Wondering about how to pick the right restaurants in Versailles France? We hope that when visiting Paris, you take a day of out your busy schedule to head out to visit the palace and gardens of Versailles (click here to get your full access ticket and audio guide!), as they are only a short 35 minute RER train ride from the city center. However while visiting Versailles, don’t let your culinary standards drop or overpay for something to eat from a subpar snack cart in the gardens. There are excellent restaurants in Versailles, both inside the gardens and not far from the palace in the town of Versailles, that are worth visiting before heading back into Paris. In fact, we’ve marked down all of our favorite restaurants and attractions in the city on our Versailles Map which you can download for FREE!
If you’re a foodie traveling to Paris, make sure you have a copy of our Eating in Paris Guide which has over 100 of Paris’ best restaurants plus our favorite food shops and tips for dining out!
Restaurants in the gardens of Versailles
Restaurants in Versailles France #1: Brasserie de la Girandole
Brasserie de la Girandole is a chic little restaurant in the heart of the Versailles gardens that is the perfect place for a good meal and a well-deserved glass of wine. This restaurant serves simple French dishes, such as omelettes, salads and steak and fries. It also a is a very suitable restaurant for vegetarians! One of the great restaurants in Versailles France.
Restaurants in Versailles France #2: La Parmentier de Versailles
La Parmentier de Versailles is a restaurant stand that sells amazing potatoes with different toppings called “jacket potatoes,” served to you in the heart of the gardens. The location of this stand is at the Parmentier, which changes its place in the gardens between high and low season. This information can be found on its website. One of the value options for restaurants in Versailles France.
Restaurants in Versailles City Centre
Restaurants in Versailles France #3: Monument Café Versailles
At Monument Café Versailles, all the food is homemade with local French ingredients. For a reasonable €21, you will have the ability to indulge in as much as you want at Monument Café’s 2 course buffet. The café is located just a 10 min walk from the Château du Versailles. One of the great restaurants in Versailles France.
Monument Café
Address: 1 rue du Maréchal Joffre, 78000 Versailles
Open daily from 11:30am-3pm; weekends from 9am-5pm
Restaurants in Versailles France #4: Gordon Ramsay Au Trianon
If you are looking for a fancier meal on your trip to Versailles, Gordon Ramsay au Trianon is where to go. Located in the Waldorf Astoria Hotel, famous British chef, Gordon Ramsey, runs a 1 Michelin star restaurant. Definitely one of the great restaurants in Versailles France.
Au Trianon
Address: 1 boulevard de la Reine, 78000 Versailles
Schedule: Open Tuesdays to Saturdays from 7:30pm-10pm
Book a table online or call +33 1 30 84 50 18
Restaurants in Versailles France #5: Crêperie du Phare Saint-Louis
Delicious crêpes aren’t only found when you visit Paris. For classic French crêpes while out in Versailles, you can go to Crêperie du Phare Saint Louis for a delicious but inexpensive meal. You can start with savoury buckwheat crêpe and finish off with a decadent chocolate covered crêpe for dessert! One of the good value restaurants in Versailles France.
Crêperie du Phare Saint-Louis
Address: 33 Rue du Vieux Versailles, 78000 Versailles
Schedule: Open Tuesdays to Sundays from 5pm-1am; Saturdays from 2pm
Restaurants in Versailles France #6: L’Equilibre
L’Equilibre is a Basquaise bar that serves French-style tapas and great wines. Definitely a great place for a drink or two before heading back to Paris. Simple, delicious, and inexpensive! One of the nice casual restaurants in Versailles France.
L’Equilibre
Address: 8 rue des Deux Portes, 78000 Versailles
Schedule: Open Tuesdays to Sundays from 5pm-1am; Saturdays 2pm-1am
Restaurants in Versailles France #7: Chez Tiouiche
For an equally excellent meal but different type of cuisine, Chez Tiouiche serves Moroccan classics with excellent service! You must not miss their award winning apricot and raisin tagine! One of the good ethnic restaurants in Versailles France.
Chez Tiouiche
Address: 4 rue Saint-Julien, 78000 Versailles
Schedule: Open Tuesdays to Sundays from 12pm-3pm; 7pm-11:30pm and Mondays from 7pm-11:30pm
Restaurants in Versailles France #8: Le Bistrot Du 11
For something a little more special, we recommend getting a table at Le Bistrot du 11. Though only having been in business since 2017, the restaurant has already received a Bib Gourmand plaque which is a distinction that’s just under getting a Michelin star. The food is absolutely delicious but wouldn’t necessarily burn a hole in your wallet. It’s €37 for a 3-course meal and only €28 for a 2-course meal. Make sure to book ahead if you plan on coming for dinner! One of the great restaurants in Versailles France.
Le Bistrot du 11
Address: 10 rue de Satory, 78000 Versailles
Schedule: Open Tuesdays – Saturdays from 12:30pm-3pm; 7:30pm-10pm
For bookings, visit their official website. Or call +33 1 75 45 63 70