The 164 Best Restaurants with a Terrace in Paris
The first sunny day, all of Paris moves outside, and so do the tourist traps. A sidewalk table on a busy boulevard, a menu in six languages, a salad that spent the morning in the fridge: the terrace was the only thing worth the money.
These 164 restaurants with a terrace in Paris were picked for the cooking first, then for the outdoor seats, and cross-checked across Michelin, Le Fooding and Time Out. For a quick coffee in the sun, see our café terraces; for a drink, our bars with a terrace; for the full show, our rooftops.
Chef Bertrand Grébaut's acclaimed restaurant showcases seasonal French cuisine with natural wines in an industrial-chic setting on rue de Charonne.
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A three-Michelin-starred temple of French gastronomy where Chef Arnaud Faye orchestrates exceptional seasonal cuisine in the luxurious setting of Le Bristol Paris.
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A bistronomic gem where sisters Katia and Tatiana Levha blend French technique with bold Asian influences in an intimate Art Deco setting.
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A two-Michelin-starred gastronomic sanctuary in the Triangle d'Or where Chef Christophe Pelé crafts modern French cuisine with Italian influences within an intimate 19th-century hôtel particulier.
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A historic gastronomic temple on the Seine, where Chef Yannick Franques, Meilleur Ouvrier de France, reimagines four centuries of French culinary heritage with breathtaking views of Notre-Dame.
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A no-reservation seafood counter from the Septime team, serving daily catches and natural wines in a relaxed maritime setting on rue de Charonne.
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A Michelin-recommended Franco-Korean culinary adventure in the heart of Oberkampf, where Chef Pierre Sang Boyer crafts ever-changing tasting menus that celebrate seasonal ingredients and cultural fusion.
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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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A contemporary pasta haven in the 5th arrondissement where acclaimed chef William Ledeuil transforms ancient grains into artful Asian-inflected dishes.
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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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A three-Michelin-starred gastronomic temple where Chef Frédéric Anton crafts exceptional French haute cuisine within a historic Napoleon III pavilion nestled in the heart of the Bois de Boulogne.
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A trendy cocktail bar in the heart of Haut-Marais where inventive drinks meet creative Asian-French fusion cuisine and an exceptional natural wine selection.
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Chef Jérôme Banctel's three-Michelin-starred sanctuary where French gastronomic artistry meets Napoleon III elegance in an intimate 42-seat setting.
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A monument historique since 1995, this former circus buvette serves creative French bistronomy beneath a whimsical Art Nouveau ceramic frieze of parading clowns.
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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.
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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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 beloved traditional French bistrot serving exceptional classics like filet de bœuf au poivre for over 20 years in an authentic vintage setting.
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Michelin-starred Mediterranean cuisine by Chef Simone Zanoni in the luminous setting of Paris's legendary Four Seasons Hotel George V.
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A beloved Belleville institution since 1987, where Argentine chef Raquel Carena crafts bold French terroir cuisine paired with an exceptional natural wine selection.
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A two-Michelin-starred gastronomic sanctuary perched atop The Peninsula Paris, where Chef David Bizet's contemporary French cuisine meets breathtaking panoramic views of the Eiffel Tower and Sacré-Cœur.
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Chef Kazuma Chikuda's intimate bistro where Japanese precision meets French market cuisine, earning a 12.5/20 Gault&Millau rating in the heart of the Latin Quarter.
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Stéphanie Le Quellec's two-Michelin-star restaurant delivers generous, modern French gastronomy in an elegant yet relaxed setting on Avenue Matignon.
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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 Michelin-starred gastronomic brasserie where Chef Yannick Alléno's refined French cuisine meets counter-style immediacy in the prestigious Pavillon Ledoyen.
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Chef Thibault Sombardier's elegant bistronomic restaurant in a 1930s-inspired setting, where seasonal French cuisine meets refined brasserie charm in the heart of Saint-Germain-des-Prés.
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A four-story Italian trattoria from Big Mamma Group, specializing in grilled meats and serving 260 guests under a stunning glass roof in Pigalle.
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Chef Beatriz Gonzalez crafts seasonal French cuisine with creative flair in this contemporary bistro overlooking Parc Martin Luther King.
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A charming neighborhood bistrot in Belleville serving seasonal French cuisine with natural wines in a bright, convivial atmosphere that feels like a village escape.
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A suspended glass sanctuary atop the Musée du Quai Branly, where contemporary French cuisine meets breathtaking panoramic views of the Eiffel Tower.
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The 2020 world champion Neapolitan pizzeria where Giuseppe Cutraro crafts award-winning pies with cloud-like crusts on a charming Parisian square.
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A lively Italian trattoria from the Big Mamma empire serving authentic dishes at trattoria prices in a colorful, neighborhood atmosphere near Bastille.
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France's youngest Michelin-starred female chef brings her Niçois heritage to life in this intimate Latin Quarter gem, where Mediterranean soul meets gastronomic precision.
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Celebrity chef Akira Back brings his signature fusion of Japanese precision and international flair to Paris's Golden Triangle, creating an electrifying dining experience in an Art Déco-inspired setting.
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A casual seafood bistro in the 16th arrondissement where Chef Florian Giacalone celebrates Breton maritime traditions with fresh catches and sharing plates.
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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 Yves Camdeborde's lively no-reservation comptoir serves 60-70 mini-portions of meat-focused French tapas alongside natural wines in the heart of Saint-Germain.
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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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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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A Michelin-starred Italian sanctuary within the Royal Monceau - Raffles Paris, where chefs Oliver Piras and Alessandra Del Favero craft refined, contemporary Italian cuisine in an enchanting winter garden setting.
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Ranked among Europe's top 50 pizzerias since 2019, this authentic Neapolitan pizzeria carries forward five generations of the Grasso family's century-old pizza-making tradition from Naples to Paris.
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Chef Alan Taudon's two-Michelin-starred sanctuary showcases vegetable-forward French gastronomy beneath a luminous glass canopy in the heart of the legendary Four Seasons Hotel George V.
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Authentic Texas barbecue with slow-smoked meats prepared in visible smokers, serving generous portions of brisket and pulled pork in an industrial-chic setting.
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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 historic Art Deco monument where Parisian brasserie tradition meets artistic heritage in the heart of Montparnasse.
The accessible sibling of legendary Tour d'Argent, serving timeless French bistro classics and signature roasted duck on a picturesque quai overlooking Notre-Dame.
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Chef Michele Farnesi's intimate Italian haven serves inventive pasta and seasonal dishes in a rustic countryside setting, earning a 13.5/20 Gault&Millau rating.
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A cozy brunch haven serving inventive seasonal cuisine and signature crispy bariolés triangles across two charming Parisian locations.
TimeoutHow to find a good restaurant terrace in Paris
Outdoor dining in Paris runs from a few tables on a quiet street to a hotel garden in the 8th. The catch is always the same: terrace seats are limited, weather-dependent and often impossible to reserve. Use the filters above for neighborhood, price and opening hours, and check each place page for its terrace tips.
Terraces with serious cooking
On rue de Charonne, Clamato, the seafood counter from the Septime team, takes no reservations and opens its terrace when the weather allows. Come early for crab fritters, oysters and a Clamato michelada. In the 5th, Kitchen Ter(re) turns ancient grains into Asian-inflected pasta, like kamut coquillettes in a Thai chicken broth; its small outdoor space fills quickly, so ask for it when you book. And Le Clarence, two Michelin stars in a Triangle d'Or mansion, opens a shaded terrace from May to September. More in our Michelin restaurants with a terrace.
A drink up high, dinner inside
La Tour d'Argent splits the evening in two: cocktails on Le Toit, its rooftop terrace, then dinner in the dining room overlooking Notre-Dame. Arrive early to enjoy the view before your table is ready.
Where to look
The 11th arrondissement has the most terraces on this list, from natural wine bistros to Clamato; our terraces in the 11th narrow it further. The 8th, 9th and 7th follow, and a good number of addresses sit just outside Paris, worth the short trip on a warm evening. If you'd rather eat behind a carriage door than on a sidewalk, try our courtyards and patios.
Budget and timing
Most terraces here are mid-range to high-end. On a tighter budget, filter our affordable restaurants and switch to the map to spot the ones with outdoor seats. For no-reservation places, arrive right at opening; for the others, mention the terrace when you book and have a plan B inside. Then open any place to see its must-try dishes, prices and insider tips.