The best restaurants and bistros in Paris
The top 3 according to 14 votes from people: Le Baratin · Bouillon Chartier · Le Train Bleu. (Updated Jun 4, 2026.)
Neighbourhood bistros, historic bouillons and great tables: the Paris addresses recommended by Time Out, guides and food lovers.
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Top 10
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1
Le Baratin
Belleville bistro since 1987, beloved by chefs.
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2
Bouillon Chartier
Historic 1896 bouillon with low prices.
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3
Le Train Bleu
Belle Époque brasserie in the Gare de Lyon.
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4
L'Ambroisie
Three-Michelin-star restaurant on Place des Vosges.
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5
Le Bistrot Paul Bert
Classic 11th-arrondissement bistro, famous for steak frites.
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6
Chez L'Ami Jean
Hearty Basque cooking and its famous rice pudding.
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7
Frenchie
Grégory Marchand's restaurant on Rue du Nil.
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8
Chez Janou
Provençal bistro in the Marais and its chocolate mousse.
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9
Le Chateaubriand
Iñaki Aizpitarte's surprise menu, a bistronomy pioneer.
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10
Le Comptoir du Relais
Yves Camdeborde's bistro in Saint-Germain.
Candidates
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11
Septime
Bertrand Grébaut's modern restaurant in the 11th.
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12
Le Severo
Meat-lovers' bistro in the 14th.
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Comments (4)
Chez Janou et sa mousse au chocolat à volonté !
Bouillon Chartier pour un repas pas cher dans un décor sublime.
Septime, il faut réserver trois semaines à l'avance pile.
Le Train Bleu, la plus belle salle de Paris.