Astier
11th Arr., Paris
Restaurant in Paris, France
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Price
$30–50per person
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Astier is a practical 11th arrondissement choice when timing matters more than ceremony, especially for a later Paris dinner. Book it for a flexible neighborhood meal; cross-shop Amâlia or La Datcha if you want a more clearly defined modern-cuisine splurge.
About Astier
For a Paris meal where practicality matters more than elaborate planning, Astier is a direct option to consider alongside your schedule. The restaurant is in Paris, the dress code is smart casual, and the posted hours include both lunch and dinner services every day.
Consider this when timing is the priority. Astier lists lunch from 12:30–2:15 PM daily and dinner from 7–9:30 PM Sunday through Thursday, with dinner extended to 10:30 PM on Friday and Saturday.
A practical Paris choice with confirmed daily service
The case for Astier rests on its basics: Paris location, smart casual dress, and daily lunch and dinner hours. If you are comparing named alternatives, you may also look at Amâlia or La Datcha.
Solo diners, pairs, and small parties can treat Astier as a practical Paris option when the posted hours suit the plan.
Who should book, and who should compare
Book if the brief is: Paris, smart casual, and a restaurant with lunch and dinner hours across the week. Among the named alternatives to review separately are Amâlia, La Datcha, Deux Bistrot de chefs, Pépite, and BMK Folie-Bamako.
Planning details
- Hours
- Monday: 12:30–2:15 PM, 7–9:30 PM · Tuesday: 12:30–2:15 PM, 7–9:30 PM
- Location
- 44 Rue Jean-Pierre Timbaud, 75011 Paris, France
- Reservations
- Book on Zenchef
- Website
- restaurant-astier.com
- Phone
- +33143571635
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Astier reads like a quintessential Paris neighbourhood bistro: unshowy, practiced and quietly assured. The restaurant is part of the 11th arrondissement's local template, with zinc counters and a pared-back room. Rather than performative dining or trendy reinvention, the restaurant relies on the gravity of solid technique applied to regional produce. The result is intimate and low-key: a place that prizes the cooking itself and asks diners to come for the straightforward pleasures of well-made French food, not spectacle.
Best For
Astier is best experienced as an evening destination for diners who prize classic French technique without ceremony. The menu’s focused choices and multi-course rhythm make it especially suitable for dinner and for occasions when the meal, rather than a flashy setting, is the point. Its neighbourhood scale and relaxed approach also work for quiet date nights or special evenings when you want serious bistro cooking delivered in an unpretentious room. Expect a restaurant that rewards lingering over thoughtfully prepared dishes.
Ordering Tips
The menu emphasizes a short slate of 'three or four serious choices per course,' so take time to read the offerings and pick dishes that showcase the kitchen’s strengths. The cheese platter, baba au rhum Bally d'Astier and cuisses de grenouilles en persillade are reliable touchstones of the house. Given the focused menu structure, consider building a traditional multi-course sequence that highlights a regional starter, a composed main and one of the listed desserts to experience the kitchen’s classical technique across courses.
Venue details
Ambiance
Charming old-school Parisian bistro with leather banquettes, gingham napkins, authentic decor, and tableside service in copper pots.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Accessibility
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Small
- Kitchen
- Traditional
- Menu Format
- A la carte
- Dietary
- Vegetarian friendly
- Outdoor Seating
- Yes
Signature Dishes
- cheese platter
- baba au rhum Bally d'Astier
- cuisses de grenouilles en persillade
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 44 Rue Jean-Pierre Timbaud, 75011 Paris, France
Planning details
Hours
- Monday
- 12:30–2:15 PM, 7–9:30 PM
- Tuesday
- 12:30–2:15 PM, 7–9:30 PM
- Wednesday
- 12:30–2:15 PM, 7–9:30 PM
- Thursday
- 12:30–2:15 PM, 7–9:30 PM
- Friday
- 12:30–2:15 PM, 7–10:30 PM
- Saturday
- 12:30–2:15 PM, 7–10:30 PM
- Sunday
- 12:30–2:15 PM, 7–9:30 PM
Location
44 Rue Jean-Pierre Timbaud, 75011 Paris, France · Directions
Also consider
If Astier does not fit the night
Book La Datcha if the evening needs a more defined modern-cuisine frame without reaching the €€€€ tier. Pick Deux Bistrot de chefs if the priority is a clearer value signal in Paris.
Restaurant context
How Astier compares in Paris
Astier is the low-friction choice in this set: useful for an easy Paris dinner, especially when timing matters and the night should stay informal. Amâlia is the clear trade-up for diners who want a €€€€ modern-cuisine experience, while La Datcha sits in the €€€ modern-cuisine lane for a more defined occasion without going all the way to the splurge tier.
For value, Deux Bistrot de chefs is the stronger comparison because its €€ positioning gives budget-conscious diners a clearer price signal. Astier works better when the decision is driven by neighborhood convenience and later-dinner practicality rather than a tightly framed cuisine category.
BMK Folie-Bamako and Pépite are useful cross-shops if Astier does not fit the evening, but the available comparison signals are thinner. Use them as nearby alternatives, then choose Amâlia, La Datcha, or Deux Bistrot de chefs when price tier and modern-cuisine positioning need to be clearer before committing.
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Compare Astier
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Astier | Paris | No published awards | ||
| BMK Folie-Bamako | Paris | No published awards | ||
| Pépite | Paris | No published awards | ||
| Amâlia | Paris | Modern Cuisine | €€€€ | 2026 OAD Top New Restaurants in Europe Ranked · #18Michelin Guide France & Monaco 20262026 OAD Top Restaurants in Europe Recommended2026 OAD Newly Added European Restaurants2025 Michelin Plate2025 Michelin 1 Star2024 Michelin Plate |
| La Datcha | Paris | Modern Cuisine | €€€ | 2026 OAD Casual in Europe Recommended2026 OAD Newly Added European Restaurants2025 Michelin Plate |
| Deux Bistrot de chefs | Paris | Modern Cuisine | €€ | Michelin Guide France & Monaco 20262025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What are alternatives to Astier?
For other options to compare, look at Pépite, Amâlia, La Datcha, Deux Bistrot de chefs, or BMK Folie-Bamako, and confirm each venue's current details directly. Astier makes the most sense when its Paris location, smart casual dress code, and posted lunch or dinner hours fit your plan.
Is Astier good for solo dining?
Astier may be practical for a solo meal if the posted lunch or dinner hours fit your schedule.
