Judy is flexitarian café serving heaps of gluten-free, vegetarian, and vegan options in a brightly lit space steps from the Jardin de Luxembourg. In sum, it’s the perfect place for a lunchtime catchup or to linger over a juice for the afternoon.
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Le Clarence Was Worth the Wait
I had held Le Clarence in such high esteem in my mind for so long that it ran the risk of disappointing me. And yet everything, from our table in the book-lined library to the tinkle of piano music to, of course, the meal, exceeded my every expectation – and it was especially worth sharing with my favorite guy.
Chanceux Knows Its Way Around a Good Sandwich
While a bit pricey, the generously filled, creative sandwiches at this sandwich shop steps from Notre-Dame are an excellent option, especially for vegetarians and vegans looking for something more interesting than plain cheese.
Trois Fois Plus de Piment is the Place to Get Excellent Sichuan Cuisine in Paris
Spiceheads used to have few options in a city where the local cuisine doesn’t tend to go any hotter than black pepper or mustard. But at Trois Fois Plus de Piment, you can choose your spice level – and they mean business.
Ginko Offers Franco-Japanese Flavors in a Bucolic Setting
This pastry shop founded in 2022 is the brainchild of Japanese-American Sayo Yamagata and French-Moroccan Othman El Ouraoui. Together, they’re adding a few new spins to French pastry traditions.
Le Cochon à l’Oreille is Offering Truly Delicious Twists on Classic French Food
Founded in 1905, this restaurant is everything you expect from a classic Paris bistro, complete with red banquettes, tiled floors, a beautiful bar, and slightly harried service. In the kitchen, Chef Teodore Apostolski is putting his Michelin-starred past to good work in slightly revitalizing French bistro classics.
Le Petit Chardon Offers a Great Setting and Fine Food
Just steps from the picturesque covered Saint-Martin market sits le Petit Chardon, a neo-bistro with a relatively inexpensive menu of slight twists on bistro classics. It’s not the kind of place I would cross Paris for, but if you’re in the neighborhood and looking for a classic vibe with a beautiful dining room and a tiny terrace perfect for people-watching, it’s hard to do better.
Dumbo’s Smashburgers Are Good; Their Veggie Burgers Are Great
If you’re a smashburger Stan, this is Paris’ current go-to.
On Second Thought… Chez Eugène is Kind of Odd
Ultimately, Chez Eugène is a good place to go for classics and a great glass of natural wine, but I can’t in good faith recommend it for anything else.
Misu Makes My Favorite Kimchi Jigae in Paris
All of the mains at this Korean restaurant in the 15th come in the form of Bansang, a Korean tradition inspired by meals traditionally served to the king and nobles of the Joseon era.