On the hunt for really good mediterranean food in Paris? My guide’s got you covered. I’m a massive fan of the incredibly diverse cuisine. From food from the South of France, Greece to Turkey, there’s a lot of great Mediterranean restaurants to discover in Paris.
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4 of the Best Places to Eat Mediterranean Food in Paris
This list contains my personal favorite Mediterranean restaurants in Paris in no particular order. It’s not exhaustive but I’ll be updating it regularly so make sure to book mark it!
Kalank
Kalank is a real hidden gem of a restaurant located in the 20th arrondissement. Its name, a playful nod to the ‘calanques’ of Marseille, tells you everything you need to know about what they offer. It’s all about fantastic, seasonal cuisine from the South of France and it’s incredible.
Stepping into Kalank is like stepping into a restaurant in Les Goudes (without having to take the 4 hour train). It’s bright and summery with a distinctive southern decor.
The food? It’s refined, seasonal cooking with local ingredients and it’s very good. Don’t expect clichés here, it’s original with plenty of technique on show and of course, heaps of flavour.
During my last visit I went for the tasting menu which started off with a delicious beet tartare snack. Mackerel tartare is beautifully seasoned comes with a delicious lemony mousse.
For the vegetarians there’s a few à la carte options including some incredible panisse (chickpea fries – a speciality from the South of France).
The start of the show for me was their incredible octopus. Crispy on the outside but incredibly tender in the inside. Sat on a bed of aniseed flavoured rice and finished off with pistou (a French pesto) and a lobster bisque – it’s the French Riviera on a plate.
Finally they’ve got a great wine list with bottles sourced from small producers in the South. Oh and try one of their excellent pastis on arrival when you look at the menu – they are really good!
What to know before you visit
- You can reserve online
- They’re closed Sundays and Mondays
Address: 52 Boulevard de Charonne, 75020
Tel: 01 43 73 60 96
Website: https://www.kalank-sud.fr
Jones
Down a side street just off the Place Volatire in the 11th arrondissement is a great little Mediterranean restaurant. Jones serves up some really good small-sharing plates along side some killer wine.
The very industrial interior doesn’t feel massively Mediterranean but don’t worry, the food and wine does all the talking.
As you would expect it’s very seasonal. The menu rotates frequently adapting to market produce. What can you expect? Well a mix of Italian and French inspired dishes.
Arancini with smoked mozzarella topped off with a deluge of parmesan was a winner. Well seasoned and surprisingly light. Next we had a slowed roasted slice of pumpkin finished off with gremolata and a heavenly mint yoghurt.
A classic monkfish tail, pancetta, beans and ndjua was rather nice although their duck ragù missed the mark slightly.
Thirsty? You’re in for a treat. Their wine list is excellent with a large array of, mainly natural, bottles from across Europe.
What to know before you visit
- You can reserve online
- They’re closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays
Address: 43 Rue Godefroy Cavaignac, 75011
Tel: 09 80 75 32 08
Website: http://www.jonescaferestaurant.com
Mehmet
Mehmet is serving up some seriously good, modern Turkish food behind Montmartre. Yes they sell expensive boujee kebabs (that are very good by the way) but they pump out a lot more than that from their small kitchen.
Turkish grilled chicken wings are a highlight – tender, fall apart meat seasoned with pepper and lemon – delicious. Veal patties (like meatballs), killer house fries and hummus with lamb mince are all excellent.
Their Donner kebab can be ordered as an assiette (on a plate, not in a wrap) and it’s excellent. Chicken jus, pickles and flatbreads accompany the tender meat and damn, it’s really worth the price.
Drinks are equally as modern as the food. They’ve got some killer natural wine by the glass (the white from Alsace that I had last time was lovely) and craft beer on tap.
What to know before you visit
- Closed on Mondays
- Open for lunch and dinner (lunch only on Sundays)
- You can reserve via DM on insta
Address: 43 rue Ramey, 75018
Website: https://www.instagram.com/mehmet75018/
Broche
Feeling in a kebab mood? Get an Israeli style shawarma from Broche and you won’t be disappointed. It’s one of my favorite kebabs in Paris.
You’ll find Broche down a small passage in the 2nd arrondissement. It’s on the smaller side and there a few tables but during week days, it’s busy with local office workers grabbing lunch.
The concept is pretty simple, chicken, turkey and lamb kebabs are slow roasted over charcoal (which gives the exterior bits an incredible crust and flavour) and served in freshly baked pita. Herbs, pickles and a mango-turmeric hot sauce finishes it off.
It’s delicious and perfect if you want a quick lunch that isn’t as heavy as the average sandwich or kebab in the city.
What to know before you visit
- Open Monday-Saturday 12-3pm
- There’s limited counter seating inside
- They do a vegan falafel sandwich
Address: 49 Pass. des Panoramas, 75002
Website: https://www.instagram.com/broche_paris/
