When you're feeling homesick, what's better than finding a little piece of home right here on your doorstep? If you're missing Portugal, Mister Bilingue has the best spots in Paris to make you feel right at home!
Did you spend your childhood gazing at the azulejos adorning the buildings in your neighborhood while savoring the taste of delicious pastéis de nata lovingly prepared by your grandmother?
You may live in Paris these days, but maybe you're still missing the flavors of Portugal and dreaming of a Lisbon sunset as you walk between metro stations?
Don't be sad – get stuck into this top 10 of the best Portuguese addresses in Paris instead! In this article, we reveal the best Portuguese chicken in Paris, the tastiest pastéis de nata just like at home, and a wine bar that will lure you in with its tempting aromas.
Ready to bring a little Portuguese sunshine to the Parisian capital? Entaõ vamos!
Comme à Lisbonne
We couldn't begin this list without talking about pastéis de nata, those small creamy tartlets made with crispy puff pastry that have made Portugal famous world over. Time to put down the Parisian macarons and begin showing some appreciation for the famous Lisbon tart in none other than the Comme à Lisbonne pastry shop, a place already well known by connoisseurs of sweet treats!
This small pastry shop only has enough space to seat ten (you've been warned), but once you're in you can enjoy your pastel de nata while savoring delicious Portuguese coffee, made with beans from Portugal, of course!
And if you're hungry for a light lunch, this little gem of a place also offers some savory snacks, including delicious seafood salads and sandwiches filled with Iberian ham or marinated chicken.
To tuck into some of their homemade dishes, head to 37 rue du Roi de Sicile in the 4th arrondissement!
Tasca
Did you make it to 37 rue du Roi de Sicile? Turn your head a bit to the right and that's where you'll find the restaurant Tasca, at the very same number! Founded by the owners of Comme à Lisbonne, this taverna is filled with azulejos (you know the ones – those small ceramic tiles delicately painted with blue patterns and typical of Portugal) and invites you inside to taste their selection of authentic Portuguese dishes: cod fillets, stuffed squid, marinated chicken and various salads.
Make sure to enjoy a few glasses of vinho verde, or even indulge in a bottle or two from the vineyards of the Alentejo and Douro regions.
And for the foodies who can't resist the temptation to take a little piece of Lisbon home with them, you're in luck, because Tasca has a grocery corner offering a colorful selection of some of Lisbon's tastiest and most beautifully packaged products. Now you only have to open your cupboard for a taste of the sea!
Nata Republic
Fancy a Parisian burger that smells, tastes and feels just like a real Portuguese sandwich? See you at Nata Republic in Paris' 3rd arrondissement!
On the menu at this atypical eatery is a wide choice of street food with authentic Portuguese origins, all cooked just like at home: bifana sandwiches with slices of Iberico pork; assado sandwiches with grilled suckling pig; grilled chicken and cinnamon sandwiches; chickpea salads and cod brandade.
But what really makes Nata Republic worth the detour is their take on pastéis de nata, an unforgettable taste that will transport you straight back to Lisbon in one bite! Fresh from the oven, these sweet treats are perfectly crispy on the outside and smooth on the inside. Give them a try plain or with chocolate!
In a nutshell, if you're longing to discover a little corner of Portugal in the heart of the Marais, this cozy spot is without a doubt the place for you!
You won't be surprised to know that the star of the menu here is a quarter or a half grilled chicken, accompanied with the sauce of your choice (even including whiskey and curry variants), all served with homemade fries, grilled potatoes or rice made with onion, carrots and chorizo!
Make sure to try it with the Nossa house sauce, a smooth garlic sauce that you can have served spicy or mild.
And if you want to branch out and try something a little different, you can also enjoy rissoles (small donuts stuffed with meat or prawn) as well as classic cod fritters here. And if you have space for more than a light snack, we recommend trying one of their toasted sandwiches filled with chicken, tuna, ham or sardine rillettes.
Pedra Alta Bercy
How do you feel about seafood platters? We mean the real ones, you know, where the chef doesn't skimp on the portions. If that sounds good to you, you need to get to the Pedra Alta de Bercy seafood restaurant right away!
Once you're there, we've got a challenge for you: it's simple, just try and finish your meal by yourself. We're pretty sure you won't be able to, so the best idea is to come with friends willing to help share the burden.
You can't reserve a table here, so while you're waiting for one to free up, you'll have the chance to enjoy an aperitif instead. In any case, you're guaranteed to have a great evening among friends at this restaurant if you enjoy generous portions and big flavors, which truly hold their own against even the best seafood restaurants in Portugal itself!
Dragon et Phénix
If you fancy spending your evening getting a little tipsy in a nice place with chilled vibes, why not check out the Dragon et Phénix bar, located in Paris' 3rd arrondissement.
This is a place that brings cozy and chic together in one, where happy revelers can perch themselves on stools covered with grass (yep, you read that right) and enjoy cocktail creations lovingly prepared with ingredients packed full of Latin flavor (think pisco, mezcal and tequila).
On the wine list you'll find a wide selection of wines from both Portugal and France. Not a bad way to quench your thirst while enjoying this unique place's somewhat eccentric décor!
When it comes to the menu, here you'll find delicious salads made with Portuguese cod and Atlantic octopus, as well as boards heaped high with chorizo, Iberian cold cuts and Portuguese cheese to share with friends!
And if you've got a soft spot for Portuguese preserves, this bar has a multitude of vintage Tricana preserves from Lisbon on offer. Think sardines, tuna, cod and octopus.
For intimate get-togethers or even a romantic date, this place is certainly worth considering – a small bar, full of charm and packed with Portuguese character!
Pássarito
Come to Pássarito mon amour (more commonly known simply as Pássarito) and journey between Portugal and France! Stepping inside this wine bar, you might think you're in a typical Parisian bistro, but upon closer inspection you'll notice the magnificent azulejos hung up behind the bar and yes, you're in another Portuguese haven!
Pássarito is all about wine, which means that this bar strikes a beautiful balance between French and Portuguese culture. The menu features fines wines from both countries, including vinho verde, Pouilly fumé and even a few good bottles of Château-Neuf du Pape.
And for those of you who prefer to taste before you buy, the bar regularly hosts tasting evenings with winegrowers, offering the opportunity to learn a little more about the wine's more subtle aromas that spark so much passion in seasoned wine drinkers!
The Pássarito also doubles up as a grocery store, where you can stock up on and enjoy the tastiest specialties from both French and Portugal.
All the products, savory and sweet, come from local producers who pride themselves on keeping authenticity and quality at the heart of their products.
You can enjoy their products in the bar or back at home, and whether it's foie gras, cured meats, cheese or pickles, we're pretty sure that you'll be hooked from the very first bite!
Portologia
Could it be a nice Parisian wine war specializing in Porto that you're looking for? Well, in that case, we have exactly the thing: Portologia, the home of Porto!
We bet you'll find your next favourite wine at this wine bar tucked away in Paris' 3rd arrondissement, where they have a selection of nearly 450 different types of port and Douro wines.
Whether it's white, rosé, tawny or ruby, you're sure to find every type of port at this bar, where they give pride of place to small producers. And with a little the help from the owner, you'll find exactly the bottle you were looking for!
If you'd like to enjoy a delicious port around the table, the Portologia also offers a menu with a select choice of appetizers ranging from tasty cold cuts and cheese, to sopa de caldo verde (a type of Portuguese cabbage soup).
And let's not forget, of course, pastéis de nata! This sweet treat will really make you want another sip of port to finish off your tasting the right way.
DonAntonia
One last pastel de nata for the road? You'll be spoiled for choice with the wide selection of flavors at the DonAntonia pastelaria: plain, chocolate, coconut, almonds and even squash!
Meander through the sweet section and feast your eyes on the huge range of pastries freshly prepared the night before: bola de berlim, cornucopia, Xadrez, Tentugal, and orange and lemon pudim, among others.
When it comes to savory products, you won't be disappointed there either with their range of tasty Lusitanian dishes: empada de galinha, vegetable empada, pastel de bacalhau, rissol de camarao, and more.
Last up, if you want to do some shopping in-store or online for home, there's a wide variety of products to choose from, including syrups and teas, coffee, canned goods and sauces.
A warm atmosphere and a top-quality deli stocked with Portugal-inspired products, what's more to want? There's everything you could possibly long for in this one great spot!
The Librairie Portugaise & Brésilienne
After all that talk of pastéis de nata, port, vinho verde and seafood, let's round off this top 10 of the best Portuguese spots in Paris with a special place that exudes serenity, culture and... literature! Welcome to the Librairie Portugaise & Brésilienne, Paris' very own bookstore dedicated to Portuguese and Brazilian literature, located in the 5th arrondissement. Here you can find books by Portuguese-speaking authors, in their original language or translated into French.
This bookstore is one of the few in France (if not the only one) to exclusively promote Portuguese literature.
And thanks to a growing enthusiasm for Brazilian culture, the Librairie Portugaise & Brésilienne is attracting an increasingly curious and cosmopolitan clientele, with readers coming from as far as Finland and Vietnam!
This bookstore also organizes events in the form of conferences and book signings. What better opportunity to discuss and debate over a cup of coffee with fellow lovers of Portuguese literature!
Have you taken note of all the best Portuguese spots that tickled your fancy? We hope that this short article has given you a few new ideas for enjoying Paris and that you'll be staying here with us a little longer! It's not too shabby here, don't you think?
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