Best Macaron in Paris
6 restaurants compared
Price range: €2.70 – €2.90
Avg recommendation: 92%
Top 5 Macaron in Paris (Quick Answer)
Our editors' picks across 6 restaurants:
- Pierre Hermé — score 95/100, €2.70 (Saint-Germain-des-Prés)
- Ladurée — score 94/100, €2.90 (Élysée)
- Ladurée — score 92/100, €2.90 (Élysée)
- Pierre Hermé — score 90/100, €2.70 (Saint-Germain-des-Prés)
- Ladurée — score 90/100, €2.90 (Élysée)
Scroll down for detailed comparisons, prices, and diner tips for each restaurant.
All 6 Restaurants Compared
#1Score 95/100
Pierre Hermé
Saint-Germain-des-Prés·$$$
Macaron Ispahan
€2.70
Signature macaron filled with rose, lychee, and raspberry ganache.
Tip: Order 3-5 of these if trying them for the first time — they're addictive and you'll want to taste the flavor progression.
#2Score 94/100
Ladurée
Élysée·$$$
Macaron Rose
€2.90
Pale pink macaron with rose petal and raspberry ganache filling.
Tip: Taste the rose macaron before buying a full box — some find the rose flavor too subtle or perfume-like. The pistachio may be safer if you're unsure.
#3Score 92/100
Ladurée
Élysée·$$$
Macaron Pistachio
€2.90
Pale green macaron with pistachio ganache and crushed pistachios.
Tip: If rose or chocolate don't appeal, try pistachio — it's more universally approachable than floral flavors.
#4Score 90/100
Pierre Hermé
Saint-Germain-des-Prés·$$$
Macaron Passion-Citron
€2.70
Macaron with passion fruit and lemon ganache.
Tip: This is the best palate cleanser if you're buying a box of mixed macarons. Put it between the richer chocolate ones.
#5Score 90/100
Ladurée
Élysée·$$$
Macaron Chocolate
€2.90
Chocolate macaron with dark chocolate ganache filling.
#6Score 88/100
Pierre Hermé
Saint-Germain-des-Prés·$$$
Macaron Chocolat-Caramel
€2.70
Chocolate macaron with dark chocolate and salted caramel filling.
Tip: If you only try one chocolate macaron in Paris, make it this one. The salted caramel stops it from being too sweet.