Paris Restaurants Open on Sunday

Sunday dining in Paris has a reputation problem. The city’s best restaurants have historically treated Sunday as a day of rest, leaving visitors and locals alike staring down a neighborhood of closed shutters. That’s still true in some corners of Paris — but the landscape has shifted considerably in recent years, and there are now genuinely excellent options for Sunday eating, at every price point and in nearly every arrondissement. This page collects our personal picks for Paris restaurants open on Sunday — the places we’d actually go — followed by a fuller list organized by neighborhood.

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Our top Picks for sunday in Paris

Amâlia — If you’re planning a special Sunday meal, this is where we’d send you. Chef Eugenio Anfuso’s tasting menus are among the most consistently thrilling in the city, and the fact that they’re open both lunch and dinner on Sunday makes them a rare find at this level. Good for vegetarians. Book well in advance. 11th arrondissement.

Pétrelle — A candlelit room at the base of Montmartre hill, a short seasonal menu, and one of the more genuinely romantic rooms in Paris. Pétrelle has held the line on value through three years of visits, which is increasingly rare. A good choice for a special occasion. 9th arrondissement.

Le Bon Georges — One of our most reliable addresses for classic French cooking done with real care. The wine list is exceptional — genuinely one of the best in the city for its price range — and they’re open every day. 9th arrondissement.

Le Cornichon — Open every day from 8am to 2am, Le Cornichon is the rare Paris restaurant that functions as a true all-day neighborhood spot. Come for a leisurely Sunday lunch, linger over dessert, and don’t bother making a reservation for dinner — they don’t take them. Open late. 11th arrondissement.

Augustin Marchand d’Vins — This small Saint-Germain wine bar opens on Sunday evenings, which puts it in rare company in the 6th. The menu is mostly charcuterie, cheese and cured fish with a couple of cooked dishes. Best for a quiet glass and something to push around the plate. 6th arrondissement, evening only.

Breizh Café — A reliable crêperie with locations around the city, most of them open on Sunday. The buckwheat galettes are naturally gluten-free, the oysters are excellent to start, and the cider list is serious. Good for vegetarians. Multiple arrondissements — see full list below.

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Full Sunday List by Arrondissement

Click any restaurant name for our full review and practical information.

1st — Around the Louvre & Palais Royal

• Au Pied de Cochon — The classic Les Halles brasserie, open 24 hours. Not a destination meal, but a reliable option near the Louvre at any hour.
• Le Jardin de Cheval Blanc (May–September only) — Rooftop garden restaurant at the Cheval Blanc hotel, with beautiful views over central Paris. Better for drinks and a few bites than a full meal.
• Loulou — Italian menu inside the Musée des Arts Décoratifs, with outdoor dining on a terrace overlooking the Tuileries.
• Maslow — Vegetarian and vegan small plates near the Louvre, open every day. One of the better plant-based options in the neighborhood.
• Le Tout-Paris — The Cheval Blanc’s rooftop brasserie. The views are the draw.

2nd — Bourse & Sentier

• Breizh Café — The original Paris location of this well-regarded crêperie, near the Sentier fashion district. Great buckwheat galettes, serious oysters, and a thoughtful cider list. Good for vegetarians.
• Casa Pregonda — One of the best small plates spots in the city, with great natural wines and a genuinely fun atmosphere. Open Sunday for dinner.

3rd — Northern Marais

• Anne (lunch only) — One Michelin star in a beautiful Place des Vosges courtyard. A good choice for a special occasion Sunday lunch.
• Breizh Café — The original Marais location of our favorite crêperie in Paris. Open all day — good for a quick lunch or a lazy meal stretched out with excellent oysters, artisanal ciders, and a late dessert crêpe. Good for vegetarians; good for kids.
• Bouillon République — Very affordable classic French dishes with continuous service — useful for families or anyone needing to eat early or very late. Can accommodate very large groups.
• Café des Musées — An unpretentious classic bistro near the Marais museums. Easy to book.
• Les Enfants du Marché (lunch only, no reservations) — Natural wine and creative small plates inside the Marché des Enfants Rouges. Arrive early; it fills fast.
• Maslow — Vegetarian and vegan small plates in the Marais, open every day.
• Norma — Fresh pasta and Italian cooking with strong vegetarian options including the paccheri alla norma with fried aubergines.
• Pluto — An all-day café inside Lafayette Anticipations. Useful when you need vegetarian options or a table without a wait on a busy day. The food isn’t a reason to go. Open Wednesday through Sunday.

4th — Southern Marais & Île Saint-Louis

• L’As du Fallafel — Cheap, messy, and seemingly obligatory – pita sandwiches eaten on the sidewalk or from a nearby park bench. It’s open but super busy on Sunday afternoon.
• Benoît — A beautifully preserved 1912 bistro in the Marais. Classics like escargots and profiteroles done with care; open every day.
• Bistrot des Tournelles — A classic bistro in the Marais with a good wine list.
• GrandCoeur — Mediterranean menu with a beautiful hidden courtyard; good outdoor dining in warm weather. Good for groups and good for vegetarians.
• Grande Brasserie — A gorgeous room with a genuinely excellent wine list and classic French food that’s decent but not destination-worthy. Its main virtues are practical: centrally located, open every day, large enough for groups, almost always easy to get into. Open every day.
• Ha Noi 1988 (Île Saint-Louis) — Northern Vietnamese pho on the Île Saint-Louis — a useful refuge when exploring Notre-Dame or the Marais. The specialty is Hanoi-style noodle soup with clear broth and housemade noodles. Reliable, practical, open every day.
• Miznon — A casual, creative Israeli pita spot, far above the average kebab stand. Good for vegetarians.
• Le Petit Célestin — Casual Seine-side bistro with a convivial atmosphere and a classic menu.
• Poget et De Witt (Île Saint-Louis) — A tiny oyster bar with extremely limited seating; the outdoor tables have a view of the Pantheon. Reservations recommended.
• Vins des Pyrénées — Continuous service every day from 7am to 2am, classic French dishes, vegetarian options, and a kids’ menu. Extraordinarily useful when nothing else is open. Open every day.

5th — Latin Quarter

• Otto — Wine bar serving small plates with continuous service. Good for solo dining and good for vegetarians.
• Le Toit — La Tour d’Argent’s rooftop wine bar, with beautiful views over Notre-Dame. A glass and something to nibble at sunset.

6th — Saint-Germain-des-Prés

• Augustin Marchand d’Vins — A Saint-Germain wine bar open Sunday evenings. Charcuterie, natural wines, and an unhurried atmosphere.
• L’Avant Comptoir (three locations) — The three wine bars born from Yves Camdeborde’s empire: L’Avant Comptoir de la Terre (meat-focused), L’Avant Comptoir (seafood), and L’Avant Comptoir du Marché inside the covered market. All are standing-room or near-standing-room only, all are open every day of the year including holidays, and all serve small plates for under 10€. Useful when everything else is closed. No reservations.
• Baillotte (lunch only) — Creative modern cuisine in Saint-Germain on a Sunday. The pâté en croûte is not to be missed.
• Brasserie des Prés — Open every day from 9am to midnight, with outdoor dining on a terrace inside a historic Saint-Germain arcade. Affordable and easy to book.
• Breizh Café — The Saint-Germain location of this well-regarded crêperie, on the rue de l’Odéon. Good for vegetarians; outdoor dining on the sidewalk tables in season.
• Colvert — Creative cuisine from a Top Chef finalist; open every day.
• Huîtrerie Régis — A small oyster bar in Saint-Germain with a handful of sidewalk tables. Great for seafood.
• Les Parisiens — A hotel restaurant near the Musée d’Orsay that feels exactly like what it is, but the food is reliable and the address is convenient if you’re in the 7th on a Sunday evening. Open every day.
• Semilla — A reliable wine-focused restaurant with good vegetarian options; open Saturday and Sunday for lunch and dinner.

7th — Near the Eiffel Tower & Invalides

• Auberge Bressane — Ultra-traditional French classics (escargots, frogs’ legs, foie gras) near the Eiffel Tower. Used to be a favorite, now it’s just fine.
• Le Jules Verne — Inside the Eiffel Tower, with beautiful views of Paris. A good choice for a special occasion; reserve well in advance.
• Les Parisiens — Hotel restaurant near the Musée d’Orsay. A reliable option in the 7th.

9th — Grands-Boulevards & Pigalle

• Brasserie Bellanger — Lively, affordable brasserie near the Grands-Boulevards. Easy to book last-minute.
• Le Bon Georges — Classic French cooking with an outstanding wine list; open every day. One of the most dependable addresses in the neighborhood.
• Pétrelle — A candlelit room at the base of the Montmartre hill with short seasonal menus. One of our picks for Sunday dinner — see above.

10th — Canal Saint-Martin & Faubourg St-Denis

• Pouliche (lunch only) — Modern creative cuisine; Sunday lunch only.

11th — Oberkampf, Voltaire & Charonne

• Amâlia — Chef Eugenio Anfuso’s tasting menus are some of the most exciting in Paris right now. Good for vegetarians; open for both lunch and dinner on Sunday.
• Astier — Classic bistro with a well-regarded cheese cart. Book ahead.
• Aux Bons Crus — An affordable neighborhood bistro; easy to book.
• Bouillon République — Inexpensive classic French food in a lively, informal setting. Good for groups; no reservation required at lunch.
• Le Cornichon — Open every day from 8am to 2am and open late. A true all-day neighborhood restaurant: coffee in the morning, a long lunch, a spontaneous dinner.
• Maison (lunch only) — One of our favorite tasting menu restaurants in Paris. Book well ahead for Sunday lunch.
• Le Tagine — A fun Moroccan spot with a good natural wine list. Easy to book and good for groups.

12th — Aligre & Nation

• Amarante — Classic French bistro near the Aligre market, with a loyal neighborhood following.

14th — Montparnasse & Alésia

• L’Assiette — An old-school bistro with an unabashedly traditional menu and a devoted local following.

18th — Montmartre

• Adraba — A Levantine wine bar near Montmartre with good options for vegetarians.
• Aléa (lunch only) — One of our favorite restaurants in Montmartre. Chef Léa Lestage’s market-driven menu always includes a vegetarian option; open for Sunday lunch only.
• Breizh Café — The Abbesses location of this well-regarded crêperie, on the charming rue des Abbesses in Montmartre. Good for vegetarians.
• Le Bon la Butte — A neo-bistro on the rue Lepic with a lovely bay window.
• Café de Luce — All-day café in Montmartre, open every day with outdoor dining on a large terrace on a quiet square.
• Le Coq et Fils — Heritage chicken roasted to order on the rue Lepic. A good choice for groups who eat meat.

19th — Belleville & La Villette

• Soces — One of our favorites in the city for shellfish and natural wine, with a wonderfully local Belleville vibe. Great for seafood; open Saturday and Sunday for lunch.

20th — Ménilmontant & Père Lachaise

• Amagat — Catalan tapas and a long list of food-friendly wines at the end of a cobblestone alley near Père Lachaise. A beautiful hidden spot with outdoor dining in the garden. Off the beaten track; open Wednesday–Sunday for dinner.

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