Everything I Ate In Paris
If you’re planning a trip to Paris and looking for restaurant recommendations, here’s our review for some great, off-the-beaten path restaurants with amazing food.
Be sure to check out our Scotland Restaurant Reviews and London Restaurant Reviews, too!
And don’t miss this post for some fun cupcakes in Paris!
Le Petit Cler
29 Rue Cler
75007 Paris, France
Our very first order of business in Paris was lunch near our hotel (and near the Eiffel Tower) at Le Petit Cler. Of course my first Parisian meal had to be a classic Croque Madame! Now I can’t say I tried every Croque Madame in Paris, but I did try two, and out of the two, this one was my favorite. :) The cheese was amazing! However, the egg was just a tad underdone for my liking (the white was still runny in some places) so if you’re squeamish about that sort of thing, maybe just go with the traditional Croque Monsieur. A great spot for lunch near the Eiffel Tower.
Au petit Sud Ouest
46 Avenue de la Bourdonnais
75007 Paris, France
au-petit-sud-ouest.fr
(Takes reservations)
How AMAZING do those potato medallions look??! They were totally amazing. I got the duck leg and Kevin got the duck breast, and Kevin’s was totally better, so I’d definitely recommend the breast. :)
Each table even had it’s own personal toaster for the bread!
For dessert we went with the creme brulee sampler: vanilla, chocolate, and pistachio. Delicious!
Coquelicot
24 Rue des Abbesses
75018 Paris, France
coquelicot-montmartre.com
The next morning we had breakfast in Montmartre at Coquelicot. There was a long line for the bakery when we went, but you can go in the door to the right and sit down at one of the tables downstairs or upstairs for table service, and we were seated immediately. I had a croissant, brioche and french bread with butter and jams, and a comically giant bowl of hot chocolate (or coffee, if you’d prefer.) I haven’t been able to find a croissant like this one since. One of my favorite meals in Paris!
Berko
31 Rue Lepic
75018 Paris
France
berko.fr
As we were wandering through Montmartre, we passed a cupcake shop and of course we had to pop in. We tried a chocolate cupcake and a Nutella cupcake. These cupcakes were stuffed on the inside, which made them even more delicious. The frosting was velvetiest frosting I have ever had.
Le Bosquet
46 Avenue Bosquet
75007 Paris, France ‎
bosquetparis.com
Okay, hands down, this was my favorite meal in Paris. I know it doesn’t look like much, but this is the Ravioli Gratin, and it was completely and totally life changing. It was unbelievably rich and decadent and I was nearly dying with every single bite. I wanted to go back here for dinner every single night. It was right by our hotel too, so I seriously contemplated it! Anyway, if you’re planning a trip to Paris and you’re a fan of cream, cheese, and butter, put this on your MUST TRY list!!!!! :)
We also got this molten lava cake with ice cream, and it was good, but honestly I couldn’t stop thinking about the Ravioli Gratin. And I’m a huge dessert person! So you know that’s saying a lot.
Amorino
42 Rue Cler
75007 Paris, France ‎
amorino.com
Oh man. Speaking of ice cream. I am obsessed with Amorino. There was one right by our hotel too, and we went there multiple times. Their speculoos (Biscoff), Nutella, and hazelnut flavors are out of this world. I always have to get all three. But their sorbets are amazing too. Mango, raspberry, strawberry. To die for. If you’re going for the first time, be sure to get your ice cream in a cone!! They shape it so it looks like a rose. So fun. There’s also one in NYC that I have to go to every time I’m in the city. Definitely put Amorino on your list!! :)
Les Cocottes
135 Rue Saint-Dominique
75007 Paris, France
maisonconstant.com
This place was hopping and we didn’t have a reservation, but we were seated pretty quickly at the bar on the back wall. I will say this was the fastest we got in and out of a restaurant during our entire 15 day trip. It was more like an American dining experience. We were in and out in about an hour, and it was a welcome change from the 2 hour+ meals we had grown accustomed to! Everything came in these cute little cast iron pots. This is what Kevin ordered, and I honestly can’t remember what he got, but he really enjoyed it. I got the Lobster ravioli with artichoke mousse (not pictured) but I didn’t love it because the artichoke way overpowered all the other flavors.
For dessert, I got the waffle with whipped cream and salted caramel. Yummy, but not life changing.
Neither of us can remember ordering this chocolate tart, but we must have since there’s a picture of it on my phone. It must’ve been good, but not memorable!
Chez Clément Saint Michel
9 Place Saint-André des Arts
75006 Paris, France
chezclement.com‎
This was the only restaurant in Paris where our waiter did not speak an entire word of English. The hostess spoke to us in English and gave us an English menu, but our waiter did not speak one single word of English to us and did not even attempt to, lol! We started with this giant salad frisee with bacon, bleu cheese, and a soft boiled egg. It was a good salad, but you need to really love bleu cheese to love this salad. :)
I ordered the ravioli gratin here as well, but it could not hold a candle to the ravioli gratin at Le Bosquet.
Les Deux Magots
6 Place St Germain des Prés
75006 Paris, France ‎
lesdeuxmagots.fr
Our last breakfast in Europe was in the Saint Germain neighborhood of Paris. I had a perfectly delicious ham and cheese omelette and completely unforgettable croissant. Still dreaming of this croissant.
Now for the macarons!! You know I couldn’t resist! Yes, we did actually go to the Laduree on the Champs Elysees and waited in line for about an hour just to get in the store.
The macarons were delicious, but on our way home, there was a Laduree at Charles de Gaulle that had all of the exact same macarons and there was not a single person in line. Doh. If you only get 4 macarons from Laduree, make sure they are: vanilla, chocolate, strawberry marshmallow, and salted caramel.
We also had Pierre Herme macarons from the stand at Galeries Lafayette. No line here either, and these were amazing.
It’s hard to say if the macarons from La Maison du Chocolat were our favorites because they were all so incredible, but these chocolate macarons were just omg. So good. And so rich. And soooo chocolaty. If you’re a fan of macarons, you’ll just have to go to all three. There’s no way I could choose. :)
We also went to Angelina! We got the hot chocolate (which was nice and thick but could’ve been sweeter for me) and this pastry thing, which was okay, but not my favorite, but……..
This.
Omg, this. If you are anywhere near Angelina (and there is one at Versailles, too!) you have to get these!!
They are like little bites of Nutella!! They are so indescribably good and perfect for souvenirs!! I could seriously eat these all day.
Our Paris Map
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Here’s a map of everything we did in Paris, including all the restaurants.
Click here to see this map on a larger screen along with a list of all the places we went.
My last Paris post and the final post from our 15 day European Vacation is coming up next: Where We Stayed in Paris. A little sad to see this series end! I hope you’ve enjoyed following along with us. :) There’s much more to come next! :) Until next time!! xoxo
Follow along on our Scotland, London, and Paris Vacation!
Scotland
Scotland Day 1 & 2 — Inverness, Loch Ness, Skye, and Talisker Bay
Scotland Day 3 — Skye, Fairy Pools, The Highlands, and Oban
Scotland Day 4 — Islands of Scotland: Mull, Iona, and the Cave of Melodies
Scotland Day 5 — Fa’side Castle, Edinburgh
Scotland Day 6 – Edinburgh & Castle Driving the Coast of Scotland
Everything I Ate In Scotland — Restaurant Guide for Scotland
London
London Day 1 — Notting Hill, Seven Dials, and The London Eye
London Day 2 — Tower of London, Borough Market, and Big Ben
London Day 3 — Trafalgar Square, Piccadilly Circus, Fortnum and Mason
London Day 4 — Bakery Hopping, Harrods Food Hall, and the London Tower Bridge
London Day 4 — Sunset at The View from The Shard
Where We Stayed In London — Hotel Indigo Tower Hill
Everything I Ate In London — Restaurant Guide for London
Paris
Paris Day 1 — Sunset at the Eiffel Tower
Paris Day 2 — A Walk Through Montmartre
Paris Day 3 — Palace of Versailles
Paris Day 3 — Garden of Versailles
Paris Day 4 — Sightseeing & Landmarks
Paris Day 5 — Hidden Paris (Self Guided Photography / Walking Tour)
Everything I Ate In Paris — Restaurant Guide for Paris
Where We Stayed In Paris — Incredible View of the Eiffel Tower
Thanks so much for looking!!
Great post! I’m not a macaron fan, but these photos will have me re-considering. Planning a visit to Paris sometime this year, so will check out some of these recommendations :)
I’ve loved all your posts. I’ve been dreaming about a European vacation for years now and can’t wait to make it happen. I do have a question about the language. I read that they gave you an English menu…how is the English in the countries you have visited? Is an English menu common? Just wondering how much we need to learn ahead of time! Thanks!
Thanks so much for your food posts when you travel. Not only do I love to drool over everything but it’s nice to be able to refer to them before we go to the same places to see what we want to put on our must try list!
Lovely, lovely, lovely! I just gained 20lb looking at your pics! I loved that you can’t remember eating that completely droolicious looking chocolate torte! Food amnesia :D
Haha I know what you mean Shiela! Those chocolate cup cakes certainly look like they’d hit the spot right now!
Wow, that looks amazing! It’s hard to believe that the obesity rate in France is the lowest in Europe with that food around! Gotta go now, I’m hungry.
Oh my gosh!! We stayed right near the Rue Cler and ate there every morning. We’d get a chocolate croissant and by the end of the week the waitress new our order, complete with drinks. And on our anniversary (this was 11 years ago) we shopped up and down it for our lunch and then picnicked by the Eiffel Tower. Memories!
Back then I wasn’t a “foodie” (well, a “dessertie”) like a I am now. I didn’t have any good chocolates or macarons! I would totally gain 10 lbs on just those if we every go back.
It all looks sooooo good. Especially the desserty items.
No way!! Pistachio creme brulee!? How have I not yet heard of this. Seriously how I need it in my life. Everything else looks amazing too! That pastry from Angelina looks unbelievable, I have a major weakness for french pastries.
I am dying for the ice cream and macarons! So fun!
So incredible. I think I need a trip to Paris!
I`m so so soooo jealous! Haha. Looking at all these food and your descriptions of them is making me drool as I read this at midnight!!
My taste buds are so jealous of all of this amazing food! ;)
I just wanted to thank you for the morning inspiration ! You are auch an enjpyable blogger and adding the map at the end is very helpful and smart feom you
Did u take these photos only with ur phone ?
Sending you all the love here from Egypt :)
hi! i love this post and i am going to london and paris in march…. i was wondering about the prices? i am trying to save up for a ten day trip and looking for ball park prices! i hope this question is not taken in poor taste, i just want to know what to expect!
hi,
I will be in Paris seven weeks beginning the end of May. I have been researching tons and wanted to know about your experience with French language. Since I will be in the country for a longer amount of time, I want to try and learn some French before leaving. Suggestions?
Lacey
Lovely post but you could hardly call ‘Aux Deux Magots’ and ‘Angelina’ off the beaten track. Both are full of tourists.
and most of the other places are round Rue Cler, prime Rick Steves territory, so it’s full of fellow Americans :( ( I just got back from staying in an apartment nearby, so many American accents) And a hint for anyone going to Ladurée tho- don’t go to the Champs Élysées, it’s always far more crowded…
My husband and I are going to Paris, Amsterdam, and London at the end of the month, so I have been reading all of your posts and planning like a mad-woman!. One question – how did you get around in Paris? You mention the iamsterdam card and the Oyster Card, but I didn’t see mention of metro cards for Paris. Did you use one or a pass of any kind?
LOVE YOUR SITE!
i am in Paris for an extended stay right now and am for sure going to the place you mentioned with the ravioli gratin! I will tag you when I post about it
Love your post! I’m going to paris on saturday! For sure i will at these places!
We just returned from our trip to Paris, and after reading your recommendation had dinner at Le Bosquet. Not only was it the best meal we had in Paris, it might be the best meal we have ever had period! Wonderful atmosphere, service, wine and food! I’m so glad I pinned your post.
Au revoir!
I am planning a trip to Paris next year and this post definitely helped me get some ideas in mine! All this food looks so delicious! What was the average cost for the meals and or desserts?