Bobo Italian in a stunningly beautiful historic arcade. More for the ambiance than the food for me. Photo via @racinesparis (Instagram).
Iconic Art Nouveau-era fine dining bistrot, with Alain Ducasse’s team at the reins. Exquisite turbot, sweetbread casserole are not to miss. Fully priced, as expected, given the location, pedigree and pageantry. Worth it for the food, not so much for the wine.
Exquisitely tasteful fragrances, candles, and accoutrements. First discovered through their partnership with Goods in Copenhagen.
Want to go. Looks like a lot of CPH friends are also fans. Photo via @lacaveamichel (Instagram).
Alice’s go-to. Aubergine and dashi pictured. Want to go. Photo via @martinboireetmanger (Instagram).
Bar à vins. Want to go. Photo via @chambrenoireparis (Instagram).
Want to go for a meal. Classic, with a few creative ingredients. Looks like Jorge Riera from Frenchette is also a fan.
Casual, classic. Want to go. Photo via @auxdeuxamis (Instagram).
Want to go. Via Alice.
Excellent Israeli restaurant. Trendy, fast food with limited seating. Delicious "sandwiches" served in warm fluffy pita with all sorts of fillings including some amazing lamb, steak, and egg combinations. And don't miss the incredible roasted cauliflower or sweet potato. Vegetarian ratatouille plate excellent too.
A variety of Israeli sandwiches, chock full of veggies and vibrant flavors.
Italian. Pastas. Exquisite.
Want to go.
Extraordinary cooking. Delicious, playful dishes that will stick in my head for some time to come (especially the veal brain). And quite a wine list. Some of the best food in Paris right now, and it's open for lunch and on Sundays!
Want to go.
Want to go. Via Cereal.
Want to go.
Sister restaurant to Verjus around the corner, tucked away behind the Palais Royale. Playful, seasonal, delicious cooking, and quite reasonable for the quality. An excellent stop for lunch at the bar if you don’t have a reservation.
The wine shop sister to Le Chateaubriand. Wonderful selection of natural wines from the around the world.
Bistronomie is a beautiful thing. Exquisite technique evident in every course, but the boisterous dining room keeps it from being precious. Wine pairings are spectacular. Go. It's worth the wait.
New wave café on quiet street near the Palais Royale in the 1ere. Love the "noisette" (similar to espresso macchiato). Hipster tendencies. Limited seating. I recommend.
Such a delightful cafe. One of my favorites in Paris.
Their iconic mustard, on tap! Want to go.
Want to go for kamo nanban. Photo via @shifumifood (Instagram).
Want to go.
Deliciously creative French small plates in a boisterous, down-to-earth space, devoted to natural wines. Via Paris by Mouth.
Want to go.
Oh, the house of Berthillon, how I love you. Ice cream parlor from a classier era. Terrific seasonal flavors (Agenaise in the winter!). My highest recommendation.
Terrific, full-flavored little scoops of ice cream in a variety of seasonal flavors. The agenaise (armagnac and prune) is indeed incredible. Do make sure to visit here, at their original location.
Went last year with JD and really enjoyed it, want to go back soon.
Exquisite and creative Japanese and French influenced cooking by Atsushi Tanaka. I was particularly impressed that the courses only seemed to get stronger as we progressed through the menu. Would love to return.
Want to go.
The world's largest coworking space, inaugurated by President Macron. Want to go. Photo via @op_photos (Instagram).
Second resto from Septime. Also recommended by JD. Want to go. Photo via @fannysinger (Instagram).
Neo-bistro, sounds like incredible cooking with creative Asian influences. Want to go. Photo via @kristianbaumann (Instagram).
Remarkable gluten free bread. Made me a believer!
cookies! try the sesame
Want to go.
An curated selection from the best bakers in Paris curated by Fou de Patisserie magazine
Want to go.
Want to go for the exquisite pastry. Photo via @cedricgrolet (Instagram).
Alain Ducasse's right hand man for many years opened his own bistro, serving wonderful, honest food according to Dalton. Want to go.
Supposed to be a good spot for picking up cocktail-making (and other assorted specialty) supplies. Photo via @goldandthyme (Instagram).
#thisbed Deluxe room in the newly-opened Les Bains hotel. Former bathing house (1885) turned club (1978) turned hotel (2015). Want to book a top floor suite and have a fête.
Want to go.
A once-famous pool, now reborn with a surrounding hotel. Want to go. Photo via @sarahcolton (Instagram).
A sprawling park on the western edge of Paris, one of the grand projects of Baron Haussmann and Napoleon III in the late 19th century. Want to go. Photo via @rosashternbald (Instagram).
Want to go. Photo via @oligri.jpg (Instagram).
Quite possibly the first museum that sparked my interest in art and architecture. Don't miss the recreated Art Nouveau era drawing room. Photo via @museeorsay (Instagram).
Sounds like an incredible museum of medieval history. Want to go. Photo via @cbuiron (Instagram).
Want to go. Photo via @sebpetit (Instagram).
A classic destination for tea. Left bank edition.
Cafe recommended by Ralf at The Barn. Want to go. Photo via @lacafeotheque (Instagram).
True old world French bistro that's supposed to do the classics right. Have been advised half portions are still generous. Want to go. Photo via @acqtastemag (Instagram).
Frenchie's more casual (and bigger) wine bar across the street. No reservations, so you might actually have a chance of getting a table. Very, very tasty small plates.
One of the best boulangeries in Paris; delicious bread, pastries and 'mini pavés'.
Reliable French bistro, excellent classic French desserts (and steak frites)
Want to go.
Terrific pizza, especially the diavola with spicy sausage. Expansive outdoor seating and decent rosé by the carafe. It is in a bobo area so expect many smokers on the terrace, FYI
Want to go.
Want to go for Yann's Madagascar vanilla mille feuille. Via Wallpaper.
Terrific bistro food, classics, from chef Daniel Rose. I recommend the Pot au feu. It's great.
Want to go.
Good, healthy breakfasts and excellent fresh juices. Great atmosphere when the windows are open to the street! Go early on the weekends to avoid the crowds. Outstanding, friendly service too.
Want to go.
Very nice and tiny bakery, a new addition to the Terroir d'Avenir family. Excellent almond croissant in particular, possibly the nicest I've ever had.
Want to go.
New place! Vegan, cold pressed juice, even bulletproof coffee!
Want to go.
#wanttogo - via @victoire_loup (Instagram)
Natural wine cave du vins with tasty snacks.
Natural wine bar with a good kitchen too. Tell them what kind of wine you like, and they'll make some picks for you.
Top-notch bakery serving the classics since 1730. Canelés don't come better than this. Loving service from the attendants at the counter.
Canelé. Say no more. Want to go.
Superb smoked and cured fish, along with some cooked options as well. It's attached to their own very good shop next door which sells most items you find on the menu.
Want to go.
Quite magical; David Lebovitz considers this the best candy shop in Paris. Denise Acabo is the proprietress and true mistress of ceremonies as she guides you around the shop describing all of the regional specialties she carries. Think passion fruit marshmallows, delicate truffles, and the elusive Bernachon chocolate bars from Lyon. While the shop was long closed after a gas explosion, it reopens 3 Nov 2015! Photo via @tinamani on Instagram.
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My all time favorite Parisian bistro. The plat de jour never fails to be amazing if you get there in time to get one. All supplied by a little farm and in the same family as Fer au Cheval & Etoile Manquante. The best ambiance!
Want to go.
A great spot for a cool young thing to explore the 10e, SoPi, and the Canal Saint Martin (not far from the Marais either) without spending a pretty penny.
Comes recommended by many - just note there isn't a full food menu here like Frenchie bar a vins or Verjus. Want to go. Photo via @mattduckor on Instagram.
Scott rightly recommends for cocktails and the scene. Look for the bright taco shop in front; Mexican-inspired drinks behind the white door in back...
Want to go.
In this parallel universe, Asterix settled a little corner of Paris near the Gare du Nord with his chef Gastronomix. And it was good. Totally weird and totally awesome. And 1000% Breton.
For gelato. For gianduia more than pistacchio.
The benchmark of what a macaron should be. Don't miss the passion fruit and milk chocolate.
Want to go.
Want to go.
I completely fell in love with this place. Sud cuisine
Want to go.
Sounds like some of the best cocktails in town (and food nothing to sniff at either), understated little spot but often completely packed. Want to go. Photo via @bettymarais on Instagram.
As the NY Times describes: "Founded in 1643 by Cardinal Mazarin, prime minister for the young Louis XIV, it is the oldest public library in France...The L-shaped reading room, on the second floor, is comparatively small. From the windows on one side it looks across the river toward the Louvre, giving the place an intimate, serene air that can transport you back to the 17th century." Want to go.
Want to go.
Japanese-inspired patisserie, with excellent classical technique. Think matcha opera cake and yuzu macarons.
Great boulanger. Multiple locations. Their mini financiers can be quite addictive. Via David Lebovitz.
A restaurant originally opened by Pierre Jancou, committed to great food and natural wine without pretense. One of my favorites in Paris, though I hear it has changed after Jancou moved onto other projects. The smoked mozzarella is spectacular. Closed Saturday and Sunday.
Kurdish sandwich shop, made to order. Simple, rustic place that is absolutely delicious. Must try the lahmacun.
A former quarry turned into a stunning park during the reign of Napoleon III, complete with a rocky island in the middle of a large pond, accessible by suspension bridge. Beautiful views of Paris from almost any angle here.
Beautiful station with copper-lined arched ceilings. Worth a stop.
Amazing museum.
Want to go.
"For historians of architecture, the main attraction is the Labrouste Reading Room on the second floor. When it opened in 1850, the design was revolutionary. The slender cast-iron columns that run down the center of the room, and the pierced leaf-patterned cast-iron arches that support the twin barrel vaults, allowed Labrouste to dispense with massive masonry and gives the room a buoyant airiness not usually associated with products of the industrial age. On a sunny day, with beams of light streaming over the heads of readers from the windows facing the Place du Panthéon, it can be one of the blissful interiors in Paris." Via NY Times: http://travel2.nytimes.com/2006/03/05/travel/05journeys.html Photo via @becoming_parisian on Instagram.
"The grand exterior and courtyard, built from 1475 to 1507 and heavily restored in the 20th century, is a disguise. Behind the turrets and thick walls is the city's lively collection of graphic arts, including more than a million postcards and 20,000 posters, an art form at which the French have historically excelled." Want to go. Photo via @oceane88a on Instagram. Originally discovered it via NY Times: http://travel2.nytimes.com/2006/03/05/travel/05journeys.html
Small but feisty Argentinian woman in the kitchen turning out simple, delicious bistronomique fare. Quality ingredients. Chalkboard menu. Wine list is stellar, and a steal. In the far-flung 20eme. Worth the trek. I recommend.
Sounds like a perfectly simple bistro with exquisite cooking and an impressive wine list. The somm from Bones recently moved over here. Just don't expect service with a smile. Want to go.
Won a national award for its design recreating a traditional 18th century Marais townhouse. Rooms are on the precious side for me now, but had a wonderful stay here with my mom many years ago. Rates are reasonable (from €120), excellent service, delicious breakfasts.
Contemporary design hotel with enough bohemian flair to make it warm. Want to go. From €150. Via Tablet Hotels.
Petit luxe. A lush set of 20 rooms, each full of references to famous operas. Want to go. From €170. Via Tablet Hotels.
Another Jacques Garcia design (along with Maison Athenée), with touches of Belle Époque Paris. Want to go.
Guided by the kind of Japanese-inspired minimalism that can work so well in historic spaces like this. Want to go, especially for the lounge/study. From €225. Via Tablet Hotels.
Can’t beat the central location, charming yet modern (though small) rooms, solid service, lobby feels like an intimate home library. From €140. Via Tablet Hotels.
Want to go.
A stunning elevated park on an old viaduct - the precursor to the High Line in NYC. Originally came recommended by Jean and David Bordon. Definitely want to go on a future trip. Photo via @malumais on Instagram.
Iconic Parisian food truck serving American burgers and fries. Sounds like a great experience. You'll find it most often at this location (near MK2 Bibliothéque) in the evenings, 19h00-22h30 (or until they run out). Check website for schedule. Want to go.
Want to go.
Foodie Paradise! This is the place to shop for fine foods in Paris - either prepared or not - with fresh ingredients from all over the world.
Want to go.
Men's shop / possible surf shop.
Want to go.
An eclectic, exquisitely curated shop in a converted wallpaper factory in the Marais. Furniture, flowers, books, perfume, clothing, as well as a cafe. A wonderful discovery from Maggie Spicer.
Nice men's shop
Want to go.
Cafe highly recommended by Le Fooding. Also good salads and small plates. Turns out they are one of the only specialty roasters in Paris that sells wholesale.
Patisserie that makes some of the most acclaimed desserts in all of Paris. David Lebovitz says their kouign amann is the closest you'll get to the Breton original.
Want to go. Looks like a stunning hotel for a stay in the Marais. Tucked away and with the feeling of a London members' club. Photo via their website.
Want to go.
Of all my visits to l'Etoile, I've never been to the top of the Arc! Want to go.
Well-known English-language bookstore; a charming refuge for writers and poets since 1951.
Want to go for that terrine. Via @jbonne on Instagram, who says it's now a mandatory stop.
'Inside' exposition last year looked fascinating. Want to go.
Remarkable little wine bar and restaurant tucked just behind the Palais Royale; small plates and bar seating downstairs, tasting menu upstairs. Laura is an incredibly welcoming host; Braden puts heart into his beautifully conceived dishes. Open Mon-Fri, 6pm-11pm; closed Sat and Sun.
A good wine bar and restaurant to know, especially as a Sunday night option. Features a number of natural wines. Also Jacquesson by the glass!
Cult chocolatier who opened his own shop for the first time in 2008. Caramels were the real standout for me, but based on Ulterior Epicure it sounds like I need to sit down for the millefeuille too. Via New York Times - http://travel.nytimes.com/2011/02/20/travel/20foraging-genin.html
Old school classic, Julia Child's favorite.
Beautiful modern French cooking, with Scandinavian influences. Elegant, organic plating; wonderful flavor pairings. One of my top suggestions in Paris, especially for lunch (when a shorter set menu is available).
Somewhere between the Tartine and Craftsman and Wolves of Paris by the look of things. Need to investigate further.
Curious to try this coworking space out for a day.
Cool plant terrariums.
Cafe and (miniscule) horseshoe shaped stone bar that has been here for more than a century. Charming in a way only Paris can be; nothing special in terms of drinks, cozy to say the least, with a boisterous, convivial atmosphere.
Famous falafel place, so delicious. One of David Lebovitz's must-dos for good reason. Closed Friday dinner, all day Saturday. Crazy lines on Sunday afternoon.
Huge line for crepes. I want to know what the fuss is about!
Young duo of chocolate makers working more savory flavors into their ganaches, from coriander to Nikka whisky.
The original location of this charming tea merchant. This shop and cafe have a fantastic atmosphere, feels like stepping back in time to the 19th century. Definitely pick up some loose leaf tea here - there are hundreds of varieties and blends stored in metal canisters that the shopkeepers will let you smell before you buy.
Casual Italian refinery.
A feeling as much as a place. Lots of exciting things happening around here.
Great spot for a coffee and a light bite in the basement of Merci.
Nice little hotel by the Canal Saint Martin. Playful modern, perfect location. Breakfast, minibar and intl calls included with your room.
If it was worth Monet's time, it's probably worth yours too.
Incredible vaulted ceiling, striking streetlamps, and a dramatic entrance on many levels.
Wonderful breton crepes in a cozy corner location in the Marais that opens right onto the street. Delicious organic ciders as well. Also operates a small market next door with specialty foods from Brittany.
Want to go.
Supposed to be the best cocktails in Paris (along with Candelaria)
Want to check out here and Candelaria for cocktails in Paris.
Juice bar and snacks, open 7:30-3 Mon-Fri. Via Le Fooding.
Nice selection of casual menswear, largely made in France, broader Europe or the US.
Cafe just north of the Canal Saint Martin, highly recommended by Ralf and the guys at The Barn in Berlin. It did not disappoint!
Want to go.
French comfort food; reasonably priced and popular with locals, so expect a bustling crowd. Closed weekends and Mon-Wed dinner. Want to go.
Great, geeky wine list and quite the scene; perch here for a glass while you're waiting for a table at Le Chateaubriand.
I hear great things about the resto, as well as La Cave de Septime down the street. Want to go.
Want to go. Via David Lebovitz.
Ancien Restaurant Chartier - a most unique experience. Classic French dishes at ridiculously reasonable prices in a massive classical dining room, no-nonsense service for quick turns. Don't expect any culinary masterpieces, but worth visiting.
Aline and Laurent say it's some of the best Vietnamese in Paris.
Classic simple bistro, very charming interior.
Want to go.
Sounds like an incredible selection of cured meats, terrines (including one smoked in hay, pictured) and patés. Via David Lebovitz.
Perfect bistro on Ile St Louis to sit outside right across from Notre Dame. Nougat and Tarte Tropezienne all the way from Senequier in St. Tropez.
Want to go.
David Lebovitz recommends this casual dim sum spot, and the industry crowd that it seems to attract.
Want to go.
Great terrace with a view over Paris
The rooftop bar looks incredible. Saw that Sarah Kotcher also went here recently. Want to go.
Creative assortment of paper products, often with a humorous twist. Want to go. Via JOELIX.
Africa meets Paris
Paris-Afrique chic. An art museum dedicated to ghetto culture, also an event space. Want to go.
Nothing too fancy, just expertly crafted cocktails. Want to go. Via Vogue Living.
Well isn't this adorable
Charming little cafe that sells their own organic waffle, crepe and cake mixes. Want to go.
One of your best bets for a classic French meal, according to Laura Adrian.
Excellent and broad selection of French wines, especially Burgundy and Champagne; plus a few thoughtful selections from further afield. Some spirits as well.
Italian wine bar. Via Sacha Zerbib.
Simple, modern bistro fare from a pair of American cooks. Lunch menus €19/22, dinner €27/33. Dinner Tue-Sat, lunch Thu-Fri.
Sister restaurant to Paris-Hanoi in the 11th, supposed to have delicious homemade Vietnamese. Don't mind the flashy red and black interiors. Via Le Fooding.
*http://www.parishanoi.fr
Maggie and I walked by here last summer, shame we couldn't try it. Feels like a bistro for the modern era; packed with locals, delicious seasonal menu (changes daily), bright dining room with an open kitchen.
Want to go.
One of my top wishlisted restaurants in France. Simply one of the highest regarded restaurants in the world. David Chang waxes poetic about this place in his cookbook. Three Michelin star prix fixe lunch - €70.
Renowned Parisian bakery, sought after for their macarons. Maggie and I found that they bested Ladurée and Sadaharu Aoki.
Incredible looking pastries and bread. Via David Lebovitz.
Wine merchant dedicated to natural wines, nice selection. Close to the Canal St Martin.
The high water mark of the Parisian cocktail scene, I hear. Started by Romée De Gorianoff, Olivier Bon, and Pierre-Charles Cros in 2007, they now have outposts in London and NYC. Via Patrick Schneider-Sikorsky.
Want to go.
Bistro taken over in 2011 by Romain Tischenko, with a real focus on developing seasonal menus. Lunch menus 19, 21 and 24€; dinner 42€. Via Paris by Mouth.
See the splendor of Paris' public spaces, without all of the crowds.
Recommended.
Organic bakery
Eccentric chocolatier, very creative.
Beautiful shop for unique glasses and sunglasses, right across from Du Pain et des Idees.
Famous for their bread. This is the original location, which dates back to 1932.
Restaurant, cinema, boutique, wine shop, pharmacy, bookstore; just about everything open until 2am. Touristy as to be expected, but not a bad option when you're in the area.
Want to go.
Via Le Fooding.
Greenmarket open Tue-Sat 7-2:30, all-organic on Sundays, 9-3. Via Maggie Spicer.
The oldest covered market in Paris, dating back to the early 1600s; home to cheesemongers, vintners, grocers, and others. Via Sinead Doyle (and her photo of some great vintage cameras at a shop here).
David Lebovitz is a fan of their Kouign Amann pastry.
Famous for their bread.
Well-known fromagerie, with a selection of over 200 cheeses.
Want to go.
Specialty cheese shop.
Neighborhood bistro, retro interior; highly regarded food. Three courses, 26€.
A charming creperie right in the middle of the tourist traps; all-organic ingredients. The Breton focus means you'll find plenty of cider here too.
Creperie in Montparnasse, considered one of the best 'galettes complètes' in Paris. All day service; closed Sun, Mon.
The original sandwich place that spawned the US chain, but not actually part of it. Owned by Juan Sanchez and Drew Harré, sounds like an excellent sandwich spot. Also check out their restaurant Fish across the street, and wine shop La Dérniere Goutte.
Funky Brazilian-themed bar and club, with a sister venue in London.
Want to go.
Want to go.
Want to go.
Renowned Parisian bakery, sought after for their macarons.
Want to go.
Want to go.
Highly recommended wine merchant with a focus on natural wines and older vintages
Came recommended for smaller producer champagnes
Want to go.
Want to go.
Napoleonic modern - think cannons as columns in the main dining room. Lots of outdoor seating facing the Esplanade when the weather’s nice
Recommended.
Recommended.
Perfect location, expensive but solid modern bistro menu
Highly recommended.
