Where to eat in Paris in 2025: From classic bouillon restaurants to a street food market

It is possible to eat really badly in Paris. Yes, that’s negative, but it’s also a home truth. Perhaps it’s because the number of tourists means that substandard restaurants get footfall regardless of their reviews.
Fortunately, it’s also possible to eat so well that expletives burst from your mouth and you begin shouting “ooh la la” like a true Parisian. You don’t have to fork out a fortune either if you know where to go.
Although leaps and bounds ahead of much of the country, Paris is still dismally behind London for vegan and vegetarian food. Those with dietary restrictions should call ahead of time: even the most carnivorous of restaurants will usually rustle up something if given a day or two to prepare.
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