The five best Paris brasseries
Paris brasseries have large and beautiful dining rooms, atmosphere, shellfish, sauerkraut, beer and Alsatian wine. They are affordable and popular with locals. Somehow neglected by foodies, they are at the heart of the Parisian way of life. The brasseries are open 7 days a week, including Christmas day and New Year's day. Restaurants in Paris.
Eat out in one of the five best Paris Brasseries
We recommend a meal in a Paris brasserie, a 100 year culinary tradition imported from Alsace, a French region on the German border. You will eat well at a reasonable price anytime from 12am to 12pm, seven days a week including Christmas day and New Year's day in most cases. As most restaurants in town are closed on Christmas day and New Year's day, the brasseries are appropriate options.
Many Paris brasseries boast a beautiful Art Nouveau or Art Deco decor. Eat oysters, shellfish, sauerkraut with sausages. Drink Riesling wine from Alsace or beer. Here's our selection of the five best brasseries in town.
Sauerkraut in brasserie
La Coupole brasserie in Montparnasse
Well known since 1927 in Paris artistic circles and a true Art DĂ©co masterpiece, La Coupole is the most famous Parisian brasserie in the world. Very large room, confortable, beautiful decoration.
With passion, the chef regularly updates the menu to keep pace with the seasons. One of the most beautiful seafood arrays in all of Paris, Chicory and scallop tatin style tart with orange and a citrus white butter sauce, gorgeous sole meuniere or plancha, seafood sauerkraut, Indian-style curry with lamb. Each dish is a subtle balance of originality and tradition.
Paris metro: Metro station Vavin on line 4. Map.
Paris 75014 France
La Coupole is Paris' iconic Art DĂ©co restaurant
Mollard brasserie near Opéra Garnier
Founded in 1895 by Mr and Mrs Mollard opposite Saint-Lazare train station to serve wealthy passengers doing business in Paris, Mollard has a superb Art Nouveau decor, large frescos in shades of green, blue and gold, beige and brown marble columns and ancient mosaics. Mollard is classified in the complementary list of historic monuments.
Mollard is a classical brasserie with fresh seafood and everything you could wish for an excellent meal. Choice of sea food is large: oysters, clams, mussels, sea urchin, crab, prawns, shrimps, craw fishes, sea snails. The choice of typically French deserts is great too: Omelette Mollard flambée au Grand Marnier, Profiteroles, Créme brulée.
Paris 75008 France
Mollard is our favorite Art Nouveau brasserie
L'Alsace brasserie in Champs-Elysées
The Champs-Elysées have few affordable restaurants. The value for money is usually low. It is therefore worth mentioning l'Alsace. This brasserie serves quality and affordable meals despite the astronomic rents. Like all brasseries in town, it serves sauerkraut, seafood, beer and Alsace wines. The restaurant is open from 7am to 2am Sunday to Thursday, 7am to 4am Friday and Saturday. Not advertized on the online menu, the very affordable two course menu is served for lunch and dinner. The quality is excellent. There is plenty of choice à la carte, but it will cost extra money.
Paris 75008 France
L'Alsace is in Champs-Elysées
Bofinger brasserie in Le Marais
At walking distance of Le Marais and Opéra Bastille, Bofinger is one of the best Paris brasseries. Its history dates back to 1864, when Frédéric Bofinger opened a brewery. It was the first Parisian establishment where draft beer was served, hence its name Brasserie. In 1919, Brasserie Bofinger adorned itself with an exceptional Art Nouveau setting.
Bofinger serves exemplary seafood, one of the best sauerkraut in Paris, and other tasty dishes and desserts. Extensive wine list from Alsace and all regions of France. Courteous and efficient service. Menu at 35 euros and formula at 19.90 euros at lunch.
Paris 75004 France
Bofinger is an affordable brasserie
Le Zeyer, a no tourist Parisian brasserie
Founded in 1913, Le Zeyer is a traditional French independent brasserie. It is located in beetween Montparnasse and Parc Montsouris in a pleasant no tourist district. In the art-deco style, the dinning room was entirely designed by Vassiliev Slavik, the trendy 80’s decorator.
Le Zeyer is a strong pick for someone wanting a genuine Parisian brasserie with history, good seafood and traditional French dishes, and a comfortable, rather classic setting. It might not be ultra-trendy modern cuisine, but it's reliable for a good brasserie experience.
Paris 75004 France
Le Zeyer is a genuine Parisian brasserie
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