The best places to eat in Versailles
Visiting Versailles takes time, whether you only go to the palace or dare to discover the gardens and even beyond the tourist attractions, you’ll get hungry or at least crave something. Here are some options that you can enjoy during your visit to Versailles, and they are also options designed so that you can go through the culinary experience of tasting the flavors and textures of French culture.
To make it easier to locate these places, we’ve created a map where you can find the options.
Restaurants in the Palace and the Gardens
1. At the Versailles Palace
This is the most convenient place to eat because you are within the palace area, however, most tourists eat there so it’s crowded, and the waiting time can be long sometimes. These are the three options:
– Angelina. This is a classic restaurant where you eat inside the apartments where the nobility used to live. The food is very tasty, but there’s not a great variety of dishes, on busy days the wait is about an hour. The price of a meal ranges between 20 and 25 euros.
– Ore. An elegant version serving a variety of typical French dishes. Reservations are available and the price for a menu with entrée, main course, and dessert is 52 euros.
– Grand Café d’Orleans. In this place, you can have bread with coffee or eat a sandwich or a salad, as well as find drinks and desserts. The price of a sandwich with dessert and drink is about 15 euros.
2. By the Grand Canal
Once you’ve finished visiting the palace and gardens, eating at this place is a good option. You’ll be able to enjoy the tranquility of the Grand Canal and the surrounding beautiful gardens. Also, if you plan to visit the House of Marie Antoinette, this place is key to taking a break and recovering your energy. The options are:
– La Flotille.Here you’ll find a wide variety on the menu. You will be able to taste pizzas, pasta, meat, fish, salads, and so on. The prices of each meal are between 12 and 20 euros.
– La Petite Venise. This gastronomic restaurant is a bit more hidden, which adds an extra touch. The prices of the dishes range between 20 and 25 euros.
– Snacks or Picnic.If you are looking for an affordable option, you can buy some snacks or sandwiches at some stalls here and eat them while sitting by the Grand Canal. Or you can bring your food and enjoy a picnic by the Grand Canal.
3. In the middle of the gardens
Here you will find the Brasserie De La Girandole, a restaurant located in the middle of the forest. This menu has diverse food and also some appetizers.
4. Snack in the gardens
Here you will find a snack store named La Buvette du Dauphin, which can get you out of trouble if you are hungry, thirsty, or feel like going to the bathroom.
5. Coffee shop next to Marie Antoinette's house
At the entrance of the Petit Trianon, you will find a restaurant, Angelina, ideal if you want to have a coffee and dessert before visiting Marie Antoinette’s house or before returning to the Palace. The place is very pleasant, but only desserts and light snacks are available.
6. A gourmet choice
In this area is the Waldorf Astoria hotel, which has two restaurants that are perfect to conclude your visit and return to Paris:
– La Veranda. A very nice and elegant place offering a menu with a great variety of gourmet dishes, in addition, the restaurant has a beautiful view of the Gardens and the ambiance is very pleasant to relax. Best to book a reservation, and the price per plate ranges between 30 and 45 euros.
-Gordon Ramsay au Trianon. The celebrated chef has a restaurant in Versailles, from where you can appreciate the gardens as you sit at your table and enjoy a gourmet menu. This restaurant is only open for dinner and bookings are required. The five-course menu costs 150 euros.
Restaurants near the Palace
A. The closest ones
A few steps from the Palace there are several restaurants with a great gastronomic offer and a terrace on days when the weather permits. We recommend two of these restaurants:
– Creperie La Place. A crêperie to taste the typical French crêpes, it’s a unique experience that can complement very well your visit to Versailles. They have a menu priced at 16 euros that includes a savory crêpe, a sweet crêpe, and a drink.
– La Guiguette. An elegant and modern restaurant that offers a wide variety of dishes for all tastes. Prices for a dish range between 15 and 20 euros.
B. Street of Satory (Rue de Satory)
Near the Palace is the Rue de Satory, which is very popular with tourists, and where you will find several options for dining: Italian, French, Chinese, Japanese, kebab, and more. Prices also range from 8 euros a kebab to 25 euros for a dish in a good looking restaurant.
C. Rue des Réservoires.
On the corner of Rue des Reservoirs and Rue de la Paroisse there are three restaurants we tried:
– La Civette du Parc. This is a typical French brasserie restaurant with a variety of dishes to suit all tastes: chicken, fish, meat, salads, and more. The cost of the dishes ranges from 15 to 25 euros.
– Sister’s Café. A typical Tex-Mex restaurant where you can eat nachos, wraps, hamburgers, quesadillas, salads, etc. Prices per plate range from 12 to 20 euros.
– Kampai Paroisse.A Japanese restaurant where you can find sushi, soups, rolls, etc. The prices of the menu range from 10 to 20 euros.
D. In front of "Versailles Rive Gauche" Station
Ideal to have a coffee before visiting Versailles or to have dinner before taking the train back to Paris. Here, tastes are quite diverse:
– Buffalo Grill.We like this restaurant, it’s the French version of an American steakhouse, with barbecued ribs and burgers. The concept is interesting, and the food is very tasty, plus they welcome you with a small free salad. Prices per plate range from 15 to 25 euros.
– Starbucks. It’s not actually a restaurant, but if you arrive in the morning, you can have a coffee with a tart to start your tour in a good mood.
– Mc Donalds y KFC.A typical fast-food restaurant that’s worth mentioning in case you are craving something to eat.
E. Market Square (Place du Marché)
You’ll find the market square in a 10-15 minute walk from the Palace, where you’ll find the largest variety of French restaurants. It’s also where you can get to know the culture better, as these are the restaurants where French people eat lunch or dinner. There’s a great variety of restaurants and the prices range from 10 to 25 euros per dish. This option is ideal if you plan to get to know a little more about the City of Versailles.