Paris and Brazil share a surprising culinary affinity. The French capital, home to one of Europe's largest Brazilian communities, has a growing constellation of Brazilian restaurants — from authentic neighborhood spots in the 10th arrondissement to destination churrascarias near the Champs-Élysées.
The Brazilian Quartier in Paris
The area around Rue du Faubourg Saint-Denis and the 10th arrondissement is home to the highest concentration of Brazilian restaurants and shops in Paris. Here you'll find casual padarias selling Pão de Queijo, weekend Feijoada joints packed with expats, and small churrascarias where the crowd is mostly Brazilian.
What's Different About Brazilian Food in Paris
- Feijoada with French-quality black beans and charcuterie — a natural marriage of two cultures that love their cured pork.
- Brazilian-French fusion pastries — Pão de Queijo filled with Camembert, Brigadeiro with Valrhona chocolate.
- Excellent Caipirinha programs — Parisian bartenders take cocktails seriously.
When to Visit
Saturdays are the best day — Feijoada is universally served then, and Brazilian restaurants come alive with community energy, live pagode or samba music, and all-afternoon dining.