42 Degrés
Poissonnière, Paris
Restaurant in Paris, France
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
42 Degrés is worth considering for an easy, low-pressure meal in Paris's 9th rather than a destination dinner built around awards or a named chef. Book it when convenience and a relaxed room matter more than a tightly defined cuisine profile; cross-shop Maison Brut, jjii, or Chez Michel if the occasion needs clearer positioning.
About 42 Degrés
For 42 Degrés in Paris, the smarter question is whether its basics fit the meal you actually want. The schedule covers lunch and dinner Monday through Saturday, with Sunday closed, and the dress code is smart casual. If cuisine, pricing, chef, awards, signature dishes, or service format are deciding factors, check the venue's official channels before planning around them.
A low-pressure Paris pick when the basics fit
This is a better choice for diners who value clear Paris opening windows over a heavily documented chef narrative or award-led occasion. Approach it as a practical meal rather than a splurge meal to plan a trip around. That is not a knock; it simply means the decision should be based on convenience, hours, and fit.
For a repeat visitor, the case is strongest when the first meal suited the group. Go back when you want a familiar Paris option without building the evening around a high-stakes reservation. If the occasion needs a clearer cuisine identity, price signal, or menu format, cross-shop before committing.
Who should choose it, and who should compare
Choose 42 Degrés for a Paris lunch or dinner when the hours and smart-casual dress code suit your plans. Skip it if the priority is a known chef, awards, or a menu you can research in detail before arrival.
If you are still deciding, compare 42 Degrés with other options such as Maison Brut, jjii, Chez Michel, Haweli house, and PICCOLA TOSCANA, or with other dining in Paris more generally. 42 Degrés is the simpler choice when the practical details are enough for the occasion.
Planning details
- Location
- 109 Rue du Faubourg Poissonnière, 75009 Paris, France
- Reservations
- Book on TheFork
- Website
- 42degres.com
- Phone
- +33973657788
The take
The Take
The Vibe
42 Degrés sits quietly on Rue du Faubourg Poissonnière amid a neighbourhood that is still being rewritten. The piece frames the restaurant as part of a wave of smaller, format-driven independents that trade the trappings of established prestige for a more localized, experimental presence. That context gives the place a low-key, discovery-oriented spirit: it feels like a spot where the emphasis is on focused, format-conscious cooking rather than institutional validation. Readers should expect a compact, intentional operation that leans into its independence and the quietly compelling energy of an up-and-coming Parisian block.
Best For
This restaurant is best for diners who are tracking Paris’s shifting small-restaurant scene and want an intimate, neighborhood-forward experience. Given its placement away from the city’s luxury corridors and its description as a format-driven independent, 42 Degrés suits date nights and special-occasion meals for small parties who enjoy exploratory dining rather than established fine-dining ritual. The address and context suggest a compact dining room and an audience that values discovery and focused cooking, so it’s particularly well suited to people who prefer off-radar gems over headline destinations.
Ordering Tips
Menu highlights supplied for 42 Degrés include a Burger de champignon portobello, Faux gras 2.0 and a Vegan cheese plate, so start with those signature items to get a clear sense of the kitchen’s approach. The write-up emphasizes format-driven, independent cooking and a lack of broad critical documentation, so the safest way to sample the restaurant’s identity is to order the standout dishes and any small-format or tasting options offered. Expect inventive, neighborhood-minded plates rather than classic, institutional fare and be prepared for a concise, curated menu.
Venue details
Ambiance
Atmosphère moderne et accueillante avec une cuisine crue élégante, axée sur la fraîcheur et les couleurs vibrantes.
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Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Quiet
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Intimate
Signature Dishes
- Burger de champignon portobello
- Faux gras 2.0
- Vegan cheese plate
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 109 Rue du Faubourg Poissonnière, 75009 Paris, France
Planning details
Location
109 Rue du Faubourg Poissonnière, 75009 Paris, France · Directions
Also consider
Also Consider
- Maison Brut, Modern Cuisine, €€€
- jjii, Creative, €€€
- PICCOLA TOSCANA, Notable alternative
- Haweli house, Notable alternative
- Chez Michel, Breton, Traditional Cuisine, €€
Restaurant context
How 42 Degrés compares in Paris
42 Degrés is the lower-pressure choice in this set: useful when you want an easy Paris booking without committing to a clearly premium format. Maison Brut and jjii both sit in the €€€ bracket with clearer modern or creative positioning, so they are better fits for a planned dinner where the restaurant is the point of the evening.
Chez Michel is the stronger alternative for a more traditional meal, especially if Breton cooking and a €€ signal are what you want. PICCOLA TOSCANA and Haweli house are more useful as backup searches when location or availability drives the decision, since their positioning is less defined here.
For value clarity, Chez Michel is the safest comparison because the €€ tier sets expectations before you arrive. For a more deliberate splurge, Maison Brut or jjii make the stronger case. For an unfussy meal in the 9th, 42 Degrés is the practical pick.
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Compare 42 Degrés
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42 Degrés | Paris | , | , | No published awards |
| Maison Brut | Paris | Modern Cuisine | €€€ | 2025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate |
| jjii | Paris | Creative | €€€ | Michelin Guide France & Monaco 20262025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate |
| PICCOLA TOSCANA | Paris | , | , | No published awards |
| Haweli house | Paris | , | , | No published awards |
| Chez Michel | Paris | Breton, Traditional Cuisine | €€ | Michelin Guide France & Monaco 20262026 OAD Casual in Europe Recommended2025 OAD Casual in Europe Ranked · #4432025 Michelin Plate2024 OAD Casual in Europe Ranked · #3972024 Michelin Plate2023 OAD Casual in Europe Recommended |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is 42 Degrés good for solo dining?
The practical points are its Paris location, Monday-to-Saturday lunch and dinner hours, Sunday closure, and smart-casual dress code. If you want a more structured solo format, compare other options before deciding.
