The 36 Best Restaurants in the 2nd Arrondissement
In the 2nd arrondissement, you're competing with the locals. By 12:30, the Sentier's office crowd has claimed every good table, and at night the best counters (eight seats here, forty there) were booked weeks ago. Walk in at random and you get the leftovers: a café with a reheated plat du jour.
These 36 restaurants in the 2nd arrondissement are sit-down tables only, cross-checked across Michelin, Le Fooding and Time Out, and sorted below by how far ahead you need to plan. Want cocktail bars and covered passages too? See our 2nd arrondissement guide, or walk east to the restaurants in Le Marais.
Chef Grégory Marchand's intimate bistro in the Sentier district serves contemporary French cuisine with Anglo-Saxon influences, earning two Écotable macarons for its eco-responsible approach.
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A Belle Époque bistro serving authentic Lyonnais cuisine since 1890, now reimagined with a lighter, modern touch.
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A Michelin-starred Italian bistrattoria where Chef Simone Tondo celebrates his Sardinian grandmother's recipes with seasonal ingredients and natural wines in the historic Passage des Panoramas.
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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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An 8-seat sushi sanctuary near Square Louvois where Chef Isao Horai crafts exquisite omakase experiences with precision and artistry, earning a 16/20 Gault&Millau rating.
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One of Big Mamma's most vibrant addresses serving authentic Neapolitan pizzas in a 300-person capacity space near the Bourse, with 65% vegetarian options and over 500 bar references.
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A beloved neighborhood bistro near Place Vendôme serving authentic French terroir products and legendary sandwiches from morning until late night.
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A vibrant Neapolitan trattoria where wood-fired pizzas and handmade pasta meet industrial-chic design in the historic Bourse district.
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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 Venetian-inspired culinary gem by chef Alessandro Fornaro, set in a historic 1834 engraving workshop redesigned by Philippe Starck.
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Neapolitan pizza excellence with limited daily production and theatrical pizzaiolo performances across multiple Paris locations.
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A modern Chinese canteen in the 2nd arrondissement where handmade xiao long bao and authentic Shanghai flavors meet convivial sharing-style dining.
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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 Gault&Millau-recognized gastronomic destination where Chef Romain Mahi's inventive French cuisine meets pastry chef Ayumi Sugiyama's Japanese-inspired desserts in a contemporary Scandinavian-inspired setting.
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Chef Massimo Mori's acclaimed Venetian restaurant brings authentic Northern Italian gastronomy to Paris's 2nd arrondissement, earning a stellar 9.2/10 rating for its sustainable seafood and refined ambiance.
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A modern brasserie in Le Sentier serving elevated French classics with Écotable-certified sustainable practices and homemade specialties from morning to midnight.
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Michelin-starred Chef Jean-François Rouquette crafts seasonal French haute cuisine in an intimate, art-adorned setting at the prestigious Park Hyatt Paris-Vendôme.
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Chef Ryuichi Utsumi's intimate gastronomic sanctuary fuses Japanese techniques with French ingredients through blind tasting menus, earning a 14/20 Gault&Millau rating.
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A mother-and-son izakaya serving soulful Japanese home cooking in an intimate 14-seat setting near Opéra.
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A modern meat-focused eatery where butcher-quality cuts meet street food convenience, served with homemade fries and creative sauces in a vibrant setting designed by street artist Zics.
Chef Tomoyuki Yoshinaga's intimate 10-seat counter delivers exceptional omakase dining with a Gault&Millau 16/20 rating, showcasing masterful tuna cuts and house-made marinades in a refined Japanese setting.
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A vibrant Basque-inspired brasserie in the heart of Paris's 2nd arrondissement, where surf culture meets traditional French comfort food under the creative direction of chef Xavier Blanc.
A modern take on oriental cuisine where traditional flavors meet healthy, contemporary dining near Place de la Bourse.
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Chef Jason Gouzy's Michelin-starred restaurant delivers playful French gastronomy through innovative three-plate presentations in an opulent setting near the Palais Royal.
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Hélène Darroze's approachable bistrot in the 2nd arrondissement serves seasonal sharing plates that bring Michelin-starred creativity to a convivial, everyday setting.
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Since 1880, this legendary brasserie has been the home of the Prix Goncourt, serving refined French cuisine in an elegant Art Déco setting near the Opéra Garnier.
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A bustling Japanese canteen near Opéra serving handmade ramen, donburi, and traditional comfort dishes in a minimalist setting.
A Michelin-recommended bistrot in the Bourse district where American chef Daniel Rose crafts impeccable French classics with exceptional ingredients and timeless technique.
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A lively Italian trattoria serving generous pizzas and pastas in a convivial atmosphere where dining becomes a celebration.
A timeless Parisian brasserie serving authentic Burgundian specialties in a Belle Époque setting with an impressive wine selection.
An unlimited buffet of Neapolitan pizzas, XXL burgers, and Northern French classics in a convivial 90s-themed space near the Grands Boulevards.
Chef Sylvain Sendra's intimate Michelin-starred restaurant showcases modern French gastronomy with Japanese and Peruvian influences in the vibrant 2nd arrondissement.
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A lively tapas bar where French conviviality meets sharing plates, cocktails, and festive evenings in the 2nd arrondissement.
Traditional Ukrainian home cooking near Opéra-Comique, where borchtch and varènéké bring the warmth of Kyiv to Paris.
A convivial bistronomic address near Bourse where seasonal ingredients shine through creative sharing plates and a welcoming atmosphere.
A convivial wine bar in Montorgueil serving artisanal tapas and seasonal dishes alongside an extensive wine selection.
How to plan a meal at the restaurants in the 2nd arrondissement
The 2nd splits neatly in two: special-occasion tables at the top of the price range, and a solid bench of cheap and mid-priced places for everyday eating. What decides your evening is less the budget than the notice you give. Use the opening-hours filter above (several places rest on Sunday and Monday), then the map, since everything here is within a short walk.
Book three weeks ahead: counters and tasting menus
Sushi-B, near Square Louvois, is an eight-seat omakase counter with a Michelin star; lunch is easier to get than dinner. On rue du Nil, Frenchie serves Grégory Marchand's five-course tasting menu in a stone-walled room, at a single evening seating, so be on time and save room for the banoffee pie. Shabour releases its tables three weeks in advance: book the day they open and ask for the marble counter around the kitchen. More in our sushi and Michelin 1 star selections.
Lunch in the Sentier and around the Bourse
Aux Lyonnais keeps a Belle Époque bistro room for the classics of Lyon: quenelle de brochet in Nantua sauce, pâté en croûte, pink praline tart. The lunch set menus are one of the best deals in the center; it opens Tuesday to Saturday. In the Passage des Panoramas, Racines cooks from a Sardinian grandmother's recipe book, and you can ask for a table in the passage itself. On rue Saint-Denis, Petit Bao folds xiao long bao with organic flour, while Dalmata stops after 101 pizzas per service, so arrive at noon. See our best pizza and pasta for more.
Groups, birthdays and a vegetable feast
Pizzeria Popolare puts groups at communal tables next to a bar with more than 500 references; book ahead for dinner. Daroco serves linguine alle vongole with bottarga and a Piedmont hazelnut pizzetta under soaring ceilings. At Tekés, Assaf Granit's kitchen puts vegetables first, with Jerusalem recipes and gnocchi served in a whole pumpkin under a glass ceiling; order four to six plates for two. Caffè Stern, in an 1834 engraving workshop redesigned by Philippe Starck, is the elegant option for an aperitivo. Browse our lively restaurants, vegetarian-friendly restaurants and Italian restaurants, or continue north to the restaurants in the 9th.