228 Litres
Pigalle, Paris
Restaurant in Paris, France
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
For 2026 Paris evenings, 228 Litres is worth booking when the night is built around wine and a compact Pigalle address, not when the group needs a formal restaurant brief. Star Wine List recognition is the key signal. Keep it to a small group, use it after dark, compare meal-first plans against Le Pantruche or Savarin.
About 228 Litres
Is 228 Litres worth considering in Paris? The verified picture is narrow but useful: it is a Paris venue with evening hours from Tuesday to Saturday, a smart-casual dress code, Star Wine List recognition in 2026. Treat it as an after-dark option rather than a lunch plan, confirm any details beyond those basics directly before you go.
Because the verified information does not include a street address, neighborhood, cuisine, menu format, seat count, price level, or service details, the safest recommendation is to plan around what is known: Paris, evening service, a wine-related recognition signal. If you need a more detailed brief, compare it with other options before committing.
Plan around an evening visit, not a lunch brief
The main verified reason to frame 228 Litres as an evening choice is timing. Listed hours are Tuesday through Saturday from 6:30 PM to 12 AM, with Monday and Sunday closed. No lunch hours are verified, so it should not be presented as a midday option.
Booking difficulty, table size, private-room availability, menu structure, service format are not part of the verified data. For a specific date, check the venue's own channels rather than relying on assumptions about availability.
Who should choose it over another Paris option
Choose 228 Litres when the confirmed evening schedule and Star Wine List recognition fit the plan. That recognition is the clearest trust signal available here, but the verified data does not support claims about a specific cuisine, chef, dish, price point, or dining format.
For a different kind of outing, compare it with Le Pantruche or Savarin, or consider Buvette Paris, Mesa, Restaurant Amour depending on the kind of night you want. For broader planning around the city, use our full Paris restaurants guide, our full Paris bars guide, our full Paris hotels guide to decide whether 228 Litres should be the main stop or part of a wider evening.
The right use case is an after-dark Paris plan
The safest recommendation is to use 228 Litres for an evening in Paris when its verified hours, smart-casual dress code, Star Wine List recognition match what you are looking for. If you need confirmed information on seating, dietary accommodations, takeaway, delivery, lunch, pricing, or a specific menu, check directly with the venue before making plans.
Planning details
- Location
- 3 Rue Victor Massé, 75009 Paris, France
- Website
- 228litres.fr
- Phone
- +33 1 71 60 51 57
The take
The Take
The Vibe
228 Litres sits comfortably in a neighbourhood register: Haussmann-era façades give way to a young, dynamic and relaxed interior where precision in cooking replaces formality. The energy is local — zinc-topped bars and record shops on the street feed a steady late-evening flow — and the service skews casual rather than ceremonious. The kitchen’s focus on what goes into a glass and onto a plate gives the room a quietly engaged atmosphere: it feels unpretentious yet exacting, a place where attentive food lovers and relaxed locals converge for well-made, ingredient-led dishes.
Best For
This is an evening-focused bistro suited to diners who want quality without the ritual of long tasting menus. Its location near concert halls and the note that it avoids multi‑hour tasting formats make it a practical choice for post-show dinners, after-work meals and relaxed date nights with substance. The owner-operated, small‑team sensibility also makes it welcoming for groups who appreciate shareable, ingredient-led plates and a natural-wine approach; expect a neighborhood crowd and dynamic short menus that reward repeat visits.
Ordering Tips
Menus here change frequently and reflect a produce-focused, natural‑wine lineage, so ask the staff about what’s freshest and what pairs well with their wine selection. The restaurant’s name and description gesture toward attention to liquids and pairings, so consult the wine list or server recommendations rather than hunting for a fixed tasting sequence. Because the place deliberately eschews formal tasting structures, opt for a few carefully chosen plates to share and a wine or two by the glass to experience the kitchen’s seasonal priorities.
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Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- Le Pantruche, Neo-bistro, Modern Cuisine, €€
- Mesa, Notable alternative
- Restaurant Amour, Notable alternative
- Savarin, Modern Cuisine, €€
- Buvette Paris, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
How 228 Litres compares in Paris
228 Litres is the wine-led pick in this set. Choose it when the evening needs an easy late stop in Paris with Star Wine List credibility, especially for two people or a small group. Le Pantruche and Savarin are stronger choices when the priority is a fuller modern-cuisine meal at a clear €€ price tier.
Buvette Paris is the better cross-shop for a casual neighborhood feel, while 228 Litres is more useful when wine is doing the heavy lifting. Restaurant Amour makes more sense for a social hotel-adjacent mood; 228 Litres is the tighter call for a bottle-focused night with less ceremony.
Mesa is harder to position without a clear price or cuisine signal, so 228 Litres is the safer recommendation when the decision is specifically about wine after dark. For value clarity, Le Pantruche and Savarin give readers more defined meal expectations; for booking ease and a narrower late-evening brief, 228 Litres has the cleaner use case.
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Compare 228 Litres
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Awards | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 228 Litres | Paris | ; | Star Wine Lists 2026 | ; |
| Le Pantruche | Paris | Neo-bistro, Modern Cuisine | Michelin Guide France & Monaco 20262026 OAD Casual in Europe Recommended2025 OAD Casual in Europe Ranked · #3002025 Michelin Bib Gourmand2024 OAD Casual in Europe Ranked · #2762024 Michelin Bib Gourmand2023 OAD Casual in Europe Recommended | €€ |
| Mesa | Paris | No published awards | ; | ; |
| Restaurant Amour | Paris | No published awards | ; | ; |
| Savarin | Paris | Modern Cuisine | Michelin Guide France & Monaco 20262025 Michelin Plate | €€ |
| Buvette Paris | Paris | No published awards | ; | ; |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What are alternatives to 228 Litres in Paris?
Options to compare include Le Pantruche, Restaurant Amour, Buvette Paris, Mesa, Savarin. Choose based on the experience you want, check each venue's current hours and booking details.
Is 228 Litres good for a special occasion?
It may work if the occasion fits an evening plan in Paris and the smart-casual dress code suits your group. The verified Star Wine List (2026) recognition is a useful signal, but private dining, seating, menu, service details should be confirmed directly.
Is lunch or dinner better at 228 Litres?
Dinner is the supported choice based on the verified schedule: 228 Litres is listed as open Tuesday through Saturday from 6:30 PM to 12 AM, closed Monday and Sunday. No lunch hours are verified.
