Paris - St Germain Des Pres - Restaurants

173 Boulevard St. Germain, Paris
33-1-44-77-76-00

Ralph's

Located in the center of the flagship Ralph Lauren store in Saint-Germain-des-Prés, this elegant American bistro succeeds in charming the pants off notoriously hard-to-impress Parisian diner... read more

93 rue de Bac, Paris 75007
+33-01-42-84-00-82

Pâtisserie des Rêves

It's been a long wait (slightly sated by the now-closed Exceptions Gourmandes) for fans of Philippe Conticini. The pastry chef (who also ran kitchens at La Table d'Anvers and Pétrossian) has... read more

62, rue de Seine , Paris 75006
+33-01-45-21-41-30

Da Rosa

This "Latin Quarter Delicatessen" is unlike any you've ever seen. The perfect place to stop for a gourmet bite or picnic fixings to go. An interior signed by Jacques Garcia (of l'Hôtel fame) ... read more

62, rue Mazarine, Paris 75006
+33-01-53-10-19-99

Alcazar

An old Latin Quarter caberet that was recrafted by a Brit who deigned to "reinvent the brasserie." Initially unrecognizable and unadored as such, Alcazar gradually grew on the locals and is n... read more

Paris 75007
+33-01-45-48-87-65

Le Bac à Glaces

Sadaharu Aoki

L'Atelier du Joël Robuchon

Joël Robuchon “retired” from a three-star career in 1996, only to return in 2003 with a democratic approach that ditches the pomp of haute cuisine. Elbow up to the sushi-style hors... read more

9, carrefour de l’Odéon , Paris 75006
+ 33-01-44-27-07-97

Le Comptoir de la Relais

Yves Camdeborde led the pack of French chefs who eschewed the Michelin rat race and founded the ’90s Bistro Moderne movement. His first venture, la Regalade, became a gastronomic benchmark. T... read more

16, rue du Dragon, Paris 75006
+ 33-01-45-48-49-49

L'Altro

This shiny trattoria from the folks behind Les Cailloux serves top-notch pastas at a reasonable price for this tony district. Glassed-in kitchen, retro-industrial decor with lots of brushed metal a... read more

11, rue Dupin , Paris 75006
+ 33-01-42-22-64-56

L'Epi Dupin

The stability and ingenuity of François Pasteau’s kitchen is attested to by the large, loyal following that makes it impossible to eat here without a reservation. Everything is market-... read more

44, rue du Bac , Paris 75007
+ 33-01-45-44-73-73

Gaya

Pierre Gagnaire's approach to molecular gastronomy ranges from inspired to downright strange. This outpost next to the Deyrolle taxidermy shop is more straightforward than his eponymous resto in th... read more

15, rue des Cannettes , Paris 75006
+ 33-01-43-26-01-62

Pizza Positano

Positano recently stole the local pizza crown from flailing Bartolo’s nearby. A low, timbered ceiling, tight seating, stone walls, and checked tables establish a laid-back but lively atmosphe... read more

69, rue de Seine, Paris 75006
+33-01-43-54-34-69

Fish la Boissonerie

Adored by the middle-aged expat crowd, this former poissonerie dropped the fish and became a boisson-loving wine bar. Run by a New Zealander/American duo, Fish has a broad selection but favors big ... read more

5, rue Bernard Palissy, Paris 75006
+33-01-42-22-14-40

Les Valseuses

Small, intimate resto caters perfectly to the local Saint-Germain clientele. The shoebox size and framed portraits of aristocrats afford a right-place-right-time smugness. Cocktails are stiff and s... read more

20 rue Saint-Benoît, Paris 75006
+33-01-45-49-16-00

Le Relais de l'Entrecôte Saint Germain

Marie-Paule Burrus and her father opened their original "steak hut" location off the Champs in 1959. They later brought their winning formula to this Saint-Germain outpost around the corner from th... read more

51 rue de Verneuil, Paris 75007
+33-01-45-44-69-13

Le Cinq Mars

It may not be packed to the rafters with tourists, but it certainly should be. Two steps from the Seine and the Musee d'Orsay, this classic bistro serves grandmotherly fare on bare wooden tables. T... read more

11, rue Bernard Palissy, Paris 75006
+33-01-45-44-02-52

Coco & Co.

"Would you like a magazine while you wait? Some coffee?" The friendliness will blow you away. All the style but none of the snot that you'd expect from a former fashion stylist and music publicist.... read more