Where to eat in the Marais, at a glance
| Address | Type | Recorded price | Good to know |
|---|---|---|---|
| L'As du Fallafel, 34 rue des Rosiers | Falafel, rue des Rosiers | Pitta about 4 euros takeaway, 8 euros at a table (old listing) | Open since 1979 according to guides; Sunday-Thursday noon-11pm, Friday noon-4pm; queue at lunch |
| Breizh Café, rue Vieille-du-Temple | Organic crêperie | Not recorded | Original Paris address, cider to drink, frequent queue |
| Chez Janou | Bistro | Not recorded | Known for its chocolate mousse served in a big bowl to share |
| Bofinger, 5-7 rue de la Bastille | Classic brasserie | Not recorded, judged expensive by one traveller | On the edge of the Marais, near Bastille |
Eating fast and cheap
On rue des Rosiers, falafel is the district's classic quick meal, in the street of the Jewish quarter. The takeaway price is the cheapest, but the queue is long at lunch and on Sundays: come at 11:30am or after 2pm. For a similar meal without the queue, there are other falafel places on the same street, but we could not compare them.
Sitting down for a proper table
For an evening, book: the Marais is dense with restaurants and the well-known places are full at weekends. Chez Janou is remembered for dessert; Breizh Café suits savoury and sweet crêpes with cider. If you like grand old-style dining rooms, Bofinger is a classic brasserie, but one traveller finds it expensive for the portions.
Traps to avoid
Avoid restaurants that put a tout in the street or display a ten-language menu with photos. Always compare the menu prices before sitting down and be wary of "tourist menus"; our guide to tourist traps in Paris restaurants gives the reflexes to have.
Around the restaurants
The Marché des Enfants Rouges has been closed since the fire of 12 October 2026: see the markets to visit instead. For the whole district, our complete Marais guide gives the museums and walks; a walking tasting tour of the district brings several addresses together in about three hours.
