Paris Lunch Deals: 5 tasty and affordable set menus
Now that the busy summer season has come and gone, the city is starting to settle back into its everyday rhythm. This means you’ll find the people of Paris scattered across lovely terraces around lunch time, stopping by for déjeuner à prix fixe. These meals, often a daily special or a traditional French dish, will be at a fixed price and are served up rapidly around lunchtime.
Depending on where you are in Paris and how nice the restaurant is, you can find prix fixe lunch menus ranging from around €14 all the way up to €40. You can also encounter a range of quality—it’s possible to find a great meal for under €20, as well as a lackluster one for much more.
Here are some tried-and-true prix fixe options that are guaranteed to be delicious as well as affordable.
Robert et Louise: €14 for 2 courses
64, Rue Vieille du Temple, 75003
3rd arrondissement
Website
Metro: Saint Paul or Hotel de Ville
Nestled into the picturesque Rue Vieille du Temple in the trendy Marais, Robert et Louise is probably one of the best lunchtime deal around. Choose from a variety of appetizers like escargot or sausage and two featured main courses like beef ribs or duck confit for the incredibly reasonable price of €14. Then walk around the Marais to digest!
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Le Pré Verre is one of the best deals in Paris. Photo: Ming-yen
Le Pré Verre: €26 for 2 courses, wine & coffee
8 rue Thénard 75005
5th arrondissement
Tel: +33143545947
Metro: Maubert-Mutualité or Cluny-La Sorbonne
In the lovely Latin Quarter, Le Pré Verre boasts one of the best prix fixe deals in town. For €26, you’ll get a starter, a main, a glass of wine and a coffee to finish it off. The chef here is praised for his work and ever-changing creative menu options.
A La Bière: €14.50 for 3 courses
CLOSED
104 ave Simon-Bolivar, 75019
19th arrondissement
Tel: +33142398325
Metro: Bolivar or Colonel Fabien
Update: Unfortunately, the restaurant has closed.
Chez Marie Louise: €14 for 3 courses
11 Rue Marie et Louise, 75010
10th arrondissement
Website
Metro: Goncourt
Come to Chez Marie Louise for a tasty three-course meal and then have a stroll around the lovely neighboring Canal St-Martin. There are a couple tables outside if you’d like to enjoy the weather, otherwise, the inside is cozy and sunny. Food is classically French with a modern twist.
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Café Constant: €17 for a worthy splurge
139 rue Saint-Dominique 75007
7th arrondissement
Website
Metro: École Militaire
Okay, so Café Constant is a little more expensive than the other selections, but it’s well worth it. Spend a few extra euros for a truly amazing and classically French meal. You can choose a main course with a starter or dessert. With romantic decor, an amazing location near the Eiffel Tower and decadent food, this is the ultimate prix fixe experience.
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Prices have changed since this article was posted. Some substantially.
Robert et Louise: €14 for 2 courses
Le Pré Verre is now €26 for 2 courses
Chez Marie Louise: website does not list a set menu, and cheapest main course item is €16 + starter
Café Constant is still a good deal with Starter/main course of the day or main course/dessert of the day €17
Thanks for the update Patricia. We’ll make sure to change the article to reflect your findings.
The restaurant ( A La Bière ) you reviewed in Paris is closed.
Thanks for the update, Frank. We’ll update the post.