Best Date Night Places in Paris
1. La Dame De Canton, Paris
Unique location offering live music, dinner, and drinks on a wooden boat by the River Seine. Highlights include their pizzas which are great to enjoy on the outdoor terrace.
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Unique location offering live music, dinner, and drinks on a wooden boat by the River Seine. Highlights include their pizzas which are great to enjoy on the outdoor terrace.
Intimate corner bistro where a solo chef reworks French classics from a tiny open kitchen. The lively room runs on natural wine, with a long list of vermouths to start.
Warm neighborhood bistro next to Buttes-Chaumont serving handmade pastas, seasonal plates, and natural wine. Paper tablecloths sit under exposed beams in the restored butcher shop, which opens onto a hidden upstairs terrace.
Tiny, counter-style dining room pouring natural wine alongside shared plates of shiso oysters and lemongrass razor clams. The terracotta-walled space runs as a neighborhood deli by day before shifting into an evening wine bar.
Intimate 11th arrondissement cafe dedicated to writing letters to the future. Specialty lattes come with stationery and wax seals, while a wall of dated cubbies holds sealed messages scheduled for delivery up to twenty years later.
Warm, subdued 11th arrondissement bistro serving sharp updates to French classics. Plates of miso leeks and beef tartare sit alongside glasses of wine and thick slices of tarte tatin.
Belleville seafood spot serving raw shellfish and seasonal plates to share. The stone-walled room gets loud and tight, with candlelit tables full of whole fish and natural wine.
Creative cantine where fermented potato flatbread and Vietnamese-style stuffed cabbage anchor a weekly menu of small plates. The all-day spot moves from morning coffee to an evening service of shared plates and natural wines.
Neighborhood bistro with its original marble bar, spotted mirrors, and wine-red banquettes. The menu is classic French, but the extensive natural wine list and strong house martinis are what fill the room with locals.
Queer-friendly 11th arrondissement cocktail bar pouring clever drinks and serving late-night Palestinian small plates. Pale walls and a stone counter glow under soft lighting, keeping the room cozy for long dates and shared flatbreads.
Low-lit Brazilian steakhouse serving flame-grilled meats and natural wine in a stripped-back stone room. Bar seats face the open charcoal grill, while tables spill out onto a terrace next to Square Gardette.
Minimalist, brick-walled bistro in the 11th arrondissement pairing natural wine with modern French cooking. The dining room runs loud and lively through the evening service over set menus and warm tarte tatin.
Restored 17th-century Marais mansion displaying the world's largest collection of Pablo Picasso's art. Grand Baroque stairs and historic salons open into crisp white galleries filled with his paintings, ceramics, and sculptures.
Plant-filled Marais dining room serving fresh handmade pasta and warm focaccia across marble tables. Dinner naturally spills into the hidden basement bar, pouring late-night cocktails and vermouth to a vinyl soundtrack.
Time-capsule bistro with blotchy walls and just a dozen tables set with pink linen. Expect huge portions of classic French country cooking – whole roasted chicken, slabs of foie gras, and towers of crispy frites.
Cocktail bar hidden behind a poster-covered storefront on Rue du Faubourg Saint-Denis. The dim, concrete-lined room runs on a steady hip-hop soundtrack, pouring cocktails made exclusively with traditional French spirits.
1930s Montorgueil bistro serving hearty, wine-fueled lunches of boeuf bourguignon and escargots. White-clothed tables sit close together under vintage mirrors, filling a cozy room lined with dark wood and red leather banquettes.
Intimate Japanese dining room near the Palais Royal serving traditional Kaiseki menus on handmade ceramics. Counter seats face the chef for multi-course dinners paired with pours from a thousand-bottle saké and champagne cellar.
Boutique hotel balancing Japanese simplicity and Parisian opulence: rooms feature iroko wood, straw walls, and bicolored marble. The bar specializes in cocktails made exclusively from French and Japanese spirits.
Intimate bistro with green velvet banquettes, serving perfected versions of French classics. The steak au poivre is the standout dish – book well in advance for one of the few tables.
Bright corner bistro in the 9th arrondissement serving precise, modern French cooking. Pale wood tables and a white marble bar fill a relaxed room built around a busy open kitchen turning out seasonal tasting menus.
Cozy neighborhood bistro serving seasonal French dishes in a small, book-lined room. The pavé de boeuf is a staple, but the "pour les indécis" sampler lets tables share multiple desserts.
Classic Parisian bistro that built its reputation on one dish: a legendary sausage and mash. The small room is packed nightly, with a long zinc bar and wine bottles lining the walls.
Warm Haut Marais dining room with large booths and a central open hearth. The Basque-leaning kitchen cooks entirely over live fire, serving shared plates of aged steak, whole turbot, and langoustines.
Candlelit Spanish tavern with exposed stone walls, serving Menorcan-inspired shared plates and seafood. The intimate dining room is a popular date spot; the bar pours classic gin Pomadas.
Cozy South Pigalle wine bar pouring natural wines and serving shared plates to a strict vinyl soundtrack. Turntables spin funk and disco behind the bar, bringing lively pocket-club energy to the candlelit stone room.
Dimly lit dining room with leather banquettes, serving French classics and New York steaks like filet au poivre. A hushed speakeasy lounge is tucked into the vaulted cellar below for classic cocktails.
Post-industrial dining room on the Seine, serving creative, internationally inspired vegetarian small plates. The Portobello Katsu and Fried Cauliflower Wings are signatures.
Terracotta-toned Spanish dining cellar on the ground floor of the Maison Eugénie hotel. The open kitchen turns out rounds of warm tortilla and pan con tomate while the house sommelier pours Mediterranean natural wines.
Energetic 40-seat dining room on Rue du Nil turning out modern Italian plates from an open kitchen. Orders of ricotta gnudi and rabbit ragù hit the tables alongside a deep lineup of natural Mediterranean wines.
Intimate, sit-down crêperie serving ultra-thin Breton galettes under a preserved 1930s ceiling fresco. The small room trades typical maritime decor for a white-tiled bar, pouring artisanal ciders alongside crisp buckwheat crêpes.
Polished Indonesian dining room in the 7th arrondissement filled with carved woodwork and Batik patterns. Big plates of authentic beef rendang and chicken satay arrive beautifully plated for date nights and celebratory dinners.
Southern American port city cooking served in a classic Parisian bistro from Savannah chef Mashama Bailey. Dishes like shrimp and grits and chicken country captain land on tables near the vintage marble bar.
Intimate library salon off the Place des Vosges with deep velvets, bookshelves, and just eight tables. Modern French tasting menus shift to a secluded, vine-draped courtyard on warm days.
Classic Parisian bistro serving generous, butter-rich French classics on white tablecloths. Hearty stuffed cabbage and sweetbreads are followed by massive portions of chocolate mousse scooped from a large bowl tableside.
Intimate, candlelit Montmartre wine bar centered on an open kitchen and a monthly lineup of resident chefs. Chrome stools line the counter for sharing small plates and off-menu natural wines.
Walnut-lined cafe and listening room tucked down the historic Passage des Panoramas. Baristas pull specialty espresso while warm audio plays from a massive vinyl collection and vintage hi-fi system.
Minimalist Sentier pizzeria baking thick Detroit-style pies with crispy, caramelized edges. Deep rectangular pans hit the table for mixing and matching slices or splitting whole pizzas in a warm, stylish dining room.
Polished neighborhood bistro turning out precise French cooking from a former spice shop. Well-spaced marble tables fill with thick slices of pâté en croûte, serious wine, and a caramel hazelnut mille-feuille.
Modern Indian restaurant mixing original Parisian bistro features with vibrant saffron and moss green walls. An open kitchen with two golden tandoors fires regional sharing plates and fresh naan, served alongside gin and house tonics.
Buzzy, slightly chaotic bistro with jungle-print wallpaper and a low-ceilinged mezzanine. The English chef sends out a daily-changing menu of modern French game dishes and natural wines.
Tight, buzzy 18th arrondissement dining room serving plated Turkish döner, meze, and natural wine. Elbow-to-elbow tables fill up late into the night for free-range chicken from the spit and house-baked bread.
Grand Haussmann corner building in the Golden Triangle mixing heritage moldings with Art Deco interiors. Upper-floor balconies look directly onto the Eiffel Tower, while a full marble spa sits below.
Busy Montmartre trattoria serving generous plates of fresh pasta and Neapolitan pizza from an open kitchen. Warm evenings push tables out onto the terrace for late dinners and limoncello spritzes.
Upstairs dining room with exposed beams and stone, home to chef Romain Meder's personal tasting menus. Modern French dishes arrive in five or seven courses, each built from ingredients sourced directly from French artisans.
Casual ground-floor bar and bottle shop set around a large communal table, pouring natural wines and regional French spirits. The room doubles as the entrance to an intimate, farm-to-glass cocktail bar down in the limestone cellar.
Quiet boutique hotel filling a six-story Haussmann building on a leafy 7th arrondissement street. The 37 rooms double as plush, velvet-accented apartments, paired with an underground swimming pool and contemporary French dining.
Cozy, old-fashioned bistro serving generous plates of market-based French classics. The two intimate dining rooms fill up quickly – book ahead for a table.
Classic Parisian bistro serving rich Southwest cooking in a room lined with dark wood and checkered tablecloths. Meals start with sliced salami and bread before moving to heavy plates of duck confit and cassoulet.
Opulent Cantonese dining room with jade columns, marble tables, and crystal chandeliers. Two-course Peking duck and delicate dim sum arrive in family-style portions for quiet, shared meals.
