint-Denis setting.
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A festive Lebanese restaurant near Palais Royal where Chef Hassan Issa serves authentic Levantine mezze in a chic, contemporary setting inspired by modern Beyrouth.
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A century-old Lebanese ice cream institution serving authentic, organic glaces since 1936, renowned for its signature Achta ice cream wrapped in crushed pistachios.
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A family-run Turkish gem serving handcrafted döner kebab with homemade ingredients and Anatolian tradition in Paris's vibrant 10th arrondissement.
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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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Authentic Berlin döner kebab crafted with fresh ingredients and homemade sauces in the heart of Oberkampf.
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A family-run Lebanese bistro serving authentic saj street food and homemade mezzés in the heart of Paris's 10th arrondissement, with a beloved weekend brunch buffet.
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A vibrant Syrian vegetarian haven in the 10th arrondissement, serving authentic mezze, falafels, and hummus in a relaxed, accessible setting.
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A welcoming Afghan restaurant in the 17th arrondissement serving traditional regional specialties with warm hospitality and authentic flavors.
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A modern take on oriental cuisine where traditional flavors meet healthy, contemporary dining near Place de la Bourse.
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Paris's first authentic Berlin-style kebap shop brings Turkish-German street food excellence to the 18th arrondissement with handmade pide bread and creative monthly specials.
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A contemporary pâtisserie fine blending Levantine heritage with French technique, crafting exquisite tarts and reimagined baklavas in the heart of Paris.
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 modern Israeli bakery bringing the art of babka and Levantine pastries to Paris with artisanal craftsmanship and locally-sourced ingredients.
A welcoming Lebanese restaurant serving traditional specialties in a lively Parisian neighborhood.
A Lebanese artisan glacier in Le Marais crafting organic ice creams, vegan sorbets, and traditional Middle Eastern frozen specialties with fleur d'oranger and rose water.
A beloved Marais institution serving authentic Yiddish specialties and legendary pastrami sandwiches for over 35 years.
Authentic Lebanese street food served in a laid-back setting where traditional flavors meet casual dining.
A traditional Armenian bakery bringing the rich flavors and time-honored baking techniques of the Caucasus to Paris.
A welcoming Greek traiteur serving traditional homemade dishes in a convivial atmosphere where you can dine in or take away authentic Mediterranean flavors.
An artisan bakery crafting organic sourdough breads and inventive pastries in a retro-styled space designed by Nato Studio.
A vibrant street food counter in the 11th arrondissement serving authentic Israeli-Iranian flavors wrapped in freshly baked Daya bread.
A refined épicerie fine specializing in exquisitely crafted Deglet Nour dates, transformed into artisanal confections that elevate this ancient fruit to luxury status.
A refined pastry boutique in the Marais crafting exquisite French-Oriental tarts that celebrate the marriage of pistachios, orange blossom, and Mediterranean flavors.
Where to find the best Middle Eastern food in Paris
The tag here is broad on purpose. It covers Lebanon, Israel, Turkey, Kurdistan, Syria and a few Greek and Armenian tables, from €10 sandwiches to a Michelin-starred tasting menu. Use the price filter first; it splits the list neatly in two.
Pita, falafel and flatbreads
L'As du Fallafel has served its falafel sandwich with white sauce in the Marais since 1979. It's kosher, so it closes for Shabbat, from Friday evening through Saturday. A few steps away, Miznon stuffs everything into pita, from lamb kebab to beef bourguignon, and roasts a whole cauliflower that has its own fan club; no reservations. In the 10th, Urfa Dürüm bakes Kurdish lahmacun to order, and Ozlem, lunch only, makes its döner from marinated veal breast with bread baked every morning. All of them fit in our cheap eats.
Lebanese mezze, from festive to starred
For a Lebanese restaurant in Paris with a party in it, Liza near the Palais Royal serves fattet batinjan, houmous and slow-cooked lamb shoulder, with DJ nights and a weekend brunch. Our lively restaurants have more of that energy. At the other end, Alan Geaam, the first chef of Lebanese origin to win a Michelin star in France, cooks langoustine the chich taouk way for fewer than 20 guests in the 16th. It closes on weekends. More in our Michelin 1-star list.
Israeli cooking at the counter
Assaf Granit's Shabour, in the 2nd, seats 40 around a marble counter with a Michelin star: smoked poached egg, grilled octopus with harissa, lamb cigars. Bookings open three weeks ahead, so plan early. Gargouille, near the Trinité church, mixes labneh and kefta with natural wine, evenings only.
Where to look, and dessert
The list clusters in Le Marais, the 18th, the 11th and the 10th arrondissement, around rue du Faubourg Saint-Denis. Many spots are vegetable-friendly, so check our vegetarian restaurants too. And save room: Glace Bachir, in the 3rd, serves achta, an orange blossom and mastic ice cream rolled in crushed pistachios, a Lebanese family recipe since 1936. See all our ice cream picks, then open the map to plan your route.