5 restaurants for lunch or dinner after a stroll around the Opéra district

The Opéra district is bursting with good addresses for a gourmet break. Here are five restaurants where you can enjoy a good meal after a stroll.

Magdalena Paris, elegance and indulgence

Just a stone’s throw from the Opéra Garnier, Magdalena Paris is a must for a refined lunch or chic dinner.

This elegantly decorated restaurant blends contemporary touches with a hushed ambience. Subdued lighting and sophisticated furnishings create a cosy atmosphere.

The menu offers modernized French cuisine, with quality products and subtle flavor combinations.

Highlights include red tuna tartare with yuzu, roast cod with beurre blanc sauce, and farmhouse poultry supreme.

Those with a sweet tooth will delight in the intense chocolate fondant or the revisited lemon tart.

As for beverages, the carefully selected wine list perfectly complements each dish.

The ambiance is both chic and relaxed, ideal for a meal after a stroll or a shopping spree.

Magdalena, 16 Pl. de la Madeleine, 75008 Paris

The Crossing, a culinary journey at Galeries Lafayette Gourmet

This restaurant revisits Indian cuisine with a gastronomic touch. The elegant, modern setting makes you want to linger.

The flavors are intense and refined. Butter chicken, lamb curry and truffle naan are must-tries.

The Crossing, 35 Bd Haussmann, 75009 Paris

Bagnard, Mediterranean street food at Galeries Lafayette Gourmet

This spot features healthy, tasty cuisine inspired by the Mediterranean basin. The atmosphere is friendly and colorful.

Here, you can enjoy filled pitas, fresh salads and revisited bagnats. All made with the freshest, tastiest ingredients.

Bagnard Augustin by Yoni Saada, 7 Rue Saint-Augustin, 75002 Paris

Coco, the chic restaurant at the Opéra Garnier

Located in the Opéra district, Coco offers a majestic setting with its imposing chandeliers and Art Deco furnishings.

The menu offers refined French cuisine. The salmon gravlax, truffle risotto and herb-roasted chicken are a must-try.

CoCo, Opéra Garnier, 1 Pl. Jacques Rouché, 75009 Paris

Public House, a trendy, friendly atmosphere

This restaurant with its modern, industrial ambience is perfect for an evening out with friends. The space is large, with a trendy decor.

Enjoy gourmet burgers, fish & chips and creamy pastas. As for cocktails, the menu is well-stocked.

Public House Paris, 21 Rue Daunou, 75002 Paris