Where can I eat a real souvlaki in Paris?

Filakia, on rue Mandar near Montorgueil, is cited for its souvláki served in house-made pita with grilled meat and a filling. Its big brother, the Grand Café d'Athènes on rue du Faubourg-Saint-Denis, offers a more bistro version whose melting octopus Télérama praised.

Which Greek taverna is recognised by the Michelin Guide?

Les Délices d'Aphrodite, rue de Candolle in the 5th, is in the Michelin Guide with a Coup de cœur for its taverna atmosphere, marinated grilled peppers and spit-roasted leg of lamb skewer.

Where can I eat Greek without overspending?

Filakia sits in the most affordable range of the selection, and Elià in the 11th is presented as a way to enjoy Greek cuisine at low prices. The Michelin Guide places étsi - l'ouzeri in its two-euro price band.

Is there a Greek-Cypriot table in Paris?

Taverna, on rue Amelot near Bastille, pays tribute to Greek-Cypriot traditions in small sharing plates, run by chef Paul-Henri Bayart and his wife Margaux Varnavidou.

Which address is best for sharing mezze with a group?

étsi - l'ouzeri, on rue du Ruisseau in the 18th, is a corner taverna with tightly packed tables where octopus salad, herb spanakópita and saganáki are shared. The Michelin Guide lists it as suitable for dining alone or with family.

Greece in Paris: ouzeris, tavernas and souvlaki

Places in this guide

N°1Greek restaurant
étsi - l'ouzeri
A corner taverna with tightly packed tables and a warm atmosphere in the 18th, from Mikaëla Liaroutsos. Octopus salad, herb spanakópita and saganáki to share, classics that evoke holidays. The Michelin Guide lists it for dining alone or with family.
« And a second one for Mikaëla Liaroutsos, who is blowing a little Greek wind over the gastronomic landscape of the 18th arrondissement. »
— Télérama
11 mentionsRating rising
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N°2Greek restaurant
Les Délices d'Aphrodite
A taverna at the foot of the Contrescarpe, on rue de Candolle, from the Mavrommatis family. Marinated grilled peppers, spit-roasted leg of lamb skewer, starter assortments for one: a Michelin Guide Coup de cœur and a good evocation of Greek cooking according to Gault&Millau.
« In this friendly taverna-style restaurant, you could almost believe you are in Greece! »
— Le Guide Michelin
9 mentions
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N°3Greek restaurant
Taverna
A two-storey wine bar on rue Amelot near Bastille, opened in late September 2023. Chef Paul-Henri Bayart and his wife Margaux Varnavidou pay tribute to Greek-Cypriot traditions in small sharing plates.
« At the head of this sought-after restaurant in the capital, chef Paul-Henri Bayart and his wife Margaux Varnavidou pass on their rich Mediterranean heritage to their two sons, Côme and Amos. »
— milkmagazine.net
10 mentions
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N°4Greek restaurant
Filakia, Petit Café d'Athènes
The little Café d'Athènes on rue Mandar near Montorgueil: the street-food version of the Grand Café d'Athènes, with souvlaki in house-made pita, generous mezze and cocktails made with Greek spirits. A tasty entry-level address, for eating on the go or sitting down.
« you come here to discover the real souvláki, that typical Greek sandwich made of grilled meat and a filling, all served in a house-made pita. »
— scope.lefigaro.fr
7 mentions
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N°5Greek restaurant
Mavrommátis Passy
Osmossi, the Greek bistro of the Mavrommatis house in Passy, set above the deli shop and the mezedes cellar. A warm Greek bistro, the most composed table of the selection, for family-style Greek gastronomy.
« In Passy, Osmossi, the Mavrommatis Bistro promotes the best of Greek gastronomy »
— singulars.fr
9 mentions
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N°6Greek restaurant
Grand Café d'Athènes
A Hellenic bistro on rue du Faubourg-Saint-Denis, led by chef Chloé Monchalin, who has worked in major kitchens. A playful, gourmet take on Greek cooking, melting octopus on the terrace, from the creators of Filakia. Télérama gives it a Très Bien.
« The idea? To give a playful, gourmet version of Greek cuisine under the guidance of Chloé Monchalin, the talented chef, who has worked at some great tables and with their star chefs »
— gillespudlowski.com
20 mentions
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N°7Greek restaurant
Elià
The Greek canteen of the 11th, on rue de Malte: street food and traditional dishes, presented as a way to enjoy Greek gastronomy at low prices. A neighbourhood address for a simple lunch or dinner, without formality.
« Elia, the authentic Greek restaurant delighting the 11th arrondissement in Paris »
— Sortir à Paris
7 mentions
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