1st / 2nd:

• Juveniles - trendy wine bar

• Le Comptoir et les Caves Legrand - great wine bar

• Restaurant Drouant - refined, classy French spot right near Opera with a nice indoor/outdoor patio flow

• Ô Château - wine bar / cave

• Le Bougainville - classic bistro fare 

• Les Fines Gueules - renowned tartare and other classic French dishes in landmark 17th-century building near Palais Royale

• L’Apibo - modern meets traditional French

• La Poule au Pot - charming spot; Top chef Jean-François Piège took over this 80-year-old brasserie serving traditional French dishes

• Aux Crus de Bourgogne - classic regional dishes & a long wine list in a vintage-chic bistro with sidewalk tables.

• L’Ardoise  - refined dishes with a focus on seasonality in a cozy bistro setting

• Mer & Coquillage Paris - upscale seafood near Palais Royale

• Brasserie Dubillot - colorful brasserie offering seasonal menus, regional dishes & cocktails, plus a street-side terrace.

• Le Tout Paris - gourmet fare & panoramic Seine views in the chic rooftop eatery of the Cheval Blanc Paris hotel.

• Vaudeville - French classics, seafood, plus a long wine list in an opulent, art deco venue from 1918.

• Verjus - seasonal New American tasting menu with a wine bar downstairs; book well ahead

• Frenchie - internationally renowned restaurant with a Michelin star featuring a cozy bistro-style dining room; book well ahead

• Frenchie Bar a Vins - If Frenchie is too much of a splurge, their wine bar is a great alternative. Frenchie Bar a Vins offers standout small plates and a reasonably priced wine list. They don’t take reservations, so we recommend arriving before opening time earlier in the week to snag a table here. 

3rd / 4th (Le Marais):

• Parcelles - trendy, intimate French bistro (reservations required)

• Les Enfants du Marché - bar counter restaurant inside the Marché des Enfant Rouges (street market) serving lovely French plates and wine, great for a casual lunch

• Restaurant Korus - French gastronomy, set menu with wine pairing, serving seasonal products 

• Au Bougnat - traditional French, on Ile-Saint-Louis near Notre Dame

• Pain Vin Fromages - fondue/raclette

• GrandCœur - traditional french cuisine with a modern global twist in a warm and welcoming stone interior  and terrace

• Bistrot de l’Oulette - classic, compact bistro prepping stews, seafood & duck-based dishes from soutwest France

• Pamela Popo - bistronomique

• Le Colimaçon - creative takes on French bistro dishes in a snug space with raw-stone walls & wooden beams

• Maison Plisson - culinary hub with a produce market, cheesemonger, bakery & butcher, plus a cafe & restaurant.

• Au Bourguignon du Marais - wonderful bistro with specialities from Burgundy and a nice terrace

• La Propriété Française - cheap classic French fare

• Café des Musées - traditional bistro with French specialties in a casual atmosphere

• La Mangerie - airy retro-style spot right off Cour des Vosges serving small plates

• Breizh Café - casual crêperie

• Carboni's - great Italian restaurant with an intimate underground cocktail bar/speakeasy for drinks before/after dinner

• Le Mary Celeste - cozy neighborhood bar serving creative light meals alongside cocktails & an extensive list of wines.

• Le Clown Bar - creative French-inspired dishes & natural wines at an elegant bistro with a patio.

• Aux Deux Amis - cold cuts, small plates & natural wines at a cozy modern bar with counter seats & sidewalk tables.

• Le Temps des Cerises - lovely little French restaurant on corner

• Le Rigmarole - lovely, tiny restaurant from a husband-wife duo serving unique yakitori-style dishes cooked over a Japanese binchotan grill

• Capitaine - elevated seasonal delicacies and natural wines in a country-chic bistro run by a young chef with exceptional experience.

• Sinner Paris - swanky restaurant at a trendy hotel in Le Marais

• Brasserie Bofinger - one of the oldest brasseries in Paris for a classic French meal in typical Parisian ambiance, perfect for a late dinner.

• Falafel shops: Miznon Marais, L’As du Falafel

• Wine bars: Folderol, Assemblages, Les Épiciers, Chambre Noire, Le Serpent à Plume (cocktails), Le 1905

• Georges - on top of the Pompidou center, an amazing view over Paris with modern cuisine. Food is decent, but you come here for the views.

• Anne - Michelin-star modern French gastronomic restaurant at Le Pavillon de la Reine hotel, very cozy

• L’Auberge Nicolas Flamel - fine dining 

11th (Bastille):

• Bistrot Paul Bert  - classic French brasserie, cozy and old-fashioned

• Vantre - amazing wine cellar with great French food 

• Brasserie Rosie - Hip spot with a vintage vibe serving traditional cuisine with a twist, plus cocktails.

• Le Chardenoux - Belle Epoque-era dining room serving refined bistro classics

• Le Rigmarole - fine dining

6th (Saint-Germain-des-Prés):

• Josephine Chez Dumonet - brasserie with famous beef bourguignon

• Chez Fernand Christine - cozy, rustic French bistro 

• Le Christine - cute/modern French

• Le Petit Lutetia - classic French brasserie

• Le Mézières - brasserie

• La Crêperie de Josselin - crêpes

• Freddy's - chic yet unpretentious wine bar with a well-curated list of French wines and a daily menu of small plates like Iberico ham and razor clams. The cozy, cavernous interior is best suited for couples rather than larger groups.

• Compagnie des Vins Surnaturels - This Experimental Group wine bar offers an extensive wine list and small plates in low-lit, intimate surroundings. The prices are steep, so be prepared to splurge!

• Brasserie Des Près - cute and casual brasserie, also home to Grouvie bar

7th:

• La Fontaine de Mars - small classic bistro near the Eiffel Tower with white and red checkered tablecloths and a cozy vibe

• L’Ami Jean - rustic French fare

• Les Cocottes - delicious French fare in a more modern setting

• Café le Voltaire  -  a classic brasserie serving traditional French cuisine in a refined space with dark-wood paneling, located right on the Seine

• Restaurant David Toutain - fine dining

8th / 16th:

• Monsieur Bleu - Chic eatery in the Palais de Tokyo offering Eiffel Tower views & serving local classics & brunch

• Girafe Restaurant - upscale restaurant with a scenic terrace overlooking the Eiffel Tower

• Taillevent - fine dining near L’Arc de Triomphe

• Le Gabriel - fine dining in the luxury La Résèrve hotel

• GiGi - very trendy spot with Eiffel Tower views

10th:

• Foudre - wine + apéro

• Bouillon Julien - cheap & quality French fare with a grand bistro setting

• Vivant 2 - Intimate spot specializing in natural wines and a rotating menu of small, sharable dishes. Best for couples or solo diners since most of the seats are at the counter.

• Le Verre Volé - This no-frills wine bar in Canal Saint-Martin is one of the originals from the early 2000s and still popular with locals. The food here is also excellent. Book ahead, especially for weekend lunch. If you can't get in, check out their épicerie and sandwich shop nearby. There are multiple locations, including La Cave on Rue Oberkampf.

• Early June - Canal Saint-Martin is a popular neighborhood where locals bring a bottle of wine to enjoy by the canal on weekend evenings. For a more elevated yet laid-back experience, come to Early June for organic wines and side plates prepared by a rotating cast of chefs from around the world. It gets busy quickly and they don't take reservations.

• Folderol - This wine bar / ice cream spot is a one stop shop for drinks and dessert. Grab a bottle and cone to go or enjoy it at the bar with focaccia and charcuterie. Note there are separate menus for to-go and dine-in ice cream flavors. For a fine dining experience, check out their sister restaurant Le Rigmarole.

11th:

• Chez Imogene - cozy crêperie

• Café du coin - Upscale Mediterranean dishes pair with wine & apéritifs in a light-filled, stylish space

• Orgueil - Esteemed new restaurant hidden away in a residential neighborhood in the 11th arrondissement serving beautifully prepared small plates

• Septime - fine dining, one of Paris’s best restaurants. Note that reservations are nearly impossible and often books up within minutes

• Septime La Cave - If you can't get a reservation at Septime, the intimate wine bar around the corner is the next best thing. Septime La Cave is known for their daily selection of 10 wines by the glass, focusing on small producers, biodynamics, and natural wines from around Europe. They also offer a small menu of bar snacks including pain grillé with smoked butter and black truffles, anchovies with mozzarella, sausages from the Ardèche region. Come for date night and go for a stroll through the Marais afterwards.

• La Buvette - Low-key, woman-owned natural wine bar with reasonably priced glasses and bottles from small producers. There's no kitchen, but the charcuterie, cheeses, and white beans pair perfectly with the wines. Great spot for pre-dinner drinks and snacks. It gets crowded on weekends and probably can't accommodate groups larger than 4. 

9th:

• Le Bon Georges - classic cute bistro

• Le Pantruche - classic French 

• Les Ptits Gros - typical bistro

18th (Montmartre):

• La Boîte aux Lettres - small, intimate French restaurant 

• Les Inséparables - French gastronomic tasting menu

• Polissons -  French gastronomic tasting menu

• Sacrée fleur - French fare + steak

Additional wine bars:

Juveniles, Ô Château,  Folderol, Assemblages, Les Épiciers, Chambre Noire, Le Serpent à Plume (cocktails), Le 1905

Cocktail bars:

• Le Mary Celeste - From the team behind Candelaria, this lively neighborhood bar in the Marais offers cocktails, wines, and a selection of small plates focused on fresh seafood. They take reservations, but you can also sit at the bar.

• Cravan - Coffee, snacks, and cocktails in a beautiful Art Nouveau space infused with historic character.

• Perruche - Charming rooftop restaurant in the Printemps Haussmann department store. Head to the bar for drinks with a view. The atmosphere and views here are more special than the food. Book ahead if you want a sit-down dining experience.

• Le Très Particulier - The indoor-outdoor bar at the historic Hotel Particulier in Montmartre feels like stepping into a romantic fairytale setting with velvet fabrics, whimsical wallpaper, and tropical foliage. The drinks named after film and literature classics are crafted with house-made syrups and fresh ingredients from the garden. Take the stairs on the right at the end of the garden bath to access it. 

• Prescription Cocktail Club - The Experimental Group is known for outstanding cocktail bars and this one in the fashionable Saint Germain is no exception. Prescription Cocktail Club offers creative cocktails in a dark and decadent setting complete with a marbled bar and vintage furnishings. If it gets too crowded, head upstairs to the hidden bar behind a bookshelf.

• Grouvie - cute and funky cocktail bar in St. Germain