Here a some recommendations for restaurants close to the Louvre.
LES HALLES
- Yam’tcha : Adeline Grattard worked at the famous Astrance restaurant and in Hong Kong. She mixes French and Asian cuisine. Recommended for adventurous people. €€€ 121 rue Saint-Honoré, 75001 Paris
- La Halle aux Grains : Famous chef Bras has a restaurant in the modern art museum. €€€ but restaurant offers a lunch formula with 3 dishes for a good price. 2 Rue de Viarmes, 75001 Paris
- Benoit, bistro by chef Alain Ducasse : One Michelin star restaurant for the famous chef Alain Ducasse. This restaurant serves traditional french cuisine : pate en croûte, escargots, foie gras, french onion soup millefeuille, profiteroles 20 Rue Saint-Martin, 75004 Paris
- La Regalade : Restaurant close to Les Halles by Bruno Doucet with classic dishes. 106 Rue Saint-Honoré, 75001 Paris
- La Dame de Pic : Michelin star restaurant from chef Anne-Sophie Pic. €€€. 20 Rue du Louvre, 75001 Paris
- Le Tout Paris – Cheval Blanc : Chic restaurant with gastronomic cuisine. Terrace with very nice view. €€€. 8 Quai du Louvre, 75001 Paris
PALAIS ROYAL
- Le Grand Colbert : Typical french old style brasserie : oysters, foie gras, frog legs, sole meuniere, creme brulee, profiteroles, crepe suzette. 2 Rue Vivienne, 75002 Paris
- Verjus : Creative french cuisine. 52 Rue de Richelieu, 75001 Paris
- Kodawari Ramen : Great ambiance for this japanese place. Kids and teenagers will love it. Get there early ! 12 Rue de Richelieu, 75001 Paris
- Le Grand Véfour : Famous parisian restaurant at the palais royal. €€€. 17 Rue de Beaujolais, 75001 Paris
MADELEINE
- Au Petit Bar : very typical casual bistro with grandma cuisine for small budgets. Tuesday: roast veal, Wednesday: roast beef and homemade fries, Thursday: Auvergne sausage and mashed potatoes, Friday: lamb and coco beans.7 rue du Mont Thabor, 75001 Paris
- Le Souffle : This restaurant between place de la Concorde and the Louvre only serves soufflés from starters to deserts. 36 rue du Mont Thabor, 75001 Paris
- Blend : For a good burger. 18 Rue Duphot, 75001 Paris
- Mavrommatis : Greek cuisine for lunch. 18 Rue Duphot, 75001 Paris
- Chez Monsieur : Classic french cuisine close to Madeleine : escargots, french onion soup, foie gras, beef tartare, creme brulee, tarte tatin, crepe suzette. 11 Rue du Chevalier de Saint-George, 75008 Paris
LEFT BANK
- Les Antiquaires : Very nice brasserie close to the Louvre and Orsay museums with fresh products : foie gras, sea food, beef bourguignon, duck magret, creme brulee, tarte tatin, crepe suzette. 13 Rue du Bac, 75007 Paris
- Café de l’Empire : Cozy brasserie with good prices for lunch with their menu of the day : 17 Rue du Bac, 75007 Paris
- Kodawari Ramen (Yokochō) : Other japanese restaurant. Get there early. 29 Rue Mazarine, 75006 Paris
- Restaurant Guy Savoy : Michelin star restaurant for an exceptionnal experience Monnaie de Paris. 11 Quai de Conti, 75006 Paris
For a drink close to the Louvre
- Café Marly : 93 Rue de Rivoli, 75001 Paris
- Café Lapérouse : Hotel de la Marine, 2 place de la Concorde, 75008 Paris
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