---
title: "La Méditerranée"
description: "Guide to La Méditerranée in Paris. 4/5 rated. €€€ price range. Menu highlights, reservations & local tips."
url: "https://www.paristopten.com/fr/restaurant/la-mediterranee/"
published_at: "2024-09-27T09:21:49+00:00"
updated_at: "2026-06-20T11:33:53+00:00"
author: "KK"
categories:
  - "Places to Eat"
---

La Méditerranée is a historic seafood restaurant in the 6th arrondissement, at 2 Place de l’Odéon, directly facing the Odéon theatre. Open since 1942 and long a haunt of artists and celebrities — it was founded by a friend of Jean Cocteau, who contributed to its decor — it remains a charming, classic address for fish and shellfish on the Left Bank.

## What to expect at La Méditerranée

The menu is a celebration of the sea: bouillabaisse, oysters, fish of all kinds and other seafood, prepared in a refined but traditional style. The cosy, art-filled dining room and terrace overlooking the Odéon give it a timeless, theatrical charm, and the set menus keep it relatively accessible for the quality and setting. It is a lovely choice before or after a show, or for a leisurely seafood lunch in a storied corner of Saint-Germain.

## Good to know

- **Address:** 2 Place de l’Odéon, 75006 Paris (6th arrondissement)

- **Cuisine:** Seafood — bouillabaisse, oysters, fish

- **Phone:** +33 1 43 26 02 30

- **Hours:** Daily, lunch and dinner

- **Setting:** Historic room (since 1942) facing the Odéon theatre

- **Best for:** Classic seafood in a charming, theatrical setting

Booking ahead is recommended, especially around show times. For more places to eat, see our guide to [the best restaurants in Paris](https://www.paristopten.com/restaurants/), and plan around your meal with our [things to do in Paris](https://www.paristopten.com/things-to-do-in-paris/).

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