The best restaurants in the 4th arrondissement: addresses to savour between the Marais and the Seine
The 4th arrondissement blends history and excitement. Between cobbled streets and sun-drenched quays, it hides restaurants with character. Authentic cuisine, modern bistros and intimate atmospheres.
Soé: subtle Asia, just across from Hôtel de Ville
Soé offers a modern interpretation of Korean and Japanese cuisine. The restaurant is just a stone’s throw from the Hôtel de Ville. The elegant, minimalist setting is soothing from the moment you enter. Light wood, textured walls, soft lighting: the décor respects the plate.
In the kitchen, each dish is a search for balance.
Service is gentle. The staff explain the dishes, without ever imposing. The cooking is precise, the portions balanced. Savor slowly, in a calm rare for the neighborhood. Soé offers a delicate journey between refinement and precision.
Soé Restaurant “Izakaya”, Soé restaurant, 18 Rue Beautreillis, 75004 Paris
Pamela Popo: retro chic and canaille cuisine
Pamela Popo’ s first attraction is its singular charm. Nestled on rue François Miron, the restaurant combines a retro atmosphere with a modern edge. Vintage armchairs, vinyl records, 70s touches… every detail creates a hushed, slightly mischievous atmosphere.
The cuisine plays on great classics revisited. Mimosa eggs are whipped cream style, enhanced with fresh herbs. Tartare arrives beautifully dressed, boldly seasoned. Roasted coquelet is crisp to perfection, accompanied by a silky celery purée.
Service is friendly, never distant. On the terrace, you can enjoy a rare calm in the heart of the Marais. Pamela Popo seduces with her assertive style and reassuring cuisine. We come back for the setting, the atmosphere and the food.
Pamela Popo, 15 Rue François Miron, 75004 Paris
Chez Julien: romance and elegance on the quayside
Chez Julien remains one of the most charming restaurants in the Marais. Facing the Seine, it cultivates the art of entertaining. The Art Deco interior combines antique mirrors, moldings and gilded chandeliers. The paved terrace, shaded by a few trees, is a jewel.
The menu celebrates generous, refined French cuisine. Homemade foie gras is melt-in-the-mouth and well-seasoned. Veal sweetbreads, the signature dish, arrive crisp on the outside, soft on the inside. Fish are well chosen and cooked with precision.
Desserts revisit the classics: light millefeuille, airy floating island, poached fruit with spices. Service is attentive, highly professional and always elegant. You’ll come here for a refined lunch, a romantic dinner or a special occasion. Chez Julien never disappoints. It offers Paris as we imagine it: beautiful, sincere and gourmet.
Chez Julien, 1 Rue du Pont Louis-Philippe, 75004 Paris
Aldehyde: naturalness, textures and living cooking
Aldehyde breaks the code right from the entrance. Minimalist, raw, almost silent. Here, nature invites itself onto the plate, with no fancy tricks. The chef works with local, often organic produce, using an instinctive approach.
Each dish is a construction: smoked purée, seared vegetables, reduced juices. You feel the intention, the substance, the attention to the product. The bread is homemade, the butter scented with herbs. The natural wine list completes the experience. For lovers of free, authentic, vibrant cuisine.
Aldehyde, 5 Rue du Pont Louis-Philippe, 75004 Paris
Bombance: modern bistro, sunny atmosphere
Bombance reinvents the bistro with generosity. The place is bright, lively and always on the move. The team in the dining room laughs, advises and shares. You immediately feel at home.
At the table, the plates are straightforward and full of taste. The products come from small-scale producers, and the cooking is clean. The terrine is dense, the fish melting, the vegetables brilliant. The wine flows without heaviness. It’s a cuisine for sharing, sincere and joyful. A very fine address to be repeated.
Bombance, 40 Rue des Blancs Manteaux, 75004 Paris
