The Best Local Restaurants in Paris

Paris is the place to be for delicious food. From brasseries serving classic French dishes like coq au vin to fine dining at Michelin-starred restaurants. Our Spotters have handpicked the best spots to enjoy a culinary evening in the city. Enjoy Paris’ best pastrami sandwich at Le Favori or savor authentic French crepes at Rue du Montparnasse. Check out these and many more local favorites for a taste of Paris its local cuisine.

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Le Bouillon Chartier

Art nouveau restaurant

" Le Bouillon Chartier" is a remarkable relic of the old modernist-style Paris. Classic French cuisine, nicely decorated mirrors, tiles & sculptures...

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Constan

Longares Barrio

Apr 25, 2025

Le Favori

Best pastrami sandwich in Paris

"Le Favori" is a small, unpretentious place in the 11th arrondissement in Paris that definitely makes the best pastrami sandwich in the city...

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Constan

Longares Barrio

Apr 23, 2025

MOKUS Pizzeria

Pizza champion

"MOKUS Pizzeria" is not the cheapest pizza in Paris, but it can certainly be considered one of the best. I like it for the quality & the informal setting.

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Constan

Longares Barrio

Apr 18, 2025

Au Metro

Best tartar steak in town

"Au Metro" in Paris is a French Basque restaurant I go to when I'm in need of carnivorous energy -- their steak tartare is truly the best in the city...

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Restaurants

Constan

Longares Barrio

Apr 18, 2025

Le Bistrot de Longchamp

Portuguese restaurant

"Le Bistrot de Longchamp" in Paris has an amazing positive atmosphere. I recommend visiting this small Portuguese restaurant on Tuesdays & Fridays...

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Constan

Longares Barrio

Apr 15, 2025

Coffee Parisien

American food in Paris

"Coffee Parisien" is a great beat for American diner food in Paris. Their burgers are massive and go for a decent price. Check out their paper tablecloths!

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Constan

Longares Barrio

Apr 14, 2025

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The Best Local Restaurants in Paris

City guides by those who know the city in and out!

Our Locals' Favorite Restaurants

Alix

Constan

You?

Paul

Adam

City guides by those who know their city best!

Why not just trust our Locals?

Alix

Constan

You?

Paul

Adam

Le Bouillon Chartier

Art nouveau restaurant

Constan

Longares Barrio

Le Favori

Best pastrami sandwich in Paris

Constan

Longares Barrio

MOKUS Pizzeria

Pizza champion

Constan

Longares Barrio

Au Metro

Best tartar steak in town

Constan

Longares Barrio

Le Bistrot de Longchamp

Portuguese restaurant

Constan

Longares Barrio

Coffee Parisien

American food in Paris

Constan

Longares Barrio

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