{"id":1284,"date":"2022-12-24T14:15:34","date_gmt":"2022-12-24T14:15:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.secretfoodtours.com\/blog\/?p=1284"},"modified":"2023-02-17T09:59:04","modified_gmt":"2023-02-17T09:59:04","slug":"top-ten-restaurants-for-lunch-in-paris","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.secretfoodtours.com\/blog\/top-ten-restaurants-for-lunch-in-paris\/","title":{"rendered":"TOP TEN RESTAURANTS FOR LUNCH IN PARIS"},"content":{"rendered":"

Lunch time is always a tricky meal when visiting Paris, whereas one is usually well aware of a place to have dinner, the lunch on the other hand can turn into a nightmare leading you to the closest fast-food for fear of getting in a bad restaurant.<\/p>\n

In order to help you, here comes a list of 10 places we (the guides and I) enjoy for our meals.
\nI have tried to take many locations so it will help you regardless of where you are.<\/p>\n

Bouillon Pigalle \u2013 This is a classic Bistro that serves typical French dishes all day long till late, a great value for money as the taste is authentic but the atmosphere as well; do not look for the silver and porcelain, people come here for the choice and the quick service. Do not be scared by the queue at the entrance as service is fast, the lounge is fairly noisy as in all bistros so this is not the place for slow pace eating. For between 12$ to 18$ you will experience a typical French dish that we, French, enjoy for meals, nothing fancy just efficiency and taste. Bouillon Pigalle was also awarded the Best Egg Mayonnaise of the World title in 2019
\nMetro Line 12 and 2 \u2013 Pigalle, you are close to Montmartre and Moulin Rouge<\/p>\n

Cr\u00eape Henri<\/a> \u2013 You are bound to see French eating cr\u00eapes on the go and that is usually the way to do, of many cr\u00eapes booth, Henri has got one of the nicest batter, the filling are generous and usually a single savoury cr\u00eape suffice till the tea break, you can enjoy both batter, classic white flour or grey buckwheat one, if you want to try a sweet one to get the most of the batter just order sugar\/butter or lemon\/sugar, my favourite is with Grand Marnier (Orange liqueur), 9$ for a savoury and 6$ for a sweet cr\u00eape.<\/p>\n

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Metro Line 4, 6 , 12 and 13 – Montparnasse, between Montparnasse Tower and rue de Rennes shopping Street<\/p>\n

Ippudo<\/a> \u2013 If you want a bit of change from French food you can in the Odeon district enjoy a bowl of Ramen noodles, prepared with the thick Tonkotsu pork broth, these Ramen will give you plenty of energy to stroll around the art galleries of St Germain\u2019s district. It\u2019s better to order the pastas Al Dente so they keep on cooking in the soup (Kata is the word to use). Expect 15$ for a bowl.
\nMetro Line 4 and 10 \u2013 Odeon, close to St Germain Church and Notre Dame<\/p>\n

Dame Tartine<\/a> \u2013 Just by the Pompidou\u2019s Modern Art Museum fountain place is Dame Tartine, tartine stands for slice of bread, so there you will find a large selection of hot and cold toasted sourdough bread slices served with salad, a terrace serving is also available on good weather\u2019s day. Usually around 20$\/person.
\nMetro Line 3 \u2013 Rambuteau or Line 1 \u2013 H\u00f4tel de Ville, just next to Pompidou Center<\/p>\n

Louchebem<\/a> \u2013 The meat restaurant of Paris, the Louchebem is the slang used by butchers since 1876, it also is the oldest meat restaurant of Paris, they have a \u201cat will\u201d menu for 27$ with 3 meats (Beef, Lamb and Ham) served with mash potatoes<\/p>\n

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Metro Line1, 4, 7 and 11 – Chatelet Les Halles, you will be within walking distance of Notre Dame or Louvres Museum<\/p>\n

Breizh Caf\u00e9 \u2013 In the heart of le Marais you will find a small sanctuary of Brittany and a great place to enjoy a Galette (buckwheat cr\u00eape). 18$ for a menu with two cr\u00eapes.
\nMetro Line 8 \u2013 St S\u00e9bastien Froissart, you are merely minutes away from Picasso\u2019s Museum and close to Place des Vosges<\/p>\n

Le Nemrod<\/a> \u2013 Crossing the Seine River to reach the left bank, le Nemrod is a typical brasserie both inside and terrasse service, their Fresh Salads are great and I have a soft spot for their Confit de Canard with Aligot (potato\/cheese\/garlic pur\u00e9e, what can go wrong?). Around 15$\/20$ per dish.
\nMetro Line 12 and 10 – S\u00e8vres-Babylone, not even 5 minutes away from Le Bon March\u00e9 department store<\/p>\n

Le March\u00e9 des Enfants Rouges<\/a> \u2013 If you want to know more of the oldest street market of Paris you can always wait for our Marais tour to become available but if you are there you can enjoy all sorts of ethnic food, from North African couscous and Tagine to Italian and Japanese, French quiches and tarts and even a vegetarian booth, you will have understood, everyone gets to find something to enjoy there. Price will vary with the type of food.
\nMetro Line 11 \u2013 Temple or Arts et Metiers (a fantastically Steampunk looking station), the location is the northern entrance to the Marais area<\/p>\n

Pasta Del Nonno<\/a> \u2013 You are near the Eiffel Tower and a bit lost, Pasta Del Nonno is a life saviour in this fairly residential area of Paris, prices are very correct and who doesn\u2019t like pastas? 13$ for a pizza and 15$ for a dish of pastas.
\nMetro Line 6 – Dupleix<\/p>\n

Otium<\/a> \u2013 For a change Otium is a great place for vegetarians and vegans, not very large it\u2019s better to arrive early for lunch, all of course is organic, freshly cooked and of season. Expect 20$\/person.<\/p>\n

Metro Line 2 and 12 – Pigalle<\/p>\n

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If you do not know where to start from, just book our Secret Food Tours<\/a> in Paris:<\/p>\n

Get a taste of the city with the help of expert local Parisians who are passionate about French cuisine. On our Paris food tours, we love nothing more than to share our love of French food with you, whether it\u2019s a pastry and chocolate tour of Paris, a tour of Le Marais, Montmartre, or something else just as delicious.<\/p>\n

Taking our Secret Food Tours is also a highly recommended activity for Team Building<\/a>!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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