Founded in 1903 by the Austrian Antoine Rumpelmeyer, Angelina has been a Parisian institution for more than a century.

Located beneath the arcades of the busy rue de Rivoli, across from the Tuileries gardens, this tearoom is most famous for its African Hot Chocolate, a thick, luscious concoction that has been compared to a melted chocolate bar.

A single order of this sweet and calorie-laden luxury chocolate drink is often enough for two people — something to keep in mind if you also plan to order from the large selection of pastries and cakes on offer.

These include its famous Mont Blanc, a meringue base topped with chestnut purée and whipped cream.

Elegant service in a gorgeous Belle Epoque décor make Angelina a very popular destination among tourists and locals alike. Sundays are especially busy, and there’s often a line-up at the door.

Marcel Proust and Coco Chanel were regulars here.
 

Angelina
226, rue de Rivoli, 75001 Paris
Tel. +33 (0)1 42 60 82 00
Métro: Tuileries
Hours: Mon. to Sun. 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Other locations:
Palais des Congrès
2, place de la Porte Maillot, 75017 Paris