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Near the Opéra and Galeries Lafayette: where to eat well

A starred sushi counter, a mythical bar and chef tables: the real addresses behind the department stores.

By the Gatto editorial team5 min read10 places
Near the Opéra and Galeries Lafayette: where to eat well

Around the Opéra Garnier and the department stores, boulevard terraces mostly charge for the location. Yet the district holds a rare density of good tables, starting with a little Japan hidden around the nearby rue Sainte-Anne. Sushi Yoshinaga runs a starred counter here, Pur' unfolds Jean-François Rouquette's haute cuisine at the Park Hyatt, and Harry's New York Bar has served its legendary cocktails for over a century. Izakaya, Indian tables, Art Deco bistros and trattorias round out a selection to eat well between two shop windows.

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  1. Pur' - Jean-François Rouquette
    1Fine dining restaurant

    Pur' - Jean-François Rouquette

    The Michelin-starred table of the Park Hyatt Vendôme.

    « The dishes combine mastered techniques with surprising yet coherent flavour pairings, each element having its place on the plate. »

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  2. Zakuro
    2Izakaya

    Zakuro

    An izakaya spotted by Le Fooding, careful Japanese cooking.

    « The dishes are carefully prepared, emphasising ingredient quality and the balance of flavours, with particular attention to detail. »

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  3. Bistro Volnay
    3Bistro

    Bistro Volnay

    An Art Deco bistro recognised by Gault&Millau, known for its seafood.

    « The scallops, octopus and fish are regularly cited as excellent, with well-mastered cooking and flavourful sauces. »

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  4. Sushi Yoshinaga
    4Omakase restaurant

    Sushi Yoshinaga

    A Michelin-starred sushi counter, a chef's table omakase.

    « Sushi Yoshinaga, 27 rue du 4-Septembre, Paris. Japanese. Chef's Table. »

    Le Guide Michelin
  5. La Fontaine Gaillon
    5Fine dining restaurant

    La Fontaine Gaillon

    A prominent gastronomic table perpetuating grand French classics.

    « Signature dishes like the sweetbreads, the turbot and the sole meunière are regularly cited for their careful preparation and well-balanced flavours. »

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  6. Harry's New York Bar
    6Cocktail bar

    Harry's New York Bar

    The legendary cocktail bar where the Bloody Mary and Sidecar were reputedly born.

    « The Bloody Mary, the Sidecar and the Negroni are made to the original recipes with flawless technique. »

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  7. RIVAGES
    7Restaurant

    RIVAGES

    A Gault&Millau-recognised table reworking French classics with elegance.

    « The dishes revisit French classics with originality and balanced flavours, without ever sacrificing elegance. »

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  8. Nanaumi
    8Japanese restaurant

    Nanaumi

    A Gault&Millau-recognised Japanese table with remarkably fresh sushi.

    « The Japanese chef selects top-quality produce; the sashimi and sushi are regularly cited as exceptionally fresh and well cut. »

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  9. Lazzi
    9Italian restaurant

    Lazzi

    A trattoria loved for its pinsas, pasta and seafood.

    « The dishes are flavourful and original, from pinsas to pasta and seafood, with quality ingredients and careful preparation. »

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  10. The Crossing Indian Bistro | Paris
    10Indian restaurant

    The Crossing Indian Bistro | Paris

    An Indian table loved for its homemade naans and generous cooking.

    « The butter naan and the chilli naan are regularly cited as delicious and homemade, a real highlight of the restaurant. »

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Frequently asked questions

Where to eat well near the Opéra and Galeries Lafayette?
From the starred sushi counter Sushi Yoshinaga to the Park Hyatt table Pur', by way of the legendary Harry's New York Bar.
Which restaurants have a Michelin star near the Opéra?
Sushi Yoshinaga and Jean-François Rouquette's Pur', at the Park Hyatt Vendôme, are Michelin-starred.
Where to eat Japanese near the Opéra?
The little Japan of the nearby rue Sainte-Anne, with the izakaya Zakuro and the table Nanaumi, praised by Gault&Millau.
Where to drink a historic cocktail near the Opéra?
Harry's New York Bar, where the Bloody Mary and Sidecar were reputedly born, has served its classics for over a century.