Dish ranking
Best desserts in Paris
22 desserts from 20 restaurants, ranked by 429 recorded votes.
Dessert is the course most often skipped and most often regretted. These are the ones worth staying for.
In Paris the highest recorded total belongs to Tartare de Bœuf at Le Comptoir du Relais, with 310 votes. Every row below links to the dish page, where you can see the other dishes at that restaurant and add your own vote.
Recorded totals include starter data and votes from members and guests. They are not counts of verified diners or star ratings. How rankings work
The ranking
- 1Tartare de BœufLe Comptoir du RelaisTartare au couteau, jaune d'œuf310 votes
- 2Steak TartareLe Comptoir du Relais36 votes
- 3Tarte TatinLe Comptoir du RelaisTarte aux pommes caramélisées28 votes
- 4Fetish Tarte Infiniment VanillePierre Hermé23 votes
- 5CroissantDu Pain et des Idées13 votes
- 6Basque CakeChez L'Ami Jean9 votes
- 7Tarte Tatin, Crème Fraîche VanilléeC’est Comme À La Maison - CCALMClassic caramelized apple tart served warm with a dollop of vanilla-infused crème fraîche.4 votes
- 8Tarte TatinLe Vieux BistrotClassic upside-down apple tart with caramelized apples and a buttery crust, served with crème fraîche.1 votes
- 9Tarte Tatin à l'AncienneLe CalifeA beloved upside-down apple tart with perfectly caramelized apples and a buttery, flaky pastry crust, served warm with a dollop of crème fraîche. A timeless French dessert.1 votes
- 10Tarte Tatin aux Pommes CaravaneLe ChristineClassic upside-down apple tart with caramelized apples and a buttery pastry crust, served warm with crème fraîche.1 votes
- 11Tarte Tatin aux Pommes et CalvadosBel CantoClassic caramelized apple tart, inverted and served warm with a scoop of vanilla bean ice cream and a hint of Calvados.1 votes
- 12Tarte Tatin avec Crème FraîcheLe ColimaçonCaramelized apple tart with a buttery, flaky crust, traditionally served upside down and accompanied by a dollop of fresh crème fraîche.1 votes
- 13Tarte Tatin, Crème FraîcheLa Pie NoirClassic upside-down apple tart with caramelized apples and a crisp pastry crust, served with a dollop of crème fraîche.1 votes
- 14Soufflé au Fromage de ChèvreBel CantoLight and airy goat cheese soufflé, served with a delicate drizzle of local honey and a sprinkle of fresh thyme.0 votes
- 15Tarte TatinBistrot Des TournellesCaramelized apple tart, baked upside down and served warm with a scoop of vanilla bean ice cream.0 votes
- 16Tarte TatinLe P'tit BistrotCaramelized apple tart with a buttery pastry crust, served warm with a scoop of vanilla bean ice cream.0 votes
- 17Tarte Tatin 'Jardin du Luxembourg'MaslowCaramelized apple tart with a flaky crust, served warm with a scoop of vanilla bean ice cream.0 votes
- 18Tarte Tatin aux PommesAu Bourguignon du MaraisClassic upside-down apple tart with caramelized apples and a buttery pastry crust, served with crème fraîche.0 votes
- 19Tarte Tatin aux Pommes AnciennesLa Petite Rose des SablesCaramelized antique apple tart with a flaky, buttery pastry crust, served with crème fraîche.0 votes
- 20Tarte Tatin avec Crème FraîcheLa JacobineCaramelized apple tart baked upside down, served warm with a dollop of fresh crème fraîche.0 votes
- 21Tarte Tatin, Crème FraîcheRestaurant L'Ange 20A classic caramelized apple tart, baked upside down and served warm with a dollop of crème fraîche.0 votes
- 22Tarte Tatin, Crème IsignyLe 975Classic caramelized apple tart served with rich Isigny crème fraîche. A perfectly sweet and tangy French dessert.0 votes
How to order desserts well
- Ask which dessert is made in-house, bought-in cakes are common.
- Order the regional classic first: pastel de nata in Lisbon, cannoli in Sicily.
- Share two desserts instead of one each; portions are usually built for it.
Desserts in Paris: common questions
- What are the best desserts in Paris?
- The highest recorded total is for Tartare de Bœuf at Le Comptoir du Relais first, with 310 votes. The full ranking above covers 22 desserts across 20 Paris restaurants and updates as recorded totals change.
- How is this Paris ranking decided?
- Dishes are ordered by recorded totals, including starter data, member votes and guest votes. This is not a star rating or a survey of verified diners.
- Can I add a dessert that is missing?
- Yes. Open the restaurant page, add the dish, and it enters this ranking once it is approved and matches this category.