In Paris For The Olympic Games? 7 Best Restaurants To Try French Food

Relish traditional French cuisines at these spots in-between the tournaments.

by Ankita Mazumdar
In Paris For The Olympic Games? 7 Best Restaurants To Try French Food

Paris is brimming with great restaurants in every nook and cranny. With pop-ups and street vendors, it will be significantly more so as the Olympics in Paris begin in less than ten days. We hope your tickets to the ‘city of love’ and the upcoming Olympic games are booked and you’re ready for an exceptional experience! Before that, you should bookmark these wonderful restaurants in Paris to tantalise your tastebuds with delectable and authentic French food items during the season of the Paris 2024 Olympics.

This Paris Olympics, Eat At 7 Must-Visit Restaurants For Yummy French Food 

1. Brasserie du Louvre

 

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Start with this great restaurant located inside the popular Hôtel du Louvre. Enjoy Parisian vibes by indulging in the weekly menus of famed chef Paul Bocuse, with incredible views from its floor-to-ceiling windows. Famous spots like Comédie Française Theatre, the Council of State and the Louvre Museum can be seen from this lavish and elegant dining space. Order some Terrine of French Duck Liver Foie Gras and Potato Gratin with your choice of wine.

Where: Place André Malraux, Paris, Île-de-France, France, 75001, 75001

Timings: 12 PM – 10:30 PM

2. Caves Pétrissans

 

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The ambience of this French restaurant in Paris is very old-school, with shiny wooden interiors and dark red leather aesthetics. Enjoy a bottle of champagne and a table full of appetising French dishes, paired with endless chatter and laughter with your loved ones. The flavours offered at this food joint will remind you of homemade dishes that bring you so much comfort. So, you can’t skip this one when it comes to genuine French restaurants here.

Where: 30 bis Av. Niel, 75017

Timings: 12:15 PM – 2 PM, 7:30 PM – 10 PM, closed on Sat-Sun

3. Bistrot Paul Bert

 

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Primarily, they are known for their juicy meat dishes and people from all over the world visit this restaurant to try them. The crispy and freshly made fries with oodles of sauce, sandwiches, salads and a tall glass of wine are perfect to load up on before you hit the Paris 2024 Olympic games. They also offer 3-course meals, ideal for relishing traditional French meat and seafood dishes.

Where: 18 Rue Paul Bert, 75011

Timings: 12 PM – 2 PM, 7:30 PM – 11 PM, closed on Sun-Mon

4. Café des Musées

This famous restaurant offers outdoor and indoor dining with lovely red exteriors and white interiors that exude good old Parisian vibes. Here, you can enjoy traditional and homemade dishes the restaurant has been serving since 1924. The mushrooms stuffed with escargots and slow-cooked meat are certainly the best-sellers. You would not want to miss out on this during the Olympics.

Where: 49 Rue de Turenne, 75003

Timings: 10 AM – 10:30 PM

5. Chez Monsieur

This French restaurant in Paris has traditional decor offering some of the best French wines, cheese and more, with an outdoor seating area. Inside the restaurant, the vibrant tiled floors take the cake but the menu offers snails in garlic butter and casseroles that win your hearts and tastebuds. Every little ingredient is fresh and you can feel it in your mouth! Do not forget to try their outstanding dessert options.

Where: 1 Rue du Chevalier de Saint-George, 75008

Timings: 12 PM – 2:30 PM, 7 PM – 10:30 PM

6. Chez Georges

For embracing the bygone eras of Paris, this spot is excellent for having lunch and dinner. Just like the typical Paris restaurant setups, the tables and chairs are a little too close to each other. Order some foie gras, escargots, frisée aux lardons, bone marrow and drinks for the table, which are perfect when devoured during a candlelight dinner with your lover by your side. Finish off your night with your favourite French desserts from the menu.

Where: Multiple locations

Timings: 12 PM – 2 PM, 7 PM – 10:30 PM

7. Le Bistrot du Maquis

 

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Enjoy gourmet French cuisine in the heart of Montmartre in Paris at Le Bistrot du Maquis. This is a charming food spot which is considered one of the finest restaurants in this city. Hence, we are recommending this one for the Paris 2024 Olympics. Their famous duck items on the menu are particularly popular among tourists and locals! Some duck preparations require prior bookings, so check its website before heading over here.

Where: 69 Rue Caulaincourt, 75018 

Timings: Multiple slots, closed on Mon-Tue

Also Read: From Château de Versailles To Eiffel Tower Stadium, 8 Paris 2024 Olympics Competition Venues

Curly Tales followers take Paris much! Enjoy your time in Paris and let us know which recommendation was the best one.

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First Published: July 16, 2024 7:58 PM