Canal Saint-Martin Restaurants: 54 Local Favorites in the 10th
On a sunny evening, half of Paris sits on the edge of the Canal Saint-Martin with a bottle, and the terraces along the water are full whatever they serve. Walk one street back, toward rue de Lancry or the Faubourg Saint-Denis, and the 10th turns into one of the most interesting places to eat in the city, and one of the cheapest.
These 54 places around the Canal Saint-Martin were cross-checked across Le Fooding, Time Out and Michelin. Want a proper sit-down meal? See the restaurants in the 10th. Counting euros? Our cheap eats list has plenty from this side of town.
A contemporary bistrot where chef Adrien Ferrand showcases his signature smoked eel and creative seasonal cuisine in an intimate stone-walled setting.
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.
A modern Asian bistrot where Japanese precision meets pan-Asian creativity in a vintage-inspired setting near Poissonnière.
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.
A vibrant 350 m² Hong Kong-inspired canteen serving authentic baozi, Cantonese classics, and craft beers along the Canal Saint-Martin.
A convivial 10th arrondissement bistrot serving market-driven French cuisine and legendary saucisse-purée, paired with an exceptional selection of natural wines.
A pioneering cocktail bar championing 100% French spirits through innovative collaborations with renowned chefs since 2014.
Chef Rudy Laine's wood-fired Afro-Caribbean cuisine brings the vibrant flavors of Africa and the Antilles to the banks of Canal Saint-Martin.
Authentic Kurdish flatbreads and flame-grilled meats served fast in a vibrant Faubourg Saint-Denis setting.
A legendary artisan bakery in the 10th arrondissement where traditional bread-making meets exceptional craftsmanship in a beautifully preserved historic setting.
Chef Olivia Davoux's intimate seafood bistro showcases the finest artisanal catch with minimalist elegance near Canal Saint-Martin.
A 100% vegan, gluten-free haven serving superfood-powered cuisine with over 30 years of expertise in plant-based nutrition.
A welcoming Taiwanese, Vietnamese, and Thai eatery in the 10th arrondissement, famous for its signature Tien Hiang hot pot and unbeatable €12 lunch menu.
A pioneering vegan bistrot in Paris's 10th arrondissement where creative plant-based cuisine meets Belle Époque elegance, selected by the Michelin Guide.
A family-run Turkish gem serving handcrafted döner kebab with homemade ingredients and Anatolian tradition in Paris's vibrant 10th arrondissement.
Chef Carlos Moreno reimagines authentic Mexican flavors through a contemporary lens, celebrating seasonal French ingredients in an intimate setting on rue d'Hauteville.
Chef Michaël Gamet's intimate restaurant near Gare du Nord delivers creative, vegetable-forward French gastronomy with natural wine pairings, earning a spot in the MICHELIN Top 100.
A legendary natural wine bar and bistrot where exceptional bottles meet honest French cooking in a tiny, perpetually buzzing space near Canal Saint-Martin.
A pioneering 100% vegan canteen serving Jamaican-inspired plant-based cuisine with Italian influences in a laid-back, eco-conscious setting.
A colorful vegan sandwich haven serving creative plant-based creations and lactose-free sundaes in a chill canalside setting.
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.
A convivial downtown destination serving diverse cuisine with vegetarian-friendly options and a charming terrace.
Champion-crafted tacosushi and Japanese street food in an immersive izakaya setting by France's 2018 sushi champion.
A vegetarian-forward bistro near Canal Saint-Martin where Swedish minimalism meets French market cuisine, paired with an exceptional selection of natural wines and sake.
A sprawling Italian trattoria from the Big Mamma group where wood-fired Neapolitan pizzas, fresh pasta, and convivial sharing plates meet a lush garden setting and underground disco bar.
A vibrant Belleville hotspot serving handmade Hong Kong and Taiwanese specialties in a modern, neon-lit setting where sharing plates and festive vibes take center stage.
A vibrant Syrian vegetarian haven in the 10th arrondissement, serving authentic mezze, falafels, and hummus in a relaxed, accessible setting.
Step into a lush jungle paradise where South American flavors meet theatrical immersion in one of Paris's most captivating dining experiences.
A pioneering specialty coffee roastery and artisan bakery serving exceptional sourdough bread and carefully sourced coffee across three beloved Parisian locations since 2012.
A vibrant retro brasserie near Gare du Nord serving 100% homemade seasonal French classics with Collège Culinaire de France and Écotable certifications for sustainable gastronomy.
A welcoming vegan burger joint in the 10th arrondissement where homemade street food is prepared fresh before your eyes.
Authentic Xi'an street food meets Parisian bistrot charm, where handmade momos and Biang Biang noodles bring the flavors of China's ancient Silk Road capital to the 10th arrondissement.
A joyful French bistrot where vice-champion œufs mayonnaise meets an exceptional natural wine selection in a convivial, no-frills atmosphere.
A traditional Breton crêperie serving organic buckwheat galettes and sweet crêpes in a charming former bakery setting.
A classified historic monument since 1997, Bouillon Julien serves traditional French brasserie cuisine in one of Paris's most spectacular Art Nouveau settings dating back to 1903.
A yacht club-inspired cocktail bar where award-winning bartenders craft seasonal signatures alongside natural wines and artisanal beers in a sophisticated maritime setting.
A pocket-sized gastronomic destination where modern French cuisine meets an exceptional natural wine selection in an intimate marble-countered setting.
A beloved Parisian bistro since 1939, where Chef Masahiro Kawai masterfully blends traditional French cuisine with subtle Japanese influences in a warm, convivial setting near Gare du Nord.
A vibrant celebration of African culinary heritage reimagined through gourmet burgers and homemade street food in the heart of Paris.
A stylish neo-bistrot designed by Luke Edward Hall, serving seasonal French cuisine and natural wines from morning until midnight near Paris's major train stations.
Chef Rebecca Beaufour, trained under Alain Passard, crafts contemporary French sharing plates in a convivial 10th arrondissement setting where seasonal ingredients shine.
A lively bistronomic address in Faubourg Poissonnière where Chef Maksym Zorin crafts seasonal French cuisine with creative flair in a trendy, convivial setting.
An immersive Afro-inspired bar-restaurant along Canal Saint-Martin where exotic cocktails, shared plates, and festive Sunday brunches transport you far from Parisian streets.
A contemporary Japanese café in République dedicated to the art of matcha, serving bubble tea, gua baos, and an array of matcha-infused desserts.
A pioneering bakery-wine bar in the 10th arrondissement where freshly baked sourdough bread pairs with an expertly curated selection of natural and biodynamic wines.
A standing-room-only natural wine bar in the 10th arrondissement where tapas-style sharing plates meet an exceptional selection of biodynamic wines in a striking marble setting.
An intriguing Parisian address waiting to reveal its culinary identity.
A vibrant Caribbean bistro in the 10th arrondissement serving authentic Antillean specialties, from crispy fried chicken to the iconic bokit sandwich.
Restaurants around Canal Saint-Martin, from breakfast to last call
The 10th is a real neighborhood, not a postcard, and its best places are built for locals: no-reservation brunch spots, bistrots with serious natural wine, Kurdish, Hong Kong and Afro-Caribbean kitchens. Cheap spots are the biggest group on this list, so eating well for little is easy. Use the map to follow the canal, and check opening days: several bistrots close on Sunday and Monday.
Mornings: bread and pancakes
Du Pain et des Idées opens at 6:45am in a beautifully preserved old bakery; the pistachio-griotte escargot and the Pain des Amis sell out as the day goes on. Holybelly never takes reservations and serves its pancake stacks from 9am; before 10:30 on weekends, the wait is short. See our croissants and breakfast pages.
Along the water
Gros Bao, a Hong Kong-style canteen with char siu bao and mapo tofu, has an upstairs terrace over the canal; request it when you book. Le Maquis by New Soul Food brings wood-fired Afro-Caribbean cooking, bokits and attiéké to the banks. Sur Mer, near the canal, is all seafood: Galician sea urchin, oysters, monkfish à l'armoricaine. Sol Semilla has cooked fully vegan, gluten-free food with superfoods for decades. More in Chinese restaurants and African food.
Bistrots with a cult following
Les Arlots is famous for its saucisse-purée and a list of over 250 natural wines; book by phone and talk to a human. Eels, from chef Adrien Ferrand, builds its menu around smoked eel. Brigade du Tigre, a Bib Gourmand, plays with Asian flavors near Poissonnière. See our Bib Gourmand picks.
Late and loud
Le Syndicat mixes cocktails with French spirits only, and Urfa Dürüm on the Faubourg Saint-Denis bakes Kurdish flatbreads to order for a bite before. Browse our bars, then keep going to the 11th arrondissement or the 3rd.