Where to Eat in Paris With Kids

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Where to Eat in Paris With Kids: Our Neighborhood Picks

Wondering where to eat in Paris with kids? There are far too many amazing places to dine in Paris, from affordable to splurge worthy!  We mostly focused on the Saint-Germain and Latin Quarter neighborhoods as that is where our apartment was. With the littles, it was easier to keep things walkable.  That said there was SO much good food close by!  I will keep to our favorites as to not overwhelm, and if you find yourself in these neighborhoods, or take our advice to make one of these neighborhoods your home base for your visit, these are great options to delight your mouth and tummy!  So here is our list of the best restaurants in Paris…

Oktobre

Three small plates at a Paris restaurant, including a bowl of bright green soup

Oktobre was probably our favorite Parisian culinary experiences of our most recent visit.  We opted for their prix fixe lunch menu since we have young kids, and sometimes lunch can be a more casual experience in general.  I called ahead to make a reservation and we showed up soaking wet (it was pouring outside) with two small children and a stroller of which there was seemingly nowhere to put.  Even though we looked like a hot mess, we were greeted with such hospitality and kindness at this Michelin guide recognized restaurant.  The server was gracious in accommodating the kids as much as the menu would allow.

Now, for the food!!! The first course was three small dishes, served at the same time.  All three were astounding and I wanted to have that course again for the rest of the trip!

A beef tartare topped with greens and crisp crumbs at a Paris restaurant

The three items included a beef tartare, a curry mushroom soup and crudo (raw fish).  They were all very different flavors but still complimented each other so well!

A beef tartare topped with greens and crisp crumbs at a Paris restaurantA bowl of green soup with dumplings and a mushroom at a Paris restaurantA bowl of thinly sliced pork with rocket at a Paris restaurant

The main course was served next and you had an option between 4 or 5 choices.  Dawson and I ordered different things so we could try each others.  I went for the pasta option and Dawson the fish…

A plate of white fish with greens in a butter sauce at a Paris restaurantA plate of short twisted pasta with tomatoes, olives and crumbled cheese

Last was dessert.  You can opt to skip dessert for a lesser price but what crazy person would do that?!?  Both were outstanding and I regrettably shared them with the kids and had to fight for my fair share.

A cherry dessert with crumble, ice cream and thin crisp tuilesA chocolate dessert drizzled with sauce in a dark bowl

The cost for zors-d’oeuvres, main course and dessert was just 36 Euro!  An absolute steal for the portion and quality!  Especially considering this restaurant is mentioned in the Michelin guide.  Their sister restaurant, the original restaurant, Ze Kitchen Galerie, holds one Michelin star.  We also enjoyed a lunch there so read on!

https://oktobre.fr/en

25 Rue des Grands Augustins, 75006 Paris, France

Ze Kitchen Galerie

Three cups of deep red chilled soup topped with edible flowers at a Paris restaurant

This Michelin star restaurant serves both lunch and dinner, which gave us the opportunity to go with the kids for lunch and not feel the pressure of hoping our three year old would behave during an intimate dinner experience for the rest of the dining room.  The cost of lunch here was a bit more than the KGB but still only 48 Euro for three courses.  In my opinion another fabulous deal, for a 3-course Michelin star meal that was superb and adventurous!

Our first course came out promptly.  This restaurant operated flawlessly like a well oiled machine.  The staff was very kind, even when our three year old did not want to stay in her seat…

A plate of courgettes with herbs and dried chillies at a Paris restaurantA stuffed courgette flower in a green sauce at a Paris restaurant

Main courses…the meat was perfectly cooked (even though they had to keep it under the warmer while Dawson was stuck changing a poopy diaper in the restroom!!!) and the sauces, don’t even get me started!

A plate of sliced steak with rocket, new potatoes and peasA plate of braised meat with avocado and fresh herbs at a Paris restaurant

This was probably the most intriguing dessert I have ever had.  It was sweet and spicy (that’s wasabi ice cream!) but the spice wasn’t prominent, more of a linger in the background while the focus was certainly on the sweetness of the strawberries and crunchy chocolate goodness.  I would go back just for this dessert!

A strawberry dessert with quenelles of cream and crisp white tuiles

They even accommodated making a simple white fish dish with potatoes for Viona.  Which we greatly appreciated.  She is a pretty adventurous eater but sometimes she just wants something simple.  Don’t we all?

One of the girls eating a banana dessert with a fork

https://zekitchengalerie.fr/restaurant/ze-kitchen-galerie/

4, rue des Grands-Augustins 75006 Paris

Kodawari Ramen

One of the girls in the doorway of a Japanese restaurant in Paris

For us, it’s always about the ramen culture!  When does ramen not hit the spot?  This place was possibly the best ramen we have had outside of Japan.  We returned for a total of three meals during this visit because it was just that good!  Ye be warned, this place is popular.  Even during covid, when we were practically the only tourists in the country, there was still a 1-2 hour wait to get in during peak hours.  They do not take reservations.  My suggestion is to go for a late lunch or early dinner so you don’t have to wait more than 10 minutes.  That said, it really is worth the wait!

Dad eating with chopsticks at a Japanese restaurant in Paris

The interior decor and vibes here really transport you to Tokyo.  They did a great job creating the feeling of eating in a small ramen shop in Tokyo station.  Even the background noise is subway trains and sounds of people talking on a platform.  I realize that may sound gimmicky, but since the ramen is THAT good, it feels less gimmicky and more authentic.

A bowl of ramen topped with halved soft boiled eggs at a Paris restaurantA Japanese sweet and toy shop front in Paris packed with colorful packets

Do yourself a favor and take a break from the Parisian food for some delicious ramen at one of the best restaurants in Paris! (at least in our humble opinion)

https://www.kodawari-ramen.com/
29 Rue Mazarine, 75006 Paris, France

A. Lacroix Pâtissier

The family at the outdoor tables of A. Lacroix, a patisserie and ice cream shop in Paris

This is the perfect place for a late breakfast or lunch.  Directly across the street from the Seine with a view of Notre-Dame, this small pâtissier offers up light fair, homemade pastries, coffee and even ice cream.  I was a little sad we discovered this place towards the end of our visit so we only ate here twice, but I certainly would have eaten here more had I found it sooner!

They have a nice variety of Tartine’s (similar to an open faced sandwich) that were very affordable, filling and packed with flavor!

An open faced tartine piled with vegetables, served with a latte at a Paris cafeA cafe case of open tartines topped with smoked salmon, avocado and vegetables

Their desserts are all made on site and are works of art!  As you may expect this always to be the case in Paris, I discovered some places sell pastries that are not made in house.  A. Lacroix Pâtissier’s chef creates these and only makes a limited amount daily, so get there early if you want a good selection!

A patisserie window in Paris filled with pastries, including desserts shaped like green applesA round red glazed pastry served on a wooden tray in ParisA cube shaped chocolate dessert on an A. Lacroix napkin in Paris

The kids had no problem destroying the masterpiece pastries!

One of the girls pulling a big face over a pastry at a Paris cafe table

Again if you are looking for really great, affordable fair with a view of Notre-Dame, look no further!

https://www.alacroixparis.com/
11 Quai de Montebello, 75005 Paris, France

HÉBÉ

Two cubes of watermelon topped with dill

This is a great place, with an intimate dining room offering up excellent fair in a casual manner.  Reservations are a must.  As quaint as this place is, it is popular!  It also won’t break the budget for the quality of food you would expect from a much more expensive restaurant.  That’s why Paris is a foodie paradise!! There is too much competition of fantastic restaurants so they feel far more affordable than back in the states.

The starters course was artistically presented and equally yummy.

A plate of radicchio leaves with cured ham and peanutsA delicate plated starter with frisee and crisp garnishes at a Paris restaurant

For the main course, surprise surprise, Dawson opted for the beef (eye roll), and I went for the gnocchi.  No joke these were the best gnocchi’s I have ever indulged on and that includes our visit to Italy.  They where perfectly crispy on the the outside and just melted in your mouth.  Kudos to the chef!

A plate of sliced steak with a grilled spring onion at a Paris restaurantA plate of gnocchi with tomato sauce, roasted tomatoes and edible flowers

Dessert consisted of another fun adventure!  With creamy dark chocolate, praline and black sesame ice cream, it was another balance of sweet and savory that oh so hit the spot!

A dessert of black sesame ice cream with praline, crumble and sesame tuiles

HÉBÉ’s chef Michel Portos is a two Michelin-star chef and was awarded Chef of the Year in 2012.  Basically, he knows is way around the kitchen and how to make your tummy very happy!

The service here was also great and accommodated the children.  Kaida really liked the watermelon amuse bouche (the adult version was boozy by the way!), so the server kept requesting more from the kitchen throughout the dinner for her.  She was very happy.

https://www.heberestaurant.com/en/
15 Rue Frédéric Sauton, 75005 Paris, France

Jozi Café

The blue front of Jozi Cafe in Paris with people at the outdoor tables

This popular breakfast joint is a little off the beaten path but has a great view of the Pantheon!  There was a decent wait to get a table but there was plenty of room for the kids to stroll up and down the sidewalks while we waited.  The food was more western, less European style.  The staff was friendly, the cost fair, and the food was good.

One of the girls at an outdoor cafe table with soft boiled eggs and juice, the dome of the Pantheon behind her

If you are staying in this area and find yourself craving some good old pancakes for breakfast, this is your spot!

One of the girls eating pancakes at an outdoor cafe table in Paris

www.jozi-cafe.com
3 Rue Valette, 75005 Paris, France

Ayadi

Takeaway bowls of noodle salad on a wooden table in Paris

This was the surprise of the trip, for me anyhow.  I had never tried Syrian food before.  After reading the rave reviews and the fact that is was a few blocks away, I just had to try it!  It actually worked out perfect to grab it as take out after a long day at Disneyland Paris (which you can read all about here) to enjoy in the comfort of our apartment.

The food was incredibly flavorful!  I recommend the Fatteh bowl with lamb.  We also had the Fatteh with chicken.  I would eat both again in a heartbeat!  The owner also makes fresh juice daily so we gave that a whirl and it was delightful!

A bowl of shredded chicken salad with herbs and toasted almonds

These bowls have me on a hunt for more Syrian food!  Sadly there is non near where I live, but hopefully on an adventure in the near future, I should be so lucky!

ayadigourmet.com
17 Rue Frédéric Sauton, 75005 Paris, France

46 and 3rd

A brunch plate with a fried egg, bacon, a croquette and salad

Looking for some whimsy breakfast?!  46 and 3rd had some hardy options that will fill your tummy and delight your tastebuds with dishes like croquettes bacon and eggs topped with cinnamon popcorn and pepitas.  It is fun and random, but delicious, so who cares!!

A brunch plate of scrambled eggs, bacon and a thick pancake with a little pan of syrup

The look on Viona’s face to find popcorn on her pancakes!!! A win!

One of the girls pulling a face over a plate of pancakes and bacon at a Paris cafe

This restaurant was out of our hood but worth taking a taxi over to explore a new area before heading to see some sights on the other side of the Seine.

https://www.fortysixandthird.com/
46 R. de Turbigo, 75003 Paris, France

Boulangerie Eric Kayser 

The younger girl at an outdoor table outside a Paris boulangerie and patisserie

Quick bakery breakfasts are great, especially on your way to the zoo!  There are so many bakeries to choose from.  Eric Kayser has a nice variety of fresh breads, pastries and things like quiche and sorts.

One of the girls looking into a patisserie window full of fruit tarts in Paris

We always get a sampling of goodies and share!  I have a knack for over ordering but how can you resist when all of these delectable items are in front of you!

A cafe table spread with quiche, a croissant and cake from a Paris bakery

And the look on your kids face before they dive into a pastry…priceless!

One of the girls blowing on a raspberry tart at an outdoor table in Paris

www.maison-kayser.com
14 Rue Monge, 75005 Paris, France

Some Odds and Ends…

Amorino Buci

Because who doesn’t want to eat an ice cream so artfully displayed on your cone!?

One of the girls holding an ice cream cone in front of the gelato counter

The ice cream is delicious and they have some crazy elaborate options available, but we went with a simple 1 or 2 flavor cone.  Truth be said, we went to a shop in Budapest that does the same flower ice cream look and that one was far superior in presentation.  Either way, the ice cream is good and everyone in your party will thinks it’s fun.

A hand holding an ice cream cone piped into a rosette, with one of the girls behind it

In the midst of summer, it is a welcome treat.

www.amorino.com
4 Rue de Buci, 75006 Paris, France

Patrick Roger

Trays of chocolates in the window of the chocolatier Patrick Roger in Paris

There are many chocolatiers around Paris, but my favorite has always been Patrick Roger.  The presentation is always the best, clean and simple.  They make fabulous gifts (and travel well on the airplane because the packaging is super sturdy) and the chocolate is astounding.  They always have a large chocolate sculpture in the window.  The last time we were in Paris it was a hippopotamus.  This time…a giant BOOB!  Viona was stoked to have her picture taken with it!

One of the girls beside a large chocolate sculpture in the Patrick Roger shop in Paris

Thats my kid!

www.patrickroger.com

108 Bd Saint-Germain, 75006 Paris, France

Ladurée

One of the girls holding a pastry shop bag inside a Paris patisserie

You can’t visit Paris and not try a macaron!  Ladurée is possibly one of the most recognizable shops around Paris for their intricate design esthetic and green bags you see people carrying around.  Their shops are always instagram worthy.  And while macarons can certainly be found cheaper around the city, you might as well try the creme de la creme!

One of the girls in front of a Laduree display cabinet of macarons and gift boxes

Since we were already visiting the Louvre, we hit the Ladurée shop in the Carrousel du Louvre (underground shopping mall next to the Louvre) but there are many shops around the city.

One of the girls sitting on a step eating a macaron, with the box beside herwww.laduree.fr
Carrousel du Louvre, 99 Rue de Rivoli Emplacement M11, 75001 Paris, France

Laurent Dubois

Cheese Shop!

The front of the Laurent Dubois cheese shop in Paris

Sometimes it’s okay to eat in, and I love me a good picnic style lunch!  This is my favorite cheese shop in Paris and it was just three blocks from our apartment this visit!  Needless to say I lack control around cheese but brought home a lovely (and slightly stinky) selection of cheeses and charcuterie for the family.  We got two lunches out of my haul.

The counter of a Paris cheese shop stacked with rounds of cheese

The staff here is quite friendly and spoke fairly good english to help me with my selection.  But honestly I pretty much just trusted them to put together a nice sampling for me that would be a little kid friendly.  They did a fantastic job!

Shelves of cheese in a Paris fromagerie

http://www.fromageslaurentdubois.fr/fr/
47 Ter Bd Saint-Germain, 75005 Paris, France

There is also a charcuterie shop right next door to the cheese shop making it a great one stop round up!

A charcuterie shopfront in Saint Germain, Paris

Picnic lunch is served!!!

A picnic spread of cheese, ham, pate, bread and fruit on a table

Crepes…

A cook spreading batter on the griddle at a Paris creperie

Another not to miss food while in Paris is the Crepe.  You will find stalls all over the city slinging crepes, so take your pick!  Nutella is one of the more popular toppings for sweet crepes but you get to mix and match your fillings as preferred.  They make a great mid day or late night snack, in my opinion.

A savory crepe filled with mushrooms and cheese

Foodie Gallery

A plate of sliced steak with rocket, new potatoes and peas
An open faced tartine piled with vegetables, served with a latte at a Paris cafe
A raspberry tart on a Yann Couvreur patisserie napkin in Paris
A plate of cured salmon with herbs and greens
A hand holding an ice cream cone piped into a rosette, with one of the girls behind it
Trays of chocolates in the window of the chocolatier Patrick Roger in Paris
A plate of sliced steak with a grilled spring onion at a Paris restaurant
A brunch plate of scrambled eggs, bacon and a thick pancake with a little pan of syrup
A bowl of thinly sliced pork with rocket at a Paris restaurant
A bowl of ramen topped with halved soft boiled eggs at a Paris restaurant
Three small plates at a Paris restaurant, including a bowl of bright green soup
One of the girls sitting on a step eating a macaron, with the box beside her
A picnic spread of cheese, ham, pate, bread and fruit on a table
One of the girls holding a pastry shop bag inside a Paris patisserie
A buckwheat galette folded around ham, egg and cheese
A plate of short twisted pasta with tomatoes, olives and crumbled cheese
A cook spreading batter on the griddle at a Paris creperie
One of the girls eating a slice of salmon with her fingers
A bowl of green soup with dumplings and a mushroom at a Paris restaurant
One of the girls reaching up to take a cup from the counter at a Paris shop
Dad eating with chopsticks at a Japanese restaurant in Paris
The family at the outdoor tables of A. Lacroix, a patisserie and ice cream shop in Paris
A plate of braised meat with avocado and fresh herbs at a Paris restaurant
Two cubes of watermelon topped with dill
A cafe case of open tartines topped with smoked salmon, avocado and vegetables
A plate of gnocchi with tomato sauce, roasted tomatoes and edible flowers
A cafe table spread with quiche, a croissant and cake from a Paris bakery
A bowl of dumpling soup with mushrooms and coriander at a Paris restaurant
A round red glazed pastry served on a wooden tray in Paris
One of the girls beside a large chocolate sculpture in the Patrick Roger shop in Paris
The younger girl pulling a face over a bowl of plain pasta
A delicate plated starter with frisee and crisp garnishes at a Paris restaurant
A green apple shaped dessert on a tray at A. Lacroix patisserie in Paris
A green apple shaped dessert cut open on a tray at an outdoor table in Paris
Three cups of deep red chilled soup topped with edible flowers at a Paris restaurant
A patisserie window in Paris filled with pastries, including desserts shaped like green apples
Takeaway bowls of noodle salad on a wooden table in Paris
A savory crepe filled with mushrooms and cheese
A plate of white fish with greens in a butter sauce at a Paris restaurant
One of the girls holding an ice cream cone in front of the gelato counter
One of the girls eating pancakes at an outdoor cafe table in Paris
Shelves of cheese in a Paris fromagerie
A quiet Paris street with a dark green restaurant front and blue kgb signs
A beef tartare topped with greens and crisp crumbs at a Paris restaurant
A sushi hand roll and a tall red iced drink at a Paris restaurant
One of the girls pulling a face over a buckwheat galette with a fried egg and ham
A cherry dessert with crumble, ice cream and thin crisp tuiles
The blue front of Jozi Cafe in Paris with people at the outdoor tables
A chocolate dessert drizzled with sauce in a dark bowl
A plate of courgettes with herbs and dried chillies at a Paris restaurant
A plate of radicchio leaves with cured ham and peanuts
A plate of sliced meat with radicchio, rocket and green beans
A cube shaped chocolate dessert on an A. Lacroix napkin in Paris
One of the girls in the doorway of a Japanese restaurant in Paris
Dad and one of the girls at a table of open tartines in Paris
One of the girls looking into a patisserie window full of fruit tarts in Paris
A tartare topped with a salad of leaves and seeds
The younger girl at an outdoor table outside a Paris boulangerie and patisserie
A citrus tart on an A. Lacroix patisserie napkin in Paris
A strawberry dessert with quenelles of cream and crisp white tuiles
A stuffed courgette flower in a green sauce at a Paris restaurant
A bowl of shredded chicken salad with herbs and toasted almonds
One of the girls eating a banana dessert with a fork
One of the girls blowing on a raspberry tart at an outdoor table in Paris
The counter of a Paris cheese shop stacked with rounds of cheese
One of the girls at an outdoor cafe table with soft boiled eggs and juice, the dome of the Pantheon behind her
One of the girls pulling a face at a plate of cured meats beside a cheese board
The front of the Laurent Dubois cheese shop in Paris
One of the girls in front of a Laduree display cabinet of macarons and gift boxes
A brunch plate with a fried egg, bacon, a croquette and salad
One of the girls pulling a face over a plate of pancakes and bacon at a Paris cafe
A dessert of black sesame ice cream with praline, crumble and sesame tuiles
One of the girls pulling a big face over a pastry at a Paris cafe table
A Japanese sweet and toy shop front in Paris packed with colorful packets
Valerie, Dawson, Viona and Kaida of Little Eyes Big World on a safari truck in Kenya

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