There’s something about Paris that makes it so easy to stay up way past your bedtime. The city seems to become more alive as the hours of the day progress, and before you know it, you’ve reached the later part of the evening. People may still be out, bars are probably still open, but many of the restaurants are closed. That can be tricky when you’re très hungry and unsure about the quality of the random crêpe and kebab spots that seem to be the only places that are open for food at this hour. Whether you’re looking for a quick bite after an evening out (you used Ticombo to find great tickets didn’t you?), or maybe you just arrived into the city late, you don’t have to sacrifice what could be a great meal in Paris because you got swept up in the fun of it and forgot to eat.
We’ve spent many years and had even more adventures in Paris, so we’ve definitely found ourselves in this exact situation. For the sake of this blog, we’re going to define “late-night” as any time after 10:00pm. While many restaurants and bars stay open until much later hours, kitchens tend to close earlier. If you want to eat like a local, this list will help you do that. You know how they say that you shouldn’t shop for groceries while hungry? You definitely shouldn’t grab a random street meal either. In all fairness, we love a drunken kebab at a random hole in the wall at 1:00am, but if you're looking to level it up a bit by checking first, we have you covered. We’ve compiled a list of some awesome spots that are open late. And if you like what you see here, we’ve got even more in our Guide, of course.
Where To Eat Late At Night In Paris
Abricot
Looking for some California-meets-France vibes? Abricot is an amazing cocktail bar just a stone's throw from the canal over in the 10th arrondissement. Their cocktails are memorable and delicious - try the PB&J, it's no joke. They also have what might be the best nachos we've had in Paris, AND they're vegan, so basically every base is covered. They’re open until midnight on weeknights and 2:00am on weekends, serving bar snacks and food until closing. They offer weekend brunch too, but you should probably go home and get some sleep between that and your late-night bites. Get directions
Cavalier
Hanging out in the 11th arrondissement and don’t want the night to end? Head to Cavalier, a natural wine and cocktail bar open LATE - like 4am - making it a unicorn in the late-night scene. The wine list offers accessible quality, the cocktails are delicious and hit standard Paris cocktail prices, and the menu is ever-changing with an ongoing rotation of popups in the kitchen. Their full menu is available until 11:00pm, with a smaller late-night menu available after that. Here you’ll find knowledgeable staff and cozy stylish vibes on a street you'd never expect to find an ounce of style. Get directions
La Panza
For another spot in the 11th and open until midnight, (though the kitchen will close a bit earlier) we have La Panza. When it comes to natural wine bars, this might take the cake for most unique because it's owned by a wine-maker who produces from his own small vineyard in Burgundy and only sells it in person here in this wine bar. You genuinely can't get it anywhere else, and it is good. The other unique angle on this place is the Brazilian food popping out of the kitchen like the pao de queijo and dadinho de tapioca. While this is great for a late-night meal, it’s got a cozy vibe that’s also great for earlier in the evening too. Get directions
Le Cornichon
Oops, we’re still in the 11th (noticing a neighborhood theme here?) at Le Cornichon, which is open until 2:00am on Tuesday-Saturday and midnight the rest of the week. Their kitchen will close a bit earlier than the bar, so keep that in mind if it’s a late-laaaate night. If you’re looking for a neighborhood bar with great wine and snacks, this place is liable to vibe your socks off - our founder even celebrated his French naturalization here with friends. It feels every bit the local brasserie, but with some modern twists (ahem natural wine). If you'd like to come for lunch or dinner, be sure you book in advance as this place gets loaded. It's built out like a modern take on a PMU - the old, tiny gambling joints you'll find all over the city (and in fact you can place bets here if, like Hemingway, you're into the horses). Get directions
Supercoin
We love Supercoin, which is on the “upper-east side” of the 18th arrondissement. Feels weird to refer to any part of Paris as the upper-east side, but hey, that’s where they’re located in the 18th! Their kitchen is open until 11:00pm, and their food is creative with some great veggie-friendly options. For the beer-lover off the beaten path, this spot has the friendly neighborhood vibe of your local divey taphouse. Get some local beers, meet some local folks, and experience a part of Paris most tourists don't even know exists. Get directions
Sürpriz
In the Pigalle area and looking for something delicious to soak up the booze? We love Sürpriz, which puts most of those random late-night kebab spots to shame. This is a franchise location and the owner, Khalid from Egypt, is almost overwhelmingly friendly. Don't be Sürpriz'd if he invites you behind the counter for a photo with his team. Honestly all of the house sauces are really nice, so the main question is whether you want your bab in a wrap or a sandwich. The veggies are fresh and the fries tasty too. They are open as late as 2:00am on weekends and midnight on other nights. Definitely a great spot to check out if you’re looking for where to eat in Paris on a budget, Get directions
What to Know Before Looking for Late-Night Food in Paris
Looking for late-night food in Paris isn’t really difficult, but finding food that’s actually worth eating is another story. If you’re wondering about a spot that’s not on the above list, there are easy ways to see if their kitchen is still open. As a general note, kitchens typically close a bit earlier than the establishment itself. Just because the place is still open, doesn’t mean you’re getting anything to eat. This is especially true for wine bars or even cocktail bars that have small plates menus - the bar will often be open late, but the kitchen will stop serving. Having reliable cell service is always helpful in these scenarios, so hopefully you have your Ubigi E-sim so you can do a quick search online for that info. That’s really all you need. The internet is a powerful thing… our Guide is a powerful thing as well, so don’t forget to get yours. In it, you’ll find hundreds of recommendations on where to eat, drink and be merry in the City of light, including: tour recommendations, articles on prepping your trip, a map of recommendations. Oh, and, with the Guide+ you'll get access to our 3 full-day itineraries and AI powered walking tours. And finally, it’s access for life - because if you do Paris our way, you’ll want to come back.
How to Get Around Paris at Night
There are tons of options on how to get to the late-night destination of your choice. Obviously, Paris is an amazing city to discover on foot, but late nights aren’t always the best for that, especially if you’re traveling solo. You could always take a taxi or Uber, which is an easy and straightforward way to get where you need to go. There’s also the metro, which typically runs until about 1:15am on weeknights and 2:15am on weekends. While yes, there is a Noctilien night-bus network, which is based around five main transport hubs: Châtelet, Montparnasse, Gare de l'Est, Gare Saint Lazare and Gare de Lyon, it’s not always the safest and we don’t usually recommend it. If you do take a night bus, always pay attention to your surroundings, because the last thing we want for you is to get involved with some Parisian troublemakers. What we want is for you to have the best possible time in Paris, no matter how late it is. Bon appétit!
