Restaurants in Paris
134 spots across 10 neighborhoods, curated by locals.
Finding a genuinely good restaurant in Paris shouldn't mean scrolling past hundreds of tourist menus. We filtered Paris's dining scene down to 134 restaurants locals actually book — spread across 10 neighborhoods and averaging 4.7★. The filter is deliberate: solid ratings, real review volume, and none of the overexposed spots that survive on foot traffic alone.
Saint-Germain-des-Prs is the neighborhood to start with — it has the strongest bench of kitchens in this guide. If you only have one evening, POTION is the safest great choice; book ahead where you can.
All 134 restaurants spots in Paris — open them in the free iOS app for live distances and directions.
POTION
Près de Seine
Yoshinori
Le Christine
L'Oliveto
Didon
Hôtel Bel Ami
Chez Hanafousa
Il Vicolo
Table de MEE
Chez Fernand
Blueberry Maki Bar
Semilla
Brasserie des Arts
La Boissonnerie
Madamador
Côté Saint-Germain
A la louche
LE SAO
Cavale
Le Petit Crème
Chez Nous Grillades
Restaurant O'Grand Breton
Le Coq Hardi
La petite fille de Tan Chau - Bistrot Asiatique
La Petite Chaise
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KALANK
Paulownia
Bistrot Darsy
Aux Spatules cuisine de partage
Touki Bouki
Des Terres
Cendrillon
Lou Tiap
AHO • cucina moderna
Restaurant La Colline
Abyssinia
La Confidente
L'entracte
Les Rêveuses
BangBang Restaurant
Le cherfa
La Nouvelle Etoile
Restaurant Neelkanth
Les Nouveaux Sauvages
Le tablier rouge
PALOMA
Souvlaki grill
Le Hérisson
Babel Belleville
Coup de Tête
Mian Guan
Le Poulpe
Becquetance
Le Grand Bain
L’angelus du canal
Restaurant TÊT
Jinchan Yokocho
LArchimede - Restaurant Bistronomique Paris 10
Au P'tit Curieux
Le 17.45 Paris République - Planches à composer
Les Vinaigriers
ÅKE - Table & Vin
Restaurant La Mere Michele Café
Siseng
Hélia
Nouilles Panda
JOYO OPERA
GEGEOR - Caviste & Restaurateur
Nectar
Quelque Part... Les Abysses - Restaurant gastronomique Paris
Le Minet Galant
Restaurant L'Évadé Bistronomie Paris 9
Restaurant la croisiere
Chez Delphine
Bistrot Rougemont
Lorette
Bistro Volnay
Le Bon Georges
Au Petit Riche
Le Passage de Pondichéry
Bistrot Gisèle
Oomi cantine
Là Bas
Gypse
La MiNהארץ
Chez Ailda
Restaurant Boti
La Fraschetta
La p’tite ardoise
Balkan Montreuill Restaurant
La Follia
Isolé - restaurant montreuil
La Requinque
La Grotte
La CaVe à Montreuil - Restaurant et cave à vins
Le Xanthos
Lolo Cuisine Mésopotamienne
My French Diner Montreuil
L’assiette voyageuse
Salōn Marais
Bombance
7 Au Marais
Restaurant L'Ange 20
Restaurant H
Le Rusti
Le Chanard
Comptoir Gourmet
Dessance
Bistrot de l’Oulette
Artisan de la Truffe Marais
Les Bougresses
L'INAPERÇU
Le p'tit mousse
Meating Corner
Des Gars dans la Cuisine
Ernest Le Marais
Marche Ou Crêpe
Dandelion
Le Jourdain
CRUDO
Vieux Belleville
ChoueTte
Chez Ramona
AARCHNA
Dilia
Jaisalmer
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Frequently asked questions
What are the best restaurants in Paris?
Polomaps has curated 134 restaurants spots in Paris, rated 3.5+ stars by real visitors. Top picks include POTION, A la louche, KALANK. All recommendations come from locals, with tourist traps filtered out.
Which neighborhoods in Paris have the best restaurants?
The best neighborhoods for restaurants in Paris include Saint-Germain-des-Prs, Saint-Denis, arrondissement 20e, Belleville. Each has its own character and local favorites — this guide groups every spot by neighborhood so you can explore one area at a time.
How can I find these restaurants spots near me in Paris?
Download the free Polomaps iOS app to see every spot in this guide on a live map around you, get walking distances, and save your favorites. You can also search anything specific — the app finds local, well-rated places for any craving, in Paris or anywhere else.
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