Standing in the shadow of the Arc de Triomphe, with the chaos of a dozen Parisian avenues swirling around you, one question quickly rises above the roar of the traffic: where should I eat? The neighborhoods surrounding this iconic monument—the 8th, 16th, and 17th arrondissements—are a paradox. While they are home to some of the city’s most luxurious palace hotels and haute couture houses, they also hide a surprising number of bistrots de quartier and family-run gems.
The area directly around the Champs-Élysées has historically been a culinary minefield, often dominated by overpriced tourist traps serving mediocre croque-monsieurs. However, if you are willing to walk five or ten minutes away from the main avenue, you will discover a vibrant food scene that caters to locals, business executives, and savvy travelers alike.
Whether you have just finished climbing the 284 steps to the top of the arch or are starting a shopping spree on Avenue Montaigne, your dining choice matters. From classic brasseries that have served celebrities for a century to modern bistros pushing the boundaries of French gastronomy, the options are vast.
This curated guide focuses on quality, atmosphere, and value. We have dined our way through the side streets to bring you a selection that ranges from the ultimate special-occasion splurge to the perfect quick bite between sightseeing stops.
Because the definition of "near" can vary in a city as dense as Paris, we have limited our selection to restaurants within a comfortable 15 to 20-minute walk from the monument. This ensures you are never too far from the majestic views of the Champs-Élysées while still enjoying an authentic meal.
Prepare your palate for a journey through classic French onion soup, perfectly seared steak frites, and delicate pastries. Here are the absolute best places to refuel after conquering the most famous roundabout in the world.
Restaurant LE Drugstore
| Address | 133 Av. des Champs-Élysées, 75008 Paris |
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| Opening Hours | Monday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM Thursday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM Friday: 8:00 AM – 1:00 AM Saturday: 10:00 AM – 1:00 AM Sunday: 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Phone | 01 44 43 77 64 |
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Absolutely Outstanding!
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ An Exceptional Dining Experience!
The food was absolutely incredible! Every dish was delicious, flavourful, fresh, beautifully presented, and perfectly prepared. The flavours were rich and well balanced, and every bite was a real pleasure. You can truly taste the quality and care in every dish.
The desserts were simply divine—beautifully presented, indulgent, and the perfect way to finish the meal. 🍰✨
The atmosphere was fantastic, both inside and outside. Stylish, elegant, festive, and full of energy, with a beautiful setting that makes the whole experience feel special.
One of the best dining experiences we’ve had! Absolutely worth visiting and highly recommended! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
This was my favorite restaurant on my whole trip to Paris. While a bit pricy, our food choices (fish and chips, and fried chicken) were innovative and delicious, and we had a great view from the glass patio. Our server was friendly and helpful. Don't miss the adorable gift shop next door. I wouldn't expect food of this caliber in such a tourist area so it was a very pleasant surprise.
Great little place to grab a bite if you are near the Arc de Triumph! I was looking for something a bit medium to upscale with an interesting menu and LE Drugstore delivered! Waitstaff was also phenomenal. I highly recommend this place for a quick bite to eat!
Best combination of food and view during my stay in Paris. Quickly seated with reservation. Allowed us to select a seat with optimal view. Great selections. Great experience. 10/10 would recommend after climbing the Arc.
The food was really good!! The service at the beginning was quite unpleasant, but after mentioning it, the service improved and we had a much better experience😅
The food was delicious, and the atmosphere was really relaxing. Overall, we enjoyed our meal!
Chez Gabrielle
| Address | 7 Rue de l'Étoile, 75017 Paris |
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| Opening Hours | Monday: 12:00 – 2:30 PM, 7:00 – 10:00 PM Tuesday: 12:00 – 2:30 PM, 7:00 – 10:00 PM Wednesday: 12:00 – 2:30 PM, 7:00 – 10:00 PM Thursday: 12:00 – 2:30 PM, 7:00 – 10:00 PM Friday: 12:00 – 2:30 PM, 7:00 – 10:00 PM Saturday: Closed Sunday: Closed |
| Phone | 01 43 80 23 01 |
I had an absolutely wonderful experience at Chez Gabriel. From the moment we arrived, everything exceeded our expectations.
We actually showed up thinking we had a reservation, only to realize we didn’t—but the staff handled the situation with incredible kindness and professionalism. The hostess graciously found a way to seat us, and from that point on, the service was nothing short of exceptional. The attention to detail and genuine warmth made us feel truly welcome.
As for the food, it was outstanding. Every dish was beautifully prepared and full of flavor, showcasing the quality and care that goes into the menu.
We left feeling very grateful for the experience. Between the excellent cuisine and the outstanding service, this is a place I would highly recommend to anyone visiting Paris.
Got here on one of the hottest days during the heat wave & was completely exhausted. I liked that the food was light and carefully prepared. It was so hot, I was nauseous and was worried that the sauces would be too heavy and I'd not be able to eat much. But the flavors were delicate and quiet perfect for me. I got the fish of the day with veggies as the main & white asparagus for appetizer. Wish I had more appetite to order a drink & a dessert. Its a cute little setting & would recommend getting reservations.
Food was good. Service was okay. Guessed I was the only walk-in so service was alright.
Food was served fast.
Escargots was good. Creamy and rich. Palerom was a bit disappointing. The beef was not as tender as expected, and the wine flavor was overstated, caused some bitterness in the beef. Potato was good though, kinda sweet, rich and creamy.
This quaint little restaurant serves up a great assortment of delicious dishes. I had the filet and my wife had the fish. Both were fantastic. The ambience was of a quiet intimate dinning experience!! Highly recommend!
A fantastic place to dine in Paris the food is always excellent and service always above expectations. Nathalie has created a wonderful venue with a very creative gastronomic menu. Highly recommended but you must make a reservation.
Le Petit Champ
| Address | 13 Av. de la Grande Armée, 75116 Paris |
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| Opening Hours | Monday: 7:00 AM – 2:00 AM Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 2:00 AM Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 2:00 AM Thursday: 7:00 AM – 2:00 AM Friday: 7:00 AM – 2:00 AM Saturday: 7:00 AM – 2:00 AM Sunday: 7:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Phone | 01 42 73 25 91 |
Staff in this place provided me with outstanding treatment. It was actually the best treatment of (non French) quests I’ve encountered in France so far.
If you combine this wonderful and kind attitude with absolutely delicious food, great selection of good wines, great prices (price-value ratio was very good in general, and an absolute bargain when compared to remainder of Paris), and really good location, you get this place.
I don’t think I’ll ever visit Paris again without visiting also this place. I really did love it. Thank you guys for the experience throughout both of my dinners there. Keep it up. This is how hospitality should look.
The only point for improvement would be textile napkins instead of the paper ones. But that’s just a preference. Everything else is absolutely perfect as it is right now.
Hope to see you soon!
Great place. Wonderful combo meal choice with a starter, main and dessert. We had the tuna rillettes (tuna salad on toast), grandma’s pie (like a shepherd’s pie), with a peach pie for dessert. I also ordered an onion soup which was tasty and my daughter had the hummus and Nutella crepe. The ambience was great, the service was outstanding! Mina and Kika, and the rest of the staff were very nice 😁
Both waiters Mina and Ibrahim gave us a lovely service. They were both friendly and accommodating. The rib eye steak I had was beatifully done, very tasty and the presentation was good. It was a generous size, tender and juicy steak exactly how I expected it to be. We will be back, for sure! Thank you.
We had an amazing experience! We came with family visiting from Mexico and everything was perfect from start to finish. We enjoyed delicious cocktails and several dishes, all of them excellent.
What really made the evening special was the outstanding service. The staff was incredibly welcoming, attentive, and made us feel at home the entire time. As a lovely surprise, they even played Mexican music for us, which made our family feel so happy and appreciated.
Thank you for such a wonderful evening. We will definitely come back and highly recommend this brasserie to anyone looking for great food, drinks, and exceptional hospitality in Paris!
We had a great lunch there after visiting Arc de Triomphe. 21€ for entrée + plat or plat + dessert. The service was very attentive and food was delicious. Highly recommended!
MOJO
| Address | 9 Rue du Général Lanrezac, 75017 Paris |
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| Opening Hours | Monday: 12:00 – 2:00 PM, 7:00 – 10:00 PM Tuesday: 12:00 – 2:00 PM, 7:00 – 10:00 PM Wednesday: 12:00 – 2:00 PM, 7:00 – 10:00 PM Thursday: 12:00 – 2:00 PM, 7:00 – 10:00 PM Friday: 12:00 – 2:00 PM, 7:00 – 10:00 PM Saturday: 7:00 – 9:30 PM Sunday: Closed |
| Phone | 01 42 94 01 00 |
Really enjoyed our experience here. The food presentation was beautifully done and so colourful and striking. Lobster linguine was absolutely delicious. Loved being able to try something totally different - cactus sorbet! Would highly recommend for a unique food experience 😊
Great service! One of the staff (owner? manager?) got out to call us in after we were turned away, because a reservation was cancelled just then. Thank you!
And on top of that, great food as well. Strongly recommend the beef flank & Paris Brest!
Great restaurant near the Arc de Triomphe. We reserved a fixed menu for a large party (~25) and we're impressed with everything. Drinks, food, service all on point. The egg entree (appetizer) was INCREDIBLE. Give these folks your money!
Went for my birthday dinner!
Location: 9/10
Stone throw from arc de triomphe, close proximity to many major metro lines,can be easily located via google maps
Service: 7/10
We were welcomed very nicely and servers were very engaging and helpful. Explained the menu to us in detail and helped choosing too when we had their attention. Safe to say It was an extremely slow service and we had to ask to be served every time we needed to order something. Took 20 mins to drinks, literally waited 7-10 mins to make eye contact with someone to ask for bread, later same for bill. Had to wait min 15 mins after finishing to have someone come with the bill.. they ket saying yes yes and then chilling with each other and laughing, we called again after 10 mins and same story repeated. We asked the chef who was so kind to go check on it and apologised to us and bill came after 10 more mins. Extremely wierd for such high price point restaurant
Quality: 9/ 10
Food was as per expectation, quality didn’t disappoint. Small but very well curated menu and attention to details is impeccable
Quantity: 6/10
Quantity is comparatively small for the price point. It serves one but not generously
One of the best restaurants I've ever eaten at in Paris! Every dish is outstanding and absolutely delicious. Every time I return to Paris, I make sure to come back here. They also offer an excellent lunch set menu that's great value. An amazing culinary experience!
LE HIDE
| Address | 10 Rue du Général Lanrezac, 75017 Paris |
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| Opening Hours | Monday: 6:30 – 11:00 PM Tuesday: 6:30 – 11:00 PM Wednesday: 6:30 – 11:00 PM Thursday: 6:30 – 11:00 PM Friday: 6:30 – 11:00 PM Saturday: 6:30 – 11:00 PM Sunday: Closed |
| Phone | 01 45 74 15 81 |
We had a reservation for a group of four for dinner at Le Hide on a Saturday evening and really enjoyed the meal. We all opted for the prix fixe starter, main and dessert. Across the four of us we got to try the crayfish ravioli, foie gras tartine, lobster pasta, duck, chestnut cake, meringue cake, and mille feulle. The highlight of the meal for me was the meringue cake but unfortunately I was too excited and forgot to take a photo of it. It sounds like the menu here is regularly updated so I would definitely return if in Paris again. Thank you!
My friend from Canada 🇨🇦 recommended me this good restaurant and we went to have dinner to celebrate my husband’s birthday 🎂. The food was delicious and the service was amazing. The waitress Vivian helped to light up a sparking candle on the dessert, she and another waitress brought it to our table and sang Happy Birthday to my husband. It came as a surprise to my husband! We had a delightful night at Le Hind. This is a real gem 💎 in the centre of Paris. Would love to come back again. Thank you, two elegant waitresses at Le Hind, for your kindness! 🌹🌹
We revisited this French restaurant after 10 years, and it’s amazing to see how the quality has not only stayed consistent but feels even better than we remembered. Their signature pan-seared foie gras with candied fig is still exceptional — definitely not your typical foie gras dish. We also had the open ravioli with prawns and duck breast, and beef tongue for the main course, and every plate was beautifully executed and full of flavor.
None of the dishes let us down, and each bite reminded us why we loved this place in the first place. Unfortunately, we were too full to try dessert this time, which just gives us another reason to come back sooner!
This restaurant is amazing. Brilliant food, great service..brilliant food. Highly recommend!
5 stars. Le Hide is well hidden, but absolutely worth finding. It’s a small restaurant with roughly 10 tables, so I highly recommend making reservations. The meal is relaxed and never rushed, with excellent attention and service throughout.
The menu is small and fresh, which usually is a good sign. Everything at our table was excellent — from the crawfish pasta appetizer to the beef stew, veal, and ribeye. They also have a small but thoughtfully selected wine list that is very reasonably priced for Paris.
A wonderful local-feeling experience and one I would gladly return to.
Les Jardins du Presbourg
| Address | 3 Av. de la Grande Armée, 75116 Paris |
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| Opening Hours | Monday: 8:00 AM – 2:00 AM Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 2:00 AM Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 2:00 AM Thursday: 8:00 AM – 2:00 AM Friday: 8:00 AM – 2:00 AM Saturday: 10:00 AM – 2:00 AM Sunday: 10:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Phone | 01 45 00 24 77 |
What a great stop for brunch, without a doubt the best Eggs Benedict I have ever had...and not just the taste, but the presentation was so beautiful I was hesitant to take the first bite because it looked so goooood 😋. I had called ahead to ensure we had a great view of the Arc de Triomphe and we absolutely did. Most places don't not open this early in the season but luckily Les Jardins du Presbourg was open for business earlier in the season.
The service was perfect with very friendly staff, and everything was extremely clean throughout including the beautiful bathrooms. I will be back again for sure and I would highly recommend this restaurant for excellent food, service and atmosphere. Literally walk across the street and the Arc is right there and picture perfect location!! Thank you to the great team of professionals at Les Jardins du Presbourg 👍👍👍
We came here on New Year's Eve. It was a fixed menu and price. The service was good, the atmosphere was fun, and loved the dj. I was disappointed in the food. Our main entry came out cold. When we complained to the manager he took off our soda. I felt that for the amount we paid something more could have been offered, since it our meals and bottle was 1,300 euros, for 3 people. I understand it was hard with the fireworks and the stroke of midnight. The soup and the desserts were very good. We could see most of the arch and they did open the awning to see the fireworks.
This place is literally a few hundred meters from the Arc de Triomphe. It’s has live music at dinner, the salmon appetizer and the steak were nicely done. Vegetarian menu available. Good vibes !
This restaurant was amazing! The vibe was great and the food and desserts were incredible. Most importantly, the staff were very friendly and welcoming, which made our experience even more enjoyable. Definitely will come back!
Lovely sophisticated dining experience just off the Champs Elysees. We were well looked after and he food was delicious. Recommend!
Brasserie Naï
| Address | 8 Av. de la Grande Armée, 75017 Paris |
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| Opening Hours | Monday: 7:00 AM – 2:00 AM Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 2:00 AM Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 2:00 AM Thursday: 7:00 AM – 2:00 AM Friday: 7:00 AM – 2:00 AM Saturday: 7:00 AM – 2:00 AM Sunday: 7:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Phone | 01 43 80 52 16 |
Amazing atmosphere, amazing food and staff. So kind and funny. We took a burger, cordon bleu and a dessert. The best Pannacotta and food!! (and coming from two Italians!)
Come here you will not regret it. Right in front of the Arc de Triomphe 🥰
We only stopped for dessert, but the owner Bernard made me wish we had had a whole meal.
He is a wonderful man! Never a dull moment. He took our pictures and made us feel right at home. He didn't even want us to leave.
The highlight was President Macron just casually walking by and stopping to take pictures!
Good service is hard to find, but excellent service is rare and Bernard and Alice went above and beyond for us. We requested to sit inside only because it was a little chilly and he went as far as bringing my wife a blanket to cozy up in. The food was better than the service to say the least. Highly recommend, god willing I plan on returning for another lovely meal!
Absolutely loved this place! Super friendly staff, charming atmosphere with a view of the Arc de Triomphe, delicious food, and great prices. Highly recommend to everyone!
I enjoyed a very solid lunch here, right next to the Arc de Triomphe. I ordered the Spaghetti alla Napoletana, and the portions were generously sized with beautifully fresh ingredients. The pasta was slightly overcooked for my personal preference, but overall it was a tasty dish.
The location is fantastic, offering a lovely view, and the staff were warm, welcoming, and genuinely attentive throughout the meal. A great spot for a satisfying lunch in a prime Parisian setting!
NAYA Champs Élysées restaurant
| Address | 8 Rue des Acacias, 75017 Paris |
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| Opening Hours | Monday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Thursday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Friday: 10:00 AM – 1:30 PM Saturday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Sunday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Phone | 07 68 27 86 80 |
We are visitors from Hong Kong. Before coming to Paris, we dined in London, Munich and Lyon, and received warm, attentive service everywhere. This restaurant, however, treated us with obvious racial discrimination because of our Asian faces.
Our server repeatedly ignored our requests: we waved to place our order, asked for tap water multiple times, and all were brushed off. Even when we tried to pay the bill, we were kept waiting for ages.
The food is passable at best, nothing special. It tasted no better than random dessert shops we popped into on the street. There is zero reason to seek this place out. Do not come here if you are Asian. Save your money and mood!!
香港人唔好去啦 受氣🙄
Very friendly personal and nice interesting taste of food. Did enjoyed our stay here.
The best restaurant ever i’ve tried in paris, food was super delicious, great staff and real hospitality. I really recommend it
The food is really good and the staff is really kind and helpfull. Good place to have breakfast or lunch
Really good food, service was amazing and really helpful. Definitely go here if you’re ever in Paris
MIURA
| Address | 15 Rue de l'Arc de Triomphe, 75017 Paris |
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| Opening Hours | Monday: 12:15 – 1:45 PM, 7:15 – 9:45 PM Tuesday: 12:15 – 1:45 PM, 7:15 – 9:45 PM Wednesday: 12:15 – 1:45 PM, 7:15 – 9:45 PM Thursday: 12:15 – 1:45 PM, 7:15 – 9:45 PM Friday: 12:15 – 1:45 PM, 7:15 – 9:45 PM Saturday: Closed Sunday: Closed |
| Phone | 01 47 54 00 28 |
I hesitate to write this as it is contrary to our previous experience in May 23 where I wrote title outstanding restaurant "we took the five course degustation menu in addition to amuse bouche and pre dessert all for €85.It was well balanced and creative with the freshest quality ingredients beautifully prepared with the most delicate flavours.We would not hesitate to make this our priority and first port of call on our next trip tp Paris"
I think I can speak from a position of strength as per profile I have reviewed 180 fine dining restaurants since 2009 and my wife lived in Paris for 20 years
I do not find it in Michelin Guide or evidence of Michelin star although highly rated on trip advisor and google but the prices reflect what you would expect in these establishments.
We had reserved well in advance arrived 5 mins late although our friend was already there and we were located off the main section of the restaurant on a high table next to bar/entrance.
There were already three average cheese beignet waiting us on the table - they were bland and did not anticipate this was an amuse bouche but maybe
It was difficult to attract service from this location - one sensed the service was tailing off as it was 1330 hours reservation.We did not find the service engaging or even professional.
It was a lunch menu of three courses with no amuse bouche no pre dessert no petit fours - these little details one notices.
The wine list was complete off the stratosphere price wise and the default position for the champagne was €22 per glass or the extortionate €120 per bottle for entry level champagne so we decided to take latter route as entry level wines started at €60 per bottle
At this price you would expect you own ice bucket but know it was placed at the bar in a communal ice bowl.There was no reading the room from the little staff there and we had to ask each time for a refill.
At €69 for three courses and no little additions you would not expect to have supplements - ravioli of foie gras,riz de veau (excessive) and souffle.The ravioli was poorly executed and basically fell apart.
The boeuf was by no means tender or even slightly pinkish in other words firm
We were informed there was only one soufflé left I found that bizarre as it is a dessert you do from scratch.
The staff did not give attention to explain the dishes but did so in a rushed when they arrived
Generally the quality and presentation of the food was acceptable but the experience was hugely disappointing and substandard as I alluded to above it was our first port of call during our five days in Paris and had been looking forward to it with expectation that we all chose to invite a Parisien friend
I expect you will not appreciate my comments in view of your highly rated previous reviews but I anticipate you will respect my perspective
My gf and I are tourists from Toronto. This was my first real French dining experience and it was an absolutely fantastic 6-course meal！Everything was so delicious, and the chocolate dessert was the best dessert I’ve ever eaten. The chef chat with us after dinner and everyone was so nice here. This is a super memorable experience in Paris!
The flavors were absolutely stunning as well as the presentation.
Service wise as expected as we are non white colored.
A poor customer oriented practice but being in France, this is unfortunately expected and have to pay a premium for it.
The low rating is given as cant shake off the feeling the sommelier wasn't truly honest when "upselling" another bottle but charge the same price.
He said the 2019 was not available....but willing to give the 2013 which is way more expensive for the same price...at first we thought...how nice
Until we were fact checking the prices with a sommelier /friend who runs wine shops in Apec region.....
When my friends brought this info to the sommelier...as expected he was loud and unhappy but was willing to deduct 20 euro and sent a server to finish the story.
With this fact check and them informing we we are wrong.....we were wondering what would happen if we showed them in real time the prices
As we didnot want to escalate it further and spoil the night...we left it as it is.
When gettin the check. The 20 euro was not deducted?!
Checked Google and the bald guy seems to run the place for a talented chef.
Once again food wise its excellent especially the chocolate dessert, nakelama ish
Forgot the exact wording.
As seen from the previous reviews, the bald guy always replies with a emotional response
I wouldn't expect less this time
So if ur for a heavenly night food wise and so so service...choose this place
For wines, suggest to either order the 18 euro! Housewine or have a white person in the group ideally French do to the communication.
Such a wonderful dining experience! We had the Menu Dégustation en 6 services with wine pairing. Each plate was a sensory marvel perfectly complemented with white wine, red wine or champagne. When you thought it couldn't get any better in terms of flavour, the next plate would be even tastier. The presentation and technique were beautiful. The service was super efficient, super attentive and super nice. We were lucky enough to meet the talented chef! We cannot wait to go back and revisit this amazing restaurant!
Edit: we are now regular customers and we absolutely love Miura. Our favourite restaurant! The service is outstanding!
What can I say, it was perfect evening, the food was awesome, friendly and skilled stuff. It was one of my best diners in Paris. Highly recomended place.
Francette
| Address | 1 Port de Suffren, 75007 Paris |
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| Opening Hours | Monday: 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM Tuesday: 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM Wednesday: 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM Thursday: 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM Friday: 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM Saturday: 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM Sunday: 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
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Surely must be the best view of the Eiffel Tower in the city. An absolutely gorgeous space looking over both the Seine and towards the Eiffel Tower.
Sai was my server and was a treat as a foreigner to recommend local spots and provide amazing service. Highly recommend!
Drinks reasonable with 5 euro shots. I didn’t eat during this visit but will absolutely be back to try the food on my next visit.
Stunning view, great vibes, good music and one of the best venues I’ve been to in Paris.
Lovely setting and the starters and dessert were good. However the duck was quite flavourless and the fries were just warm. Service felt rushed and we had to use our starter cutlery for our mains as well? Went for our wedding anniversary dinner and were a but underwhelmed sadly.
Dining at Francette was one of the highlights of our time in Paris.
The location is simply spectacular, offering breathtaking views of the Eiffel Tower and the Seine that create an unforgettable atmosphere from the moment you arrive. Whether for lunch, dinner, or a sunset drink, the setting is among the most beautiful in the city.
The cuisine is refined, creative, and perfectly executed. Every dish showcases high-quality ingredients, elegant presentation, and a modern interpretation of French gastronomy. The seafood selection is particularly impressive, fresh and expertly prepared.
Service is professional, attentive, and polished, striking the perfect balance between efficiency and genuine hospitality. The staff make guests feel welcome while maintaining the sophisticated ambiance that defines the restaurant.
What truly sets Francette apart is its unique combination of exceptional food, outstanding service, and one of the most iconic views in Paris. It manages to feel both chic and relaxed, making it equally suitable for a special celebration or a memorable evening in the French capital.
A remarkable Parisian experience that I would gladly repeat.
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The view of the Eiffel Tower and the atmosphere on the boat made this a really nice place to eat.
A special shout out to our waiter, Gregory, who was friendly and attentive throughout the meal. We tried the tempura, which was good, but the crispy chicken with curry sauce was our favorite. We ended up ordering a second serving because we enjoyed it so much. The mussels were also very good, and the fresh guacamole was a nice starter. I wasn’t a fan of the signature duck entrecôte, but overall we had a good meal and would recommend this spot.
Overall a lovely meal, but the service needs a bit of work.
The food itself was brilliant. The portion sizes were excellent and everything was presented beautifully. A big shout out to the kitchen—the quality was top-notch and the dishes came out really quickly.
However, the service was a bit of a letdown. The staff were quite inattentive; I was even given a glass with a sharp, chipped edge, which was a bit dangerous. We had to ask for our drinks several times, and after requesting the dessert menu, we waited so long for someone to take our order that we eventually just gave up and left.
The atmosphere was also a bit odd because of the music. It’s a great location and you expect a proper French vibe, but they were playing American pop music which didn’t fit the setting at all.
Price-wise, we paid €180 for two adults and a child (no alcohol or dessert). For the quality of the food, I’d say that’s a very fair price.
Overall, we had a positive time, but the waitstaff definitely need to be more on the ball!
L'Atelier de Joël Robuchon Étoile
| Address | Publicis Drugstore, 133 Av. des Champs-Élysées, 75008 Paris |
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| Opening Hours | Monday: 12:00 – 3:00 PM, 7:00 – 11:30 PM Tuesday: 12:00 – 3:00 PM, 7:00 – 11:30 PM Wednesday: 12:00 – 3:00 PM, 7:00 – 11:30 PM Thursday: 12:00 – 3:00 PM, 7:00 – 11:30 PM Friday: 12:00 – 3:00 PM, 7:00 – 11:30 PM Saturday: 12:00 – 3:00 PM, 7:00 – 11:30 PM Sunday: 12:00 – 3:00 PM, 7:00 – 11:30 PM |
| Phone | 01 47 23 75 75 |
It’s in a drugstore shopping centre which is very odd location so you have to go in and the resteraunt is inside down some stairs
Taste and quality of the craft is excellent. Service people are good interactive. This dinner bellow cost 300€. The dinner menus consist of 2 sets and rest À la carte with a page full of tasting items(small plates) then half a plate of starters and half a plate of mains. The quail stuffed with duck liver very very good and the strawberry desert, blown sugar to make the shape of the strawberry and the stem and I’m not sure what the seeds are made of though. And inside is strawberry sorbet, cookie on the bottom and strawberry’s surrounding it and then pistachio grains surrounding the plate.
Overall I enjoyed the food but service wasn't great at this price point. My server tried but he had simply too many diners to look after. I wanted to order a glass of white from their 12€ per glass selection as soon as I arrived. They insisted in me talking to the sommelier but why? I just want a simple glass of wine. In the end I had to wait until my first starter was almost finished, asked the sommelier to choose one of the three wines from the menu selection, he chose a Chardonnay that was 40€ a glass which wasn't part of the selection. Now I enjoyed the wine but he should have at least mentioned the price. To get a second glass of wine also took a while for the same reason. It is beyond me why restaurants still insist in doing this. If I want a sommelier, I will ask for one. And the price hike just left a sour taste in my mouth. You would rather I wait 30 mins to get a glass of wine than just give me the glass of wine I want? Apart from this, courses were good. I went for 4 courses menu and got the lobster spaghetti as a supplement. I enjoyed sitting at the counter and watching the service with the neapolitan sous chef talking in my dialect. Super entertaining.
Overall:
Very tasty, visuals top, you are not leaving hungry, standard drinks are very expensive.
I would recommend this 1 Michelin⭐️ restaurant!
Better than in other 2 Michelin⭐️ restaurants.
We had been there for lunch and got the lunch menu.
Yes, a Michelin restaurant with lunch menu!
55€, great price for the quality, cover with bread and homemade salted butter. 1 starter (cold or warm, each 4 variations), 1 main course (8 different ones), 1 desert (4 variations). You get asked what you want and can choose the respective combo from the available dishes. Some things have a surcharge of 15€ (f.e. Lobster).
They also offer menus for kids, which, I think, is amazing and not usual. 35€, same procedure, and thoughtful for kids tastes, and what they would potentially eat.
Everything is visually beautifully served. The service is amazing. Also funny, no stiff behavior, very considerate and flexible.
Two things I want to mention:
- The rooms are well air conditioned, sometimes a bit too chilly. If I would have known I would potentially decided to wear a second layer over my shirt.
- the drinks are very expensive (soft drinks 0.33 8€, beer the same; non alcoholic mocktail 18€). That is, imho, even for Michelin too much.
We are a couple who love trying Michelin starred restaurants across Belgium and The Netherlands. During our short stay in Paris, we decided to try a Michelin Starred restaurant there. I must say, it did not disappoint!
The lunch menu (€55) was a great way to get to know this lovely restaurant.
We started the lunch with a very tasteful amuse bouche. Afterwards my husband had the veggie ravioli and I had the lovely ceviche. My ceviche was a combination of fresh raw fish with a lemon/zesty yummy vinaigrette, perfect to seasoning.
As a main dish, I had the vegetarian option of quinoa with roasted vegetables and a curry madras sauce. The only point of critique was the cuissin of the carrots. They were barely cooked. Not al dente, but still very hard. (one piece almost went flying of my plate when trying to stick it on my fork). The rest of the vegetables were cooked to perfection.
The dessert (apricot tart) was to die for!
Another plus about our experience was the service! Everyone was nice, friendly.. The sommelier knew his wines and drinks and had no problem recommending nice wines to be paired with our starter and main courses.
We even got an extra little course because I had requested to wait a while between starter and main course. This was a very lovely surprise!
We had a great experience, and enjoyed the pommes purée to the max, they were delisious to say the least 🙂
We'll be back!
The menu for lunch was confusing or was not explained properly. It’s about the formule, the cold starter, salad, main menu & dessert. I’m impressed with the food presentation but not the taste of the pasta😳the tiny bubbles in the sauce is unimpressive and I can taste coconut which to me doesn’t belong to pasta. The sea bream was exceptional, not impressed with the avocado but dessert is good enough. As for my espresso the waiter gave me the untouched one from the table next to me. I was about to complain but didn’t. I guess the client didn’t order it so instead of throwing it I ended up sipping it😳🤷♀️….
Terre d’Azur
| Address | 10 Av. de Wagram, 75008 Paris |
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| Maps | Click here |
| Website | Click here |
| Opening Hours | Monday: 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM Tuesday: 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM Wednesday: 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM Thursday: 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM Friday: 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM Saturday: 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM Sunday: 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Phone | 01 53 43 08 92 |
We visited for breakfast and had a croissant with pesto sauce along with eggs. Everything was fresh and absolutely delicious. The buttery flavor of the croissant really stood out, making it one of the best we’ve had in Paris.
The highlight, though, was enjoying breakfast with a breathtaking view of the Eiffel Tower on a romantic Saturday morning. The atmosphere was peaceful, the service was friendly, and the whole experience felt truly special. If you’re looking for a memorable breakfast spot in Paris, this place is definitely worth visiting. Highly recommended!
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The food was good, but honestly, it could have been better. The service was friendly, but I was really surprised by how highly this place is rated.
It’s a very small restaurant with no view or particularly special atmosphere. If you’re a tourist visiting the area, I would def recommend looking around, you can find much better places with better food, atmosphere, and overall experience.
I also looked more closely at some of the reviews afterward and noticed some things that made me question how genuine the ratings are. So, my advice: don’t just rely on the reviews or the high rating, see what else is around before choosing this place.
def not the amazing experience I expected based on the rating.
Overpriced for what we got, which consisted of already cold dishes when they arrived at the table. Industrial “sous vide” eggs benedict, no-taste hollandais sauce, 4 leaves of salad with one lonely piece of olive forgotten inside. French toast that was probably forgot somewhere, completely cold and with whipped cream already melted and spread everywhere.
The place is narrow with an underground room with some tables and a toilet. No ambiance at all.
We did not wait to be seated because we booked, however when we went away we were not surprised seeing a long queue on the outside in spite of many tables available besides us in the underground room since at least 45min.
We gave our feedback at the counter. No comment back.
We will not return.
Had a wonderful experience at Terre d’Azur Arc de Triomphe! The food and coffee were excellent, and the atmosphere was perfect for a relaxed breakfast and brunch.
A special thank you to Katia for her outstanding service. She was friendly, attentive, and made us feel genuinely welcome. What impressed me the most was that she actually recognized me when I came back more than two weeks later! I was genuinely surprised that she remembered me after such a long time—it was a small but very thoughtful gesture that made the experience feel personal and memorable.
Great food, great coffee, and exceptional customer service. I would definitely recommend this place and look forward to coming back again!
A nice little spot for breakfast a few blocks away from the Arc de Triomphe. Eggs Benedict, perfect poached eggs, freshly blended juice drinks, skilled barista, water served with mint and lemon. Looks small but has two floors so more seats available inside and out.
Insider Tips for Dining Near the Arc de Triomphe
Dining in a high-tourism zone requires a bit of local knowledge to avoid the pitfalls of inflated prices and lackluster service. The area is a mix of high-end luxury dining and casual office-worker lunch spots, so knowing the rhythm of the neighborhood will greatly enhance your experience. Here are the essential strategies for eating well near the Arc de Triomphe.
1. Escape the Avenue for Better Value
The golden rule of dining in the 8th arrondissement is simple: the closer you are to the Champs-Élysées, the higher the price and the lower the quality tends to be. Restaurants with a direct view of the Arc de Triomphe pay exorbitant rent, which is reflected in your bill. Walk just two blocks north to Rue de Ponthieu, Rue de Berri, or south to Rue Jean Goujon. You will find authentic kitchens where the money is spent on the ingredients rather than the real estate.
2. Understand the "Service Continu" Culture
Unlike many parts of Paris where kitchens close between 3:00 PM and 7:00 PM, many restaurants near the Arc de Triomphe offer "service continu" (non-stop service). This is a lifesaver for travelers battling jet lag or those who prefer a late lunch after a morning of museum hopping. However, be aware that the quality of service can dip during the "off" hours as the A-team chefs take their breaks; if you have flexibility, aim for the standard French dining times of 12:30 PM or 8:00 PM.
3. Book Ahead for Business Lunch Hours
The 8th arrondissement is the corporate heart of Paris, housing major banks, law firms, and luxury conglomerates. Consequently, the best bistros and brasseries are absolutely packed from 12:45 PM to 2:00 PM on weekdays. If you are visiting during the workweek, it is not just recommended to reserve a table—it is essential. Without a reservation, you may find yourself relegated to a sidewalk table in the cold or turned away entirely from the most popular set-menu spots.
4. Embrace the Modern "Néo-Bistro" Scene
While you might be craving traditional escargot and coq au vin, the area surrounding the Arc has become a hotspot for the "néo-bistro" movement. These are young chefs who have trained in Michelin-starred kitchens but are now offering creative, market-driven menus at accessible prices. Don’t be afraid to try a dish you don’t recognize; these contemporary establishments often provide the most exciting and memorable meals in the district.
5. Dress the Part
This is not the bohemian Left Bank or the edgy Marais; the neighborhoods around the Arc de Triomphe are decidedly polished. While you rarely need a jacket and tie anymore, "smart casual" is the expected standard in most sit-down restaurants. Leave the athletic wear and flip-flops at the hotel. Dressing well not only ensures you blend in with the local clientele but often correlates with receiving warmer, more professional service in this image-conscious part of Paris.
6. Check for "Formule" Menus at Dinner
Because the area caters heavily to business accounts, many high-end restaurants offer a "Formule" (prix fixe) menu at lunch that is significantly cheaper than the dinner menu. If you are on a budget but want to experience a top-tier restaurant, make this your main meal of the day. You can often enjoy a two or three-course meal for under €40 at a venue that would cost over €100 per person in the evening.
Whether you are seeking a quick croissant, a power lunch, or a romantic dinner overlooking the city lights, the area around the Arc de Triomphe offers a depth of culinary variety that often goes overlooked by first-time visitors.
By venturing just a few steps off the beaten path, you will find that the "Étoile" district is not just a place to see history, but a place to taste the modern evolution of French cuisine. Bon appétit!
