The best oysters in Paris? Our 7 favorite addresses
In need of a breath of fresh air, a sea breeze, a gulp of iodine? As the oyster season gets underway, we present our favorite oyster restaurants in Paris. A seaside atmosphere.
Le P’tit Mousse: intimacy in the heart of the Marais
Rue Rambuteau, Le P’tit Mousse attracts seafood lovers with its friendly atmosphere and long stainless steel counter. Francisco, a French and European champion scaler, prepares seafood platters with impressive dexterity, putting on a veritable culinary show.
On weekdays, Parisians can enjoy surprise formulas, often accompanied by a complimentary glass of wine.
9 rue Rambuteau, 75004 Paris
L’Îlot: conviviality and dessert from La Baule
Located in the 3ᵉ arrondissement, L’Îlot offers a gourmet experience on a charming tree-lined square. This venue is ideal for a meal with friends, featuring ultra-fresh produce sourced from the best Parisian fishmongers.
The menu varies according to new arrivals, but classics like sea bream ceviche, tarama with truffles or mango-tzatziki herring are always a hit. For dessert, the fondant baulois works wonders.
4 rue de la Corderie, 75003 Paris
Bulot Bulot: a seaside hut in the heart of the city
With its modernized fisherman’s hut atmosphere, Bulot Bulot takes you straight to the water’s edge. The décor, with its mix of light wood tables and corrugated iron roof, creates a warm, friendly atmosphere.
The menu features four varieties of carefully selected oysters, the inevitable bulots mayo, lobster and crab rolls, as well as refined products such assmoked eel and crab rillettes. Tarama lovers will be delighted with three recipes, including a particularly tasty truffle version.
83 rue des Martyrs, 75018 Paris
Citrons & Huîtres: elegance and modernity in Pigalle
In the Pigalle district, Citrons & Huîtres blends contemporary design with seafaring pleasures. The decor, by Marion Mailaender, features coral stools and a zinc bar.
Oysters from the Golfe du Morbihan are served with original vinaigrettes, such as green apple. A list of natural wines, selected from France, Italy and Spain, enhances the experience.
57 boulevard Marguerite de Rochechouart, 75009
Le Dôme: a Parisian institution
Le Dôme, in Montparnasse, remains a benchmark for oyster lovers in Paris. This emblematic restaurant combines fishmongering and refined cuisine, with exceptional arrivals.
The tandoori monkfish is delicious, but the real star is their bouillabaisse, often considered the best in France. An ideal place for special occasions or an elegant dinner.
108 boulevard du Montparnasse, 75014 Paris
Clamato: marine boldness
Clamato, Septime‘s little sister, creatively reinvents seafood dishes. Thanks to fresh arrivals from Concarneau, Île d’Yeu and Saint-Jean-de-Luz, the menu varies with the seasons.
Highlights include black mullet ceviche with butternut squash and coriander, raw cuttlefish from Oléron with sesame and chilli, and smoked cod egg tarama with zaatar. All of which is enhanced by natural wines and house cocktails.
80 rue de Charonne, 75011 Paris
L’Avant-Comptoir de la Mer: a jewel by Yves Camdeborde
Just a stone’s throw from Saint-Germain, L’Avant-Comptoir de la Mer is a friendly place to eat oysters in Paris. The focus is on seafood products. In an intimate setting, the menu features oysters selected from renowned oyster farmers, runny cod croquettes and shrimp sashimi with citrus and samphire.
Dessert lovers won’t be left out, with a generous helping of baba au rhum and warm chocolate mousse accompanied by intense vanilla ice cream.
3 carré de l’Odéon, 75006 Paris
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