The chic Saint-Germain-des-Prés district is located on the Left Bank of Paris and features elegant boutiques, art galleries and cafes for literature lovers. Here are my recommendations for the best restaurants in the area.
Joséphine Chez Dumonet
Classic french food with authentic decor close to the Montparnasse tower.
Duck, beef bourguignon, pigeon, cassoulet, gigot, tartare, foie gras, soufflé grand marnier, mille feuille.
Closed on the weekends.
117 Rue du Cherche-Midi, 75006 Paris
Ze Kitchen Galerie
Famous chef Willima Ledeuil serves a modern french cuisine.
4 Rue des Grands Augustins, 75006 Paris
Quinsou
One Michelin star for this restaurant. Short menu with fresh products.
33 Rue de l’Abbé Grégoire, 75006 Paris
Steam Bar
Beautiful place for dimsums, asian food and cocktails. Chic place.
2 Rue du Sabot, 75006 Paris
L’Avant Comptoir de la Mer
Seafood tapas and oysters. The place gets full quite fast. People are mostly standing up.
3 Carrefour de l’Odéon, 75006 Paris
L’Avant Comptoir de la Terre
Neighbour from the previous one but with meat products.
- 3 Carrefour de l’Odéon, 75006 Paris
- 14 Rue Lobineau, 75006 Paris
Restaurant Guy Savoy
This is the famous restaurant of Michelin star chef Guy Savoy at The Monnaie de Paris.
Reservation is required and prices are €€€€.
11 Quai de Conti, 75006 Paris
Le Petit Vatel
Small restaurant with homemade food.
5 Rue Lobineau, 75006 Paris
Anicia
Short menu with seasonal products from the Auvergne region. They have some vegetarian dishes.
Closed sundays and mondays
97 Rue du Cherche-Midi, 75006 Paris
Breizh Café
For crepes
1 Rue de l’Odéon, 75006 Paris
Aux Prés Cyril Lignac
This restaurant belongs to a famous TV chef in France and mainly serves meat dishes.
27 rue du Dragon, 75006 Paris
Le Bar des Prés
Also belongs to Cyril Lignac. They have japanese food with cocktails.
25 Rue du Dragon, 75006 Paris
Brasserie Vagenende
Typical french brasserie with Belle Epoque decor.
French onion soup, tartare, sauerkraut, steack with fries, sole, oysters and seafood, creme brulee, profiteroles.
142 bd Saint-Germain, 75006 Paris
Semilla
Creative cuisine with nice atmosphere.
54 Rue de Seine, 75006 Paris
Marcello
Italian restaurant. Ask for a reservation on the terrace.
8 Rue Mabillon, 75006 Paris
Chez Marcel
French bistro with traditional french food like coq au vin.
Closed on weekends.
7 Rue Stanislas, 75006 Paris
Colvert
Bistronomic food with products from the market.
54 rue Saint-André des Arts, 75006 Paris
Roger La Grenouille
Foie gras, frog, escargot, french onion soup, sausage and mashed potatoes, tartare, breme crulee.
Closed on sundays and mondays for lunch
28 rue des Grands Augustins, 75006 Paris
Augustin Marchand d’vins
Wine bar with natural wines and small plates. More on the pricey side.
26 rue des Grands Augustins, 75006 Paris
Baillotte
Modern cuisine with a little twist.
Closed sunday evening and mondays
16 Rue du Dragon, 75006 Paris
Huitrerie Régis
If you like oysters, this place is for you (€€€).
3 Rue de Montfaucon, 75006 Paris
Bread & Roses
A place for a quick lunch with quiches and salads.
62 Rue Madame, 75006 Paris
La Boissonnerie
Creative cuisine bistro style with fresh products.
69 Rue de Seine, 75006 Paris
Bouillon Racine
A restaurant classified as a historical monument with its Art Nouveau stylea dn traditional cuisine.
69 Rue de Seine, 75006 Paris
Kodawari Ramen
Great place for japanese ramen made with quality ingredients. Get there early. No reservation.
29 Rue Mazarine, 75006 Paris
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