Le Marais is one of the most popular neighborhoods in Paris, home to some of the best hotels, cafes, and restaurants. This neighborhood not only offers some of the best shopping in Paris, but features restaurants in the Marais that both locals and tourists visit year in and year out. Apart from the unique restaurants, Le Marais is one of the best neighborhoods in Paris – a blend of culture, history, stunning luxury hotels in Paris, and picturesque cobblestone streets that you see in those typical romantic Parisian movies. I absolutely love spending the day and bouncing from one restaurant (or café) to another in Le Marais.

#1: L’As du Fallafel

Address: 34 Rue des Rosiers, 75004 Paris, France
Paris Metro Stop: Line 1, Saint-Paul

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One of the Popular Marais Restaurants for the Locals- L’As du Fallfafel

L’As du Fallafel is a famous falafel shop in the Marais district of Paris. The shop is Jewish owned, and everything is Kosher. For 4.50 euros, you can get 10 falafel, which is possibly some of the best falafel balls I’ve tried. It’s crisped to perfection on the outside, and soft and tasty on the inside. Another favorite you could also try is the chicken shawarma, a generous serving of chicken tenders stuffed into the pita, all for 9.50 euros.

 

#2: Les Philosophes

Address: 28 Rue Vieille-du-Temple, 75004 Paris, France
Paris Metro Stop: Line 1, Saint-Paul

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Where to eat in Le Marais – Les Philosophes

Les Philosophes is right along the charming street of Rue Vieille du Temple; this Marais restaurant offers some of the best cuisines in the Marais for the right price. The traditional boeuf bourguignon is my absolute go-to – which typically sells out on a busy day. You may be surprised and impressed to read the owner using organic ingredients and discloses where all his ingredients are sourced on the back of the menu. Another favorite item on the menu is their Onion Soup (or French Onion Soup for the non-French). They use organic onions and grill them to perfection with Vieille Resérve Comté Cheese.

#3: Breizh Café

Address: 109 Rue Vieille-du-Temple, 75003 Paris, France
Paris Metro Stop: Line 8, Saint-Sébastian – Froissart

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Where to eat in Le Marais – Breizh Café

Breizh Café is one of the Marais restaurants that is super popular with locals and tourists. They offer a large variety of crepes, both savory and sweet to choose from. Though you can get some classic and straightforward crepes, they also offer some more colorful ones that you can’t find in most creperies. I would describe some of them like “crepe pizzas” because they contain a lot of cheese, meat, and sometimes sauce. The savory one I had here was with an egg and no sauce – but it was still delicious. I have never had a crepe before that felt “heavy” like what Breizh offers.

#4: Chez Janou

Address: 2 Rue Roger Verlomme, 75003 Paris, France
Paris Metro Stop: Line 5, Bréguet – Sabin

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Where to eat in Le Marais – Chez Janou

If you are wondering where to eat in Le Marais with honest-to-goodness traditional French food, then Chez Janou is the way to go. The food is incredible, offering traditional cuisine that France is famous for. Apart from the delicious menu selection, Chez Janou also provides fantastic ambiance. I love the low lighting, energetic, bistro vibe. All French menus, so do a little homework on the dishes before you arrive if you don’t know much French. Favorite dishes: duck breast, ravioli, and the creme brûlée and the chocolate mousse are the perfect combos to enjoy as a meal ender. Each has a delicate balance to make the dessert a perfect duo.

#5: Les Piétons

Address: 8 Rue des Lombards, 75004 Paris, France
Paris Metro Stop: Line 1, Chatelet

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Where to eat in Le Marais – Les Piétons

After grabbing a few pints at a few of the brilliant Châtelet pubs, we stopped into Piétons for some authentic tapas. We were very much impressed and it is one of the best places to eat in Marais. The staff at the restaurant were all from Spain and knew their tapas. We had a few things like Spanish chicken and the paella and even sampled some of their Spanish/French fusion dishes like the ratatouille with serrano ham, which was terrific. The service and staff were brilliant, and the prices were spot on.

#6: Le Temps des Cerises

Address: 30 rue des Rosiers, 75004 Paris, France
Paris Metro Stop: Line 1, Saint-Paul

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Where to eat in Le Marais – Le Temps des Cerises

Some of the must try items on the menu at Le Temps des Cerises: The lamb, which is very tender, well-marinated without the gamey taste, and rich in sauce. For another savory selection, the duck breast is delicious and plentiful, and equally as tender. The duck breast also comes with berry sauce, and adds just the perfect amount of sweetness to the meal. All of the dishes came with mashed potatoes, which was appreciated because the dishes weren’t too filling.

#7: Candelaria

Address: 52 Rue de Saintonge, 75003 Paris, France
Paris Metro Stop: Line 8, Filles du Calvaire

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Where to eat in Le Marais – Candelaria

This Le Marais restaurant is worth all the hype. Make the reservation, and be sure to stop by Candelaria for drinks during your time in Paris. We started with tacos in the front (delicious and loved the assortment of hot sauces) before sliding through the back door into the bar. There’s also an elevated ambiance with the dim lighting and worn wooden barstools, creating a cozy and romantic vibe.

#8: Robert et Louise

Address: 64 Rue Vieille-du-Temple, 75003 Paris, France
Paris Metro Stop: Line 1, Saint-Paul

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Where to eat in Le Marais – Robert et Louise

This Marais restaurant was recommended by friends, who described it as “one of their favorite meals while in Paris,” which I very much agree with their sentiment. Try their hefty rib-eye, which comes with potatoes and a lovely, dressed salad. They serve mustard with the steak on the side, and that was life-changing! So much so that I brought home a plethora of French mustard in my suitcase just for this new taste sensation. For dessert, order the creme brulee and chocolate cake.