Choosing one single place to dine in the city of love is not an easy task. But this guide will help you find a great mix of romance, historical views and top class food. Here you'll find restaurants with views over the Eiffel Tower, luxurious and elegant dining venues for those special occasions, as well as a vibrant and vegetarian rooftop with panoramic views. As you can tell, there is something for everyone here in Paris.
Update: This article was updated on April 16, 2025, with new information, new restaurants, updated photos, booking links and insider tips.
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In short: L'Oiseau Blanc rooftop restaurant is the crowning glory of the Hotel The Peninsula Paris, offering a fabolous mix of fantastic food and fantastic views.
Food & Drinks: Open for a two or three course lunch, as well as a 6 stops gourmet dinner, filled with Chef David Bizet’s signature dishes, this chic and elegant Paris rooftop restaurant promises an experience out of the ordinary. Expensive yes, but most likely also unforgettable.
What we think: One of the most luxurious and upscale rooftop restaurants in Paris and in the world. Everything is top notch up here! Awarded with one star in the 2020 Michelin Guide, this restaurant invites you on a 'first-class culinary journey', all while overlooking the majestic Eiffel Tower and the Paris rooftops.
Dress code: The L'Oiseau Blanc dress code is chic and elegant.
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In short: Edmond restaurant is found on top of the fantastic Terrass" Hôtel Montmartre, sharing floor with the lovely Terrass Rooftop Bar.
Food & Drinks: Up here you can start your day with a breakfast with views, along with brunch during weekends. Later on, the rooftop restaurant serves a modern take on traditional French recipes as both lunch and dinner, with inventive and instinctive cuisine created by Chef Julien Goriot.
What we think: Sophisticated yet relaxing in atmosphere, this is one of our favorite rooftop restaurants when it comes to vibe and view. With both a stylish indoor dining room with panoramic windows and a lush and intimate outdoor terrace, Edmond offers some magical and panoramic views over the Paris skyline.
Dress code: The Edmond at Terrass Hotel dress code is smart casual.
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In short: Perched above Champs Élysée, Mūn brings a large slice of Asian flare to the heart of the French capital. Dressed in a sleek and quite dark suit on the inside, with varnished wooden panels and velvet chairs, the outdoor terrace is a completely different story.
Food & Drinks: Open daily for lunch, dinner and late nights, the rooftop restaurant menu is a journey through Asia, with sushi, sashimi, tataki, shabu-shabu and barbecued yakitori all available. There is also a bar offering crafted (and Asian-inspired) cocktails, along with premium wine, champagne and spirits.
What we think: Bright and lush, here you get some of the most impressive views Paris has to offer, including Champs-Elysées, the Arc de Triomphe, the Eiffel Tower and the Basilica of the Sacred Heart. You pretty much can see all famous monuments from here. And that's one of the reasons we like this rooftop restaurant so much, and why we keep coming back every time we're in Paris.
Dress code: The Mūn dress code is smart casual.
In short: For one of the best outlooks in Paris, head up to the rooftop of the Galeries Lafayette department store. Eight floors up, this 1 500m2 terrace offers a really impressive 360° view over Paris, with the Opera House in close range and the Eiffel Tower as the stately backdrop.
Food & Drinks: The rooftop restaurant offers a seasonal and 100% vegetarian menu, packed with colorful salads and other creative sensations, combining Mediterranean flavours with Tel-Aviv influences. The food is served daily as lunch and dinner, and in between and after you can also enjoy some refreshing drinks from the cocktail bar. Here you find signature creations focusing on herbs and plants, but also a nice selection of wine, champagne and juices.
What we think: Given the location, Créatures is of course the perfect spot for a break in a day filled with shopping. Créatures rooftop mixes a relaxing Mediterranean vibe with a large hint of Parisian trendiness. This urban rooftop escape has quickly become highly popular, and while reservations are possible for lunch, dinner and drinks work on a first-come, first served basis. So be in good time to catch one of the prime spots.
Dress code: The Créatures Paris dress code is casual.
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In short: Seven floors above the Pont-Neuf, on top of the Cheval Blanc Paris luxury hotel, Le Tout-Paris offers an elevated morning-to-night experience of dining and drinking.
Food & Drinks: Mixing contemporary brasserie with cocktail bar, the bright and stylish venue alos mixes indoor and outdoor seating. Most of the spots on the lush terrace is quite covere, but a few are perfect for an open-air lunch or an intimate dinner overlooking the Seine and the Paris skyline.
What we think: Here you can enjoy authentic Parisian brasserie dishes and desserts with a modern twist, or head over to the large marble bar and order signature cocktails or classics with a twist. Cosmopolitan and colorful, anytime is truly a great time to visit Le Tout-Paris.
Dress code: The Le Tout-Paris dress code is smart casual.
In short: Nestled in the heart of the Cité de l'Architecture, Girafe Paris offers a stylish 1930s spirit, fantastic seafood and amazing Eiffel Tower views from its ground floor terrace.
Food & Drinks: Open for lunch and dinner, the lush and bright terrace seats 100, serving seafood with a contemporary Japanese twist.
What we think: What's really elevating the experience is the addition of the 9th floor La Suite Girafe, one of the best-kept secret in the city, offering even more impressive panoramic over Paris.
Dress code: The La Suite Girafe dress code is smart casual.
In short: On top of the five-star Hotel Raphael you find one of the most luxurious rooftops Paris has to offer.
Food & Drinks: The Hôtel Raphael rooftop restaurant is open daily during the warmer months, serving an elevated selection of shareables. From Caviar and Lobster Rillette, to Matured Cheese and Beef Carpaccio.
What we think: With a location right by the Arc de Triomphe and Champs-Élysées, the terrace offers some majestic views over these to landmarks, but also continues to the Eiffel Tower and over most of the Paris skyline. Upscale and stylish in setting, and on the pricey side, the rooftop restaurant is a great spot for some fine and sunny afternoon drinks and bites, but maybe even better for a special and romantic dinner.
Dress code: The Hôtel Raphael Rooftop dress code is upscale and elegant.
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In short: Les Ombres Paris is a very classy and luxurious rooftop, with a beautiful view of Paris and the close by majestic Eiffel Tower. The name actually means 'the shadows', coming from the shadows that the Eiffel Tower cast on the terrace.
Food & Drinks: Totally glazed, Les Ombres indoor restaurant opens up to a panoramic terrace. Open most days for lunch and dinner, the bar and restaurant serve contemporary and creative French cuisine along with fine wines and tasty cocktails.
What we think: Better close up views of the Eiffel Tower are hard to find, and the vistas plus the cozy and sophisticated vibe makes Les Ombres a perfect spot for a romantic dinner. A very popular rooftop restaurant in Paris, so book your table in advance to be guaranteed a spot. There is English-speaking staff, which makes it easier for visitors that do not speak French.
Dress code: The Les Ombres dress code is smart casual.
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