41 Places to Eat in the 1st Arrondissement, Near the Louvre
The 1st arrondissement is Paris at its most photographed: the Louvre, the Tuileries, Palais-Royal, Les Halles. It's also where you're most likely to pay monument prices for a tired croque-monsieur on a terrace with a view. The good news: the best restaurants in the 1st arrondissement are a few streets from the crowds, and some of them rank among the best in France.
Here are 41 places in the 1st, from noodle counters to palace dining rooms, picked from the guides locals trust. Crossing the river after the museum? Continue to the 6th arrondissement, or head north into the 2nd.
Chef Kei Kobayashi's three-Michelin-starred restaurant delivers exceptional French haute cuisine refined through Japanese sensibility, earning prestigious accolades including Gault&Millau's 17/20 rating.
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Chef Yoshitaka Takayanagi's Michelin-starred table blends refined French technique with Japanese precision in an intimate setting steps from the Louvre.
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A historic Parisian brasserie open around the clock, serving traditional French fare and seafood platters in the heart of Les Halles since 1946.
Since 1903, this iconic Parisian salon de thé has captivated high society with its legendary Mont-Blanc and world-famous hot chocolate in an opulent Belle Époque setting.
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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An immersive journey into authentic Japanese ramen culture, where meticulous craftsmanship meets the vibrant spirit of Tokyo's legendary Tsukiji fish market.
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Chef Arnaud Donckele's three-MICHELIN-starred masterpiece at Cheval Blanc Paris, where innovative sauce-based cuisine meets intimate elegance overlooking the Seine.
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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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Alain Ducasse's two-Michelin-starred temple of haute cuisine française, where Versailles-inspired opulence meets eco-responsible gastronomy in the heart of Paris.
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A celebrated Japanese udon specialist bringing Tokyo's artisanal noodle tradition to Paris with handcrafted bowls and seasonal ingredients.
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A dedicated ramen house bringing the soul-warming tradition of Japanese noodle bowls to the Parisian dining scene.
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A chic Louvre-facing institution blending inventive Scandinavian-influenced cuisine with colonial charm, open daily until 2am.
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A bustling Japanese canteen near Palais-Royal serving generous bowls of handcrafted udon noodles with signature miso pork and soft-boiled egg.
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An intimate boutique where refined tea culture meets exceptional culinary craftsmanship in the heart of Paris's 1st arrondissement.
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A pioneering vegetarian restaurant with two Paris locations, serving seasonal sharing plates crafted from locally sourced, regenerative ingredients.
A Michelin-selected Japanese restaurant near the Louvre offering authentic izakaya-style dining with an exceptional omakase experience.
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A centuries-old Japanese confectionery house brings authentic wagashi artistry and traditional tea ceremony culture to Paris's elegant first arrondissement.
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A beloved bistrot à vins near the Palais-Royal where French cuisine meets Scottish flair, backed by an exceptional selection of wines by the glass.
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The legendary cocktail bar at the Ritz Paris where Colin Field has been crafting iconic drinks for 35 years in an intimate setting adorned with Hemingway memorabilia.
A neighborhood ramen specialist near Opéra delivering authentic Japanese comfort food with a perfect 5/5 rating.
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A Michelin-starred gastronomic sanctuary where Chef Mylo Levin crafts seasonal French cuisine in an intimate palace setting near the Madeleine.
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A rare Parisian outpost of Tokyo's century-old eel institution, serving traditional unagi grilled to perfection in the heart of the 1st arrondissement.
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A fast-paced Japanese handroll counter where Colombian-Japanese chef Andres Ramirez crafts nori-wrapped perfection in the historic Poste du Louvre.
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A historic monument since 1832 serving traditional French bouillon cuisine with Norman specialties in a classified Belle Époque setting.
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Michel and Sébastien Bras's contemporary restaurant celebrates grain-based cuisine in the stunning setting of the Bourse de Commerce, open 365 days a year with panoramic Parisian views.
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Award-winning wine bar in the 1st arrondissement offering over 1,000 wine references, intimate tasting dinners, and expert sommelier-led experiences.
Authentic Japanese ramen mastery meets Parisian energy at this no-reservation hotspot specializing in rich tonkotsu broth.
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A cozy Savoyard refuge in the 1st arrondissement serving unlimited raclette and authentic mountain specialties in a warm chalet atmosphere.
A beloved Japanese canteen serving soul-warming ramen, hearty donburi, and flavorful curry at unbeatable prices in Paris's historic Japanese quarter.
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A traditional Italian trattoria in the 1st arrondissement serving authentic Neapolitan pizza and handmade pasta with fresh, natural ingredients from an Italian artisan cooperative.
Chef Matan Zaken's intimate gastronomic table offers a 10-course blind tasting menu in a vaulted cellar near Palais Royal, where 20 guests share a unique culinary adventure.
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An exclusive 10-seat Japanese counter where Chef Takuya Watanabe crafts exceptional omakase experiences with premium ingredients, earning a 14/20 Gault&Millau rating.
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A legendary chocolatier's elegant boutique where 35 years of artisanal expertise meets luxury chocolate craftsmanship in the heart of Paris.
François Perret's elegant pâtisserie boutiques bring the legendary Ritz Paris savoir-faire to rue Cambon and rue de Sèvres with exquisite French pastries and signature madeleines.
An authentic Japanese yakiniku experience where premium Joshu and Toriyama Wagyu beef takes center stage at your personal tabletop grill.
A 400 m² artisan bakery spanning three floors across from the Louvre, crafting 100% homemade breads, viennoiseries, and modern pastries in a zen, contemporary setting.
A unique wine destination in historic cellars near the Louvre, offering immersive workshops and tastings that celebrate French wine culture.
Chef Eugénie Béziat's Michelin-starred table reimagines French gastronomy with Mediterranean and African influences in the intimate setting of the legendary Ritz Paris.
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A timeless Parisian bistro serving traditional French fare at unbeatable prices in a Belle Époque setting near Place des Victoires.
An innovative artisan chocolatier near Châtelet, specializing in bold Grand Cru chocolate creations and house-made pralinés.
An intimate wine bar in the 1st arrondissement where organic, biodynamic, and natural wines meet seasonal French cuisine in a convivial cave setting.
Restaurants in the 1st arrondissement, beyond the museum café
Most visitors eat where their feet give out: the first terrace after the Louvre exit. Give it ten more minutes. The streets around Palais-Royal and Les Halles hide some of the best lunches in central Paris, and the map above shows them all within a short walk of the pyramid. Prices run the full range, so set the budget filter before you go.
Noodles, not sandwiches
The 1st is dotted with Japanese counters that feed office workers fast and well. Kunitoraya builds everything around handmade udon, from kake to curry. Kodawari Ramen (Tsukiji) recreates a Tokyo fish-market ramen shop, and Menkicchi sticks to classic bowls. Expect a queue at 1pm and a quick turnover. More in our ramen and noodles and Japanese quick bites.
The big-occasion tables
The 1st also holds some of the most ambitious kitchens in the country. Kei, with three Michelin stars, refines French haute cuisine with a Japanese eye and grills lobster over binchotan charcoal. Le Meurice Alain Ducasse serves its two-starred menu in a Versailles-inspired room, with pastries by Cédric Grolet. Plénitude, at Cheval Blanc Paris, builds its cooking around Arnaud Donckele's sauces, above the Seine. See our Michelin 3-star and fine dining selections.
Open when everything else is closed
Les Halles never really slept, and Au Pied de Cochon still proves it: open around the clock since 1946, with onion soup gratinée, stuffed pig's trotter and seafood platters at any hour. Le Fumoir, facing the Louvre, keeps going until 2am. Our late-night restaurants and onion soup pages have more.
A hot chocolate, then onward
Angelina has poured its thick hot chocolate on rue de Rivoli since 1903, and its historic tearoom takes no reservations, so go early or late. Then cross the Seine to the 7th, or walk east into Le Marais.