The 6 Best Halal Restaurants in Paris

I wouldn’t be alone in thinking that Paris is arguably one of the most halal-friendly cities in Europe. It doesn’t take long before you spot an eatery selling halal food here, whether it’s on the Champs-Élysées or in Montmartre.

I’ve always found dining halal-style in Paris easy; the city has a huge Islamic population from African and Asian countries, so it has had a massive impact on the French capital’s culinary scene. Sure, we even swing by some spots selling halal bites on our Paris food tours.

So that you can get your halal fix when you’re here and not cut into your sightseeing time aimlessly searching, I’ve compiled picks into this guide for the 6 best halal restaurants in the city that are worth visiting.

Le Confidentiel

Photo credit: Le Confidentiel

I’m going to start things on a more luxurious note with Le Confidentiel, which is a short walk from the Champs Elysées in the 8th arrondissement. They take elegance to the next level with sophisticated decor, dim lighting, velvet chairs, and beautifully presented halal dishes.

This place is 100% halal, and they even host an all-you-can-eat Ftour buffet during Ramadan. However, since I’m not Muslim, I’ve only come here for the à la carte menu as I wouldn’t want to take up the seating for those who need it.

You’ll find a lot on the menu here, but I find it hard to resist ordering the grilled salmon steak; it’s just so good that I’m afraid nothing will live up to it.

I got a big lump of salmon steak, which had a smoky taste and a flaky consistency. I broke it up into pieces and mixed them with the fluffy basmati rice. On the side was a ramekin of Tom Yum sauce. I poured it over the dish; it gave it a salty and sour kick.

Le Confidentiel (€€€) – 6 Rue Robert Estienne, 75008 Paris, France – Every Monday to Thursday, 6:30 pm to 12:00 am, Friday, 6:30 pm to 2:30 am, Saturday, 12:00 pm to 2:00 am, and Sunday, 12:00 pm to 12:00 am

Le Oulala

A halal restaurant that never gets old for me in the Latin Quarter is Le Oulala. It’s Italian and Mediterranean-themed with gorgeous wooden interiors throughout and a few seats out front, which are nice to settle down on if the weather is on your side.

Le Oulala is a fully dry restaurant, so even though it’s Italian-themed, the menu does not include wine. However, you’ll still be able to order all the classic dishes like penne with arrabiata, calzones, and tiramisu. I have to say, though, the chicken supreme they do up here is pretty damn delicious.

You can choose to have your chicken served with either parmesan or mushroom cream; I opted for the mushroom option, and I urge you to do the same. I would also advise you to order a side of something with it because the portion won’t do you on its own if you’re there for a big brunch or dinner.

With my order, I got the dauphinoise gratin. The juiciness of the chicken paired with the creamy garlic taste of the dauphinoise gratin was a delightful combination. As for the mushroom cream, it added an umami-rich edge to the whole plate.

Le Oulala (€€) – 20 Rue Mouffetard, 75005 Paris, France – Open every Monday to Thursday, 7:00 pm to 12:00 am, Friday and Saturday, 7:00 pm to 2:00 am and Sunday, 12:00 pm to 12:00 am

Elysees Istanbul

Photo credit: Elysees Istanbul

A 10-minute walk from the Arc de Triomphe, you’ll find an amazing Turkish restaurant called Elysees Istanbul. I’m a huge fan of Turkish food, and this place sure knows how to put on a good spread the halal way; they serve all my favorites, like kebabs and kofte.

Compared to some other Turkish eateries in Paris, I would consider Elysees Istanbul a fine-dining halal restaurant. I found the interiors quite upmarket, with beautiful wall art, fancy table settings, and incredibly detailed brickwork.

While it is a top-tier spot and the prices are quite high, the quality of the food and the size of the portions are in line with it. I ordered the Elysees Istanbul beyti kebap, and the sheer amount of food that came out on the plate was astonishing.

The kebab was sliced up into eight pieces in a wrap, and a huge salad was served on the size with a portion of tomato sauce. I found the beef and lamb to be quite spicy and deliciously juicy, but there was a light yogurt sauce on top that made it less overwhelming.

Elysees Istanbul (€€€) – 19 Rue de Berri, 75008 Paris, France – Open every day, 9:00 am to 1:00 am

Dar VM – Brunch & Restaurant Marocain Beldi

One of the great things about Paris’s huge Moroccan diaspora is the number of wonderful North African restaurants in the city, Dar VM being one of them.

It’s located just down the road from the Renaissance Theatre and is quite trendy on the inside, with cool swinging egg chairs, colored seating, and flashy ornaments. From the outside, you wouldn’t even think it’s Moroccan, but once you smell the tagine from down the street, you’ll know where you are.

Since it was a Moroccan restaurant, I expected the tagine to be high-quality, and guess what? I was spot on. I went for the prune and lamb option, and it was dropped in a smoking hot clay pot, exactly like they serve it in the souks of Marrakech.

There was so much flavor to this tagine, between the sweetness from the prunes and sourness from the lamb, along with the spicy element that came from what I assumed was the cumin and ginger used in the sauce.

Dar VM – Brunch & Restaurant Marocain Beldi (€€) – 6 Bd Saint-Martin, 75010 Paris, France – Closed every Monday and open every Tuesday to Sunday, 11:00 am to 3:00 pm and 6:00 pm to 11:00 pm

New Jawad Richelieu

New Jawad Richelieu is one of the Vivienne district’s shining stars; it’s an Pakistani/Indian restaurant with a variety of halal dishes catering to all palates regardless of your ability to consume spicy food.

I love the interiors in New Jawad Richelieu; It’s as if you’ve stepped into one of the high-end hotels near the Eiffel Tower with the chandeliers, the vast bar, plush seating, and grand floral arrangements.

The offerings on the menu are plentiful, with lots of vegan and vegetarian options, and I liked how they put a chili beside each dish to signify how each one was. An American like me couldn’t handle the heat of the dishes they’re used to in India or Pakistan.

I was really fond of the butter chicken at New Jawad Richelieu; I got mine with a side of naan bread to wipe up all the creamy, buttery sauce. There was a good amount of chicken with it, which tasted divine with the almost nutty-like sauce. Be warned, though, it’s quite heavy, so it can be a hard one to finish.

New Jawad Richelieu – (€€) – 95 Rue de Richelieu, 75002 Paris, France – Open every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, 11:45 am to 2:30 pm and 6:45 pm to 11:30 pm, and Thursday, 11:30 am to 2:30 pm and 6:30 pm to 11:30 pm

Le Maladho

Photo credit: Le Maladho

Loved by foreign travelers and Parisian locals who are halal-obsessed, Le Maladho is beside the Trianon in Paris 18. I liked the vibe here from the moment I sat down with the contemporary designs, welcoming staff, and airy dining room with plenty of space.

The entire menu at Le Maladho is halal-friendly, with meats, fish, salads, sides, and a children’s section, so you’re in safe hands. I got the sea bass fillet with stir-fried vegetables and beurre blanc based on the server’s recommendation.

I was immediately impressed by the amount of stir-fried veggies that came out with a piece of seabass. It was a flavorful mix of broccoli, tomatoes, onions, green beans, and carrots, covered in the zesty beurre blanc sauce.

The seabass was quite light, with a tender texture and a mild, fishy tinge to it, but nothing too strong. Of course, the veggies had an earthy essence, but the tomatoes added a nice subtle sweetness to the flavor profile.

Le Maladho (€€€) – 82 Blvd Marguerite de Rochechouart, 75018 Paris, France – Open every Tuesday to Sunday, 11:30 am to 12:00 am, and closed on Mondays

Conclusion

This marks the end of our guide to the best halal restaurants in Paris. Thanks to the cultural diversity here, those who eat halal are well-served in the city of love.

You’ve got everything from Moroccan eateries in the heart of Paris to Asian delights that are Islamically compliant. If you’re unsure if any of these spots are halal, I can say with certainty that they are after personally visiting them all.