What food is Paris known for?

Paris is known for French onion soup, Baguette and Steak frites. The city that gave the world the restaurant, and still shops for dinner at the neighborhood market.

Which dishes were invented in Paris?

The restaurant itself: Separate tables, a printed menu, paying for what you ordered: a Parisian idea of the 1700s. Croque monsieur: The grilled ham and cheese sandwich appeared on Paris café menus in the early 1900s.

Where should I eat in Paris?

The highest-rated restaurants in Paris on Hungru right now are Maison Revka Paris, L'Initial and Paris Croissant.

What are the best food neighborhoods in Paris?

Rue Montorgueil: A market street near the old site of Les Halles. Le Marais: Falafel on Rue des Rosiers and old Jewish bakeries. Marché d'Aligre: One of the city's liveliest daily markets. Belleville: Chinese, Vietnamese and North African kitchens.

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The food of Paris

The city that gave the world the restaurant, and still shops for dinner at the neighborhood market.

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Culinary history

A short food history of Paris

The modern restaurant took shape in Paris in the late 18th century: a dining room where guests chose from a menu at separate tables. After the Revolution, cooks who had served aristocratic houses opened their own.

For centuries Les Halles was the city's central market, until it moved to Rungis in 1969. The bistro, the brasserie and the boulangerie remain the daily rhythm, alongside one of the densest concentrations of fine dining anywhere.

Food quarters

01Rue MontorgueilA market street near the old site of Les Halles.
02Le MaraisFalafel on Rue des Rosiers and old Jewish bakeries.
03Marché d'AligreOne of the city's liveliest daily markets.
04BellevilleChinese, Vietnamese and North African kitchens.

What to eat

Born in Paris, and the dishes that define it

Born here01
The restaurant itself
Separate tables, a printed menu, paying for what you ordered: a Parisian idea of the 1700s.
Born here02
Croque monsieur
The grilled ham and cheese sandwich appeared on Paris café menus in the early 1900s.
Made famous here03
French onion soup
Gratinéed with bread and cheese, the late-night bowl of the porters at Les Halles.
Signature04
Baguette
The long loaf became the Parisian standard in the 20th century; its craft is on UNESCO's heritage list.

Where to eat

Top restaurants in Paris

Ranked by rating, Hungru-reviewed places first.

The top 40 restaurants in Paris

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Maison Revka Paris
4.2

Good to know

Questions about food in Paris

What food is Paris known for?: Paris is known for French onion soup, Baguette and Steak frites. The city that gave the world the restaurant, and still shops for dinner at the neighborhood market.
Which dishes were invented in Paris?: The restaurant itself: Separate tables, a printed menu, paying for what you ordered: a Parisian idea of the 1700s. Croque monsieur: The grilled ham and cheese sandwich appeared on Paris café menus in the early 1900s.
Where should I eat in Paris?: The highest-rated restaurants in Paris on Hungru right now are Maison Revka Paris, L'Initial and Paris Croissant.
What are the best food neighborhoods in Paris?: Rue Montorgueil: A market street near the old site of Les Halles. Le Marais: Falafel on Rue des Rosiers and old Jewish bakeries. Marché d'Aligre: One of the city's liveliest daily markets. Belleville: Chinese, Vietnamese and North African kitchens.

The food of Paris

A short food history of Paris

Food quarters

Born in Paris, and the dishes that define it

The restaurant itself

Croque monsieur

French onion soup

Baguette

Top restaurants in Paris

Maison Revka Paris

Questions about food in Paris

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