Saint-Germain-des-Prés is one of the most charming parts of Paris: art galleries, old bookshops, narrow streets and the Seine just around the corner. After a day of sightseeing, finding a warm, relaxed place to eat, one that is open when you are actually hungry, makes all the difference. On Rue Mazarine, Maza serves a journey around the Mediterranean, built on plates you share.
A Mediterranean table in the heart of Saint-Germain
Maza’s menu travels around the Mediterranean Sea: Lebanon, Italy, Spain, Greece and North Africa, in a generous, colourful take on Southern cooking. The idea is simple: order several plates for the table, and everyone tastes everything.
The setting matters too: exposed stone walls, soft lighting, an upstairs dining room and a few counter seats if you like to watch the room come alive. More than 1,200 guests have reviewed Maza on Google, with an average of 4.9 out of 5, and many of those reviews are written in English by visitors from all over the world. What they mention first is the welcome: a smiling, attentive team.
Close to the Louvre, the Pont Neuf and the Latin Quarter
Maza is at 43 Rue Mazarine, in the 6th arrondissement. It is an easy stop on many classic walks:
- The Louvre: cross the Seine on the Pont des Arts, the footbridge in front of the Institut de France.
- The Pont Neuf and Île de la Cité: head to the riverbank and they are right there.
- Notre-Dame: a lovely walk east along the quays.
- The Latin Quarter and Odéon: just next door, a few minutes on foot.
Whether you are coming from a museum, a gallery or an afternoon of shopping on Rue de Buci, you are close by.
What to order
The menu reads like a travel journal, in four stops.
- Tapas, 8 to 15 euros: kefta meatballs with cheese and lemon yoghurt, a trio of dips (hummus, smoky aubergine, houria), fried calamari with preserved lemon mayonnaise, patatas bravas.
- Small plates, 13 to 14 euros: crispy arancini with mozzarella, caprese with stracciatella, shakshuka, the Aphrodite salad with roasted figs and grilled halloumi, sea bream tartare with labneh and raspberries.
- Mains, 19 to 27 euros: hummus topped with pulled lamb, mlawi flatbread with chicken shawarma, aubergine parmigiana, Black Angus flank steak with Tunisian-style chimichurri, grilled octopus skewer.
- Desserts, 11 to 14 euros: mouhalabia with orange blossom and pistachios, roasted mango crème brûlée, a chocolate cookie with za’atar.
A tip: these are sharing plates. Plan on two or three plates per person for a full meal, and ask the team for advice.
Open every day, from noon to midnight
Maza is open seven days a week, from 12 pm to midnight, non-stop. That is unusual in the area, and very handy:
- a late lunch after a morning at the Louvre;
- dinner after a full day of walking;
- a late meal when many kitchens nearby have already closed.
Families and groups welcome
Families with young children are welcome: several reviews praise how patient and kind the team is with kids. Groups can book online for up to 20 people, and the whole restaurant can be booked for a private event.
Booking a table
Book in a minute on Maza’s booking page or on OpenTable, for 1 to 20 guests, from 12 pm to 11:30 pm. You can also call +33 1 42 38 04 47.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to book?
It is recommended for dinner and at weekends, as the room fills up quickly. Weekday lunch is usually easier, but booking online only takes a minute.
Is Maza open on Sundays?
Yes. Maza is open every day, Sundays included, from noon to midnight.
Are there vegetarian options?
Yes, plenty: the trio of dips, patatas bravas, arancini, caprese, the Aphrodite salad, the aubergine parmigiana, the mushroom linguine and every dessert.
How much should I budget?
Tapas are 8 to 15 euros and mains 19 to 27 euros. With two or three plates each, everyone builds the meal that suits them.