25 Restaurants Worth Traveling To Paris For

"Madito is great for authentic Lebanese food and there's an incredible tasting menu," — mclarisse

38 Rue de Cîteaux

"As a Parisienne living overseas, I make it a point to eat at Chez Paul in the Bastille area every time I go home. It's great French food, like onion soup, escargots, steak, and rabbit stuffed with goat cheese and mint. You might recognize the interior from scenes from The Marvelous Mrs Maisel," — tamarag432e2e13e

13 Rue de Charonne

"This awesome Australian-style cafe is the best place to fuel up before a long day of exploring. Their coffee, food, and service always hit the spot!" — Claire Shriver, BuzzFeed

5 Rue Lucien Sampaix

"Easily the best meal we have ever eaten...anywhere. The steak is cooked over a fire in the corner of the room, everything is delicious, the service is fantastic, and the atmosphere is cozy," — longtallemm

64 Rue Vieille du Temple

"It's a classic Parisian brasserie," —ceciliac4dc4afdd3

6 Rue Coquillière

"The gratin dishes here are to die for," — brennag43e757c09

39 Quai des Grands Augustins

By metro Pasteur, it's a small place with a great menu. For €15, you get an appetizer, entree, and dessert. Even the wine is cheap," — mahberry

63 Rue Falguière

"I go to Paris twice a year and I always enjoy the food. Marcello is one of my favorites for its casual vibe, and good food and wine," — loiclockefeer

8 Rue Mabillon

"It's the best hot chocolate in the world," — zeilerra

226 Rue de Rivoli

"The restaurant is housed in a former train station with huge ceilings and mirrors. It's beautiful, and the food is amazing, with tons of traditional French dishes," — mariag4aad18bb6

7 Rue du Faubourg Montmartre

"It's in a bit of a touristy area but it's a true gem with a gorgeous ambiance and delicious food! It also has veggie-friendly options in addition to classic French bistro fare," — Angelique Dalton, BuzzFeed

3 rue du Bac

"I live in Paris and I try to find a new restaurant to try each week that offers something other than traditional French cuisine. Le Manguier is a great Senegalese spot I've discovered," — mclarisse

67 Avenue Parmentier

"Charming, sunny, and very Parisian-feeling, we stopped here for a late lunch and I had the most amazing salad of my life," — sarahl454c48813

6 Place Saint-Germain des Prés

"They serve the best udon noodles in the city." — loiclockefeer

5 Rue Villédo

"On my first trip to Paris, I stumbled upon this quaint little restaurant, close to the Sacré-Cœur Basilica. I make sure to eat there whenever I’m in the city. The food is fresh and delicious, and the portions are generous. Come early so you can get the prime spot by the window overlooking Montmartre," — keeshaespiritu

10 rue Lamarck

I woke up at 4 am New York time to snag a reservation at this popular prix fixe spot, and it was 100% worth it. All the dishes were insane. We splurged on a wine pairing and it was one of the most memorable meals I've ever had," — Hannah Loewentheil, BuzzFeed

"It's a traditional French restaurant that's a bit expensive but worth the price. You'll be surrounded by locals when you eat there," — Gokanashi

1 Rue Cavallotti

"Located next to the Luxembourg gardens, you get American-sized portions of delicious French dishes. It’s pretty cheap too for Paris,"—brennag43e757c09

16 Rue de Vaugirard

They specialize in sweet and savory souffles. They're so light and fluffy, but still very filling," — Tiffany Lo, BuzzFeed

4 Rue Récamier

"Simply divine. It's my favorite restaurant in the world," — budalu

9 Rue de Pontoise

"We went to a bunch of "famous" restaurants in Paris, but this was the best food we had on our trip. The duck and the lamb stew are to die for," — p3333333333

30 Rue Pierre Leroux

"This was the best steak I’ve ever had! Try to book it in advance," — elinorr3

50 Rue de Clignancourt