Best Cheese Dishes in Paris
3 restaurants compared
Price range: €6.50 – €16.00
Avg recommendation: 89%
Top 3 Cheese Dishes in Paris (Quick Answer)
Our editors' picks across 3 restaurants:
- Soupe à l'Oignon au Gratin at Au Pied de Cochon — score 96/100, €14.50 (Les Halles)
- Soupe à l'Oignon Gratinée at La Petite Chaise — score 87/100, €16.00 (Invalides)
- French Onion Soup at Le Poulbot — score 84/100, €6.50 (18th arrondissement)
Scroll down for detailed comparisons, prices, and diner tips for each restaurant.
All 3 Cheese Dishes
#1Score 96/100
Soupe à l'Oignon au Gratin
Au Pied de CochonLes Halles·$$
€14.50
Caramelized onion soup finished with melted cheese and crisp bread.
Tip: Order this at 2 a.m. when you arrive after a night out—it's warming and satisfying when nothing else is available.
#2Score 87/100
Soupe à l'Oignon Gratinée
La Petite ChaiseInvalides·$$$
€16.00
Caramelized onion soup with gruyère and crusty bread, baked in a crock.
#3Score 84/100
French Onion Soup
Le Poulbot18th arrondissement·$$
€6.50
Caramelized onions in beef broth with melted Gruyère and toasted bread.
Tip: Order this as a starter. It's warm, comforting, and sets the tone for a traditional French meal. The onions should taste almost sweet.