Paris Food Guide: 12 Must-Try Restaurants Before You Leave 🇫🇷

Paris isn’t just about romance—it’s a food lover’s paradise! From century-old bistros to Michelin-starred gems, here’s your ultimate cheat sheet for eating like a local. 🍽 The 12 Essential Stops 1️⃣ 『Auguste』 ⭐ Michelin-starred creativity at fair prices. Don’t miss their sweet, briny oysters! 📍54 Rue de Bourgogne, 75007 2️⃣ 『Benoit』 🏛 100-year-old bistro with a lunch deal that’s a steal. Classic Parisian vibes. 📍20 Rue Saint-Martin, 75004 3️⃣ 『Bouillon République』 💰 Budget-friendly French comfort food. Try the caramelized pork knuckle & salted-caramel rice pudding. 📍39 Bd du Temple, 75003 4️⃣ 『Café de Flore』 ☕ Iconic café where Sartre sipped espresso. Their baguette and mille-feuille are legendary. 📍172 Bd Saint-Germain, 75006 5️⃣ 『Carton Paris』 🥐 Best croissants in town—flaky, buttery perfection. Their pecan-studded Napoleon is a close second. 📍6 Bd de Denain, 75010 6️⃣ 『Chez Papa』 🦆 French "cafeteria" for classics like duck confit and foie gras. A local institution! 📍40 Bd de La Bastille, 75012 7️⃣ 『Girafe』 🗼 Eiffel Tower views + seafood towers. Lobster linguine = 💯. 📍1 Pl. du Trocadéro, 75016 8️⃣ 『L'Escargot Montorgueil』 🐌 Snail royalty since 1832. Garlic-butter escargots are a must. 📍38 Rue Montorgueil, 75001 9️⃣ 『Restaurant Sichuan』 🌶️ Spice rescue! When French cream fatigue hits, their mapo tofu delivers. 📍17 Rue Le Peletier, 75009 🔟 『Fuero』 🇪🇸 Spanish vibes, perfect for sharing tapas and sangria-fueled nights. 📍11 Cr des Petites Écuries, 75010 1️⃣1️⃣ 『Leon de Bruxelles』 🐚 Mussels galore—Belgian-style, with frites and mayo. 📍30 Bd des Italiens, 75009 1️⃣2️⃣ 『Robert et Louise』 🔥 Steakhouse glory. Their wood-fired ribeye is Parisian beef at its best. 📍64 Rue Vieille-du-Temple, 75003 💡 Pro Tips: Book ahead for Michelin spots (especially Girafe!). Lunch menus are often cheaper than dinner. Walk-ins welcome at Bouillons—go early! #ParisEats #FoodieParis #TravelFrance #EatLikeALocal