Paris restaurants located within a 5 minute walk of Opera Station | Ratings, Reviews & Maps

A timeless Parisian experience. Café de la Paix is more than just a brasserie — it’s a piece of Parisian history. The setting is absolutely stunning, with its magnificent Belle Époque décor and an atmosphere that feels both elegant and welcoming. We enjoyed a wonderful breakfast: excellent coffee, fresh juice, and delicious crêpes, all beautifully presented. The quality of the ingredients was evident, simple yet refined, exactly what you expect from such an iconic place. Service was attentive, professional, and pleasant, making the experience even more enjoyable. Sitting there, you truly feel the soul of Paris — unhurried, refined, and timeless.
halim mazouni - a month ago

The best New Year buffet in the universe!!! This was our third visit in the past 15 years. Café de la Paix has consistently been fabulous in every way. The menu was impressive, the staff were courteous and attentive, and we also had live music and opera singing. What a great way to start a new year! This is a place one must visit at least once when in Paris. A reservation is required, even if you are a hotel guest! Love, love Cafe de la Paix!!!
Hwelen Young - 2 months ago

We had a super nice dinner . The pike quenelle and the scallops carpaccio with truffle was delicious! Also the rice and sea bass was good but the quenelle even better ! Highly recommended. The fruit salad one of the best I ever had 😍 Also a singer was there to make live music which was elegant and entertaining. The best place tried in Paris so far , useless to say because the palace is a stunning 1800 hotel building .
Martina Picciolo - 2 months ago

This is an iconic establishment well, well worth the very expensive visit. My husband and I ended a three and a half month trip around the world in Paris for my 70th birthday. We chose Cafe de la Paix for dinner on my birthday. The exterior is understated and the interior is something out of a fairytale! Atmosphere over the top! Opulent, gilded, over the top yet comfortable decor. It was Christmas time so a tree was up featuring ballet slippers. The staff is very warm and efficient. They responded promptly, courteously and friendly. The food was all we’d hope it would be. . . a feast for the eyes and palate. This is truly a dining experience! We are blessed to have visited this establishment. The staff did not know it was my birthday and at the end I was talking with one of the staff. She asked if it was our first visit, I confirmed and told her we were celebrating my birthday that day. She brought out a pastry with a candle . . . very unexpected and very much appreciated. Do treat yourself at least once and dine here. Expensive? Oh my, yes! Worth it. . . 🤩♥️
Susan Bouthillette Bennett - 2 months ago

We had a wonderful time here. The atmosphere was elegant and the service was perfect. Very friendly staff and the food was exceptional. We will definitely be back. We had a reservation and glad we did. Their was a line out the door looking for walk-ins.
Jeff Spano - 2 months ago

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The best brunch in Paris! with friends or kids, we came with both, it was a dream. They gave us a private room upstairs so our kids could move freely between our room and the kids corner. We will be back. Inès was so kind and polite from the beginning to the end. Thank you!
Morgan Hull - a month ago

It’s actually quite easy to get a table here because the restaurant stays open on weekends and for long hours — but none of that compromises the quality. The flavors, the technique, and the execution are all there. We ordered the salmon and the turbot, and both were cooked perfectly, with balanced flavors and a delicious, well-crafted sauce. Carrots are so tasty from A Different World. Our waitress Barbara is excellent with very friendly and welcoming manner.
taoist - 3 months ago

Beautiful restaurant in Paris with wonderful food and a charming atmosphere. Our waiter, Louis, was so kind and patient — his service made the experience even better. The highlight was the exotic fruit pavlova — light, fresh, and absolutely delicious. A perfect ending to a truly memorable French meal. Highly recommend to anyone who loves authentic French cuisine!.
CH C - 4 months ago

We had a lovely anniversary meal here last night. The building itself is beautiful, as is the decor. Service was friendly but it took some time to track down the bill and get the table cleared. The martini was one of the worst I've ever had, and the mushroom tart was a bit soggy which is why I have removed a star for the food rating. But the king crab salad, lamb chop and turbot were all fantastic, as was the single profiterole we shared for dessert. It was an expensive meal but I would certainly recommend.
Terry Langmead - 3 months ago

I had one day to explore Paris and lunch at La Fontaine Gaillon was the highlight, a real treat and indulgence after walking miles around the city seeing the sights. The food, the service, the atmosphere was elegant and sophisticated! A real pressure!
Julie Skaife - 2 months ago

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Great spot for a quiet glass of Champagne. Lovely staff. Sitting outside here is a quiet oasis in the heart of Paris. The lady behind the bar does An amazing job to make you feel ,welcome. The concert next door on Wednesday night was a bonus.
Bryan Keough - 2 months ago

Charming restaurant in a quiet square behind the Opera. My wife and I had a wonderful meal here in mid September, sitting outside to enjoy the late summer weather. The owner is very friendly and charming and the pasta dishes were fantastic. Highly recommended.
Oliver Board - 4 months ago

Good vibes and excellent service. The restaurant located in the quiet and clean square. The staffs are so nice and professional. We enjoyed sitting outside cause it was so comfortable. The crepes were delicious, it was crispy and hot.
Abby Lee - 2 months ago

I absolutely loved this Italian restaurant! The vibe was cozy, the staff were super welcoming, and the food was bursting with flavor. You can tell everything is made with passion and fresh ingredients. Such a great place to enjoy good food and a relaxed atmosphere – I’ll definitely be back!
Izabela - 4 months ago

On a busy weekend off the main road and a few steps from the opera..sits this beautiful italian restaurant in a quiet square. Me and my family had a beautiful dinner outdoors. The food was top(pizza, truffle pasta and veal milanese with the best chocolate fondue for dessert) and the service was really special.
Moataz El Wardani - a month ago

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Amazing experience! Food was great! Best part was our waiter Cleber! Amazing amazing waiter! Was quick! Got everything right! Got all our needs and was very kind and warm! Will be back on my next trip to Paris and hope that Cleber will be my waiter when I return again!
Geth Sozo - 3 weeks ago

Great food, ambience and service!! -- All the served dishes were delicious and had good portions; as a tourist we were able to fully enjoy the authentic Parisien taste as well as the atmosphere in this classic grand cafe. Service was also superb with the waitor Elliot, very cheerful and reliable with explanations (including English), and who happened to be on his first day at the workplace! With the quality time offered here, we spent longer than intended without realizing it.
D “Malta Honey” S - 3 weeks ago

Classic French interior design and fantastic atmosphere at this Parisian restaurant. The staff member Alexander was very welcoming: he inquired about my origin, provided a Chinese menu, and his recommendation of foie gras was spot-on. My first taste of escargots was great, and the confit de canard did not disappoint either.
Jocelyn Jo - a month ago

Delicious food, great location, lovely venue. Franc was very accommodating and helpful as our waiter. I will come back for a seafood platter because they looked amazing!
James Edison Pierce - 2 weeks ago

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The food was well prepared very fresh and savory it will meet your expectations for the food. Atmosphere average but not the most welcoming. Service for this level of restaurant and pricing was sub par, when you're spending over $200 euro per person your hoping to feel and see more quality. I've been fortunate to have been to many nice restaurants, this one you can tell was not organized as a team different plates going to different tables, checking up on your your meal or wine was very long periods... Waiting just to pay are bill was 30 min. With the amount of amazing restaurants in Paris, and if you have the budget to spend at a place like this, I would spend the money to get the food and service not just one!
Curtis Dery - 3 months ago

I was slightly nervous after reading some of the not so nice reviews about this restaurant but I am SO glad that I kept the reservation and trusted the esteemed recommendation that I had received. This was all around an amazing experience. The restaurant decor, the ambience, the service, the wine and the food were so very good. On top of that, the 'experience' of their plating and service; the tartare, the lemon sorbet. The tartare was outstanding, with a kick of spice. Everyone was friendly and attentive but not over the top which is how I like it. Highly recommend and ignore the lukewarm reviews.
Jessica Ramsden - 9 months ago

beautiful place, wonderful atmosphere. patê en croute and vol au vent. was amazing. great wine selection. the sommelier was friendly and knowledgeable.
Arvin Lee - 5 months ago

Incredible experience and the food was delectable! Highly recommend.
Mrs Gross - 2 weeks ago

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Mark this place for Japanese hot food lovers after a friend insisted we go. And the reason I specify hot is as a key word as the open kitchen and yakitori style really helps you leave with a tummy full and a happy heart. I had the worst cold and their miso soup got me cured. We had the fried rice with crevettes / prawns and beef, everything was delightful, we ate it up so quickly forgot the pictures. Coming back often for its consistency.
Ruchita Sharma - a month ago

We visited this amazing restaurant in summer. The place was almost completely empty. We waited very shortly for our dumplings. Then hot food arrived. Noodles were amazing but curry ramen soup was unbeatable! Better than in japan tbh. We didn’t go in with big expectations, but left extremely pleased. The highlight was our waiter, who looked like jonny depp. He was very nice, made funny jokes and shared a little bit of his life story. Overall it was a really good experience(except for the bathroom, it wasn’t exceptionally clean)
Mariana Dobrovolska - 2 months ago

This area has no shortage of Japanese restaurants and it is hard to know which to choose. This is the star in the crown for me. No bookings possible so you may have to queue for a short time. But the staff come to give you an idea of the waiting time. Service is very smooth and friendly. The kitchen is open so you can watch the chefs at work. The best Japanese food in Paris in my view and the place where I always return. Arigato!
Andrew Simpson - 2 months ago

Good Japanese food in a contemporary environment! The menu should satisfy any cravings, as should the fast service. The vegetarian ramen and the Yakiniku (beef with a sweet caramelised sauce) were good, but the kimchi ramen was a bit disappointing. The service upon entering seemed a bit confused as well. We asked three different waiters for a table and all gave a vague and different response and disappeared afterwards. We got there early in the evening so the wait was okay but when we left there was a substantial line outside, so be ready for waiting. I'm not sure if the food was worth a long long wait but give it a go when the line's not too bad.
Philip Ziche - a month ago

Had to wait in a queue for over 30 minutes to enter the restaurant, thought it would be worth it but it wasn’t really. Service was fast, I got egg fried rice which was ok, the ramen was not special at all. I really didn’t like the fact that everything was served in plastic bowls, didn’t like that you had to pay extra for the egg, don’t understand why they couldn’t just put it as a standard. Not really a good experience.
Bruna Gomes - 3 months ago

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Overall, it was a positive experience. The food was good and the meat was well cooked. The antipasti stood out, with some absolutely divine cheeses. However, the knives definitely need sharpening, as this would improve the experience. It would also be important to include allergen information on the menu for better clarity and customer safety.
Cátia Santos - 3 weeks ago

Medium-rare steak is a masterpiece. The perfect sear gives way to a juicy, uniformly pink interior. It’s incredibly tender with a rich, beefy flavor, seasoned just right. The texture and taste are exceptional. An absolutely superb steak.
沙东干饭人 - a week ago

A cozy restaurant on one of the main streets just right in the Heart of Paris. The food quality (especially the steak) is excellent, and the prices are very reasonable considering the portion sizes and high quality of meals. The service is also satisfactorily acceptable.
amir moarrab - 2 months ago

We both ordered the Haché Montagnard. This was delicious. However, we ordered well done meat and it was quite pink. We should probably have been more specific and said “no pink at all” since it is France and not the USA. Otherwise no complaints at all.
Jeffry H. Bledsoe - a month ago

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My daughter and I just experienced the most amazing dinner at Bistro Volnay. We happened upon it after being turned away from the Ritz. (We had hoped to enjoy a cocktail at the Hemingway Bar). As luck would have it have it Bistro Volnay had a table open due to last minute cancellation. We were warmly welcomed and seated immediately. Our dinner was delicious and service was excellent. We enjoyed a delicious Riesling 2012 wine from the Alsace region followed by 2017 Hermitage. The scallops were perfectly cooked with a delicious sauce. The beef fillet was tender and flavorful. It was a true dining experience and one we will cherish. Paris at Christmas time is magnificent. To quote JR , to the Ritz, you didn’t want to let us in …. Big mistake, Big, Huge ….. Kudos to Bistro Volnay Merci Beaucoup
Cheryl McLean - 3 months ago

A carefully prepared meal, crafted with attention to detail and care. High-quality cuisine that brings people together, creating a warm and memorable moment meant to be shared. Enclosed pictures "Scallops", "Pork", and "Chocolate" - "The Scallops: Scallops Carpaccio, chiogga Beetroot, Beetroot dressing, green lemon and nuts" - "The Pork: Braised Cheek of Pork, celeri mash, glazed Carotts, gremolada seasoning and Veal juice" - "The Chocolate : Melting Samana Chocolate, Red Pepper Ice Cream, Caramelized Pecan Nuts"
Laurent Tonnelier - Gmail - a month ago

Our party secured a reservation and pre-selected a bottle of wine. We requested the restaurant to open the wine in advance of our arrival. Upon our arrival, the wine was prepared for service. The restaurant offered an extensive selection of fine wines. The quality of the food and service was excellent.
Toney Sunny - 5 months ago

Ayr, Director elevated the dining experience with his mastery of being a true host! The food was outstanding! If you are in Paris, this restaurant is a must do!!
bonnie kelly - 3 months ago

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Excellent service! Rodolphe was amazing taking great care of us. He was very attentive ensuring that we had a wonderful time. The food was delicious. I will certainly be back whenever I'm in Paris. Merci beaucoup!
Carmona Cadet - 10 months ago

Such a beautiful dining experience at Le Patio Opéra. We had dinner here as a group of friends and couldn’t have been happier with the evening. The terrace is elegant with a warm ambiance, making it a perfect spot to settle in to for a special night out in Paris. The service was welcoming and attentive, and the food was beautifully presented and delicious — every dish ordered at our table was enjoyed by everyone. Such a standout restaurant with a great atmosphere, lovely service, and exquisite cuisine. I highly recommend and look forward to returning.
Janna Brown - 2 months ago

Highly recommend. Wendy was so attentive and so friendly. She was very welcoming and helped us a lot. The food was superb, highly recommended the clams for starters
Farah Abed Zadeh - a month ago

Awesome experience. The food was delicious and very well presented (the veau is super delicious, the best I've ever tasted). The staff is very cool and friendly starting from the waitress arriving to the chef. And what about the environment? Super cool, this open patio in which you can eat outside also during the winter. What else I can say? Go there.
Alb Rem - 6 years ago

A romantic, beautiful, and quiet place with charm and excellent food. Very accommodating if visiting with a child – they’re happy to prepare a dish that’s not on the menu.
Gasby Lay - 10 months ago

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