More is better: ten Parisian tables where plates are shared

in Paris, conviviality is increasingly invited to the table. Gone are the days of hesitating between two tempting dishes: today, we order, we share, we pick and we discover. Like an ode to curiosity and collective pleasure, our shareable plates give pride of place to seasonal produce, travel inspirations and daring pairings. From Mediterranean counters to table d'auteur, these Parisian addresses celebrate generosity and spontaneity, where every mouthful becomes a pretext for conversation. Here are ten places where sharing is more than just a trend: it's a veritable gourmet art de vivre.

Comptoir Lazu

Comptoir Lazu is the little brother of chef Rémi Lazurowicz's eponymous restaurant (2 toques), designed as a neighborhood spot open from dawn to midnight. In a bright, retro decor, with antique furniture and a zinc counter, you'll enjoy sharing plates that invite you to try everything without hesitation: beef tataki and eggplant caponata style, trout confit with beurre blanc sauce, lentil falafel dipped in lemon hummus... Generous flavors served in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere, perfect for letting yourself be guided by the spirit of sharing.

• Where? 36, rue Marguerite de Rochechouart, 75009 Paris
• Read the Gault&Millau review of Comptoir Lazu

Colère

In Paris's 9ᵉ arrondissement, chef Eloi Spinnler 's Colère (2 toques) is an audacious table where emotion doesn't revolve around classically hushed gastronomy. On the bistro side, the menu offers dishes to share in the evening, but also at lunchtime on weekends, with dishes renewed with the seasons. It's a great way to discover the cuisine of Eloi Spinnler, who has made a name for himself with his Youtube videos.

• Where? 39, rue Richer, 75009 Paris
• Read the Gault&Millau review of Colère

OTTO

Located in the 5ᵉ arrondissement of Paris, OTTO (1 toque) is the haunt of chef Éric Trochon (Meilleur Ouvrier de France), who offers modern izakaya-style neo-bistro cuisine: the raw, welcoming decor, and above all, the sharing plates are perfectly in tune with the "pick, taste and discover" spirit. The menu, designed around a few strong ingredients - meat, fish, grilled vegetables - is served with condiments that change everything (chimichurri, virgin or devil's sauce, ponzu...).), and many dishes are designed to be shared, like these "fish no chips" with curry and black mayo, or the semi-cooked trout with miso.

• Where? 5, rue Mouffetard, 75005 Paris
• Read the Gault&Millau review of OTTO

Frenchie Bar à Vins

In the heart of the rue du Nil, in Paris's 2ᵉ arrondissement, the Frenchie Bar à Vins (1 toque) offers a moment as spontaneous as it is tasty - a place where you come without taking your head off, to taste, share and chat. Headed by chef Grégory Marchand, the menu features a wide range of dishes to share, designed to vary with the table, giving everyone the freedom to discover without choosing a single course. From bacon-maple syrup scones with raw cream, oysters and pickles, roasted mackerel with leek purée and smoked mussel sauce, to the joyously decadent "Frenchie banoffee" dessert : the cuisine is inventive, light and perfectly calibrated for sharing. The venue adds to the experience with a well-selected wine cellar, featuring natural, biodynamic and committed winemakers' wines.

• Where? 6, rue du Nil, 75002 Paris
• Read the Gault&Millau review of Frenchie Bar à Vins

La Traversée

La Traversée (1 toque) has forged a warm, relaxed atmosphere where diners come as much for the place as for the food. In the evenings, the menu transforms into a veritable dining bar, offering small plates - refried green beans, lamb shoulder tacos, beef keftas, haddock croquettes... - perfect for picnicking together without locking into a single dish. The decor, with its mix of old-fashioned bistro style and industrial feel, reinforces the impression that this is a place to live and share. With its natural wines and craft beers to accompany the plates, La Traversée ticks all the boxes for conviviality and gourmet enjoyment for several.

• Where? 2, rue Ramey, 75018 Paris
• Read the Gault&Millau review of La Traversée

Etsi

In the 18ᵉ arrondissement of Paris, Etsi (1 toque), led by Greek-born chef Mikaëla Liaroutsos, celebrates Hellenic cuisine in a spirit of warm sharing: mezzés, roasted cauliflower, anchoïade and Sérifos capers, scallops with pistachio butter and myzithra... all designed to be enjoyed by several people. Feta cheese, olives, olive oil and carefully selected Greek wines complete a menu that invites you to pick and choose, without sticking to a single dish. The restaurant itself claims to offer "a cuisine for sharing, authentic and sunny.

• Where? 23, rue Eugène Carrière, 75018 Paris
• Read the Gault&Millau review of Etsi

Dalia

Located in the 2ᵉ arrondissement of Paris, Dalia (1 toque) embraces the Levantine spirit with a menu centered on sharing: generous mezzés, hummus with olive oil, simmered shredded lamb or roasted sweet potato with feta and zaatar. In a sunny, friendly atmosphere (terre cotta and powder pink tones, light wood furnishings, kitchen open to the dining room), friends gather around large tables to taste everything without wondering what the main course will be. An address that perfectly embodies the idea of sharing plates in a festive, Mediterranean spirit.

• Where? 93, rue Montmartre, 75002 Paris
• Read the Gault&Millau review of Dalia

L'Avant-Comptoir de la mer

L'Avant-Comptoir de la mer (1 toque), Yves Camdeborde's oyster and seafood mini-assiette bar, offers a delightful concept: you eat standing up, at the counter, in a relaxed and oh-so-friendly atmosphere. The menu is 80% iodized products: oysters from top producers, ceviches, salmon croquettes, oyster fritters, plancha razor clams... The idea? Multiply the mini-portions to be shared, without embarking on a single main course, perfect for picnicking with several people and discovering different flavors as the evening progresses.

• Where? 3, carrefour de l'Odéon, 75006 Paris
• Read the Gault&Millau review of L'Avant-Comptoir de la mer

ChoCho

ChoCho (1 toque) offers cuisine d'auteur by Thomas Chisholm, the young Franco-American chef revealed by Top Chef. How does it work? A menu made up of small plates to share, allowing you to sample several dishes without choosing a single one. The cuisine is inventive and uninhibited: american, French and Catalan influences, binchotan-grilled vegetables, in-house fermentations, hand-crafted ceramic materials... Charming in its lively, convivial spirit, ChoCho perfectly embodies the idea of a "picoré" meal for several, where sharing takes on its full meaning.

• Where? 54, rue de Paradis, 75010 Paris
• Read the Gault&Millau review of ChoCho

Tina

Tina is Pierre and Cristina Chomet's tapas bar, inspired by the narrow streets and festive spirit of Catalonia. Here, people come to share: croquetas, marinated boquerones, generous bocadillos, Spanish or natural wines, all in a relaxed and cheerful atmosphere. The motto is clear: no headaches, just the pleasure of sharing small plates to munch on, in a warm setting facing the Senate, perfect for after-work, a first drink or an evening with friends.

• Where? 38, rue de Vaugirard, 75006 Paris
• www.tina-baratapas.fr