When the craving for sunshine sets in, two Mediterranean cuisines answer it better than any other: Greek and Spanish. Shared mezze and creamy taramasalata on one side, convivial tapas and Iberian ham on the other — Paris is full of authentic spots to escape to for the length of a meal. Here is our selection of the best Greek and Spanish restaurants in Paris.
The Best Greek Restaurants in Paris
Far from the tourist tavernas, Greek cuisine in Paris is served by passionate chefs, often family-run, around moussaka, taramasalata and mezze to share.
Evi Evane — Saint-Germain-des-Prés. Two sisters from Athens have run this family house for over twenty years, a benchmark for taramasalata and moussaka. “Evi Evane” means “to your health” — which says it all.
Mavrommatis — Latin Quarter. The institution of Hellenic gastronomy in Paris, paired with a more contemporary table, Laurier, tucked away in the Galeries Lafayette on the Champs-Élysées.
Les Délices d’Aphrodite — 5th arrondissement. Established since 1981, this warm and leafy address wins diners over with its traditional cooking and carefully chosen Greek wines.
Etsi — An authentic “gastrotaverna” led by chef Mikaela Liaroutsos, where blue, light and simplicity recreate the atmosphere of the Cyclades.
Osmossi — Passy, 16th. An upmarket address that delights lovers of mezze and Greek classics.
Yaya — Near the Buttes-Chaumont. The modern, sun-drenched version of the taverna, in a polished and welcoming setting.
The Best Spanish Restaurants in Paris
From the convivial tapas bar to the bistronomic table, Spanish cuisine in Paris shows off all its regional diversity — croquetas, tortilla, pan con tomate and Iberian ham, paired with a glass of Rioja or a caña.
Rosario — The Opéra-Bourse-Grands Boulevards triangle. The everyday Spanish cooking we’d been waiting for, entrusted to a Michelin-starred chef trained under Martín Berasategui: tortillas, croquetas and little-known regional dishes, far from the sangria-and-paella clichés.
Café San Francisco — Rue Mirabeau, 16th. An institution since 1948 turned into a true casa española, with its tapas set menus and its timeless atmosphere.
Casa Pregonda — Sentier. A piece of Menorca in Paris: exposed stone, beams and carefully made tapas — croquetas, patatas bravas, truffle tortilla, grilled octopus.
Maison Eugénie — Rue de Rome, 17th. A tapas restaurant-bar where Cinco Jotas ham, garlic-and-lemon prawns and pan con tomate come with a selection of Spanish wines.
Osabaita — 6th arrondissement. A convivial Basque address, between tapas and traditional dishes.
Casa Luisa — La Muette, 16th. An elegant Iberian table to keep summer going all year round.
Greek or Spanish: Two Cuisines of the Sun
It’s hard to choose between the Spanish tapeo — the pleasure of moving from one tapa to the next — and the generosity of a Greek table where everything is shared. Both cultures celebrate the same idea: the meal as a moment of conviviality, bathed in Mediterranean sun. For an evening with friends, go for a tapas bar; for a more relaxed dinner, a Hellenic taverna and its mezze will work wonders.
How to Choose the Right Address
- Authenticity: favour houses run by Greek or Spanish chefs, or faithful to traditional recipes.
- Ingredients: check the origin of the produce — Iberico ham, olive oil, cheeses.
- The wine list: a good Greek (Assyrtiko) or a well-chosen Rioja changes everything.
- Budget: expect €15–25 per person in a tapas bar, €30–50 for a traditional restaurant.
FAQ — Greek and Spanish Restaurants in Paris
What is the best Greek restaurant in Paris? Among the benchmarks are Evi Evane in Saint-Germain, the Mavrommatis house in the Latin Quarter and Les Délices d’Aphrodite. The choice depends on the atmosphere you’re after, from the family taverna to the more contemporary table.
Where can you eat tapas in Paris? Rosario, Casa Pregonda and Maison Eugénie are among the best addresses for an authentic tapeo, between croquetas, tortilla and Iberian ham.
Which neighbourhood for Mediterranean cuisine in Paris? The 5th and 6th arrondissements have historically concentrated the Greek addresses, while the Sentier, the Marais and the smart western districts are home to fine Spanish tables.
What budget should you plan for? From €15 to €25 per person in a convivial tapas bar, from €30 to €50 in a traditional restaurant, and more for a gastronomic table.
