A trip to Paris for us is never complete without a visit to this very special wine bar with incredible tapas, and it's where we went to dinner the night we got engaged! The entire restaurant can't be more than 500 SF with counter seating throughout and a tiny open kitchen in the middle of it all. They do not take reservations and the layout is best suited for parties of 2 or fewer. The wait can be long so put your name in early, and grab a drink at the bar or at Bar du Marche across the street.

This is a hard reservation to get, but the food at this restaurant in the Marais is more than worth it. French food with a modern twist, the menu here changes daily and each dish is lovingly prepared. Reservations open two weeks in advance at midnight.

In the same style as Freddy's, Terra bar a vins is a wine bar with incredible food. The menu is small but built to share, you can try more than half the menu in a single dinner. Seating here is side by side along a counter so parties of no more than three people work best. 

The food is outstanding at this classic french Bistro, although don't be surprised if you are sitting next to other Americans given the proximity to the Eiffel Tower. In very classic french style, the tables are tight here...good luck if you have to get up to use the restroom! Reservations are already open for July 2025.

If you are looking for a high-end, fine-dining experience during your stay in Paris, there are few French resturants as storied as Michelin-starred La Tour d'Argent. This restaurant serves classic French dishes, including their beloved pressed duck, and has one of the most impressive wine cellars in the world, which pairs well with the unmatched view of the Seine and Notre Dame. A strict dress code is enforced, including dinner jackets for men. Reservations required.

With one Michelin star and having been on the World's 50 Best Restaurants list since 2017, Septime features modern farm-to-table cuisine and offers an exquisite tasting menu that changes frequently (5 courses at lunch, 7 at dinner, and we recommend the wine pairing!). This is arguably the hardest reservation in Paris, so if you are not on top of it you'll miss out. Make sure to call at midnight (yes, Paris time!) one month in advance. Clamato, its seafood-focused sister next door does not take reservations but tends to attract a long line so if you're interested, go early!

This standing room only tapas bar is beloved by many, but especially by the famous Anthony Bourdain and Sophie's beloved bridesmaid Kendal Barrett who spent 6 months studying abroad in this incredible city! In addition to the delicious seafood and shared plates, this restaurant also has an outstanding wine list.

This italian sandwich shop is very unassuming, but one of our favorite places to visit when we need lunch on the go! Any of the paninis are a great choice, expecially for a picnic in Luxembourg Gardens or a drink along the Seine.

This covered market in the Marais has been around since the 17th century and has everything you could ever want, from fresh produce and flowers, to sandwiches and oysters, you could sit and eat here all day.

While the food here is undoubtedly American and not French, we still love this place, particularly for the ambiance. The courtyard is magical and feels like a beautiful oasis within St. Germain des Pres.