outdoor dining
Best Picnic Spots & Provisions
Paris is packed with ideal picnic locations, but where to buy the food and wine? Here’s our selection of the best stops for portable picnic provisions near our favorite destinations. […]
Our Guide to Outdoor Dining
Want to eat en terrasse today? Here are our favorite spots for outdoor dining in Paris.
Maison Plisson
This sprawling 500m² space on the edge of the trendy Northern Marais does double duty. On one side, it’s an upscale market, boasting fresh fruits and vegetables, high quality cheeses, charcuterie, and deli items, as […]
Grand Cœur
Practical information Address: 41 rue du Temple, 75004 Nearest transport: Hôtel de Ville (1, 11), Rambuteau (11) Hours: Closed Monday; Open Tuesday-Saturday for lunch & dinner and Sunday for lunch Reservations: Book a few days in advance […]
Chez Casimir
This bustling annex of Chez Michel offers hearty seasonal cooking and a heavy dose of old Paris charm. Open weekdays for lunch and dinner with menus at 22€ and 29€, and from 10 a.m.-7 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays with 25€, all-you-can-eat brunch. […]
Café de la Nouvelle Mairie
This is a true café, open all day long starting at 8am. But it’s the natural wines and simple food that keep this place busy. An absolute favorite
The Broken Arm
Part concept shop, part café, the stylish space has small plates, cookies and cakes, and a tightly edited, but well-prepared, coffee menu. Coffee available to-go, as well. […]
Chamarré Montmartre
Practical information Address: 52 rue Lamarck, 75018 Nearest transport: Lamarck-Caulaincourt (12) Hours: Open every day for lunch & dinner Reservations: Book a day or two in advance Telephone: 01 42 55 05 42 Average price for […]
Bread & Roses
Practical information Address: 62 rue Madame, 75006 Nearest transport: Saint-Placide (4), Rennes (12) Hours: Closed Sunday; Open Monday-Saturday 8am-7:30pm Telephone: 01 42 22 06 06 Reservations: Reservations not accepted Average price for lunch: 20-34€ Style […]
Bob’s Bake Shop
Bob (aka Marc Grossman)’s mini empire continues to expand with American style diner and bakery complete with pecan or lattice-topped cherry pie, Belleville Brulerie coffee, hand-rolled bagels and even their elusive brethren bialys. There’s a pretty lovely outdoor terrasse, too. […]
Le Grand Pan
Benoit Gauthier’s Le Grand Pan unfussily and deliciously serves up superb meats and market-fresh vegetables. […]
Les Trois Garçons
This is no longer included among the favorite 350 addresses that make up Our Guide to Paris Restaurants. We’ve maintained this page so that you can refer to the practical information and other reviews of interest. Feel free to […]
Le Chardenoux
Celebrity chef Cyril Lignac took over this historic bistro in 2008. […]
A La Renaissance
Great natural wines by the glass, fresh well-prepared food, and congenial service at this simple bistro near Bastille. […]
Cul de Poule
This is no longer included among the favorite 350 addresses that make up Our Guide to Paris Restaurants. We’ve maintained this page so that you can refer to the practical information and other reviews of interest. Feel free to […]
Mini Palais
Eric Fréchon of the Bristol is the consulting chef of this contemporary, chic brasserie. Book a table on the terrace when weather permits. Open every day, all day. […]
Le Comptoir du Relais
Yves Camdeborde’s beloved bistro, once neo and now classic. Book months in advance for weeknight, no-choice dinner, or just queue up at lunch or weekends for the so-called “brasserie menu”. […]
Le Cambodge
Where bobos go for bo bun. Go early or be ready to queue. […]
Hôtel Amour
Fashion types flock to to this boutique hotel for lunch in the secluded back garden. […]
Le Petit Cambodge
It’s all bo bun all the time at this airy annex to the heavily trafficked Le Cambodge. […]