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The best onion soup in Paris
Start with Au Pied de Cochon in Les Halles (1st arr.) for soupe à l'oignon gratinée, La Grille Montorgueil in 2nd arr. for onion soup and Le Comptoir du Relais in 6th arr. (Saint-Germain) for onion soup. Here are all 5, with what to get at each.
- Au Pied de CochonLes Halles (1st arr.) · Onion soup
Get: Soupe à l'oignon gratinée
Open around the clock, with a deeply cheesy gratin and caramelised onions.
- La Grille Montorgueil2nd arr. · Onion soup
Get: Onion soup
House-made beef and veal broth with properly caramelised onions.
- Le Comptoir du Relais6th arr. (Saint-Germain) · Onion soup
Get: Onion soup
Good beef broth and a well-made gratin, served all day.
- Le Bistrot des Fables7th arr. · Onion soup
Get: Onion soup
Strongly beefy and well seasoned, with a cheesy crust.
- La Poule au PotLes Halles (1st arr.) · Onion soup
Get: Onion soup
Aromatic beefy broth in a classic late-night bistro setting.
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Where is the best onion soup in Paris?
Chef Amazing’s picks start with Au Pied de Cochon (Les Halles (1st arr.)), La Grille Montorgueil (2nd arr.) and Le Comptoir du Relais (6th arr. (Saint-Germain)). All 5 places are on this page with what to get, where they are and a map.
What should I order?
At Au Pied de Cochon, get soupe à l'oignon gratinée. At La Grille Montorgueil, get onion soup. At Le Comptoir du Relais, get onion soup. At Le Bistrot des Fables, get onion soup.
Which neighborhood is best for onion soup in Paris?
Most of these are in Les Halles (1st arr.). The map on this page shows every one, numbered like the list.
How does Chef Amazing pick these?
From Chef Amazing’s city guide and lists for Paris: the places critics, chefs and locals keep recommending, checked and kept current, with what to order at each. Nobody pays to be on them.
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