France is known for the world’s best cuisine and Paris is definitely the capital of the world’s finest food, so there is plenty of places to visit and enjoy culinary indulgences. Some statistics say that Paris has over 40,000 restaurants, ranging from small eateries (bistros) and all the way to Michelin-starred high-end dining venues.
With all these places available, it is not a problem finding a restaurant, so we will try and help you find the best restaurants in Paris for your specific needs and taste.
The best restaurants for families. Rosa Bonheur is a great restaurant with excellent food and space for kids to play. Le Relais de l’Entrecôte is great family restaurant for steak and fries lovers. There is also a famous restaurant chain that is very child-friendly – Hippopotamus, and with a similar, steak-centered menu.
The best value for money. If you don’t want to break the bank, but still enjoy tasty and authentic French food, we recommend these three places: Bistrot Victoires, Chez Gladines , and Breizh Café (creperie).
The best restaurants for romantic dinner. For couples that want to spend a memorable evening out with delicious food and in a romantic atmosphere, we highly recommend La Tour d’Argent. From other, equally popular and romantic places, we also recommend Le Bœuf Volant and Le Cinq.
The best for seafood lovers. Paris is not on the seaside, but it has some top-class seafood restaurants. Clamato, Huitrerie Régis, and Mobilis in Mobili are the most popular in this category, among dozens of others.
The best authentic bistro food. If you want to experience a classic food menu, the best is to head to some of the hundreds of bistros available throughout Paris. We recommend Frenchie, Allard, and Septime.
In conclusion, Paris has lots to offer food-wise and there is a nice meal for every taste and every budget. Even if you don’t like French cuisine (it can happen), you are always welcome to visit any of the world food chains (which we personally think is a waste of time while in Paris) to keep you full while exploring this wonderful city.
In the meantime, try and visit any of the above restaurants and tell us if they are deserving to be among the best restaurants in Paris. Enjoy!
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