5 Wheelchair Accessible Restaurants in Paris

Planning a trip and looking for wheelchair accessible restaurants in Paris? I know the headache! If you’ve already read my post on the Wheelchair Assistance on the Eurostar and about our Wheelchair Accessible Hotel in Paris, then you’ll know that NOTHING about this trip was easy. There are so many reasons why I’ve postponed it for years and honestly, it was very nearly postponed again. So, whilst we were exploring Paris, we made sure to get all the information we could from everywhere we visited, just to make it easier for future disabled travellers. Here are 5 wheelchair-accessible restaurants in Paris.

Not a single one of these places we actually planned to go to. We really did look for wheelchair-accessible restaurants in Paris but it was so difficult to find out actual information. So many places would say they are wheelchair accessible, and then you see steps on the photos online or reviews saying how cramped the place is. So, we’ve got you covered! Paris is an incredible city, but finding fully accessible spots with both step-free entry and accessible toilets can be extremely tricky. That said, we found some amazing places that went above and beyond to accommodate us.

5 Wheelchair Accessible Restaurants in Paris

1 – Panasia, Galeries Lafayette, 9th Arrondissement (@panasia.restaurant)

We’re big sushi lovers, so as soon as we saw Panasia, we both knew this would be our first meal in Paris. This spot inside Galeries Lafayette offers incredibly fresh sushi and a fantastic cocktail menu, ideal for a post-shopping meal, or just a break as the Galeries Lafayette is one of the most incredible places I’ve ever visited and I could happily spend a day there.

Straight away the staff asked where we wanted to sit and made us feel very welcome. We had a selection of starters and mains, a few cocktails, and just had a really lovely time.

A great tip for accessibility in Paris? Eat inside shopping centres! Most large department stores have accessible facilities, so you don’t have to worry about finding a toilet. In this case, the accessible toilet was just around the corner and it made our first meal in Paris completely stress-free.

2 – Le Clos Bourguignon, 9th Arrondissement

If you want an authentic French dining experience, Le Clos Bourguignon is exactly the kind of place everyone tells you to visit. No English-speaking staff, a small and traditional setup, and dishes like escargots (snails!) and frog legs, this place is full of charm.

It was completely by chance that we visited. I just really wanted to try snails and frog legs immediately, so I googled the closest place to our hotel and this popped up. It was very busy inside and there was only one table that would really work for us and even though it was a table for 6, they happily let us sit there and made us feel welcome.

The food was amazing, I absolutely loved snails which was so surprising! Alfie loved his food here too, and it made for a lovely first evening.

It is a very small restaurant with no accessible toilet, so keep that in mind. But they were so accommodating and welcoming, making it worth the visit if you’re comfortable with the setup.

3 – Cafe Panis, 5th Arrondissement (@cafe_panis)

Just a short walk from Notre-Dame, Cafe Panis offers a classic French menu with a cosy atmosphere. It’s a slightly ramped entrance to get in, which is what made us pick it. Lots of advice online says to not go anywhere too close to tourist places, but honestly, we thought this place was extremely nice and very Parisian!

It was quite busy and the first suggested seat didn’t work out, and I was about to say it’s fine, we’ll go elsewhere, but the waiter wouldn’t accept that and sat us on a table for 6 again, just so we’d be comfortable and not feel in the way. It was so appreciated as it was a very popular spot!

The French onion soup was absolutely unreal, so rich and flavourful, and the snails (yep, I had them again!) were so delicious.

The toilets are down a narrow flight of stairs and not accessible. If you can manage without needing a restroom break, it’s still a great option for a meal with a stunning view.

4 – Tribeca, 7th Arrondissement (@tribeca.cler)

If you love Italian food and charming Parisian streets, you have to check out Tribeca! Located on Rue Cler, one of the cutest pedestrian-friendly streets in the city, this restaurant serves up delicious dishes with a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Be warned, the street is completely cobbled, but it’s so worth it. The waitress literally ran out to help us through the door, and whilst we made our way in, someone else was already moving a chair out of the way on the closest and easiest table. The friendliest and most accommodating welcome ever.

I still get a little flustered and feel in the way in my chair, but Tribeca’s staff really made sure we were in a great spot, with plenty of space, and we were so comfortable. The staff were absolutely lovely, and the food? Incredible! I had the best octopus of my life here, and believe me, I’ve had a lot of octopus!

One of the biggest wins? Tribeca has a fully accessible toilet, the only independent wheelchair-accessible restaurant in Paris that we came across! It’s a great spot if you’re looking for somewhere with guaranteed accessibility and delicious food. Plus, it’s within walking distance from the Eiffel Tower, which is how we found it on the way to the Big Bus Tour bus stop coming from the Musée de l’Armée.

5 – IKÊ, Printemps, 9th Arrondissement (@restaurant_ike)

For a more upscale dining experience, IKÊ is a stunning Japanese seafood restaurant located inside Printemps, one of Paris’ most famous department stores. The views from here are breathtaking, and the food is top-notch! Much fancier than we were expecting or actually wanting, but as it was our last meal in Paris, we really didn’t mind!

Again, here the staff made sure I felt comfortable and not in the way and actually moved us from the original seat to somewhere more spacious. I honestly found all the staff in Paris to be extremely accommodating and friendly, it didn’t feel like a bother, they wanted us to feel comfortable.

Since it’s inside Printemps, you also have access to their accessible toilets, making it a stress-free option. If you want a bit of luxury and some seriously good Japanese cuisine, this is the place to go.

Overall, we found Paris to be extremely accommodating when it came to my wheelchair. Most restaurants were happy to fit us in, even in tight spaces. However, just because you can get inside doesn’t always mean there are accessible toilets, so be prepared and plan accordingly.

Which one of these wheelchair-accessible restaurants in Paris would you love to try? Let us know!