Culinary delights await around every cobblestone corner in the Marais Paris. While exploring the trendy and historic district of le Marais in Paris why not stop by one of these 21 best restaurants in le Marais for a memorable meal?
Looking for where to eat in le Marais? This guide to le Marais restaurants includes:
- 12 French bistros and cafés serving classic French cuisine
- 4 top Italian restaurants from Eateries to tiny bistros
- 2 Middle Eastern restaurants with the best falafels in Paris
- one tiny Mexican restaurant
- and a top pick for vegans
Get ready for an unforgettable gastronomic experience in the heart of Paris.
Which of these best restaurants in le Marais will top your list for your next trip to Paris?
French Restaurants In The Marais
1. Café Charlot
38 rue de Bretagne, Paris, 3rd arrondissement
I find myself returning to Café Charlot over and over again. It’s the friendly staff, the ambience, and the corner location which makes 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 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. It’s one of my top picks for the best restaurants in le Marais, Paris.
I’m such a fan, Café Charlot is listed in my article on the 45 most romantic places in Paris.
Best Restaurants in le Marais: Café Charlot
2. Bouillon République
39 Bd du Temple, 3eme Paris
There’s always a line-up and queues speak volumes. What makes the Bouillon République a pick for one of the best restaurants in le Marais? It’s lively atmosphere, friendly and efficient service and affordable prices are irresistible. One can easily have a generous meal here for €20.
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 are twelve starters to choose from, many choices for the main course, and the perfect French desserts. It was here I had my first Profiterole with ice cream and chocolate sauce. It was simply divine. And you know I love my French pâtisseries!
Don’t miss the authentic Parisian experience of dining in a traditional Bouillon Paris restaurant.
Best Restaurants in le Marais: Bouillon République
3. Le Temps Des Cerises
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 le Marais restaurant and am never disappointed.
Best Restaurants in le Marais: Le Temps des Cerises
4. Bistrot Instinct
19 rue de Picardie, Paris, 3rd arrondissement
This charming tiny bistro is one of the best restaurants in le Marais. After a warm welcome, my French friends and I were seated by the window and couldn’t wait to experience Chef Maximilian Wollek’s French classic dishes with a modern twist. Our delicious meals, made from seasonal and fresh ingredients, were a gastronomic delight. I love the story of the three young entrepreneurs who opened Bistrot Instinct in 2019 and are featured in the Michelin Guide!
Make a reservation at this le Marais restaurant as it is popular with locals and tourists alike.
Best Restaurants in le Marais: Le Bistrot Instinct
5. La Terrasse des Archives
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 winter morning, I finally swept through the doors into the dining room at lunch time. Déjeuner was delicious and ended with a fine crème brûlée. 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 travellers to stop by for a meal.
Pro Travel Tip: In the summer there is a large space for outdoor seating. In the winter, there were many people turned away at the door as this best restaurant in le Marais was full.
The website of this restaurant in le Marais: La Terrasse des Archives
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6. Best Restaurants In Le Marais: Carette
25 Place des Vosges, Paris, 3rd arrondissement
Of all these 21 best restaurants in le Marais, I bet you know Carette. This popular restaurant 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. 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. Chez Janou
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.
Chez Janou is adorable. It’s the photo-perfect café with its darling corner location and green-striped awning. Chez Janou serves Provençal-style dishes and the chocolate mousse that is served from an enormous bowl lives up to all expectations. Pastis lovers will be thrilled with the huge selection!
This le Marais restaurant is lively and noisy and best enjoyed with a group of friends. After several visits, I can attest that the service is inconsistent.
The website of this restaurant in le Marais: Chez Janou
8. Best Restaurants In Le Marais: Le Mary Celeste
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 and made with high-quality ingredients.
Best Restaurants in the Marais: Le Marie Celeste
9. Best Restaurants In Le Marais: Griffon
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 spot to bring your laptop and work in the afternoons.
The website of this restaurant in le Marais: Griffon
10. Le Loir Dans La Théière
3 rue des Rosiers, Paris, 4th arrondissement
Of all the best restaurants in le Marias, Le Loir Dans La Théière is the most bohemian. It is an ideal location for lunch, afternoon tea, or Sunday brunch. The mismatched couches and chairs and vintage posters lining the walls give this le Marais restaurant 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 in English is The Dormouse in the Teapot!
Best Restaurants in the Marais: Le Loir Dans La Théière
11. Crêperie Breizh Café
109 rue Vieille du Temple, Paris, 3rd arrondissement
Breizh Café has seven locations in Paris, serving up delectable galettes and French crêpes. I’ve eaten at the charming Marais restaurant several times and also love the Breizh Cafe location in the 6th arrondissement. Galettes which originate from Brittany, are made with nutty-flavoured buckwheat flour. I can never seem to resist one of the most popular dishes, the classic galette with ham, egg and Comté cheese but there are plenty of fun galette variations. Don’t forget to order a cider to go with your galette! Top off your meal with a French crêpe. Will you choose the classic chocolate or one flambéed in Grand Marnier?
Best Restaurants in the Marais: Crêperie Breizh Café
12. Monbleu Le Comptoir
12 rue Dupetit-Thomas, Paris, 3rd arrondissement
This intimate wine bar is the perfect place to go with a friend and taste natural wines or bio wines paired with French cheese. The wine list is extensive and paired with a raclette on a recent evening, made for a great night out! The menu has plenty of tapas à la French style including charcuterie boards. Reservations recommended.
Italian Restaurants In The Marais
13. Le Petit Italien
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! 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, the service was excellent and the delicious food keeps us returning. Le Petit Italien has become one of my favorite restaurants in le Marais.
Best Restaurants in le Marais: Le Petit Italien
14. Best Restaurants In Le Marais: Fulvio
4 rue de Poitou, Paris, 3rd arrondissement
This lovely little establishment, Fulvio, came highly recommended by a Parisian. The restaurant is intimate with its ancient stone walls creating a cosy atmosphere in the dining room. 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 unforgettable flavours and a memorable experience.
Best Restaurants in the Marais: Fulvio
15. Best Restaurants In Le Marais: Big Love
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 in the 11th arrondissement 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
16. Best Restaurants In Le Marais: Eataly
37 Rue Sainte-Croix de la Bretonnerie, Paris, 4th arrondissement
Love all things Italian? Head straight over to Eataly. Eataly is a restaurant, take-out counter and Italian grocery store all in one. The Italian market is full of authentic Italian goods and produce where you’ll find top-notch Italian products to cook with and savour. At Christmas time in Paris, the authentic panettone and Italian biscotti are a source of complete deliciousness! The restaurant at Eataly serves a pizza to die for. I love popping by to get a piece of pizza. If the tables are full, I take my pizza a few blocks north to the quiet park in the Jardin des Archives Nationales.
Best Restaurants in le Marais: Eataly Paris Marais
Where To Eat Middle Eastern In The Marais
17. L’As Du Fallafel
34 rue des Rosiers, Paris, 4th arrondissement
Of all the best restaurants in le Marais, L’As Du Fallafel is the most well known! 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 be thankful that you popped by one of the best falafel joints around!
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!
18. Restaurants In The Marais: Miznon
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
Best Market To Eat At In Le Marais
19. Marché des Enfants Rouges
39 rue de Bretagne, Paris, 3rd arrondissement
Having a meal at the Marché des Enfants Rouges is an unforgettable experience in the French capital. It buzzes with activity and plenty of locals.
The oldest covered market in Paris has been in existence since 1628. Marché des Enfants Rouges is a mixture of fresh produce stalls, and cheese, meat, and fish vendors. Amongst all the typical market stalls are numerous restaurant stalls. The choice is varied from Moroccan to gourmet French, and Italian! 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.
Vegan Restaurants In Le Marais
20. Wild And The Moon
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
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Mexican Restaurants In Le Marais
21. Candelaria
52 rue de Saintonge, Paris, 3rd arrondissement
Of all the best restaurants in le Marais, Candelaria is the tiniest! It’s so tiny. It’s perfect. Anyone who loves Mexican food will find this Marais restaurant a winner! Candelaria offers great burritos and tacos and their guacamole and chips are 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
Tours For Food Lovers
Food Tours in Paris: How about this Walking Food Tour in le Marais, a food tour in Saint-Germain or a wine and cheese tasting?
How about this popular Pastry and Chocolate Food Tour in le Marais or this Walking Cheese and Wine Tour? Be prepared for a taste sensation.
Gastronomic Tips For Paris
If you are looking for more food suggestions, read about where to find the best croissants in Paris and don’t forget the best pâtisseries to enjoy! Here are the best tips about French baguettes and how to eat them like the French!
Cheese is a huge part of French culture. Here is what I’ve learned so far and savoured. Which French cheese will you try first? Here are some of the best fromageries in Paris to buy your cheese from.
Read More | Looking for a unique dining experience? Make a reservation at the Ferrandi Cooking School in one of their training restaurants. You won’t be disappointed.
Planning Your Paris Trip
Book your airline tickets with my favourite platform, Skyscanner.
Book a transfer from Charles de Gaulle or Orly airport with Welcome Pick Ups.
Reserve a car (not for Paris) but for a road trip in France.
Reserve train tickets for further travels in Europe with Trainline (my go-to).
Here are 25 Essential Paris Travel Tips
Where to Stay in Paris?
Read my article on 11 Best Boutique Hotels in the Marais.
How about a splurge? 21 Hotels with Eiffel Tower views or staying in one of these Affordable Hotels in Paris
Here are hotel ideas for all arrondissements of Paris.
Are you looking for a homestay alternative? This colourful writer’s retreat in le Marais looks inviting as does this 46 sq metre apartment, perfect for a couple.
Essential Skip-the-Line Tickets For Paris
Be sure to book in advance for the most popular things to do. Book your one-hour Seine cruise, a timed-entry ticket to the Louvre, and a skip-the-line ticket to the top of the Arc de Triomphe. And don’t forget Versailles and Disneyland!
Discover Paris With These District Guides
This ultimate arrondissement guide will help you plan your best Paris holiday.
- Ile de la Cité: the heartbeat of Paris
- Ile Saint-Louis: the oldest village in Paris
- Montmartre: the charming bohemian district of Paris
- Canal Saint-Martin: explore by Paris’s cana;
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 21 best restaurants in le Marais!
Until next time,
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I “discovered” Paris late in life but am totally in love with the city. I have enjoyed your articles very much because they’ve allowed me to “be in Paris”.
Restaurants I always make a point of visiting whenever I am in Paris- Cafe Charlot; Cafe des Musee, 49 Rue de Turenne; Happy Nouilles, 95 Rue de Bretagne (to satisfy the craving for authentic Asian flavors when traveling in Europe).
Hi Peggy,
I will have to try Cafê des Musées! Yum! I love a great café suggestion!