Where to Eat During Men’s Paris Fashion Week
As Paris becomes the global capital of style each fashion week, the question isn’t just what to wear—it’s where to be seen. Between shows and soirées, the fashion crowd flocks to a mix of historic haunts and insider favorites. From terrace cafés to late-night brasseries, here’s your cheat sheet to the chicest spots in town that are filled with as much menswear and people watching as you can handle.
Le Progrès Bar, in the Marais in Paris - a fashion week and people-watching staple (photo: Le Progrès)
Le Progrès (Le Marais)
This Le Marais café is beloved for its low-key charm, perfect people-watching, and familiar faces from the front row. At first glance, you’d wonder what makes it so special, but just queue up with the rest of the crowd, and you’ll see some of the best dressed people at this Paris instituion.
Le Saint-Gervais in Paris (photo: yelp)
Le Saint‑Gervais (Le Marais)
Nestled into a sunny corner of the 3rd, Le Saint‑Gervais is the spot where you can stand and talk with a crowd just one-step more relaxed than the Le Perle crowd, just down the block. Both are spots to equally grab a beer, a phone number, or a spritz while chatting up fashion-week goers from around the world.
Le Perle, the iconic fashion bar in Paris (photo: Timeout)
La Perle (Le Marais)
This Marais institution needs no introduction. The sidewalk spills with stylists, editors, and local artists. It’s the kind of place where the Aperol flows, the conversations run late, and the fashion’s always on point—even if no one admits they dressed for it.
La Belle Epoque Paris Bar - iconic and elegant (photo: Tripadvisor)
La Belle Époque (2ᵉ arrondissement)
Step into cinematic glamour at this former brothel turned art-nouveau brasserie. Mirrors, stained glass, velvet booths—it’s where you dine and meet the model for your next campaign. Expect chic chaos during fashion week dinner hours. Try the Green Dragon drink—trust us.
The new celeb hotspot - Siena in Paris (photo: Access SB)
Siena (central Paris)
For something a bit glitzy and festive, Siena offers Italian elegance and a light Mediterranean menu perfect for a power lunch or a post-show wind-down. Numbers of celebs have been photographed here, so it’s
Gallopin in Paris (photo: Paris Je T’aime)
Le Galopin (2ᵉ arrondissement)
A low-key gastronomic gem helmed that is easily missable from the outside, this spot has great, elegant food and an atmosphere where the crowd feels in-the-know. Late nights, from Thursday-Sat, are great times to come for a drink and stay for the festivities and food.
The Iconic Brasserie Lipp in Paris (photo: France 3)
Brasserie Lipp (Saint‑Germain‑des‑Prés)
Across from Café de Flore and Les Deux Magots, Brasserie Lipp is as classic as it gets. With tiled floors, mirrored walls, and steak-frites that never go out of style, it’s a favorite for late dinners post-Lanvin or pre-show power lunches. It’s where tradition meets très chic.
Chez Janou in Paris (photo: DoitinParis)
Chez Janou (3ᵉ arrondissement)
A Provençal bistro with timeless charm tucked just off Place des Vosges, this café is beloved for its generous portions, lively terrace, and famously extensive pastis menu. It's a go-to for long lunches and carefree dinners, and the vats of chocolate mousse. As a new celeb hotspot, expect classic French food with a side of people watching.