Best Cheap Eats in Paris 2025 — Budget Dining Guide

Paris has a reputation for expensive restaurants, but the city is full of incredible cheap eats if you explore beyond tourist traps. Vietnamese restaurants in the 13th arrondissement, falafel on Rue des Rosiers, crêpes from street stands, and excellent €12 lunch formules at neighbourhood bistros make Paris surprisingly affordable. This guide reveals the best cheap eats in Paris — from under €5 bites to €15 set menus worth every centime.