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Top 10 Restaurants with a View of the Eiffel Tower
By Nicolas, proposal expert in Paris | December 25, 2025
Ah, restaurants with a view of the Eiffel Tower… what a story.
So many people dream of dining in one of the Eiffel Tower’s own restaurants, sometimes even to stage a marriage proposal (just like a certain Tom Cruise). But once you’re seated, reality sets in: from the Eiffel Tower… you can’t actually see the Eiffel Tower. And from that height, Paris can feel surprisingly flat, almost monotonous. Disappointment is often just around the corner.
Over the past few years, one thing has become obvious: instead of climbing the tower, more and more couples are choosing restaurants that offer a spectacular view of the Eiffel Tower. After all, nothing feels more magical than watching the tower sparkle at the exact moment you slip the ring onto your partner’s finger.
Since opening my agency, ApoteoSurprise, in 2006, I’ve had the privilege of testing more than 350 Parisian restaurants, all with one clear goal in mind: helping you give the very best of the best to your girlfriend. Here is my carefully curated selection of ten exceptional venues with breathtaking views of the Eiffel Tower.
And if you’re looking for even more romantic and original ideas, take the time to explore the other hidden gems I share on my blog.
Les Ombres – a romantic, contemporary rooftop
Set on the rooftop terrace of the Quai Branly Museum and designed by Jean Nouvel, Les Ombres blends contemporary French cuisine with Mediterranean influences in a fully glass-enclosed space. By day, the Eiffel Tower casts its delicate metal patterns across the tables; by night, it floods the dining room with light.
📍 Address: 27 quai Jacques-Chirac, 75007 Paris
👁️ View of the Eiffel Tower: ★★★★★
📏 Walking distance from Eiffel Tower: 7 minutes
🍽️ Cuisine type: Contemporary French & Mediterranean
💶 Budget: €€€€
💍 Proposal-friendly atmosphere: ★★★★★
Le Café de l’Homme – iconic views and refined elegance
Located on Place du Trocadéro, in the heart of the Musée de l’Homme, this iconic terrace restaurant offers one of the most spectacular views of the Eiffel Tower. Chef Wilfried Graux serves refined, creative, seasonal French cuisine in an elegant setting.
📍 Address: 17 place du Trocadéro, 75016 Paris
👁️ View of the Eiffel Tower: ★★★★★
📏 Walking distance from Eiffel Tower: 13 minutes
🍽️ Cuisine type: French gastronomy, seafood, traditional meats
💶 Budget: €€€
💍 Proposal-friendly atmosphere: ★★★★★
Girafe – elegant rooftop and seafood excellence
Perched atop the Cité de l’Architecture at Trocadéro, Girafe delivers a truly unique dining experience with a stunning view of the Eiffel Tower. The menu focuses on ultra-fresh seafood, featuring ceviches, sashimi, lobster, and turbot.
📍 Address: 1 place du Trocadéro et du 11 Novembre, 75016 Paris
👁️ View of the Eiffel Tower: ★★★★
📏 Walking distance from Eiffel Tower: 12 minutes
🍽️ Cuisine type: Seafood, French gastronomy, homemade dishes
💶 Budget: €€€
💍 Proposal-friendly atmosphere: ★★★★
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Kinugawa Rive Gauche – a sophisticated Franco-Japanese rooftop
Kinugawa Rive Gauche offers a suspended culinary haven between sky and light, combining Japanese tradition with Parisian elegance. Located on the rooftop of Hôtel Sax, this terrace restaurant delivers a refined dining experience, with signature dishes such as miso-marinated Black Cod and yellowtail carpaccio with yuzu.
📍 Address: 55 avenue de Saxe, 75007 Paris
👁️ View of the Eiffel Tower: ★★★
📏 Walking distance from Eiffel Tower: 28 minutes
🍽️ Cuisine type: Refined Franco-Japanese cuisine
💶 Budget: €€€
💍 Proposal-friendly atmosphere: ★★★★
L’Oiseau Blanc – haute gastronomy with breathtaking Paris views
On the rooftop of The Peninsula Paris, chef David Bizet presents contemporary haute French cuisine in an aviation-inspired setting, paired with exceptional views over Paris and the Eiffel Tower.
📍 Address: 19 avenue Kléber, 75016 Paris
👁️ View of the Eiffel Tower: ★★★
📏 Walking distance from Eiffel Tower: 23 minutes
🍽️ Cuisine type: French gastronomy – 2 Michelin stars
💶 Budget: €€€€
💍 Proposal-friendly atmosphere: ★★★★
Frame – contemporary and gastronomic
At the foot of the Eiffel Tower, chef Alexandre Willaume creates modern, creative, and consciously crafted cuisine that highlights seasonal produce and plant-forward cooking, all served in a bright, elegant space.
📍 Address: 22 Rue Jean Rey, 75015 Paris
👁️ View of the Eiffel Tower: ★★★★
📏 Walking distance from Eiffel Tower: 7 minutes
🍽️ Cuisine type: Contemporary cuisine, focused on plant-based dishes and seafood
💶 Budget: €€
💍 Proposal-friendly atmosphere: ★★★
Le 6 New York – timeless elegance and refined gastronomy
A Parisian institution on the banks of the Seine, Le 6 New York blends tradition and creativity through refined cuisine. Every table enjoys a magical view of the illuminated Eiffel Tower reflected in the river, while Jérôme Gangneux’s dishes reinterpret Norman terroir with a modern touch.
📍 Address: 6 avenue de New York, 75116 Paris
👁️ View of the Eiffel Tower: ★★★
📏 Walking distance from Eiffel Tower: 12 minutes
🍽️ Cuisine type: Contemporary French & Mediterranean
💶 Budget: €€€
💍 Proposal-friendly atmosphere: ★★
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Monsieur Bleu – chic atmosphere and a magical setting
Housed within the Palais de Tokyo, Monsieur Bleu offers a quintessentially Parisian experience: refined cuisine, elegant Art Deco design, and spectacular views over the Seine and the Eiffel Tower.
📍 Address: 20 avenue de New York, 75016 Paris
👁️ View of the Eiffel Tower: ★★★
📏 Walking distance from Eiffel Tower: 9 minutes
🍽️ Cuisine type: French and international gastronomy
💶 Budget: €€€
💍 Proposal-friendly atmosphere: ★★
Francette – French cuisine on the Seine
Moored at the foot of the Eiffel Tower, the Francette barge offers a one-of-a-kind dining experience spread over three levels. Chef Marie Pacotte reimagines classic French dishes with creativity and finesse.
📍 Address: 1 Port de Suffren, 75007 Paris
👁️ View of the Eiffel Tower: ★★★★★
📏 Walking distance from Eiffel Tower: 7 minutes
🍽️ Cuisine type: Reimagined French gastronomy
💶 Budget: €
💍 Proposal-friendly atmosphere: ★
Bambini – a lively Italian trattoria
Perched on the forecourt of the Palais de Tokyo, Bambini delivers a festive yet refined Italian dining experience with a view of the Eiffel Tower. From artisanal pizzas and homemade pasta to cicchetti, the restaurant combines a vibrant atmosphere with authentic Italian flavours.
📍 Address: 13 Avenue du Président Wilson, 75116 Paris
👁️ View of the Eiffel Tower: ★★
📏 Walking distance from Eiffel Tower: 12 minutes
🍽️ Cuisine type: Italian cuisine, wood-fired pizzas, homemade pasta, antipasti, traditional desserts
💶 Budget: €€
💍 Proposal-friendly atmosphere: ★
Each of these ten restaurants offers its own unique way to experience the Eiffel Tower.
The right choice? The one where you forget everything else and focus only on the two of you.
After organising more than 3,500 marriage proposals in Paris, I’ve learned one simple truth: it’s never just the view that makes the difference — it’s the emotion you attach to it.
Nicolas Garreau – Founder of ApoteoSurprise and marriage proposal planner since 2006
