A comprehensive food-lover’s guidebook to Paris from Eater, the online authority on where to eat and why it matters
The Eater Guide to Paris is your go-to source for getting immersed in Paris’ iconic dining culture. Offering context on how the local scene has been shaped by history, immigration, agriculture, and tradition, this guide offers vibrant, incomparable insight into the City of Lights and its one-of-a-kind food destinations and personalities.
Through a narrative lens, readers will explore the best restaurants, cafés, specialty shops, and more, digging into key ingredients and food culture, learning from those who’ve shaped and defined how the city eats.
This book includes:
- Guide to Paris essentials such as bistros, fine dining, and bakeries/pastry shops
- Ideas for great places to eat near key sites, which are often surrounded by underwhelming tourist traps
- Brief history of the exceptional Parisian restaurant culture and how it impacted food around the world
- Plenty of maps that break down the must-visit spots and shopping destinations neighborhood by neighborhood
- Contributions from well-known Paris experts, such as Dominique Crenn
- Weekend trip itineraries to eating destinations outside the city
Built on the unrivaled authority of Eater’s networks of local writers and editors, who live and breathe their hometown food scenes, this book is perfect for first-time visitors and experts alike who are hungry to explore the best the city has to offer, based on the advice of in-the-know Parisian natives.
Praise
“I often refer to Eater’s lists for traveling near and far, and this guide to Paris is a beautiful and thorough illustration of an incredible food destination. This guide reminds me of many memories and makes me want to book a flight back and plan my eating itinerary straightaway.”
——Dominique Ansel, chef/owner, Dominique Ansel Bakery & Workshop
“This new guide is a marvel. Of course, we all want the restaurant recommendations, but The Eater Guide to Paris is so much more. It’s almost as though it’s two books tucked into one. Between the lists and descriptions of restaurants of every kind, of markets, patisseries, and shops, is a collection of revelatory stories about food in the city. Don’t miss any of it.”
——Dorie Greenspan, New York Times bestselling author, and author of Dorie’s Anytime Cakes
“Paris is a city that embodies the very soul of gastronomy. From the bustling marchés to the elegant Michelin-starred institutions, every meal tells a story of tradition, passion, and innovation. This guide is an essential companion for anyone looking to eat well in Paris.”
——Eric Ripert, chef and co-owner, Le Bernardin
“The Eater Guide to Paris by the brilliant Lindsey Tramuta is a must-have for food lovers exploring the city’s best dining. I’m honored to share some of my favorite spots in France, celebrating the heart of French cuisine. A perfect guide to discovering Paris’s most unforgettable flavors!”
——Dominique Crenn, chef/owner, Atelier Crenn and Bar Crenn
“Eater has long been a pioneer in industry news, from marketing chefs to launching new restaurants and sharing hospitality developments with its readers. They have built a global community around food that feels both trustworthy and approachable. Consistently providing efficient, informed, and accurate content, The Eater Guide to Paris highlights the best of the City of Light, from fast casual to five-star establishments.”
——Daniel Boulud, chef/restaurateur, The Dinex Group
“Lindsey Tramuta delivers yet again—this time with a deeply insightful guide to the Paris culinary world. This guide takes you on a colorful journey through the city's dining scene, arrondissement by arrondissement. A must-read for anyone eager to grasp the full richness of dining à la Parisienne—from its storied origins to its vibrant diversity and ever-evolving present.”
——Jane Bertch, co-founder of La Cuisine Paris cooking school and author of The French Ingredient: Mak
“There is no one’s Paris food advice I value more than Lindsey Tramuta’s. An indispensable guide from someone who really knows her stuff.”
——Lauren Collins, staff writer at the New Yorker and author of When in French: Love in a Second Langu
“This book is an insider's guide on how to move around Paris like a pro. Between the brief food histories on each unique arrondissement, tips on getting a seat at a table, shopping for ingredients, day trips, and where to eat to get a taste of home, The Eater Guide to Paris is a must-have and will make your next trip to Paris unforgettable.”
——Mashama Bailey, chef and co-owner, The Grey
