If you came to Paris without a souvenir Eiffel Tower photo worth sharing with friends and family, did you really visit Paris at all? While there are so many wonderful locations in Paris that promise views of the Eiffel Tower, most of them are obstructed by buildings and or worse, by other travellers! So how do you truly get to enjoy the iconic tower without the stress? This article has all the answers for you! Here are 6 of our favorite Paris restaurants with a view of the Eiffel Tower. Take all the beautiful photos you want and enjoy delicious food and great service, too!
Paris restaurants with a view of the Eiffel Tower
Les Ombres at Quai Branly Museum
Located in heart of the Quai Branly-Jacques Chirac Museum‘s lush garden is Les Ombres, a rooftop terrace restaurant has panoramic views over Paris, the Eiffel tower included. Enjoy your delicious meal in the light-filled dining area enclosed in floor to ceiling windows! We also recommend going in the evening so you can experience the magic of enjoying some refined French cuisine while the Eiffel Tower sparkles. This is definitely an ideal place for a romantic meal out in Paris.
Practical info:
Address: 27 Quai Branly, 75007 Paris
Schedule: Open everyday for lunch and dinner
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Maison Blanche restaurant
Located on the chic Avenue Montaigne where all the high-end boutiques and fancy offices are is Maison Blanche. This panoramic restaurant has not just one but two of the most elegant terraces in Paris. Not only are your treated to unobstructed views of the Eiffel Tower, the restaurant’s “Mezzanine” also surprises with its phosphorescent bar that changes colors after sunset! This is one of Parisians’ favorite Paris restaurants with a view of the Eiffel Tower.
Practical info:
Address: 15 Avenue Montaigne, 75008 Paris
Schedule: Lunch 12pm-2pm Mon-Fri; nightly dinner 7:30pm-11pm
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Cafe de l’Homme
This restaurant is on top of the Palais Chaillot at the Trocadéro so it truly has one of the best views of the tower! The wooden terrace is beautifully designed and creates a comfortable and romantic ambiance for couples. People don’t just come here to lounge with the Eiffel Tower in the background, their menu is also something to look forward to.
Practical info:
Address: 17 Place du Trocadéro et du 11 Novembre, 75116 Paris, France
Schedule: will re-open from July 13, 2019
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Monsieur Bleu
This restaurant is located in the Palais De Tokyo which has a direct view of the Eiffel Tower! You can first do a tour of the fantastic Palais de Tokyo museum which is one of our favorite Paris Museums. Afterwards, enjoy lunch or even better, some cocktails and a nice dinner. The newly-done interiors are inspired by Art Deco and is both modern and elegant. Come here for their own take on classic French cuisine at an affordable price.
Practical info:
Address: 20 Avenue de New York, 75116 Paris
Schedule: Open daily from 12pm-2am
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Terrass Hotel restaurant
Terrass Hotel’s rooftop restaurant is one of the best Paris restaurants with a view of the Eiffel Tower. Even though this spot is all the way in Montmartre, the towering structure cannot be missed! We recommend choosing a table by the terrace (you can request this when you book) and guarantee, the Eiffel Tower will be in perfect eyeshot to accompany you as you enjoy cocktails and a lovely dinner.
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Practical info
Address: 12-14 Rue Joseph de Maistre – 75018
Schedule: Open daily for breakfast 7:00am-10:30am; lunch 12pm-2pm Tue-Fri; dinner 7pm-10pm Tue-Sat; bar until 1am
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Girafe Restaurant
Last but not the least on our list of the best Paris restaurants with an Eiffel Tower view is Girafe. Located in the Passy area, this beautiful and chic restaurant is also a contender for having one of the best unobstructed views of the Tower. Get a table on their open-air terrace where you can enjoy their delicious seafood dishes! They also have an extensive wine menu!
Practical info
Address: 1 Place du Trocadéro et du 11 Novembre, 75016 Paris
Schedule: Open daily from 12:00pm-10:45pm
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