Top 10 restaurants near the Eiffel Tower

The Eiffel Tower is one of the must-see sights in Paris and it's likely that you'll have to eat around it if you're going to visit.

In this sense, it's best to have an idea of some good places to eat beforehand so that you don't fall into the typical tourist traps when you're hungry.

If you want to get it right at lunchtime, don't miss these 10 restaurants near the Eiffel Tower where you can get your money's worth.

Buying tickets to the Eiffel Tower is an amazing experience. A memorable moment of your trip to Paris. And if you decide to stay for lunch at the restaurant Le Jules Verne even more so. It is located inside the monument itself, on the first floor at a height of 125 metres.

As you can imagine, the views of Paris from Le Jules Verne are exceptional, both by day and by night. Through its large windows you can see the Champs de Mars, the Trocadero Gardens and the Quai Branly Museum. This is one of the great reasons to eat here.

The other is that at Le Jules Verne you can enjoy a total gastronomic experience with the prestigious chef Frédéric Anton, awarded the Meilleur Ouvrier de France distinction. If you're on a budget, eating at this Eiffel Tower restaurant is a must. The menu is gourmet, contemporary French style.

• Address: Avenue Gustave Eiffel, 75007 Paris, France.
• Recommended dish: The lamb

If you'd like to experience eating at the Eiffel Tower but you're on a tight budget, the best option is to go to one of the Les Buffets cafeterias located along the monument, at the base, first and first floors.

There you can try simple dishes to kill your appetite, such as sandwiches, chips, salads, pizzas, crêpes and drinks. Les Buffets is a place to grab a quick bite to eat when you're feeling peckish and then quickly continue your tour of the Eiffel Tower or Paris. The service is quick and the prices are reasonable.

• Address: Avenue Gustave Eiffel, 75007 Paris, France.
• Recommended dish: Sandwiches

In case you are looking for a versatile place inside the Eiffel Tower itself that can be used for both a family meal and a romantic date, 58 Tour Eiffel restaurant is the place to be.

It is located on the first floor of the monument and has fantastic panoramic views of Paris. By day, 58 Tour Eiffel has a relaxed and bright atmosphere, especially on sunny days when the light streams in through the large windows. By night, the restaurant shrouds itself in darkness to create an intimate and romantic atmosphere, giving centre stage to the lights of the city shining in the distance across the landscape.

As for the menu, 58 Tour Eiffel is characterised by traditional, quality brasserie-style cuisine by renowned chef Thierry Marx. If you're on a budget, the lunch menu is a little cheaper than the dinner menu, and you'll find offerings starting at €45.

• Address: Avenue Gustave Eiffel, 75007 Paris, France.
• Recommended dish: Foie Gras

For those visitors to the Eiffel Tower who want to take a short break for a snack, my advice is to go to the Macaroon Bar on the first floor of the monument.

It's the perfect place for a snack! Here you can enjoy one of France's most iconic sweets: macaroons. They come in all flavours (chocolate, vanilla, coffee, caramel, raspberry and many more). It's hard to get your hands on just one.

At the Macaroon Bar in the Eiffel Tower you can buy them to eat on the spot or to take away as souvenirs.

• Address: Avenue Gustave Eiffel, 75007 Paris, France.
• Recommended dish: Raspberry Macarons

Just outside the Eiffel Tower, between the famous monument and the Place du Trocadéro, if you fancy a quick bite to eat at a reasonable price, I recommend a visit to Oh! Regelade de la Tour Eiffel, a little stall with great views of the River Seine and the tower itself, which is ideal for satisfying your appetite in no time.

At Oh! Regelade de la Tour Eiffel you can enjoy the classics of fast food: waffles, hot dogs, hamburgers, pizzas, fries and crêpes. They're pretty good and the prices are not too expensive considering the location, and the service is fast. The service is fast, what more could you ask for, a terrace, and that's all there is to it! This little place also has a terrace where you can relax on sunny mornings in spring in Paris or autumn in Paris, or on summer evenings in Paris watching the sunset over Paris.

• Address: 67 quai Branly, 75007 Paris, France.
• Recommended dish: The banana crêpe with Nutella.

Another restaurant close to the Eiffel Tower where you can have lunch after your visit is Brasserie De La Tour Eiffel, an art deco style restaurant that since 1910 has been welcoming customers from all over the world who come to the area to see the popular monument.

Located very close to the Eiffel Tower and the Musée du Quai Branly, this pleasant restaurant has a terrace where you can enjoy a delicious homemade meal. The foie gras and the chicken with honey and mustard are two of their specialities and they are delicious. The cheesecake is also top notch.

The service at Brasserie De La Tour Eiffel is very attentive and they go out of their way to help you choose a dish that suits your tastes. The prices are quite reasonable and are in keeping with the location of the restaurant.

• Address: 2 Avenue de la Bourdonnais, 75007 Paris
• Recommended dish: The chicken with honey and mustard.

Just a few steps from the Eiffel Tower and with beautiful views of the emblematic monument is 20 Eiffel, an elegant restaurant where you can enjoy the most innovative gastronomic proposals.

The menu at 20 Eiffel is characterised by a fusion of traditional and creative cuisine based on seasonal products. The menu is not too extensive, which will help you decide between dishes more quickly.

The service is very friendly and the atmosphere is pleasant and calm. A fantastic place to savour the best French cuisine.

• Address: 20 rue de monttessuy 75007 Paris
• Recommended dish: The roast rack of pork.

If you've decided to take a guided tour of the stairs to the Eiffel Tower, chances are you'll need a break when you've finished and won't want to go far to recharge your batteries.Le Bistro Parisien awaits you at the foot of the monument!

I recommend you go to this restaurant especially at night in Paris as the views of the Seine River and the illuminated Eiffel Tower are truly breathtaking. A magical moment of your trip that you won't be able to forget.

The location is marvellous. Whether on the terrace, under the glass roof or by the water, you'll enjoy spectacular views of the monument. And the menu is great too. At Le Bistro Parisien they serve a gourmet menu made with seasonal products that will have you licking your fingers.

• Address: Port de la Bourdonnais, 75007 Paris, France
• Recommended dish: Foie Gras

If you fancy a delicious French brunch near the Eiffel Tower, you will love the Cafe Beaujolais. It is a quiet place with a nice decoration where you can spend a nice time and recharge your batteries if you have got up early to visit the monument in the morning. It also has a terrace, which is perfect for enjoying brunch on a sunny day.

The brunches at Cafe Beaujolais are gourmet-style and quite hearty, but not overly so. They have everything you'd expect from a good brunch but with a French twist: fruit juice, sweets and savoury dishes - very complete! Served on weekends from 10am to 3pm.

• Address: 28 Avenue de Suffren, 75015 Paris, France
• Recommended dish: Brunch

Firmin le Barbier closes this list of restaurants near the Eiffel Tower, a small and cosy place where you can let yourself be surprised by the delicious French cuisine made with seasonal produce.

The owners are very friendly and explain the menu to help you choose the dish you like best. The result could not have been better. Firmin le Barbier restaurant is a little treasure hidden in the streets of Paris.

Its location next to the Eiffel Tower is fantastic and on sunny days you can take advantage of its outdoor terrace to enjoy a relaxed meal.

• Address: 20 Rue de Monttessuy, 75007 Paris, France
• Recommended dish: Escargots