Paris — Restaurant

Top 10 restaurants in Paris with Hidden Gem / Wonderful Discovery

This list is ranked by how strongly the vibe appears in customer comments — with representative excerpts to help you judge quickly.


How people describe it

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7,918 reviews
1,388 places
14.08 score

Example excerpts

We "escaped" while enjoying delicious dishes, the welcome was particularly warm and the service quality. A wonderful discovery, we would happily stay there to enjoy the rest of the menu.
A wonderful discovery. Affordable prices. Very good food with, as we like, a limited menu selection, which guarantees freshness and ensures authentic cuisine. Welcoming, friendly, and personable service. The staff are happy to serve you and to do their job, even in Paris. Wine list is often organic and well-made. Highly recommended.
A wonderful discovery. Affordable prices. Very good food with, as we like, a limited menu selection, which guarantees freshness and ensures authentic cuisine. Welcoming, friendly, and personable service. The staff are happy to serve you and to do their job, even in Paris. Wine list is often organic and well-made. Highly recommended.

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Ranked places

  1. 1. Namak - Restaurant Perse

    Persian restaurant · Le Bouclier de Bacchus, 18, Rue Saint-Lazare, Quartier Saint-Georges, Nouvelle Athènes, Paris, Île-de-France, France métropolitaine, 75009, France

    Mentioned with this vibe in 128 reviews (about 15.0% of all reviews) out of 851 total reviews.

    Opening hours
    Monday
    7–10:30pm
    Tuesday
    12–2pm 7–10:30pm
    Wednesday
    Closed
    Thursday
    Closed
    Friday
    12–2pm 7–10:30pm
    Saturday
    12–3pm 7–11pm
    Sunday
    12–3pm
  2. 2. Soé Restaurant \\

    Restaurant · 18, Rue Beautreillis, Quartier de l'Arsenal, Paris 4e Arrondissement, Paris, Île-de-France, France métropolitaine, 75004, France

    Mentioned with this vibe in 33 reviews (about 17.5% of all reviews) out of 189 total reviews.

    Opening hours
    Monday
    Closed
    Tuesday
    7–10:30PM
    Wednesday
    7–10:30PM
    Thursday
    12:30–2:30PM 7–10:30PM
    Friday
    12:30–2:30PM 7–10:30PM
    Saturday
    12:30–2:30PM 7–10:30PM
    Sunday
    Closed
  3. 3. Esens'ALL Restaurant BIO

    Haute French restaurant · Esens'All, 12, Rue Dulong, Quartier des Batignolles, Paris 17e Arrondissement, Paris, France métropolitaine, 75017, France

    Mentioned with this vibe in 17 reviews (about 18.3% of all reviews) out of 93 total reviews.

    Refined restaurant with thoughtfully sourced, creative seasonal tasting menus in an intimate, cozy setting.

    Opening hours
    Monday
    7:30–9PM
    Tuesday
    7:30–9PM
    Wednesday
    7:30–9PM
    Thursday
    7:30–9PM
    Friday
    7:30–9PM
    Saturday
    7:30–9PM
    Sunday
    Closed
  4. 4. Restaurant Georgien QVEVRI (Les Georgiens) - Paris 75019 - Restaurant traditionnel géorgien - Ouvert le dimanche

    Restaurant · Qveri, 107, Rue de Crimée, Quartier du Combat, Paris 19e Arrondissement, Paris, Île-de-France, France métropolitaine, 75019, France

    Mentioned with this vibe in 27 reviews (about 16.4% of all reviews) out of 165 total reviews.

    Opening hours
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  5. 5. Restaurant L'Embuscade Paris 9

    Vegetarian restaurant · L'embuscade, 47, Rue Catherine de La Rochefoucauld, Quartier Saint-Georges, Paris 9e Arrondissement, Paris, France métropolitaine, 75009, France

    Mentioned with this vibe in 17 reviews (about 16.8% of all reviews) out of 101 total reviews.

    Vegan, African-inspired platters, bowls & burgers, plus Caribbean cocktails, in a vibrant setting.

    Opening hours
    Monday
    Closed
    Tuesday
    11:30AM–3PM 7PM–2AM
    Wednesday
    11:30AM–3PM 7PM–2AM
    Thursday
    11:30AM–3PM 7PM–2AM
    Friday
    11:30AM–3PM 7PM–2AM
    Saturday
    12–2:30PM 7PM–2AM
    Sunday
    Closed
  6. 6. La Condesa

    Restaurant · 1, Rue de l'Agent Bailly, Quartier de Rochechouart, Paris 9e Arrondissement, Paris, Île-de-France, France métropolitaine, 75009, France

    Mentioned with this vibe in 12 reviews (about 17.4% of all reviews) out of 69 total reviews.

    International tasting menus & natural wines are served in this acclaimed, refined restaurant.

    Opening hours
    Monday
    Closed
    Tuesday
    6:30–10:30PM
    Wednesday
    6:30–10:30PM
    Thursday
    12:15–1:30PM 6:30–10:30PM
    Friday
    12:15–1:30PM 6–10:30PM
    Saturday
    6–10:30PM
    Sunday
    Closed
  7. 7. Les Collonges

    Restaurant · La Fémis - École nationale supérieure des métiers de l'image et du son, Rue Francœur, Quartier de Clignancourt, Paris 18e Arrondissement, Paris, Île-de-France, France métropolitaine, 75018, France

    Mentioned with this vibe in 11 reviews (about 17.7% of all reviews) out of 62 total reviews.

    Opening hours
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  8. 8. Vertueux

    Restaurant · Vertueux, Rue Beaurepaire, Quartier de la Porte-Saint-Martin, Paris 10e Arrondissement, Paris, Île-de-France, France métropolitaine, 75010, France

    Mentioned with this vibe in 152 reviews (about 11.8% of all reviews) out of 1,286 total reviews.

    Opening hours
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  9. 9. Maison de la culture Arménienne

    Armenian restaurant · Restaurant Arménien - ambassade Arménie, 17, Rue Bleue, Quartier du Faubourg-Montmartre, Paris 9e Arrondissement, Paris, Île-de-France, France métropolitaine, 75009, France

    Mentioned with this vibe in 10 reviews (about 17.5% of all reviews) out of 57 total reviews.

    Opening hours
    Monday
    12–3PM 7–11PM
    Tuesday
    12–3PM 7–11PM
    Wednesday
    12–3PM 7–11PM
    Thursday
    12–3PM 7–11PM
    Friday
    12–3PM 7–11PM
    Saturday
    12–3PM 7–11PM
    Sunday
    Closed
  10. 10. Les Gouttes de Dieu - Batignolles

    Wine bar · Cosmo, Boulevard des Batignolles, Quartier de l'Europe, Paris 8e Arrondissement, Paris, Île-de-France, France métropolitaine, 75008, France

    Mentioned with this vibe in 11 reviews (about 16.9% of all reviews) out of 65 total reviews.

    Opening hours
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