As the hub for richly diverse French cuisine, Paris is a delight to every food lover. Parisian food prioritises quality and freshness mixed with the charm of creative cooking and presentation. The city offers an array of dishes that may include classic slices of bread, wines, or the lavish Coq Au Vin and raise your food standards to a different extent.
Here is a list of some of the best foods to try in Paris, from the basic street side foods to the Michelin-starred restaurant gourmets.
1. Baguettes - The freshly baked loaves of bread!
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Baking bread is a dedicated culinary practice in Paris, and these long loaves of bread, called Baguettes, are the basis of many recipes of Parisian cuisine. Made of a lean dough of flour, Baguette is the star of every bakery shop in Paris that you can find every 5 kilometers on the streets of the city. The influence and importance of Baguette can be estimated by the fact that the office of the Mayor holds a competition called “Meilleure Baguette de Paris” every year to award the best Baguette baker in Paris.
Where to find itLocation: 13 Rue Pierre Demours, 75017 Paris
- Maison Julien Les Saveurs de Pierre Demours
Opening hours: Monday - Sunday: 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Contact information: +33 1 45 72 46 78Location: 140 Rue de Belleville, 75020 Paris
- Boulangerie Au 140 par Frédéric Comyn
Opening hours: Monday - Sunday: 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Contact information: +33 1 46 36 92 47Location: 54 Bd Reuilly, 75012 Paris
- Les Boulangers de Reuilly
Opening hours: Monday - Sunday: 6:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Contact information: +33 1 46 28 32 77
2. Chocolate Croissant
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Where to find it:Location:34 Rue Yves Toudic, 75010 Paris
- Du Pain et des Idées
Opening hours: Monday - Friday: 7:15 AM - 7:30 PM.
Contact information: +33 1 42 40 44 52Location: 51 Rue Montorgueil, 75002 Paris
- Stohrer
Opening hours: Monday - Sunday: 8:00 AM - 8:30 PM.
Contact information: +33 1 42 33 38 20Location: 88 R. des Martyrs, 75018 Paris
- Pain Pain
Opening hours: Tuesday - Sunday: 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM.
Contact information: +33 1 42 23 62 81
3. French Cheese
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Where to find it:Location: 37 Rue du Faubourg Montmartre, 75009Paris
- MONTBLEU Faubourg Montmartre
Opening hours: Monday - Sunday: 12:00 PM - 10:30 PM
Contact information: +33 1 45 89 23 96Location: 3 Rue Geoffroy L'Angevin, 75004 Paris
- Pain Vin Fromages
Opening hours: 7:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Contact information: +33 1 42 74 07 52Location: 58 Rue de Charonne, 75011 Paris
- Le Chalet Savoyard
Opening hours: 12:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Contact information: +33 1 48 05 13 13
4. Macarons
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Macaron is one of the top delicacies of Paris, which is as pleasing to the eyes as it is to your taste buds! Macarons are a perfect option to munch on with coffee or tea in the morning. These small sandwich cookies are the bomb of tastefulness in literal senses and, thus, are the unrivaled king of cookies worldwide.
Where to find it:Location: 16 Rue Royale, 75008 Paris, France.
- Ladurée
Opening hours: 8:00 AM -7:30 PM
Contact information: +33 1 42 60 21 79Location: 72 Rue Bonaparte, 75006 Paris, France
- PIERRE HERMÉ Paris Bonaparte Store
Opening hours: 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Contact information: +33 1 45 12 24 02Location: 51 Rue Censier, 75005 Paris
- Carl Marletti
Opening hours: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Contact information: +33 1 43 31 68 12
5. Oysters
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Where to find itLocation: 81 Rue de Seine, 75006 Paris
- Huguette, Bistro de la mer
Opening hours: Monday - Sunday: 12:00 PM - 2:00 AM
Contact information: +33 1 43 25 00 28Location: 1 Rue Commines, 75003 Paris
- Le Mary Celeste
Opening hours: Monday - Sunday: 6:00 PM - 2:00 AMLocation: 1 Rue Theophile Roussel, 75012 Paris
- Le Baron Rouge
Opening hours: Monday - Sunday: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM.
Contact information: +33 1 43 43 14 32
6. Steak Frites
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Not to anybody’s surprise, French fries are French! Steak Frites is the best pocket-friendly meal option in Paris. A grilled or fried steak is paired with fried potato fingers and salad to make a flawless dish loved by all Parisians. So, in France, don’t stop yourself from trying these delicious frites at all.
Where to find itLocation: 15 Rue Marbeuf, 75008 Paris
- Le Relais de l’Entrecôte
Opening hours: Monday - Sunday: 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM and 6:45 PM - 11:00 PM.
Contact information: +33 1 49 52 07 17Location: 37 Rue Marbeuf, 75008 Paris
- La Maison de l'Aubrac
Opening hours: Sunday, Monday and Tuesday: 12:00 PM - 1:00 AM
Wednesday: 12:00 PM - 6:00 AM
Thursday and Friday: 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Contact information: +33 1 43 59 05 14Location: 30 Rue Bonaparte, 75006 Paris
- Le Pré aux Clercs
Opening hours: Monday - Sunday: 6:30 AM - 1:00 AM
Contact information: +33 1 43 54 41 73
7. Crepes
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Where to find itLocation: 109 Rue Vieille-du-Temple, 75003 Paris, France
- Breizh Café
Opening hours: Monday - SUnday: 10:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Contact information: +33 1 42 72 13 77Location: 7 Rue de la Harpe, 75005 Paris, France
- Crêperie Genia
Opening hours: Monday - Sunday: 11:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Contact information: +33 6 70 60 17 69Location: 12 Rue Soufflot, 75005 Paris, France
- The Crêperie
Opening hours: Monday - Sunday: 7:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Contact information: +33 1 43 54 22 80
8. Créme Brûlée
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Where to find itLocation: 2 Rue Roger Verlomme, 75003 Paris, France
- Chez Janou
Opening hours: Monday - Sunday:: 8:00 AM - 2:00 AM
Contact information: +33 1 42 72 28 41Location: 59-61 Rue Saint-André des Arts, 75006 Paris
- La Jacobine
Opening hours: Tuesday - Sunday: 12:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Contact information: +33 1 46 34 15 9Location: 6 Rue de la Vrillière, 75001 Paris, France
- Bistrot Victoires
Opening hours: Monday - Saunday: 12:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Contact information: +33 1 42 61 43 78
9. Couscous
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Where to find itLocation: 228 Rue de Charenton, 75012 Paris, France
- Le Touareg
Opening hours: Tuesday - Sunday: 12:00 PM - 2:30 PM and 7:00 PM - 10:30 PM
(Closed on Monday.)
Contact information: +33 1 43 07 68 49Location: 119 Rue du Chemin Vert, 75011 Paris, France
- Yemma
Opening hours: Monday - Sunday: 12:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Contact information: +33 1 48 05 67 07Location: 37 Rue de l'Alma, 92400 Courbevoie, France
- Le Timgad
Opening hours: 12:00 - 2:30 PM and 7:00 PM - 10:30 PM
Contact information: +33 1 47 89 84 09
10. Eclair
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There is nothing better than trying eclairs to satisfy your sweet tooth! An eclair is made using choux dough and is filled with cream and flavored icing of different kinds. The classic chocolate filling is the most demanded flavor in eclairs by Parisians. This slender puffed bar filled with the goodness of sweet ingredients will surely make you love authentic French cuisine.
Where to find itLocation: 14 Rue Pavée, 75004 Paris, France
- L’Éclair de génie
Opening hours: Monday - Sunday: 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM and 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Contact information: +33 1 42 77 86 37Location: 20 Rue Jean-Pierre Timbaud, 75011 Paris, France
- Boulangerie Utopie
Opening hours: Monday - Sunday: 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Contact information: +33 9 82 50 74 48Location: 137 Ave Parmentier, 75010 Paris, France
- Pâtisserie Yann Couvreur
Opening hours: Monday - Sunday: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
11. Meringues
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Where to find itLocation: 24 Rue du Pont Louis-Philippe, 75004 Paris
- Aux Merveilleux de Fred
Opening hours: Monday - Sunday: 7:30 AM - 8:00 PM
Contact information: +33 1 57 40 98 43Location: 226 Rue de Rivoli, 75001 Paris, France
- Angelina Paris
Opening hours: Monday - Sunday 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Contact information: +33 1 42 60 82 00Location: 3 Rue des Rosiers, 75004 Paris, France
- Le Loir dans La Théière
Opening hours: Monday - Sunday: 9:00 AM - 7:30 PM
Contact information: +33 1 42 72 90 61
12. Duck Confit
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Where to find itLocation: 59-61 Rue Saint-André des Arts, 75006 Paris
- La Jacobine
Opening hours: Tuesday - Sunday: 12:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Contact information: +33 1 46 34 15 95Location: 28 Rue Vieille-du-Temple, 75004 Paris, France
- Los Filósofos
Opening hours: Wednesday - Sunday: 9:00 AM - 2:00 AM
Contact information: +33 1 48 87 49 64Location: 7 Rue du Faubourg Montmartre, 75009 Paris
- Bouillon Chartier
Opening hours: Monday - Sunday: 11:30 AM - 12:00 AM
Contact information: +33 1 47 70 86 29
13. Coq Au Vin
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Where to find itLocation: 2 Pl. du Trocadéro et du 11 Novembre, 75116 Paris
- Restaurant Le Coq
Opening hours: Monday - Sunday: 7:00 AM - 12:30 AM
Contact information: +33 1 47 27 89 52Location: 13 Rue de l'Ancienne Comédie, 75006 Paris
- Le Procope
Opening hours: Monday - Sunday: 12:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Contact information: +33 1 40 46 79 00Location: 77 Rue de Richelieu, 75002 Paris, France
- Le Mesturet
Opening hours: Monday - Friday: 7:30 AM - 11:00 PM and Saturday - Sunday: 9:00 AM - 11 :00 PM
Contact information: +33 1 42 97 40 68
14. Gelato
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Where to find itLocation: 31 rue saint louis en l'ile, 75004 Paris, France
- Berthillon
Opening hours: Wednesday - Sunday: 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Contact information: +33 1 43 54 31 61Location: 58 Rue Rambuteau, 75003 Paris, France
- Glace Bachir
Opening hours: Monday - Saturday: 12:30 PM - 10:30 PM
Sunday: 12:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Contact information: +33 9 52 79 73 00Location: 59-63 Bd de Reuilly, 75012 Paris, France
- RAIMO GLACIER PARIS
Opening hours: Monday - Sunday: 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Contact information: +33 1 43 43 70 17
15. Escargot
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Where to find itLocation: 38 Rue Montorgueil, 75001 Paris, France
- L'Escargot
Opening hours: Monday - Sunday: 12:00 PM - 10:30 PMContact information: +33 1 42 36 83 51
The culinary richness of Paris is well-known and appreciated by the entire world. On your trip, you can enjoy a wide range of food options in France every day and still won’t be able to taste everything that this capital of gastronomy has to offer. Food and traveling can never be enough, and Paris is an exemplary example of a perfect combination of both!