3 Parisian Food Courts to Try Out for Your Next Lunch Break
France’s capital today continues to fascinate the world over, thanks to major cultural institutions like its luxury industry, its lively rap scene, as well as being the birthplace of the modern restaurant.
History lesson aside, eating is something all of us enjoy, and what better way to do just that, than by visiting one of the city’s many trendy food courts?
Here are three food courts you should check out with a friend, when out on the town or on your next lunch break.
La Felicità
“4,500 square meters, 8 kitchens, 9 chefs, 3 bars, and a big dose of love.” Everything you need to know about La Felicità, an Italian-themed food court just a five-minute’s walk from the Bibliothèque François Mitterrand metro station.
Among the available: delicious Neapolitan pizzas straight out of the wood-fired oven, organic burgers, and don’t forget their "italodirty” cocktails and beers to enjoy in the biergarten.
Be sure to visit La Felicità during the weekend for even more fun. There’s DJ sets every Friday and Saturday night! Or come with a friend on Sundays and enjoy some time outside before the week restarts. Either way, you’re in for a treat.
La Felicità
5 Parvis Alan Turing | 75013 Paris 13
Mondays-Thursdays: 9am-midnight | Fridays: 9am-1am
Saturdays: 12pm-1am | Sundays: 12pm-11pm
Food Society Paris
Located steps away from the Montparnasse train station, Food Society is the ideal place to check out if you enjoy a pleasant atmosphere, ample space to roam about, and a different meal for every day of the week.
You have a choice of 16 stands, 2 bars, and 600 seats available inside with an additional 300 outside on their terrace. It’s safe to say you’ll find a spot to dig in, no matter the hour.
We checked out this place for ourselves one rainy Wednesday, and had a lovely little lunch break. You’ll find good eats from all over the world: Korean, Mexican, American, and French, bien sûr !
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Food Society
68 Avenue du Maine | 75014 Paris 14
Sundays-Thursdays: 8am-1am | Fridays-Saturdays: 8am-2am
Le Food Market
Once every month, the Boulevard de Belleville turns into a bustling street food market, with almost two dozen restaurants offering foodies their vision of street food. These pop-ups can bring in anyone, from local chefs within Paris and around the world.
And you don’t have to break the bank! No tasty dish will cost you more than 10 euros, so eat up to your heart’s delight.
Mark your calendars: the next Food Market will be on Thursday, April 13!
Food Market
Boulevard de Belleville | 75020 Paris 20
Every first Thursday of the month
Let us know if you visit any of these finds, and if you know of any other food courts we should check out. Bon appétit !
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