Restaurants in Paris
135 spots across 21 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 135 restaurants locals actually book — spread across 21 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-Prés 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.
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POTION
L'Oliveto
Didon
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Hôtel Bel Ami
Chez Hanafousa
Table de MEE
Chez Fernand
Blueberry Maki Bar
Madamador
Côté Saint-Germain
A la louche
LE SAO
Chez Nous Grillades
Restaurant O'Grand Breton
Le Coq Hardi
La petite fille de Tan Chau - Bistrot Asiatique
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KALANK
Paulownia
Bistrot Darsy
Aux Spatules cuisine de partage
Marche Ou Crêpe
Des Terres
Lou Tiap
AHO • cucina moderna
Dandelion
Restaurant La Colline
Abyssinia
La Confidente
ChoueTte
L'entracte
Les Rêveuses
Le cherfa
AARCHNA
La Nouvelle Etoile
Restaurant Neelkanth
Jaisalmer
Le tablier rouge
PALOMA
Touki Bouki
Cendrillon
Souvlaki grill
Le Jourdain
Le Hérisson
Babel Belleville
CRUDO
Mian Guan
Vieux Belleville
BangBang Restaurant
Chez Ramona
Becquetance
Le Grand Bain
Dilia
Les Nouveaux Sauvages
L’angelus du canal
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
Oomi cantine
Là Bas
Gypse
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
Le p'tit mousse
Des Gars dans la Cuisine
Ernest Le Marais
La Bonne Braise
Chez MIAM
The Wave
L’Insurgé
Le Relais Des Broc's
Le Coq D'Or
Le Saint Philippe
Près de Seine
Yoshinori
Le Christine
Il Vicolo
Semilla
Brasserie des Arts
La Boissonnerie
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Frequently asked questions
What are the best restaurants in Paris?
Polomaps has curated 135 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-Prés, Saint-Denis, 20e arrondissement, 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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