Just Off the Train: 32 Restaurants in the 10th Arrondissement
For many visitors, the 10th is the first glimpse of Paris: Gare du Nord or Gare de l'Est, a suitcase and an empty stomach. The brasseries facing the stations know it, and they price and cook accordingly.
Walk ten minutes instead. Between the two stations and the Canal Saint-Martin hide some of the most exciting restaurants in the 10th arrondissement, most of which look like nothing from the street. These 32 tables were cross-checked across Le Fooding, Michelin and Time Out. Want bars and cafés too? See the full 10th arrondissement guide. The restaurants in the 11th start just south of the canal, and the restaurants in the 9th lie to the west.
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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A modern Asian bistrot where Japanese precision meets pan-Asian creativity in a vintage-inspired setting near Poissonnière.
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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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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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A convivial 10th arrondissement bistrot serving market-driven French cuisine and legendary saucisse-purée, paired with an exceptional selection of natural wines.
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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.
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Chef Olivia Davoux's intimate seafood bistro showcases the finest artisanal catch with minimalist elegance near Canal Saint-Martin.
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A 100% vegan, gluten-free haven serving superfood-powered cuisine with over 30 years of expertise in plant-based nutrition.
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A pioneering vegan bistrot in Paris's 10th arrondissement where creative plant-based cuisine meets Belle Époque elegance, selected by the Michelin Guide.
Chef Carlos Moreno reimagines authentic Mexican flavors through a contemporary lens, celebrating seasonal French ingredients in an intimate setting on rue d'Hauteville.
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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.
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A legendary natural wine bar and bistrot where exceptional bottles meet honest French cooking in a tiny, perpetually buzzing space near Canal Saint-Martin.
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A pioneering 100% vegan canteen serving Jamaican-inspired plant-based cuisine with Italian influences in a laid-back, eco-conscious setting.
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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Step into a lush jungle paradise where South American flavors meet theatrical immersion in one of Paris's most captivating dining experiences.
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.
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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.
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A traditional Breton crêperie serving organic buckwheat galettes and sweet crêpes in a charming former bakery setting.
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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.
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A pocket-sized gastronomic destination where modern French cuisine meets an exceptional natural wine selection in an intimate marble-countered setting.
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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.
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A vibrant celebration of African culinary heritage reimagined through gourmet burgers and homemade street food in the heart of Paris.
Chef Rebecca Beaufour, trained under Alain Passard, crafts contemporary French sharing plates in a convivial 10th arrondissement setting where seasonal ingredients shine.
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A lively bistronomic address in Faubourg Poissonnière where Chef Maksym Zorin crafts seasonal French cuisine with creative flair in a trendy, convivial setting.
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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.
A vibrant Brazilian street food counter at Marché Saint Quentin serving authentic Bahian flavors through a weekly-changing menu that celebrates traditional recipes.
Where to find the best restaurants in the 10th arrondissement
The 10th is one of the rare central neighborhoods where cheap and excellent overlap: a big share of this list is budget or mid-priced, with only a few splurges. Think of it as three clusters on the map: the Faubourg Poissonnière streets to the west, the area around Gare du Nord, and the canal to the east. Many kitchens close on Sunday and Monday, so check the opening hours before you set off.
Bistros and small plates
Les Arlots is famous for one dish, a house sausage with silky mash, and for a sommelier who talks you through more than 250 natural wines instead of handing you a list. Book by phone, with a human: the answering machine doesn't count. Eels serves Adrien Ferrand's smoked eel and seasonal plates between stone walls, with a lunch menu that's a steal. Brigade du Tigre, a Bib Gourmand, travels across Asia with lacquered pork nigiri and blood sausage ravioli. On rue d'Hauteville, COMER cooks contemporary Mexican (tortilla barbacoa, chocoflan), while ChoCho, on rue de Paradis, mixes French, Catalan and American ideas in small plates. More in our Bib Gourmand and Latin American food picks.
A blind menu near Gare du Nord
If you have a few hours before your train, Mâche is worth planning your day around. Chef Michaël Gamet serves blind tasting menus of four or six courses, vegetable-forward and paired with natural wine, in a room straight out of the Memphis design movement. Tell them about allergies when you book, since the menu is planned ahead. See our trendy restaurants for more.
Along the Canal Saint-Martin
Le Verre Volé helped start the natural wine movement: a tiny room lined with bottles, where you'll need a booking to eat. Sur Mer is Olivia Davoux's seafood bistro, with Galician sea urchin and a lunch plat du jour. Gros Bao fills two floors with char siu bao and Cantonese plates, half of them vegetarian; ask for the upstairs terrace for canal views. On the Quai de Valmy, Le Maquis by New Soul Food cooks Afro-Caribbean dishes over a wood fire. Elsewhere in the 10th, Faubourg Daimant serves plant-based bistro food under Belle Époque tiles. Browse our Chinese restaurants, African food, vegan food and Fooding wine bars for more around the canal.