19 Best Restaurants In Le Marais Paris

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There are plenty of restaurants in the Marais. Le Marais Paris is a large district stretching across the 3rd and 4th arrondissements. Le Marais is a lively area to explore in Paris just bursting with boutiques, restaurants, cafés, galleries and majestic ancient mansions.

I have eaten at all of these 19 best restaurants in le Marais Paris and still have many on my list to discover!

Which of these best restaurants in the Marais will top your list for your next trip to Paris?

1. Where To Eat In The Marais: L’As Du Fallafel (Middle Eastern)

34 rue des Rosiers, Paris, 4th arrondissement

There is always a lineup at this Marais restaurant except on Fridays and Saturdays when it is closed. People will line up for an hour for a taste of the best falafel sandwich around! Even Lenny Kravitz has endorsed the falafel sandwich at L’As Du Fallafel as exceptional!

Think falafels, hummus, and pitas. Maybe grilled eggplant and peppers. Your mouth starts watering, immediately. Grab a falafel sandwich and head to the nearby Joseph Migneret garden. Your taste buds will thank you.

Pro Travel Tip: There is also a separate line to get a seat in the small restaurant. If you are just way too hungry to line up, try King Falafel just down the street. It’s pretty darn good too!

2. Best Restaurants In Le Marais: Big Love (Italian)

30 rue Debelleyne, Paris, 3rd arrondissement

I first went to Big Love in le Marais a few years ago, as they offered a gluten-free crust pizza and I was eating my way through gluten-free Paris finding the gluten-free gastronomic delights. Unfortunately, the gluten-free pizza crust is not offered anymore.

I’ve eaten pizzas and pasta at Big Love. If you’re looking for a real Italian trattoria with authentic Italian buzz, ingredients from Italy, incredible flavours, and servers that speak Italian (Ciao, Bella!) then this is your place. You just can’t go wrong at Big Love.

Big Love is part of the Big Mamma group with 7 Paris locations. I’ve also eaten at Ober Mama (great pizza) and the Instagram-famous Pink Mama (great food and vibe). Make a reservation about three weeks in advance.

Best Restaurants in le Marais: Big Love

3. Bouillon République (French)

39 Bd du Temple, 3eme Paris

Dining in a traditional Bouillon Paris restaurant is an authentic Parisian experience. Bouillon République is the sister restaurant to Bouillon Pigalle where the lineup snakes out the door all day long.

Step into a world of ancient charm with wooden panelling and globe lights at Bouillon République. Full to the brim, the waiters hustle amidst crowded tables and a din of convivial chitchat.

For a foodie, it’s easy to get excited by the menu at a bouillon restaurant. There’s a choice of twelve entrées (starters) including such items as oeufs mayonnaise, a leek vinaigrette, and a purée of cauliflower and chestnuts. The prices range from €2.20 to €3.80, affordable enough to try two!

For the main, prices range from just less than €9 to just less than €12 with a plethora of choices. Serving traditional French cuisine, choucroute, steak with a pepper sauce, and carbonade de boeuf are three dishes that grace the menu. Vegetarians have a limited choice although, the baked squash with blue cheese and walnuts sounds very appealing.

I ordered the “gratin de cabillaud, purée de pommes de terre et choux-fleurs” – a baked puree of cod, potaotes and cauliflour. Not what I was expecting, it was delicious.

Of course, being a lover of French pâtisseries (find all my top choices right here) I had to finish with a dessert. I chose Profiterole with ice cream and chocolate sauce. It was simply divine.

What makes the Bouillon République a pick for one of the best restaurants in le Marais is the lively atmosphere, friendly and efficient service and affordable prices. One can easily have a generous meal here for €20.

Best Restaurants in le Marais: Bouillon République

4. Café Charlot (French)

38 rue de Bretagne, Paris, 3rd arrondissement

Café Charlot and I were neighbours for about five months. Now, I’m not going to say that it was always open (Thank you, Covid-19) but when it was, I found a spot on the terrasse.

Even though I live further away now, I find myself returning to Café Charlot over and over again. It’s the servers, the ambience, and the corner location which make for outstanding people-watching.

Café Charlot is the perfect neighbourhood brasserie to meet all your needs. Plan to have coffee and write, meet a friend for lunch or an apéro and definitely plan on having dinner. The servers are always welcoming and the food is great. I love their salads, especially the mango and burrata summer salad. If you are a meat lover, I have the inside scoop from two Parisians that Café Charlot has an outstanding steak tartare.

Don’t forget to peek inside the café. It’s a classic French bistro, originally a bakery, and exudes Parisian charm. Definitely one of my top picks for the best restaurants in le Marais, Paris.

Best Restaurants in the Marais: Café Charlot

5. Candelaria (Mexican)

52 rue de Saintonge, Paris, 3rd arrondissement

It’s so tiny. It’s perfect. Anyone that loves Mexican food will find this Marais restaurant a winner! Candelaria offers great burritos and tacos and their guacamole and chips is to die for!

Don’t miss Taco Tuesday and the Mexican Sunday Brunch!

Make sure you walk through this tiny Marais restaurant right to the door at the back. You’ll find yourself in a bar, specializing in tequila!

Best Restaurants in le Marais: Candelaria Paris

6. Best Restaurants In Le Marais: Carette (French)

25 Place des Vosges, Paris, 3rd arrondissement

Of all the restaurants in the Marais, I’ll bet you know Carette. This delightful tearoom faces right onto Places des Vosges and draws a lot of tourists and locals alike. I’ve spent many a Sunday morning in the beautiful art-deco-inspired restaurant having a croissant and coffee, or their divine hot chocolate, and I’ve dined on the outside terrace facing Place des Vosges. Really you can’t go wrong. Carette is classy, elegant, and delicious.

Carette has a long history in Paris first opening in 1927 on Place de la Trocadéro as a pastry shop. This timeless Parisian tradition will not disappoint.

Other Location: At Place de la Trocedéro

7. Crêperie Breizh Café (French)

109 rue Vielle du Temple, Paris, 3rd arrondissement

Breizh has seven locations in Paris, serving up delectable galettes and crepes. I’ve eaten at the Marais restaurant several times and also love the location in the 6th arrondissement. During one of the COVID confinements, the delightful server would pop a huge handful of authentic Breton caramels into our takeout bag. I think he was trying to keep us gals smiling!

Head on over to Breizh if you are craving a Breton galette made with buckwheat flour. This is the perfect meal in Paris for all travellers and the gluten-free visitor will be especially happy.

Best Restaurants in the Marais: Crêperie Breizh Café

8. Chez Janou (French)

2 rue Roger Verlomme, Paris, 3rd arrondissement

This restaurant in the Marais comes highly recommended. You can tell because it is super hard to get a reservation at Chez Janou, in fact, they don’t even always answer the phone. I went in person the first time to book a table and the hostess told me it was like winning a lottery when someone answers the phone.

Chez Janou is adorable. It’s the photo-perfect café with its darling corner location and green-striped awning. And quite frankly, the chocolate mousse that comes in an enormous bowl lives up to all expectations.

That being said, I had to really ponder whether to add it to my list of best restaurants in the Marais. My second experience at Chez Janou was less than fun. The table we were seated at was within 2 cm of its neighbour. Even for Paris, this is unbelievably close. The people next to us got up and left several minutes after we arrived. The next group arrived immediately. Do not come here for a romantic meal. The restaurant is lively and noisy. I think it is best enjoyed with a small group of friends.

I have friends who adore this Marais restaurant and go back on every visit to Paris. I plan to go back and give it one more chance and sit at one of the outdoor tables. You be the judge. Is it one of the best restaurants in the Marais?

The website of this restaurant in le Marais: Chez Janou

9. Best Restaurants In Le Marais: Eataly (Italian)

37 Rue Sainte-Croix de la Bretonnerie, Paris, 4th arrondissement

I resisted going to Eataly for a long time. In fact, I rode by it at least 100 times before going. Maybe I knew there was one in Toronto, Canada and it didn’t appeal.

However. I did go. And I loved it. At Christmas, the authentic panettone and Italian biscotti were a source of deliciousness and joy. The Italian market is full of authentic Italian goods and produce. And the restaurant serves a pizza to die for. I still pop by and get a piece of pizza. If the tables are full, I walk a few blocks to the Jardin des Archives Nationales.

Best Restaurants in le Marais: Eataly Paris Marais

10. Best Restaurants In Le Marais: Fulvio (Italian)

4 rue de Poitou, Paris, 3rd arrondissement

Fulvio came highly recommended by a Parisian. I decided to check it out and raced over there on the final day before all the restaurants closed in October 2020. Little did I know that this déjeuner (lunch) would be my last in a restaurant interior for eight months. And what an interior! Small yet intimate, the ancient stone walls create a cosy atmosphere.

Although I did not have a reservation, I was welcomed as a regular by the lovely Italian couple that runs this best restaurant in le Marais. And the meal was delicious. Obvious great care and pride go into the Italian and Sardinian dishes to create flavours that are unforgettable.

Best Restaurants in the Marais: Fulvio

11. Best Restaurants In Le Marais: Griffon (French)

55 bis rue des Francs Bourgeois, Paris, 4th arrondissement

Griffon or Café Griffon is an eclectic café and restaurant right in the heart of the Marais. Its hidden, leafy terrace is just lovely and a perfect place to relax. Head to Griffon for lunch or dinner and certainly add it to your list of places for delicious apéros. Griffon is also a great place to bring your laptop and work in the afternoons.

The website of this restaurant in le Marais: Griffon

12. Le Loir Dans La Théière (French)

3 rue des Rosiers, Paris, 4th arrondissement

This bohemian café is an ideal location for lunch, afternoon tea, or Sunday brunch. The mismatched couches and chairs and vintage posters lining the walls give this little restaurant in the Marais Paris a great ambience. Let’s start at the superstar – the towering lemon meringue tart sitting up tall on the buffet table lined with desserts. After a leisurely and delicious lunch, head to the dessert table to see what tickles your fancy!

Pro Travel Tip: Be prepared to line up as they don’t take reservations. The name of this restaurant in the Marais is The Dormouse in the Teapot!

Best Restaurants in the Marais: Le Loir Dans La Théière

13. Best Restaurants In Le Marais: Marché des Enfants Rouges

39 rue de Bretagne, Paris, 3rd arrondissement

The oldest covered market in Paris is still going strong! In existence since 1628, Marché des Enfants Rouges is a mixture of stalls to stock up on fruits, vegetables and cheese as well as a mix of restaurant stalls. The Moroccan restaurant is one of my favourites but the choice is endless.

Will you join the line at Chez Alain Miam Miam for a giant sandwich or galette? If you love sandwiches, he also has a restaurant just around the corner at 26 rue Charlot.

Unusual for the markets in Paris, Marché des Enfants Rouges has communal tables to eat at. These are often reserved for certain restaurant stalls. I usually grab a galette from Chez Alain and walk to the lovely Square du Temple-Elie Wiesel and find a bench to have my lunch.

14. Best Restaurants In Le Marais: Le Mary Celeste (French)

1 Rue Commines, Paris, 3rd arrondissement

I read about Le Mary Celeste before moving to Paris. The triangular end of a small block, where this restaurant in le Marais is located, is reminiscent of a ship’s bow. Perfect, since Le Mary Celeste is named after a sailing ship with a mysterious abandonment story.

Come here with a friend or two and share a unique cocktail such as the “Elle a dit OUI.” The cocktail names are great conversation starters. Le Mary Celeste is a bustling neighbourhood bar. The only downside is the convo can get a little interrupted by all the traffic buzzing by. And the food? Very tasty.

Best Restaurants in the Marais: Le Marie Celeste

15. Restaurants In The Marais: Miznon (Middle Eastern)

22 rue des Ecouffes, Paris, 4th arrondissement

Are pitas your thing? Swing by tiny Miznon for a pita meal. Think grilled eggplant, tahini and spicy sauce. Or go for the meat versions – grilled chicken or lamb. It’s a messy meal and oh, so delicious.

Best Restaurants in the Marais: Miznon

16. Le Petit Italien (Italian)

5 rue Saint-Gilles, Paris, 3rd arrondissement

Looking for an excellent Italian meal close to Place des Vosges? Le Petit Italien, situated on a quiet street with a charming ambience, is your answer! On a winter’s evening, this cosy restaurant served the most delicious Italian meal. It is the perfect Marais restaurant for a romantic meal. The website says that at Le Petit Italien you are welcomed as if into an Italian home. I couldn’t agree more. We were greeted like old friends and the service was excellent. In the summer, the terrace spills out into the street allowing for more seating.

Best Restaurants in le Marais: Le Petit Italien

17. Le Temps Des Cerises (French)

31 rue de la Cerisaie, Paris, 4th arrondissement

Tucked away between le Marais and la Bastille is a delightful little house of a time gone by in Paris. This traditional French bistro, a historical monument, is the perfect place to have a romantic dinner or lunch with a friend.

It’s easy to get sidetracked by the ancient decor of old photographs and an antique clock. The curious at heart will be fascinated by the song lyrics perched on your table of Les Temps des Cerises (The Time of Cherries) a song written in 1866 by Jean-Baptiste Clément. Strongly associated with the Paris commune, hum the soulful tune to this revolutionary song, while awaiting your meal.

Come here for an authentic Parisian evening! I’ve returned many times to this Marais restaurant and am never disappointed.

Best Restaurants in le Marais: Le Temps des Cerises

18. La Terrasse des Archives (French)

51 rue des Archives, Paris, 3rd arrondissement

I’ve stopped by this terrace many times for a coffee or glass of wine but on a chilly, wet January morning in 2023, I finally swept through the doors for lunch. Déjeuner was delicious. The service was attentive and charming and most of the clientele was French. With its continuous service (meaning that it doesn’t stop serving lunch at 14h), it’s the perfect place for travelers to stop by for a meal.

Pro Travel Tip: In the summer there is a large space for outdoor seating. In January, there were many people turned away at the door as this best restaurant in the Marais was full.

The website of this restaurant in le Marais: La Terrasse des Archives

19. Wild And The Moon (Vegan)

55 rue Charlot, Paris, 3rd arrondissement (one of many locations)

This vegan restaurant in Paris is one to add to the list! There is a wide selection of delicious vegan dishes available and the healthy smoothies are to die for. Needing a pick-me-upper? Pop by Wild and the Moon for your veggie fix!

The website of this restaurant in le Marais: Wild and the Moon

Final Thoughts On The Best Restaurants In Le Marais

If you only have a limited time, I would head straight for Café Charlot for lunch and have dinner at Le Temps des Cerises. If you’re looking for a takeaway, hit up L’As du Fallafel on rue des Rosiers.

I hope you have fun taste-testing your way through these best restaurants in le Marais! Any suggestions of great Marais restaurants that I should add to the list?

Until next time,

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