The most beautiful restaurants in Parisian museums

In Parisian museums, certain works of art are concocted in the kitchen and enjoyed in precious cases, or in front of the Eiffel Tower... We have selected for you the most beautiful restaurants in the City of Lights museums. Also discover our selection of the most beautiful terraces of Parisian museums, to enjoy Paris under the sun.

Escape into major chords - Taking off at the Philharmonie de Paris{81 }

 

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Perched at the top of the prestigious Philharmonie de Paris, the L'Envol restaurant has opened its doors. This jewel of sustainable gastronomy is orchestrated by starred chef Thibaut Spiwack and Sarah Ledu, uniting their creativity around contemporary cuisine with responsible roots. Will you be able to choose between the cozy atmosphere of the panoramic restaurant, with a breathtaking view of Paris, or the friendly atmosphere of the Bar Lounge and its irresistible cocktails? On the menu, we opt for the Leek with Brittany seaweed and Norion caviar, followed by a braised pork cheek, lacquered with Gallia wine and its barley risotto…

The FLIGHT - PHILHARMONIE DE PARIS 221 BC Jean Jaurès, 75019 Wednesday to Saturday 6 p.m. to 11:15 p.m., closed Monday and Tuesday Formulas €35-45 Reservation at 01 71 28 41 06

The most elegant - Le Frank at the Fondation Louis Vuitton

 

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Refined, gourmet and fragrant cuisine, in an architecture of light. Under the amazed gaze of the lampfish of Frank Gehry, the architect of the foundation, the starred chef Jean-Louis Nomicos offers us a high-end culinary experience with a ceviche of sea bream marinated in coconut milk, a beef tartare with grilled hazelnuts and for dessert a lemon dessert in homage to Mark Rothko…

LE FRANK - LOUIS VUITTON FOUNDATION{112 }

8 avenue du Mahatma Gandhi, 75016 Every day 12 p.m.-7 p.m., dinners Friday and Saturday by reservation Starters €19/35 - Main courses €29/48 Reservation at 01 58 44 25 70

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The trendiest - Monsieur Bleu at the Palais de Tokyo

 

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Vibrating to the rhythm of creation and the frantic tempo of the Palais from Tokyo, Monsieur Bleu offers a trendy and friendly atmosphere throughout the day, from late brunch for late risers with its irresistible homemade granola, French toast and truffle pasta gratin, to nightly DJ sets accompanied by explosive signature cocktails, including a must for parents, a break during which the little ones are looked after by an entertainer on the mezzanine…

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{ 129}MR. BLUE - TOKYO PALACE 20 BC de New-York, 75016 Monday to Friday 12 p.m. - 2:30 p.m., 7 p.m. - 2 a.m., Saturday and Sunday 12 p.m. - 4 p.m., 12 p.m. - 4 p.m. Brunch on weekends Brunch: €25, main course: €40 Reservation: 01 47 20 90 47

Most Instagrammable - Café Campana at the Musée d'Orsay

 

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Tic, Tac ...Designed by the Campana brothers, this setting, a bold decor covered with methacrylate panels with bluish reflections matching the hammered copper walls and spectacular pendant lights, transports you into a “dreamlike-aquatic” universe, where you can enjoy a gourmet break and admire the museum's impressive clock. The Café Campana menu is friendly, and adapts to all desires, at any time! Bagel bars, fruit tarts, or ice cream sundaes, the place is perfect for taking a break during your visit to the museum.

CAFÉ CAMPANA - MUSÉE D'ORSAY 1 rue de la Légion d'Honneur, 75007 Tuesday to Sunday 10:30 a.m. - 4:45 p.m., Thursday until. 8:45 p.m., closed Monday Main course €18, children's menu €12 Reservation at 01 45 49 47 03

The most artistic - The restaurant of the Musée d'Orsay{157 }

 

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Attention: the restaurant of the Musée d'Orsay is closed for work from June 10 to September 30, 2024. The small lounge will offer a temporary counter and some seats during this period. period. Open Tuesday to Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Gilding, frescoes lining the ceilings, aerial white marble statues...we are right within the Restaurant of the Musée d'Orsay, for a delicious dive into the heart of the decorative art of the 1900s Overlooking the nave of this old station and its monumental clock, French cuisine is served in this sumptuous setting with constant references to current exhibitions. There you can taste a Norman-style fish and shellfish puff pastry celebrating Monet's landscapes, and for dessert, a macaroon in the colors of Van Gogh's portraits!

The frescoes of Gabriel Ferrier and Benjamin Constant line the ceilings of the large dining room and its living room. The chandeliers, painted ceilings and gilding of this room, classified as a historic monument, help to enhance the unique moment you will spend.

Attached to seasonal, gourmet and refined dishes, the chef highlights the know-how do it the French way. He likes to surprise the restaurant's guests by seeking inspiration, always linked to the museum's exhibitions.

THE RESTAURANT DU MUSÉE D' ORSAY 1 rue de la Légion d'Honneur, 75007 Tuesday to Sunday 11:45 a.m.-2:30 p.m., 3 p.m.-5:30 p.m., dinner Thursday 7 p.m.-9:30 p.m., closed Monday Around €40/60 Without reservation, with ticket entry to the museum

The most Dolce Vita - Le Loulou at MAD Paris

 

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In the heart of the Tuileries gardens, this chic and elegant restaurant offers you a breathtaking view of the most beautiful things the capital has to offer. In your glasses and plates, you will find scents and flavors of the French-Italian Riviera… la vita è bella!

LOULOU - MAD PARIS{ 196} 107 rue de Rivoli, 75001 Open every day 12 p.m. - 2:30 p.m., 7 p.m. - 11 p.m. Approximately €50 Reservation at 01 42 60 41 96

The most celestial - Les ombres au Quai Branly

 The Eiffel Tower in majesty. From its panoramic glass terrace, suspended in a garden of stars, this gastronomic branch of Alain Ducasse is revealed over the hours, from its mythical sunny metallic lace to the nocturnal constellations. We taste grilled Galician beef, spicy blackberry bolognese, chanterelles and marrow, green beans on the embers... Les Ombres offer us a scintillating view of the City of Lights.

LES OMBRES - QUAI BRANLY 27 quai Branly, 75007 Open every day 12 p.m.-2 p.m., 7 p.m.-10 p.m. Lunch menu from €58, evening menu from €128 € Reservation at 01 47 53 68 00

The sunniest - Mimosa Riviera cuisine at the Hôtel de la Marine

 

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Nature, pleasure and the Mediterranean. Three key words that qualify this table of sunshine signed Jean-François Piège. Whether it is the cocktail accompanying a brunch, the pretty flower that we use in cooking or the French egg, the Mimosa embodies both the sun and the chic of France. At Mimosa, the cuisine is shared in the Riviera spirit, grilled octopus, tarama with sea urchins, or the essential deviled eggs revisited: Collioure anchovies, bottarga, salmon roe and horseradish. A map full of iodine and the warmth of living here at the Hôtel de la Marine.

MIMOSA RIVIERA CUISINE - HÔTEL DE LA MARINE 2 rue Royale, 75008 Open Monday to Wednesday 12 p.m.-2 p.m., 7 p.m.-10 p.m., Thursday to Saturday 12:14 p.m., 7-23 p.m., Sunday 11:30 a.m.-4 p.m. (brunch) Main course €30-50, brunch menu €85, Reservation at 01 53 93 65 52

The most vegetal - The Grain Hall at the Bourse de Commerce

 

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In 1763, the current Bourse de Commerce was a {242 }Halle aux Blés. The cooks of Laguiole, Michel and Sébastien Bras, draw on this historical past to add to their repertoire a writing around the grain, embodied in a menu minimalist sowing taste, creativity and elegance. Having blossomed under the dome of the famous art gallery, this restaurant follows the roundness of the Bourse de Commerce building, with a view of all of Paris from the top of its sumptuous glass dome.

LA HALLE AUX GRAINS - BOURSE DE COMMERCE 2 rue de Viarmes, 75001 Wednesday to Monday 12 p.m. to midnight, Tuesday 7:30 p.m.-midnight Lunch menu from €57, snack break at €33, evening menu from €78 Reservation at 01 82 71 71 60

{ 265}The best restaurant in the world - Guy Savoy at the Monnaie de Paris

 

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The pinnacle of French gastronomy is served to you on a silver platter, in a padded decor completely redesigned by the architect Jean-Michel Wilmotte. Here the tables are surrounded by contemporary masterpieces, while the plates offer a daring menu, orchestrated by three-star Chef Guy Savoy. An exceptional experience, here in the heart of the Monnaie de Paris.

RESTAURANT GUY SAVOY - MONNAIE DE PARIS 11 quai de Conti, 75006 Tuesday to Friday 12 p.m. - 2 p.m., 7 p.m. 10:30 p.m., Saturday 7 p.m.-11 p.m., closed Sunday Lunch menu from €260, evening menu €690 Online reservation at guysavoy.com

The greenest - Les Belles Plantes at the Jardin des Plantes

 

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In the heart of the Jardin des Plantes, discover a restaurant with a unique setting. The colors of its delicious menu of Italian, Spanish and North African influence, combined with the masterful plant decor make it a magical place for a lunch or a snack full of serenity and pleasure.

{287 }LES BELLES PLANTES - JARDIN DES PLANTES 47 rue Cuvier, 75005 Open every day 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Dish €20-25, express menu €20 Reservation at 01 40 79 80 72

The most bohemian - Le Georges at the Center Pompidou

 

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And what if we went to dinner... in the clouds ? Perched on the roof of the Center Pompidou, the Georges, its sleek contemporary design and sublime terrace unfold into the skies of Paris. There you can enjoy inventive and daring fusion cuisine, with a panoramic view of the capital, from the Eiffel Tower to Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral.

LE GEORGES - CENTER POMPIDOU Open Wednesday to Monday 12 p.m.–2 a.m., closed Tuesday Place Georges Pompidou, 75004 { 316} Dish: €25-50 Reservation at 01 44 78 47 99

The most tropical - Le Girafe at the Cité de l'Architecture

{ 36} It's colorful, it's elegant, it's high! Nestled in the heart of the City of Architecture and Heritage, the Giraffe is a jewel of 1930s style design. It offers a cozy decor, made of benches, marble bar, tropical plants, and a huge terrace with view of the Iron Lady.

GIRAFFE - CITY OF ARCHITECTURE AND HERITAGE 1 pl. du Trocadéro et du 11 Novembre, 75016 Open Monday to Friday 12 p.m.–2:30 p.m., 7 p.m.-2 a.m., Saturday and Sunday 12:30 p.m.-4 p.m., 7 p.m.-2 a.m. Dish €25-60{334 } Reservation at 01 40 62 70 61

The most secret - Le Girafe the suite at the Cité de l'Architecture

 

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You know La Girafe, this felted 1930s style jewelry that welcomes you to the heart of the City of Architecture for a gourmet and friendly moment. But do you know its sister, The Giraffe Suite (LSG for short) located on the ninth floor in the former curator's apartments, offering you a devastating tête-à-tête with the Iron Lady?

{341 }GIRAFE THE SUITE - CITY OF ARCHITECTURE AND HERITAGE 1 pl. du Trocadéro et du 11 Novembre, 75016 Open Monday to Friday 12 p.m.–2:30 p.m., 7 p.m.-2 a.m., Saturday and Sunday 12:30 p.m.-4 p.m., 7 p.m.-2 a.m. Dish: €25-60{ 350} Reservation at 01 40 62 70 61

Le plus belle époque - Café-jardin du Petit Palais

 

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Only a few meters from the { 357}Champs-Élysées, this café with contemporary decor takes us to the beginning of the 20thth century... It opens onto a magnificent interior garden and a terrace, surrounded by immense columns and decorated with mosaics and paintings, like so many promises of enchanting evenings.

CAFÉ 1902 - LES JARDINS DU PETIT-PALAIS 2 av. Winston Churchill, 75008 Tuesday to Sunday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., closed Monday Tea Time formula €12.90, daily special €18.90 Reservation at 01 53 43 40 00

The most Mediterranean - Dar Mima at the Institut du Monde Arabe

 

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An invitation to travel… without leaving Paris. Perched on the ninth floor of the Arab World Institute, this golden setting in warm tones reveals a gourmet and mixed score, that of a cuisine where oriental influences mix in a delicious symphony of flavors. In the evening, enjoy a live oriental atmosphere which promises a rhythmic and cheerful night.

DAR Mima - Ziryab - INSTITUT DU MONDE ARABE 1 rue des Fossés Saint-Bernard, 75005 Open Tuesday to Sunday 12 p.m.-6 p.m., 7 p.m.-2 a.m., closed Monday Flat : 30-50 € Reservation (required for dinner) at 01 85 14 79 25

The most industrial - Le Grand Central at 104

 

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In a bright, loft-style decor industrial with dizzying volumes, the Grand Central and its terrace are on display! Before or after a show, a concert, or an exhibition, we succumb to their dishes and pastries made with love.

GRAND CENTRAL 5 rue Curial , 75019 Open Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday 12 p.m.-3 p.m., Friday and Saturday 3 p.m.-3 p.m., 7 p.m.-11 p.m., closed Monday Open for dinner on show evenings{400 } Lunch menu €13.50, main course €15-20 Online reservation

The most eclectic - Boom Boom Villette

 

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Welcome to Boom Boom Villette, where an explosion of flavors awaits you! An entire floor of the huge food court is dedicated to food, with no less than 20 restaurants! From Japanese delights to street food from around the world, including healthy options: there's something for everyone.

BOOM BOOM VILLETTE {413 }30 BC Corentin Cariou, 75019 Place open every day from 9 a.m. to 1 a.m. Between €10-25

The most impressionist - Café Renoir at the Montmartre Museum

{54 } Want to immerse yourself in the calm and nature of an impressionist painting, in the heart of Montmartre? In the garden of the Montmartre café, the Café Renoir blossomed: the painter was inspired by this green setting for his extremely famous Bal du Moulin de la Galette , in 1876. With its charming glass roof, this haven of peace offers a bucolic break where delicious seasonal products are served in the form of quiches, soups, and sweet homemade pastries.

{431 }CAFÉ RENOIR - MUSÉE DE MONTMARTRE 12 rue Cortot, 75018 Open every day 11 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Between €10-20{440 } Reservation at 01 49 25 89 39

 

The most medieval - The Friends Café at the Cluny Museum

 

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Gentle ladies and gentlemen, here is a corner of paradise in the heart of the Latin Quarter, in the century-old courtyard of a private mansion... whose origins date back to the 13th century! Here, we discover a medieval-inspired menu: roast turkey, orange-glazed carrots, whole salad with medieval herbs, marzipan tart, etc. or simply sip a drink under the sun, surrounded by architectural treasures.

LE CAFÉ DES AMIS - MUSÉE DE CLUNY 28 rue Sommerard, 75005 Tuesday to Sunday 9:30 a.m. to 5:15 p.m., closed on Monday Dish of the day €9.20 - Lunch menu from €10.80 Reservation at 01 55 59 53 53

The more Parisian - Café Marly at the Arcades du Louvre

 

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Luxury, high culture and gastronomy: the quintessence of the City of Lights is embodied in this prestigious place nestled under the arcades of the Louvre, at heart of the Tuileries. Here, we taste the emblematic red fruit pavlova, the house's signature dessert, on a terrace with a view of the majestic glass pyramid.

LE CAFÉ MARLY{470 } 93 rue de Rivoli, 75001 Open every day, 8 a.m.-2 a.m. Dish €20-40 Reservation here{ 480}

The most Bocuse - Brasserie du Louvre

 Between the Comédie Française and the Louvre sits a third French monument... of gastronomy. In homage to the cuisine of the legendary Paul Bocuse, this welcoming restaurant revisits the French brasserie concept in a chic version and serves generous dishes, such as the famous Bresse chicken with cream and morels from the Cuisinier du Siècle, under the splendor of the Louvre arcades .

BRASSERIE DU LOUVRE - BOCUSE 1 place. André Malraux, 75001 Open every day. 12 p.m.-3 p.m., 6 p.m.-10:30 p.m. Lunch and dinner menu: starter-main course-dessert: €34-38, starter-main course: €27-31 Reservation at 01 44 58 37 21

Most “ cliché” at the Quai de la photo

 

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What if, rather than afterwards, we had a drink… in the heart of an exhibition? Surrounded by photos from photography exhibitions, this veritable art center floating on the Seine offers us an open-air terrace where we snack and enjoy signature cocktails like the surprising Sepia, and a festive restaurant with plural, Italian, oriental and Japanese influences.

QUAI DE LA PHOTO 9 port de la Gare, 75013 Open every day days 12 p.m.-midnight Lunch menu €24 From May to October, restaurant open every day from noon-2:30 p.m., 7:30 p.m.-10 p.m., bar and outdoor terrace open every day from 12 p.m.- midnight Online reservation

The most adorable - Le Rose Bakery at the BNF Richelieu

 

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The terrace of this café -restaurant transports you to the dreamed Paris of an ideal era. Imagine savoring delicious treats in an enchanting setting: fondant cakes, irresistible savory quiches and simple dishes, all made from exceptional quality products. Relax, and let yourself be charmed by this oasis of tranquility in the heart of the city.

ROSE BAKERY - BNF RICHELIEU 5 rue Vivienne, 75002 Tuesday to Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., closed Monday

The most Nordic - Café Fika at the Swedish Institute

{72 } Do you know Sommarkiosk? In the heart of the Parisian Marais, the Swedish Institute has created this charming red Swedish cabin in its courtyard, surrounded by large wooden tables and flowers. This ephemeral oasis, reminiscent of the freshness of the northern forests, extends the terrace of Café Fika. We taste Swedish specialties there, and enjoy aperitifs that last until dusk...

CAFÉ FIKA - INSTITUT SUÉDOIS{ 532} 11 rue Payenne, 75003 Tuesday to Sunday 10 a.m.-9 p.m., closed Mon. Between €10-25 No reservation{540 }

    

Published on 12 juillet 2024 à 09:30, mis à jour le 15 juillet 2024 à 08:03 by Elsa Penalba & Fleur Baudon

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