My favorite restaurants in Saint-Germain-des-Prés

For this new “favorite spots” article, I have decided to gather some quality restaurants that I’ve tested in the Saint-Germain-des-Prés neighborhood, which I really enjoy. In fact, in this ultra-touristy area of Paris, it isn’t always easy to find good places to eat during a visit or even a short walk. There is something for everyone.

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Le Silencio des Près

The Silencio des Prés restaurant is the second Parisian location for the original Silencio club, conceived by director David Lynch in homage to the cabaret from his film Mulholland Drive. The excellent cocktail menu at the bar is created by Rémy Savage, and in the kitchen, Michelin-starred chef Guillaume Sanchez has composed a revisited bistro menu.

For starters, we tasted the sea bass tartare with pesto made from tops and the cold langoustine ravioli. For the main course, we opted for the lemon and bottarga gnocchi as well as the mushroom ravioli with egg yolk and vegetable broth. For dessert, it was a classic, perfectly molten chocolate soufflé with vanilla ice cream.

Fish tartare with green sauce and radishes on a white plate at Le Silencio des Près.

Two cocktails, one with crushed ice and lime zest, at Le Silencio des Près.

Cozy interior of the restaurant Silencio des Prés with an illuminated bar and customers.

Terrace of the restaurant Le Silencio des Prés with blue rattan tables and chairs.

Domaine Philippe Gilbert Menetou-Salon 2021, wine held in hand.

Creamy gnocchi with citrus zest at Silencio des Prés, Saint-Germain.

Woman tasting a meal and wine on the terrace of the Silencio des Prés restaurant in Paris.

Façade of Le Silencio des Près restaurant in Saint-Germain-des-Prés at night.

Terrace of Le Silencio des Prés restaurant at night, Saint-Germain-des-Prés, Paris.

Table set at Silencio des Prés Paris with ambient lighting.

Molten chocolate mousse and its scoop of ice cream enjoyed at Silencio des Prés.

Tested in 2023

Silencio des Près
22 rue Guillaume Apollinaire 75006 Paris
Price: starters between €18 and €28 / mains between €24 and €32 / desserts between €12 and €14 / cocktails €18
link to the restaurant’s website

Evi Evane

This family-owned Greek house was founded in 2005 by sisters Maria and Dina Nikolaou. Today, the brand has several grocery/deli locations in Paris, a corner at La Samaritaine, a catering service, and also a Greek restaurant that we went to test with our favorite photographer. You can find the generous Greek cuisine of Chef Dina, who is a true ambassador of this gastronomy in France; she has also published several books with her recipes and is very famous in Greece for her television shows.

To taste: the homemade “Evi Evane” tarama with candied lemons (€12); Htapodi, a Greek dish with octopus served here with fava purée (€28); the “Evi Evane” moussaka—possibly the best moussaka I’ve ever eaten, by the way (€28); for dessert, portokalopita, an orange cake that Dina makes with phyllo dough (€10); and Ekmek with pistachios, a traditional brioche cake with “syrup” and vanilla cream (€10); the location also offers a very fine selection of wines from all over Greece, notably Retsina, this white wine produced in Greece for millennia, obtained by adding pine resin to the wine during fermentation.

Hot Saganaki Evi Evane with pomegranate, tomatoes, and balsamic sauce.

Woman enjoying Greek dishes at Evi Evane in Paris.

Interior of the Greek restaurant Evi Evane Paris with set tables and stone walls. © Nicolas Diolez

Decorative plates Evi Evane Paris with black donkey and red/blue lace patterns.

Greek meal at Evi Evane: pita bread, grilled cheese, olives, and white wine.

Plate of octopus on split pea purée at Evi Evane Paris.

Bottles of Anemos and Retsina Cambas Greek wine on a wooden table.

Decadent Greek moussaka from Evi Evane with white sauce and dill.

Greek dessert Evi Evane Paris cut with a knife, garnished with fruit.

Interior of the restaurant Evi Evane Paris: table, green bench, stone walls, and red flowers.

Façade of the Greek restaurant Evi Evane in Paris with a terrace.

Evi Evane
10 Rue Guisarde 75006 Paris
Price: à la carte starters between €12 and €17.50 / mains between €24 and €28 / desserts €10 / wines by the glass between €8 and €9
The good deal: lunch menu with starter + main or main + dessert €25 and starter + main + dessert €32
Link to the brand’s website

L’Atelier Roulière

This establishment offers French bistro cuisine. Originally, it was a butcher shop, and in 2021 the location was completely reimagined to become a contemporary bistro focused on quality meats, renamed L’Atelier Roulière in homage to the name of the Roulière butcher shop. The establishment is also recognized for its wine cellar, which allows for beautiful pairings with the dishes offered.

We tasted: artichoke carpaccio with truffle vinaigrette (€11.50); spinach salad with Roquefort sauce (€11.50); semi-cooked tuna with wok vegetables and soy sauce (€28.50); pork chop with truffle jus and baby potatoes (€24.50); for dessert, the crème brûlée with vanilla pods (€11.50).

Interior of L'Atelier Roulière restaurant Saint-Germain-des-Prés with set tables and visible kitchen.

Terrace of L'Atelier Roulière, restaurant in Saint-Germain-des-Prés, Paris.

Ravioli with old-fashioned mustard sauce and chives at L'Atelier Roulière Paris.

Bottle of Chablis Domaine De Oliveira Lecestre with a glass of white wine at L'Atelier Roulière.

Sliced semi-cooked tuna and Asian vegetable noodles L'Atelier Roulière Paris.

Grilled pork chop, roasted potatoes, and red onions at L'Atelier Roulière.

Bottles of Chablis and Château de Pierreux Brouilly wine with glasses of white and red wine.

Interior of L'Atelier Roulière restaurant Saint-Germain, set tables and open kitchen.

Smiling woman eating seared tuna and sides at L'Atelier Roulière.

Tested in 2025 - Invitation

L’Atelier Roulière
24 Rue des Canettes, 75006 Paris
Price: à la carte starters between €10.50 and €17.50 / mains between €22.50 and €44.50 / desserts between €10.50 and €14.50
Link to the restaurant’s website

Lobineau

This seafood bistro nestled in the heart of Saint-Germain lacks neither charm nor appeal. It even boasts a lovely score of 11/20 in Gault&Millau. The restaurant offers fish and seafood delivered directly from Brittany. As a starter, we tested the avocado tartare with shrimp and mild spices (€12.50) and the marinara razor clams (€13.50). For the main course, I warmly recommend the Breton skate wing (because you rarely see it on restaurant menus) poached to order with capers and purée (€25.50). The Thai-style sea bream ceviche with mango and citrus was also very good (€26.50). And for dessert, since we couldn’t decide, we shared a “café gourmand” (€13.50), so we could taste a bit of everything!

Lobineau Paris restaurant terrace with a customer and menu on a chalkboard.

Interior of the restaurant Lobineau in Saint-Germain-des-Prés, green benches and wooden tables.

Wall decoration style tin can "Le Lobineau" with fish, Saint-Germain-des-Prés restaurant.

Dish of ceviche-style shrimp and glass of white wine at restaurant Lobineau Paris.

Tasting dishes and white wine at Lobineau in Saint-Germain-des-Prés.

Interior of the restaurant Lobineau in Saint-Germain-des-Prés with tables and plant-based decoration.

Assortment of desserts from Lobineau restaurant Paris with espresso coffee.

Tested in 2025 - Invitation

Lobineau
7 Rue Lobineau, 75006 Paris
Price: à la carte starters between €11.50 and €21.50 / mains between €19.50 and €36.50 / desserts between €9.50 and €13.50
Link to the restaurant’s website

Sidi des Prés

An address that offers traditional Moroccan cuisine very well prepared, in a decor that takes you on a journey (it reminded me of our trips to Morocco)! On the menu: tagines and couscous in a warm and casual setting for sharing. As a starter, I recommend the chef’s selection of briouates (€11.50), the shakshuka with egg (€11.50), the grilled vegetable dip with feta (€10.50), as well as the zaalouk, a homemade eggplant caviar (€8.50). For the main course, the three of us shared a couscous with 4 meats (€27.50), and it was truly very hearty.

Greek meal with vegetables, feta, bread, and glass of red wine at Sidi des Prés.

Interior of the Sidi des Prés restaurant with set tables and warm lighting.

Table set: glasses, cutlery, and Peugeot pepper grinder at Sidi des Prés restaurant.

Couscous, grilled meats, and red wine at Sidi des Prés restaurant Saint-Germain.

Moroccan mint tea: silver teapot, glasses, and mint at Sidi des Prés.

Couscous with vegetables and meat skewers and merguez sausages at Sidi des Prés.

Almond pastry and mint tea served at Sidi des Prés.

Varied desserts, citrus in a bowl, and pastries on a terrazzo plate at Sidi des Prés.

Façade of the oriental restaurant Sidi des Prés, specialized in Grillades, Tagines, and Couscous.

Interior of the Sidi des Prés restaurant, set tables, exposed stone wall.

Tested in 2025 - Invitation

Sidi des Prés
18 rue Guisarde, 75006 Paris
Price: à la carte starters between €7.50 and €11.50 / tagines between €19.50 and €26.50 and couscous between €22.50 and €27.50 / desserts between €8.50 and €13.50
Link to the restaurant’s website

Blueberry, the maki bar of Saint Germain des Prés

As a fan of Japanese cuisine, I was blown away by the creations at Blueberry, a sushi bar with Californian traditions, opened by the Vaconsin sisters and located in Paris in the Saint-Germain-des-Prés neighborhood. The name of the place is a homage to the film My Blueberry Nights by Hong Kong director Wong Kar Wai, of whom I am also personally a huge fan. As for the decor, there is an intimate, lounge-like atmosphere; you feel like you are in a cocoon in this restaurant. There are also several rooms with different atmospheres and colors.

Plus, it allowed me to learn something interesting: the association between Japanese and Californian cuisine is a consequence of the massive Japanese immigration that took place on the West Coast of the United States after World War II, which gave birth to the famous California Rolls. It is precisely these refined and bold dishes that Chef Luu offers at Blueberry with very varied ingredients and quite incredible flavor combinations, I must say. Once the makis are in your mouth, it’s a fireworks display! The prices aren’t “cheap,” but this is a connoisseur’s meal for foodies looking for culinary experiences that are out of the ordinary.

Interior of Blueberry restaurant Saint-Germain-des-Prés, woman on her phone.

Interior of Blueberry restaurant Saint-Germain-des-Prés with wooden tables and orange chairs.

Tuna sushi and small rolls enjoyed with chopsticks in Saint-Germain-des-Prés.

Tables set at Saint-Germain-des-Prés restaurant white stone walls Blueberry.

Sushi chef working behind the counter at Blueberry Comptoir Diolez.

Close-up of a textured glass and its orange refraction on a wooden table.

Woman eating sushi with chopsticks at the Saint-Germain-des-Prés restaurant.

Server preparing a drink at the bar, customer sitting in front of him, Blueberry.

Colored glass light fixtures and white pendant light on the ceiling, Blueberry Saint-Germain restaurant.

To taste:

Obviously, you have to try the makis which are served 6 at a time, so it’s ideal for ordering several and sharing Asian-style. We chose the Little Miss Yuzu (€15 for 6 pieces), the Rackham le Rouge (€17 for 6 pieces), and Unagiiii (€17 for 6 pieces).
To vary the pleasures, I also advise you to try the Geisha from Rue du Sabot, small crispy rice crepes with tuna, truffle cream, and chives (€15).
For dessert, it’s also worth trying either the black sesame tiramisu (€12) for those who like that, or the blueberry tart with blueberries and matcha tea cream (€12).
To accompany our meal, we opted for a hot Sobacha drink with toasted buckwheat (€6) and a Genmaicha tea with puffed rice (€6).
The establishment also offers a nice selection of sake for lovers of this alcoholic beverage (personally, I like sparkling sake, which I find very nice as an aperitif).

Tuna rolled sushi, purple caviar, and chives at Blueberry Saint-Germain.

Maki sushi with bright red garnish and green leaf, Blueberry Saint-Germain.

Assortment of fresh maki sushi with caviar and garnishes at the Blueberry Saint-Germain restaurant.

Raspberry and black sesame dessert, likely at Blueberry Saint-Germain-des-Prés.

Blueberry tartlet sprinkled with powdered sugar, Blueberry.

Smiling woman pouring a drink into a cup, Saint-Germain-des-Prés restaurant.

Black sesame and raspberry dessert from Blueberry Saint-Germain-des-Prés.

Tea poured from a black Japanese teapot into a white cup, hand with ring.

Collection of sake bottles, including Juyondai Junmai Ginjo, in front of a wavy background.

Façade of the Blueberry Maki Bar restaurant in Saint-Germain-des-Prés.

Raw tuna tataki with sesame and chives, dish from Blueberry Saint-Germain.

Tested in 2018

Prices (2018): menus between €22 and €38

Thanks to Blueberry for this invitation.

Blueberry
6 rue du Sabot 75006 Paris
open for lunch and dinner from Tuesday to Saturday
link to the restaurant’s website

Chez Bartolo, the first Parisian pizzeria

This little corner of Naples in the heart of Paris has existed since 1950, the date of its opening by the Neapolitan Bartolo Memola, who introduced pizza to Parisians at the time by bringing a pizza oven directly from Naples. That is how Saint-Germain-des-Prés became famous for its pizzerias. Today, his granddaughter oversees this family business. A family and friendly atmosphere reigns in this restaurant around Neapolitan cuisine. Chez Bartolo’s niche: authentic cuisine and a lovely selection of traditional pizzas, cooked in a wood-fired oven.

The very good point about these pizzas is undoubtedly the quality of the dough, prepared and left to rest in accordance with tradition, without forgetting the technique of the pizza maker, who can be seen at work in front of his wood oven. The result: a firm and slightly crunchy dough that is truly succulent!

Also on the menu: pasta, cooked “al dente” with sauces with Italian names, seafood, and meats. The dishes are prepared to order with fresh, hand-picked ingredients.

Slice of pizza topped with burrata, cherry tomatoes, and basil held in hand.

Woman enjoying pizza and pasta in a Parisian pizzeria.

Interior of the Bartolo Paris restaurant with a bar and lounge area, decorated with an artificial orange tree.

Piece of tiramisu on a textured plate, Italian dessert.

To taste:

For a cocktail, I had a small Spritz, classic but effective (€12)
The pizza Sophia Loren with San Marzano, burrata, arugula, duo of tomatoes, and San Daniele ham (€24)
I also wanted to test a pasta dish, and set my sights on the linguine al limone e gamberi (€27), fresh pasta with lemon cream, “black tiger” prawns grilled on the plancha with lemon zest and salmon pearls, and I really didn’t regret my choice
For dessert, we tested the tiramisu della zia (€12), i.e., homemade, which was very good

Interior of pizzeria with hanging hams, jars, and leather bench.

Interior of Bartolo Paris pizzeria, fresco of Mount Vesuvius and set table.

Sparkling cocktail garnished with dried orange and mint, held by a hand.

Burrata pizza and prawn pasta on a restaurant table.

Façade of the Neapolitan pizzeria Chez Bartolo in Paris with terrace tables.

My advice: personally, I think that the real interest of this address lies above all in the quality of its pizzas, so I advise you to taste them first.

The other nice surprise of the place is the wine list, which offers a beautiful selection of Italian vineyards and largely Neapolitan ones. The selection is short, but the wines offered are rare in Paris.

Tested in 2016 and 2023

Chez Bartolo
7 rue des Canettes 75006 Paris
Open Tuesday to Saturday from 12:00 PM to 2:30 PM and from 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM
Price: pizzas between €13 and €26 / pasta between €17 and €28 / wine by the glass between €6.50 and €9
The good deal: lunch set menu with salad + Margherita pizza or pasta of the day + coffee & sweets at €18.50
Link to the website

Didon

This address is the latest little gem from Imad and Carole, already at the head of Hébé restaurant and Ya Bayte, which I had already told you about! The Didon restaurant is located in the 6th arrondissement of Paris in the heart of Saint-Germain-des-Prés, so in a great neighborhood!

As for the food, you’ll find bistronomic cuisine with dishes cooked over charcoal. I must say that we were completely won over by this beautiful address, which had no missteps from beginning to end! A real success because everything is absolutely delicious, the service is extremely warm, and the wine list is very sharp, just as I like it.

Domaine La Voûte du Ventou 2018 red wine held by a server.

Interior Saint-Germain restaurant with a view of the open kitchen and chef.

Slices of rare meat with potato gratin on a plate.

Frothy green velouté with a piece of squash and seeds in a textured bowl.

Plate of spiced croquettes with salad and red wine in Saint-Germain-des-Prés.

Gourmet dinner in Saint-Germain-des-Prés, woman tasting red wine.

Dishes and glasses of red wine on a black marble restaurant table in Saint-Germain.

Chocolate mousse and ice cream with cranberries and cocoa nibs in a blue bowl.

Interior Saint-Germain restaurant with staircase, mirror, and modern circular light fixtures.

Bottle of Paul Ginglinger Pinot Noir wine presented at the table, Saint-Germain restaurant.

Modern interior of a restaurant in Saint-Germain-des-Prés, set tables.

Façade of the Didon restaurant in Saint-Germain-des-Prés with black sign and storefronts.

Didon restaurant
8 Rue du Dragon, 75006 Paris
The good deal: a lunch menu Monday to Friday with starter + main or main + dessert for €27 and starter + main + dessert for €34 (a steal!)
link to the restaurant’s website

Chez Fernand

Chez Fernand is a house founded in 1970. The atmosphere of the place is authentic and friendly; there are large tables covered with gingham tablecloths, you can easily chat with your neighbor at the table even if you don’t know them, and you can tell it’s a spot for regulars who have been coming back for many years. You feel like you’re in another era, the great time when Saint-Germain-des-Prés was the nerve center of a cultural and artistic effervescence that is a little forgotten today… But apparently not everywhere… In terms of cuisine, Chef Rémi Lebon selects French products based on the seasons and arrivals and offers generous traditional dishes.

The wine list: the cellar offers great Bordeaux vintages as well as wines from small producers with a good price-quality ratio, and don’t hesitate to ask for advice to find the wine that will go well with your dish!

=> See my full article on the Chez Fernand restaurant

Ravioli in creamy sauce and parsley, dishes at Chez Fernand.

Green beans with garlic and nuts served at Chez Fernand.

Dinner and jazz concert in a French bistro with red gingham tablecloths.

Façade of the Chez Fernand restaurant at night, customers arriving.

Grilled scallops on a bed of lentils and carrots at Chez Fernand.

Beef Bourguignon served in a cast-iron pot on a red gingham tablecloth.

Tested in 2017

Chez Fernand
Restaurant des Bistronomes
13 rue Guisarde 75006 Paris
link to the restaurant’s website

Les Deux Magots

This address is truly one of the most well-known and iconic institutions in Saint-Germain-des-Prés. I had already mentioned it previously in my special article on “Jazz in Paris“.

Jazz concert in the evening at Les Deux Magots, Diolèz hall, Paris.

Les Deux Magots
6 Place Saint-Germain des Prés, 75006 Paris

Cozy interior of the Silencio des Prés bar with neon lighting and a customer at the counter.

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