Dish ranking

Best desserts in Paris

7 desserts from 6 restaurants, ranked by 423 community votes.

Dessert is the course most often skipped and most often regretted. These are the ones worth staying for.

In Paris the community's current pick is 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.

The ranking

  1. 1Tartare de BœufLe Comptoir du RelaisTartare au couteau, jaune d'œuf310 votes
  2. 2Steak TartareLe Comptoir du Relais36 votes
  3. 3Tarte TatinLe Comptoir du RelaisTarte aux pommes caramélisées28 votes
  4. 4Fetish Tarte Infiniment VanillePierre Hermé23 votes
  5. 5CroissantDu Pain et des Idées13 votes
  6. 6Basque CakeChez L'Ami Jean9 votes
  7. 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

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?
Right now diners rank Tartare de Bœuf at Le Comptoir du Relais first, with 310 votes. The full ranking above covers 7 desserts across 6 Paris restaurants and updates every time someone votes.
How is this Paris ranking decided?
Each dish is voted on individually by DishVote members, so the order reflects the specific plates people say are worth ordering — not an overall star rating for the restaurant.
Can I add a dessert that is missing?
Yes. Open the restaurant page, add the dish, and it enters this ranking as soon as it gets its first vote.