Paris by Mouth - Where to Eat in Paris

1 week ago | parisbymouth.substack.com | Meg Zimbeck

We’ve rated Magnolia as GREAT with three stars * * * You can find all our rankings in the Restaurant IndexMagnolia has stormed onto the Paris scene and become a new favorite for those who love to sip and share small plates. The lighting is low and sexy. The 70s inspired design, with velvet orange banquettes and a red lacquered bathroom, is beautiful. Maxime Vaudin is a welcoming presence in the dining room, and a reminder of what a difference a great host can make.

1 month ago | parisbymouth.substack.com | Meg Zimbeck

“Where should I eat in Paris?” It’s an important question. Here are fifty answers. This list represents our very favorite spots in Paris. We update our selection twice a year to include new openings and old favorites that are still worth your time. Thanks to your subscriptions, all our restaurant visits (52 during this period) are anonymous and fully paid. Within each category (type of cuisine), our picks are organized by date, and you’ll find the date of our most recent visit under every photo.

2 months ago | parisbymouth.substack.com | Meg Zimbeck

This post was originally published in October 2023 and updated in April 2025. The Latin Quarter is one of my favorite parts of Paris. I’ll tell you about some of my favorite places to visit in these first few paragraphs, but you can scroll down to find the restaurant recommendations. The Latin Quarter gets its name from the common language that was spoken by students who came study in this neighborhood a thousand years ago.

2 months ago | parisbymouth.substack.com | Meg Zimbeck

We’ve rated La Table de Colette as GOOD with two stars * *You can find all our rankings in the Restaurant IndexLa Table de Colette is a sleek restaurant with a sincere approach to sustainable dining. It’s tucked into a small Latin Quarter street, just a stone’s throw from the Pantheon. There’s a lovely garden for outdoor dining in nice weather. It’s a good restaurant to have on your radar.

2 months ago | parisbymouth.substack.com | Meg Zimbeck

We’ve rated Café de l’Usine as GREAT with three stars * * *You can find all our rankings in the Restaurant IndexChef Alice Arnoux (following a stint at Le Mermoz) is at the helm of a fascinating new restaurant inside a shoe factory in Belleville. Well, it’s a former factory. The tennis shoes produced by Spring Court, a family-owned company since 1932, are no longer made here inside the passage Piver.