Visit Favorite Terraces in Paris

Paris is always a good idea, but especially in late spring and summer. Today, for Notes from the Road, let’s visit some favorite terraces in Paris!  For a leisurely lunch, a romantic drink or a delightful dinner, these are favorites that will never disappoint, the epitome of chic where good taste reigns supreme.

BRASSERIE DU LUTETIA

The cornerstone of the Boulevard Raspail and Rue de Sèvres sits the legendary Hotel Lutetia. Host to a long list of who’s who in Paris {and the world!} for over a century, including Matisse, Picasso, Josephine Baker, Ernest Hemingway, Samuel Beckett, André Malraux, and Saint-Exupéry to name just a few.

Absolutely gorgeous, the Brasserie du Lutetia underwent a complete restoration and re-opened in 2018. With Art Nouveau and Art Deco architecture, it is a stellar star of Paris. are absolutely stunning. Chef Patrick Charvet and his team make traditional and beautifully creative cuisine with a menu that pays homage to the neighborhood.

BRASSERIE LUTETIA

45 Boulevard Raspail

Paris

Telephone: +33 1 49 54 46 00

RALPH’S PARIS

Nestled in the heart of St. Germain, the cobblestone courtyard of Ralph’s Paris evokes a charming yet elegant atmosphere. Set in a renovated 17th century town house, Ralphs is a lovely place for brunch, lunch or dinner.

Climbing roses and jasmine encircle wrought iron tables and teak banquettes dressed in a signature mix of Ralph Lauren’s blue and white fabrics.

The captivating sound of the fountain adds a touch of serenity in one of the busiest cities. It was made from an old watering trough for carriage horses. Ralph’s serves iconic American food with great style. It’s an absolutely beautiful spot!

RALPHS PARIS

73 Boulevard Saint-Germain

Paris

Telephone: +33 1-89 20 23 50

LES JARDINS DU FAUBOURG

A magical place seemingly a jungle in Paris, Les Jardins du Faubourg is a cult favorite for fashion editors, French film actors and directors and for good reason! Now a restaurant named Il Giardino, it is a refreshing oasis in the midst of Paris you will love!

LES JARDINS DU FAUBOURG

9 Rue d’Aguesseau

Paris

Tel: +33 1 86 54 15 15 

DROUANT

Since 1880, Drouant has thrilled patrons. It was first transformed from a bar/bistro into a gourmet destination in the late 1920’s, with interiors redesigned by the father of French art deco, French designer Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann.

Drouant occupies a unique place on the Parisian scene, a temple of French literature and an emblem of great bourgeois cuisine. Drouant reconciles its past steeped in history and its present, resolutely turned towards the future.

Each  of these restaurants with beautiful terraces offer everything I love about a lunch or dinner in Paris: delicious high quality food, excellent service, locals clients and an opportunity to enjoy Paris at its best!

Do you have a favorite terrace in Paris you’d love to share?