L'Épicerie
Bigorrilho, Curitiba
Restaurant in Curitiba, Brazil
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
L'Épicerie is a practical Bigorrilho pick for diners who want an easy Curitiba booking rather than a heavily publicized destination table. It makes the most sense for pairs, solo diners, or weekend lunch plans; compare against Manu or Nuu Nikkei if the meal needs a clearer culinary identity.
About L'Épicerie
L'Épicerie is a Curitiba restaurant with service windows concentrated around dinner, plus weekend midday hours. Based on the available details, the safest way to evaluate it is as a planned meal rather than a page built around claims about cuisine, chef, prices, awards, or signature dishes.
A planned Curitiba meal, not a trophy booking
L'Épicerie is best approached through the facts that are confirmed: it is in Curitiba, the dress code is smart casual, the schedule is limited. It is closed on Monday; dinner runs Tuesday to Thursday from 7–10 PM, Friday from 7–11 PM, Saturday from 7–11 PM. Weekend midday service is listed on Saturday and Sunday from 12–3 PM.
There is no public detail here for a specific cuisine label, chef credit, price tier, award record, tasting-menu format, or signature dish. That means the recommendation should stay practical: choose it when the timing and smart-casual setting fit your plans, avoid treating it as a confirmed destination built around accolades or a famous menu item. For a broader scan before committing, Our full Curitiba restaurants guide is the better starting point.
Who should choose it
Choose L'Épicerie if you want a Curitiba restaurant with defined dinner hours and weekend midday availability. It may suit diners who prefer to plan around a specific service window, especially because the restaurant is not listed as open all day and is closed on Monday.
Quick reference: choose it for a smart-casual planned meal in Curitiba during the listed hours; compare other options if you need confirmed cuisine, pricing, awards, or a specific menu format before deciding.
Planning details
- Location
- R. Fernando Simas, 340 - Bigorrilho, Curitiba - PR, 80430-190, Brazil
- Website
- lepicerie.com.br
- Phone
- +554130444744
The take
The Take
The Vibe
L'Épicerie reads as a quietly sophisticated neighbourhood restaurant that privileges ingredient quality over culinary theatrics. The name itself—invoking a French grocer—frames the kitchen’s approach: careful selection, restraint and a steady consistency. Set on Rua Fernando Simas in Bigorrilho, it sits within a pocket of smaller, considered eateries and feels deliberately scaled, favouring measured, elegant presentations rather than showy technique. The overall mood leans toward refined and charming, with a serene, residential backdrop that keeps the focus on classic French flavours executed with confidence.
Best For
This is a dinner destination, tailored to nights when you want a considered, classic French meal: think rich, slow-cooked mains and composed plates. Its place in Curitiba’s premium dining tier makes it an obvious pick for date nights, business dinners or any special evening that values consistency and ingredient-driven technique. The neighbourhood setting suits those who prefer a calmer, more intimate table rather than a loud, tourist-focused room. Expect an experience built around traditional mains and classic desserts, best enjoyed in the evening.
Ordering Tips
Lean into the restaurant’s French classics: the Boeuf Bourguignon, Magret de Canard and Steak au Poivre represent the house’s focus on traditional, well-crafted mains. If you want a showpiece, the Filet Rossini signals a richer, celebratory choice. Save room for dessert—Crème Brûlée and Profiteroles are listed among signature sweet options and reflect the kitchen’s classical repertoire. The overall menu rewards selections that foreground quality ingredients and restrained technique, so choose a few standout mains and finish with a classic pastry dessert.
Venue details
Ambiance
Warm, welcoming French bistro atmosphere with traditional French décor that evokes Paris; intimate with only a few tables, creating a cozy and romantic environment.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Formal
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Intimate
Signature Dishes
- Boeuf Bourguignon
- Magret de Canard
- Filet Rossini
- Crème Brûlée
- Profiteroles
- Steak au Poivre
Planning details
Location
R. Fernando Simas, 340 - Bigorrilho, Curitiba - PR, 80430-190, Brazil · Directions
Also consider
Also Consider
- Nuu Nikkei, Notable alternative
- K.sa Restaurante, Notable alternative
- Thai Restaurante Tailandês, Notable alternative
- Lisboa Gastronomia, Notable alternative
- Manu, Brazilian, Brazilian
Restaurant context
How L'Épicerie compares in Curitiba
Choose L'Épicerie when ease and neighborhood convenience matter more than a heavily defined restaurant identity. Against Manu, it reads as the lower-pressure choice: Manu is the stronger fit for diners specifically seeking Brazilian cooking as the core reason to book, while L'Épicerie is better for a simpler Bigorrilho meal where the decision is driven by timing and comfort.
Nuu Nikkei is the cleaner cross-shop for diners who want a more explicit cuisine direction, especially if Nikkei flavors are the draw. Thai Restaurante Tailandês plays the same role for a Thai-focused night out. In both cases, the alternative is stronger when the group wants to choose by cuisine before arriving; L'Épicerie is safer when the group wants a more neutral restaurant plan.
For ambiance-led decisions, compare it with K.sa Restaurante and Lisboa Gastronomia. Those are better candidates when the brief is a specific style of meal or a clearer culinary lane. L'Épicerie wins on low-friction planning, especially for diners who are already in or near Bigorrilho and do not want to turn dinner into a hard-to-book project.
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Compare L'Épicerie
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| L'Épicerie | Curitiba | ; | No published awards |
| Nuu Nikkei | Curitiba | ; | No published awards |
| K.sa Restaurante | Curitiba | ; | No published awards |
| Thai Restaurante Tailandês | Curitiba | ; | No published awards |
| Lisboa Gastronomia | Curitiba | ; | No published awards |
| Manu | Curitiba | Brazilian | 2026 OAD Top Restaurants in South America Ranked · #282025 OAD Top Restaurants in South America Ranked · #342025 Latin America's 50 Best Restaurants · #80We're Smart World Top Restaurants 20252025 The Best Chef Three Knives2023 OAD Top Restaurants in South America Ranked · #37 |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I order at L'Épicerie?
There is no signature dish or cuisine detail available here, so order from the current menu when you arrive. The confirmed planning details are the hours: Tue–Thu 7–10 PM, Fri 7–11 PM, Sat 12–3 PM and 7–11 PM, Sun 12–3 PM.
Is L'Épicerie good for solo dining?
What should a first-timer know about L'Épicerie?
Treat it as a planned meal in Curitiba, not an all-day drop-in spot. L'Épicerie is closed on Monday, serves dinner Tuesday through Saturday, lists weekend midday hours on Saturday and Sunday. The dress code is smart casual.
Is lunch or dinner better at L'Épicerie?
Dinner has more listed service days: Tuesday to Thursday from 7–10 PM, Friday from 7–11 PM, Saturday from 7–11 PM. Midday service is listed only on Saturday and Sunday from 12–3 PM.
Is L'Épicerie good for a special occasion?
What are alternatives to L'Épicerie in Curitiba?
For a different dining choice in Curitiba, compare Nuu Nikkei, K.sa Restaurante, Thai Restaurante Tailandês, Lisboa Gastronomia, Manu. L'Épicerie makes sense when its listed hours and smart-casual dress code fit your plans.
