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Best Paris Outdoor Dining


Enjoy dining al fresco?  Let yourself be romanced by the sidewalk sounds of a big city or pampered by the peacefulness of a patio garden. Flock to the terrace, deck or boulevard table and share a bite, under the sun, an oversized patio umbrella or the stars. Be it a brunch in the breeze, sunset supper or long lunch, all of it tastes best outside. Visit a few of these top airy hot spots for the best outdoor dining in Paris.


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Le Baudelaire French
14/20
Dining Room at Le Baudelaire, Paris, 6-8, rue Duphot
75001 Paris
01 42 60 34 12
Experience light, seasonal cuisine based on topnotch products. More...

Le Cafe Lenotre French
14/20
Dining Room at Le Cafe Lenotre, Paris, 10, av. des Champs-Élysées
75008 Paris
01 42 65 85 10
Chic and modern café located on one of the most famous avenues in Paris. More...

Chamarre Montmartre Contemporary
14/20
52, rue Lamarck
75018 Paris
01 42 55 05 42
Fusion food on the heights of Montmartre. More...

La Closerie des Lilas French
10/20
Dining Room at La Closerie des Lilas, Paris, 171, bd du Montparnasse
75006 Paris
01 40 51 34 50
Hangout of the likes of Hemingway and numerous members of the Lost Generation. More...

La Cour Jardin French
13/20
Dining Room at La Cour Jardin, Paris, 25, av. Montaigne
75008 Paris
01 53 67 66 02
Enjoy a healthful meal on the patio of the Hôtel Plaza Athénée. More...

Epicure French
18/20
Dining Room at Epicure, Paris, 112, rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré
75008 Paris
01 53 43 43 40
Extremely fresh ingredients are used to create an amazing, light cuisine by chef Éric Frechon. More...

L'Espadon French
16/20
Dining Room at L 15, place Vendôme
75001 Paris
01 43 16 30 80
A Parisian bastion of the fine dining tradition. More...

Flora Danica Danish
12/20
142, av. des Champs-Élysées
75008 Paris
01 44 13 86 26
Delicious Danish dishes that can be consumed on the patio in good weather More...

La Fontaine de Mars French
13/20
Dining Room at La Fontaine de Mars, Paris, 129, rue Saint-Dominique
75007 Paris
01 47 05 46 44
Enjoy the charm of one of the oldest bistros in Paris. More...

Georges French
12/20
Dining Room at Georges, Paris, 19, rue Beaubourg
75004 Paris
01 44 78 47 99
Set atop the Pompidou Center, this modern minimalist venue serves light contemporary fare and affords a famous view over Paris. More...

La Grande Cascade French
16/20
Dining Room at La Grande Cascade, Paris, Allée de Longchamp
75016 Paris
01 45 27 33 51
Magical "Belle Époque" pavilion setting for talented chef Frédéric Robert classical French haute cuisine. More...

Laurent French
17/20
Dining Room at Laurent, Paris, 41, av. Gabriel
75008 Paris
01 42 25 00 39
A famous gastronomic destination near the Champs-Elysées. More...

Maison Blanche French
16/20
Dining Room at Maison Blanche, Paris, 15, av. Montaigne
75008 Paris
01 47 23 55 99
Refinement in the shadow of the Eiffel Tower. More...

Mavrommatis Greek
15/20
Dining Room at Mavrommatis, Paris, 42, rue Daubenton
75005 Paris
01 43 31 17 17
Real Greek savour is to be found at Mavrommátis, the best Greek table of Paris if not of Europe. More...

Le Moulin de la Galette French
14/20
Dining Room at Le Moulin de la Galette, Paris, 83, rue Lepic
75018 Paris
01 46 06 84 77
Intimate terrace dining in the heart of Montmartre. More...

Les Ombres French
No Rating
Dining Room at Les Ombres, Paris, 27, quai Branly
75007 Paris
01 47 53 68 00
The Musée du Quai Branly offers two options for dining: the Café Branly on the garden level and a restaurant, Les Ombres, on the rooftop (both independently accessible). More...

Le Pre Catelan French
17/20
Dining Room at Le Pre Catelan, Paris, Route de Suresnes
75016 Paris
01 44 14 41 14
Inventive interpretations of French fare at this Bois de Boulogne restaurant with a fireplace in winter and verdant terrace in summer. More...

Ralph's American
13/20
Dining Room at Ralph 173, bd Saint-Germain
75006 Paris
01 44 77 76 00
This restaurant behind the Ralph Lauren store features American cuisine and a highly sought-after patio. More...

Restaurant Costes French
11/20
239, rue Saint-Honoré
75001 Paris
01 42 44 50 25
The main reason to come to this restaurant is the extraordinary setting and décor. More...

Restaurant Lasserre French
18/20
Dining Room at Restaurant Lasserre, Paris, 17, av. Franklin D. Roosevelt
75008 Paris
01 43 59 02 13
Elegant décor and service make this venerable classic French worth a visit especially for the magical view afforded by a retractable roof. More...

Le Restaurant French
15/20
Dining Room at Le Restaurant, Paris, 13, rue des Beaux-Arts
75006 Paris
01 44 41 99 01
Classic food with original flavors in a romantic and historical restaurant. More...

Le Saut du Loup International
11/20
107, rue de Rivoli
75001 Paris
01 42 25 49 55
Appetizing restaurant in the gardens of the Louvre Carrousel, doubling as a very sought-after terrace when good weather arrives. More...

La Table du Lancaster French
15/20
Dining Room at La Table du Lancaster, Paris, 7, rue Berri
75008 Paris
01 40 76 40 18
French fare in a plush interior just off the Champs-Elysées. More...

Le Ziryab Middle Eastern
13/20
1, rue des Fossées Saint-Bernard
75005 Paris
01 40 51 39 27
Refined Mediterranean-Middle Eastern restaurant perched on top of the Institut du Monde Arabe museum. More...

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