78 Trendy Restaurants in Paris Worth the Hype
Half the restaurants on your Instagram feed are trendy for their neon sign and pink banquettes, not for what's on the plate. The other half are booked three weeks out, and you find that out the night before.
These 78 trendy restaurants in Paris are the ones where the buzz is earned. The tag comes from reviews and food guides, and places that look great online but disappoint at the table don't make the cut. Heading out after dinner? See our trendy bars. Want more noise than polish? Try our lively restaurants.
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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Chef William Ledeuil's acclaimed fusion restaurant blends French technique with Asian flavors in a contemporary art gallery setting.
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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 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 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 legendary bistronomic destination where Chef Leonardo Righini crafts an innovative 11-course tasting menu that celebrates seasonal French cuisine with bold, unexpected flavor combinations.
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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 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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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 convivial 11th arrondissement bistro serving creative French tapas and legendary pizzetta, where Chef Florent Ciccoli transforms traditional troquet dining into a modern sharing experience.
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Authentic Roman-style pizza with ultra-thin, crispy crusts served in a trendy setting in the 11th arrondissement since 2018.
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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 vibrant Asian fusion bistro in the 11th arrondissement where Filipino-inspired street food meets Korean fried chicken and an expertly curated natural wine selection.
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A contemporary bistro in the 18th arrondissement where seasonal French cuisine pairs with an exceptional natural wine selection in a warm, neighborhood atmosphere.
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A trailblazing vegan restaurant in the 11th arrondissement where 100% organic, plant-based cuisine meets eco-conscious dining in a bright, artist-studio atmosphere.
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Chef Inaki Aizpitarte's contemporary tapas bar where Rem Koolhaas-designed marble interiors meet bold French bistrot cooking and an exceptional natural wine selection.
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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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Neapolitan pizza excellence with limited daily production and theatrical pizzaiolo performances across multiple Paris locations.
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Top Chef 2022 finalist Lilian Douchet brings creative seasonal cuisine to a modern bistrot with a verdant terrace on Avenue des Gobelins.
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A contemporary Greek neo-taverna in Montmartre where sharing mezze and Hellenic flavors creates a convivial Mediterranean escape, recognized by Gault&Millau (12/20) and the Michelin Guide.
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Cyril Lignac's acclaimed fusion bar where French savoir-faire meets Japanese precision across two elegant Parisian addresses.
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A vibrant Italian trattoria in the heart of the Marais serving Neapolitan pizzas, fresh pasta, and weekend brunch favorites in a modern coffee shop atmosphere.
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An otherworldly culinary journey where French and international flavors meet cosmic projections and spatial ambiance in the heart of the 11th arrondissement.
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 modern bistro where Christopher Edwards' medal-winning culinary expertise meets an exceptional 500-bottle natural wine collection in the heart of Paris's 11th arrondissement.
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A luminous neo-bistro where Chef Franck Baranger crafts seasonal French cuisine with artistic flair, earning Bib Gourmand recognition and the title of "Best Bistro of the Year" in 2014.
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A contemporary izakaya-style neo-bistro by starred chef Éric Trochon, serving refined small plates cooked over binchotan charcoal in a minimalist setting on rue Mouffetard.
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A rare gem in Paris's 11th arrondissement where contemporary Filipino cuisine comes alive through citrus-forward dishes, natural wines, and a striking boudoir-meets-industrial setting.
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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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A pioneering vegetarian restaurant with two Paris locations, serving seasonal sharing plates crafted from locally sourced, regenerative ingredients.
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 lively Belleville hotspot serving inventive tapas-style plates and natural wines in an industrial-chic setting that draws Paris's most discerning food lovers.
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A borderless gastronomic journey led by Chef Cristina Chomet, blending Venezuelan, Breton, and Thai influences near Luxembourg Gardens.
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A beloved wine bar and bistro tucked in a secret passage, where Australian-inspired tapas and natural wines create unforgettable shared moments.
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Champion-crafted tacosushi and Japanese street food in an immersive izakaya setting by France's 2018 sushi champion.
A neo-bistrot in the 11th arrondissement serving contemporary Italian cuisine with natural wines in a relaxed, convivial atmosphere.
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A modern bistrot in the 13th arrondissement where Chef Thibault Sombardier crafts Franco-Italian cuisine with seasonal Southern influences, earning an 11.5/20 Gault&Millau rating.
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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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Award-winning Sichuan noodle house where handmade dan dan noodles and customizable spice levels earned Le Fooding's "Best Noodles" distinction in 2016.
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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 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 Maximilian Wollek's contemporary bistro delivers seasonal French cuisine with Provençal influences in a warm, convivial setting near the Marché des Enfants Rouges.
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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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A welcoming vegan burger joint in the 10th arrondissement where homemade street food is prepared fresh before your eyes.
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A modern crêperie in Batignolles showcasing traditional Breton galettes and Paris's first dedicated cider bar with over 25 natural varieties.
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Chef Guillaume Sanchez's Michelin one-starred restaurant delivers bold French contemporary cuisine through mystery tasting menus in an intimate, modern setting.
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Chef Charly Cohen's inventive modern French cuisine meets New York loft aesthetics in this acclaimed bistrot near Bastille, where creative tasting menus showcase local terroir with South American and Asian influences.
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The hardest part of eating at the city's most talked-about tables isn't choosing. It's getting a seat. Here's how locals play it.
The booking game
Septime, on rue de Charonne, opens reservations every morning at 10am for the next three weeks, and it only serves Monday to Friday. If dinner is gone, try lunch and its five-course carte blanche menu. Le Châteaubriand, the avenue Parmentier address that helped launch bistronomy, serves an 11-course tasting menu to a New York rap soundtrack; lunch is the cheaper way in. For more tables like these, see our Le Fooding picks and Michelin 1-star restaurants.
No reservation? Go early
Clamato, Septime's seafood sister, takes no bookings at all. Arrive when the doors open and order the crab fritters; if there's a wait, have a glass at the Septime wine shop next door. Le Mary Celeste in the Haut-Marais opens at 6pm and the bar stools go first; Friday means fried chicken and a louder crowd. More share-and-graze spots in our small plates page.
Where the buzz is
The 11th leads by far, followed by the 10th and the 9th. Start with our restaurants in the 11th, then cross the canal to the 10th arrondissement, where Eels serves its signature smoked eel against bare stone walls and ChoCho sends out plates to share on rue de Paradis. Most trendy tables sit in the upper-middle price range, but Café du Coin and AVE Pizza Romana keep the bill friendly.
Trendy on a budget
Lunch is your friend. Pierre Sang in Oberkampf runs a blind tasting format with a set weekday lunch, and Kitchen Ter(re) serves heritage-grain pasta, like Kamut coquillettes in a Thai broth, on terrazzo tables at a fixed lunch price. For more good food at gentler prices, browse our affordable restaurants. Then open any place to check its opening days, prices and the dishes worth ordering, and switch to the map to see which trendy tables are a short walk from your hotel.