The five best Disneyland Paris restaurants for a proper sit-down meal are La Table de Lumière, Downtown Restaurant, Hunters Grill, Brasserie Rosalie, and Royal Banquet - all table-service options that are worth booking in advance.
Article At A Glance
- Best overall: La Table de Lumière - €120pp, Disneyland Hotel guests only
- Best buffet: Downtown Restaurant at Hotel New York - The Art of Marvel
- Best character dining: Royal Banquet - €100pp, open to all guests
- Best in Disney Village: Brasserie Rosalie - no hotel stay required
- Best value buffet: Hunters Grill at Sequoia Lodge
- New for 2026: Regal View - princess character dining at Disney Adventure World
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Read on for the full breakdown including our honest verdict on each restaurant, what to book in advance, and tips for UK visitors on getting a reservation.
Disneyland Paris doesn't have the depth and variety of dining available at Walt Disney World, so finding somewhere good to eat can be harder than it should be. And with the quite high prices overall, you don't want to get it wrong. These are our honest picks as a UK couple who've eaten at all of them - some many times.
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5. Royal Banquet - Best Character Dining at Disneyland Paris
Royal Banquet is located inside Disneyland Hotel and costs around €100 for adults and €50 for children. It's the best character dining experience available at Disneyland Paris, particularly if face character princesses aren't really what you're after.
We've been to Plaza Gardens a couple of times and wouldn't rush back - the food and experience there don't do much for us. Royal Banquet is a noticeable step up, though it's also a step up in price. The food is seafood-heavy but there's a decent spread, and the quality is good for a buffet. What makes it different is the characters themselves - dressed in royal attire unique to Disneyland Hotel, you'll meet Mickey and Minnie Mouse, plus either Donald and Daisy Duck at lunch, or Pluto and Goofy at dinner. Royal Banquet is open to all guests.
For the full breakdown, read our Royal Banquet review.
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4. Brasserie Rosalie - Best Restaurant in Disney Village
Brasserie Rosalie sits in Disney Village, on the site where Café Mickey used to be, and it's a newcomer that's made a solid first impression. The restaurant itself is attractive and the food backs it up.
Prices sit on the higher side for Disney Village, but the service is good and the quality is there. For a non-buffet option in a more relaxed setting away from the parks, it's the best choice currently on offer in Disney Village.
For the full breakdown, read our Brasserie Rosalie review.
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📅 Search Cheapest Disneyland Paris Dates3. Hunters Grill - Best Buffet for Hearty Food
Hunters Grill is located at Disney Sequoia Lodge and is our reliable fallback when we can't get a reservation at Downtown Restaurant. It's a buffet that serves hearty, solid food - some of it quite quirky and unique, which always makes a buffet more interesting than the standard spread.
It doesn't have the same wow factor as our top two, but the food is comforting and the setting inside Sequoia Lodge has a certain charm to it. If your visit overlaps with a busy period - think half-term, Easter or summer - and Downtown is fully booked, get a reservation at Hunters Grill instead. You won't regret it.
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2. Downtown Restaurant - Best Marvel Dining Experience
Downtown Restaurant is located at Disney Hotel New York - The Art of Marvel and has been a personal favourite for a long time. It's a buffet restaurant, and the food is unique and high quality by buffet standards - which is not something you can say about every Disney buffet.
Tables are a little packed in, and getting a reservation is notoriously difficult - which is honestly a testament to how popular it is. If you want to eat here, book as early as possible, ideally as soon as your Disneyland Paris booking confirmation lands. You don't have to be staying at Hotel New York to dine here, but guests of the hotel do get priority booking access.
The Marvel theming throughout the hotel and restaurant is well done, and it adds to the experience without being overwhelming. This is our first call every time we visit.
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1. La Table de Lumière - The Best Restaurant at Disneyland Paris
La Table de Lumière is inside Disneyland Hotel and is the best restaurant Disneyland Paris has to offer - and I'd go further than that. It's up there with some of the best Disney restaurant experiences I've had, full stop. At around €120 for adults and €60 for children, it's not cheap, but the menu covers enough ground that almost everyone will find something they'd like, and each course we tried was excellent.
It doesn't quite reach the heights of fine dining at Walt Disney World, but it's the closest Disneyland Paris gets. The setting inside the newly refurbished Disneyland Hotel is stunning, and I had nothing bad to say about our meal here.
The bad news is, at the time of writing, La Table de Lumière is only accessible to guests staying at Disneyland Hotel. If you're not booked in there, you can't eat there - but this does change from time to time.
For the full breakdown, read our La Table de Lumière review.
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📅 Search Cheapest Disneyland Paris DatesHonorary Mention: Regal View
Regal View opened in 2026 at Disney Adventure World (the park formerly known as Walt Disney Studios) and while it doesn't quite crack our top five yet, it deserves a mention as a good new addition to the Disneyland Paris dining scene. It's a princess character dining experience, so if face character princesses are the priority for your visit, Regal View is solid new option.
As a new restaurant it hasn't had the years of consistency needed to push it into our definitive top five, but early impressions are positive and the quality is there. One to watch - and one worth booking if princess dining is high on the agenda.
For the full breakdown, read our Regal View review.
Disneyland Paris Offers & Booking
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Best Disneyland Paris Restaurants: Your Questions Answered
What is the best restaurant at Disneyland Paris?
La Table de Lumière inside Disneyland Hotel is the best restaurant at Disneyland Paris for food quality and overall experience. The main caveat is that it's currently only available to guests staying at Disneyland Hotel.
What is the best character dining at Disneyland Paris?
Royal Banquet at Disneyland Hotel is the best character dining experience at Disneyland Paris, offering a buffet with Mickey, Minnie, and friends in royal-themed outfits. It's available to all guests, not just hotel residents.
Do you need to book restaurants at Disneyland Paris in advance?
Yes - for any of the restaurants on this list, advance booking is strongly recommended. Downtown Restaurant in particular is extremely hard to get into without booking early, especially during UK school holidays. Reservations open 60 days before arrival for hotel guests and 30 days for day visitors.
What is the best buffet restaurant at Disneyland Paris?
Downtown Restaurant at Disney Hotel New York - The Art of Marvel is the best buffet at Disneyland Paris for food variety and quality. Hunters Grill at Disney Sequoia Lodge is the next best option and is often easier to get a reservation at.
Can UK visitors book Disneyland Paris restaurants before they arrive?
Yes. You can book via the Disneyland Paris app or website once your booking window opens - 60 days ahead for on-site hotel guests, 30 days for day visitors. A Disneyland Paris account is required to make dining reservations.
