For many Americans, Thanksgiving is the most important holiday of the year. It’s a time to be thankful and to bring together your closest family and friends over a hearty meal. However, expats living in Paris can’t always make it back home. Nor is it easy to prepare a Turkey Day feast considering that turkeys need to be ordered in advance and other ingredients can be hard, and expensive, to come by. If you’re looking for a hassle-free Thanksgiving in Paris, you can enjoy a delicious meal in good company at these fantastic restaurants.
Breakfast in America
This classic American-style diner is a solid choice for a traditional Thanksgiving dinner in Paris. Breakfast in America is offering two seatings (6pm and 8:30pm) on November 28 in the Latin Quarter, and the 28th and 29th at their location in the Marais. The menu is 54€ per person and includes an apératif, starter, main course of turkey and trimmings, and choice of dessert. Advanced reservations for Thanksgiving at Breakfast in America are required.
CHOcho
Franco-American chef Thomas Chisolm goes back to his American roots and serves a meal to remember on the 28th at Chocho in the 10th arrondissement. There is a 7 course meal of comfort classics for 95€. Truffle mac and cheese, roast turkey with mashed potatoes and gravy and New York cheesecake mingle with more unconventional fare like a corn and crab tarte and lemon donuts. Make sure to reserve on Chocho’s website in advance.
Ellsworth
For a contemporary twist on Thanksgiving, book a table at the small-plate outpost of neo-bistro Verjus. Every year, Americans Braden Perkins and Laura Adrian concoct a special market-based Thanksgiving dinner at Ellsworth, composed of heritage turkey and inventive takes on traditional side dishes using the freshest seasonal veggies, with a set-price menu at 95€. This year’s celebration will be served on November 28th and 29th.
Treize Au Jardin
On Wednesday November 27 celebrate Friendsgiving from 18:30 at Treize au Jardin, all day and evening on November 28, and Friday evening as well. Reserve for 8 people or less and there are a certain number of to go orders each day too. The menu is 73€ and includes turkey roulade with the usual trimmings along with the holy trinity of Thanksgiving pies: apple, pumpkin and pecan. There are also vegetarian options.
Cocoricains
This new Franco-American bistro specializes in comfort classics including fried chicken and mac and cheese. Join them for their first Thanksgiving celebration on November 28th. What’s on the menu? Fried Turkey, pecan pie, their famous peanut soup and more. There is also a vegetarian option. Booking is required and can be found on Cocoricains Instagram page. The menus are a steal, at 29€ for the turkey menu and 26€ for the vegetarian option, though drinks are extra.
VerJus
On Thursday, November 28th and Friday, November 29th there are two sumptuous evenings serving a Thanksgiving-themed preset tasting menu at Verjus. There is the option to include champagne and wine pairings, or a non alcoholic beverage pairing option. Booking is essential.
Addresses:
Breakfast in America 1 – 17, rue des Ecoles, 75005 Paris
Chocho – 54 Rue de Paradis, 75010 Paris
Ellsworth – 34 Rue de Richelieu, 75001 Paris
Treize au Jardin – 5 rue de Médicis, 75006 Paris
Cocoricains – 6 Rue Saint-Marc, 75002 Paris
Verjus – 52 rue de Richelieu, 75001 Paris
Related Links
- Eat your way through the City of Light’s winter garden restaurants.
- Here’s how to celebrate Friendsgiving in Paris
- Explore the “littler” museums of Paris.
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Lily Heise
Lily Heise has been living in Paris for more than 10 years. When she’s not getting into romantic mischief, she writes on dating, travel, and culture. Her writing has been featured in Frommer’s Guides, the Huffington Post, Conde Nast Traveler, City Secrets, DK Eyewitness Guides, and other local and international publications. She is the author of Je T’Aime, Me Neither, and Je T’Aime… Maybe? lively novelized memoirs on her romantic misadventures, and continues to share dating tips, stories and travel features on her blog www.jetaimemeneither.com.
As a regular visitor to Paris during the Thanksgiving holiday, our best dining experience by far was
at Restaurant Michel Rostang. The Thanksgiving dinner, complete with roasted turkey, potatoes stuffing and a collection of fresh vegetables rivaled any American chef’s efforts. Combined with a wonderful selection of French wines and a fabulous chocolate souffle is an experience not to be missed.
Sound delicious. Thank you for the tip Albert!