Auberge Bressane
7th arrondissement, Paris
Restaurant in Paris, France
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Price
$50–100per person
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Auberge Bressane is a traditional French restaurant in the 7th arrondissement serving classic preparations to a local clientele. The room stays quiet enough for conversation, and the kitchen delivers consistent technique without chasing trends. Book this if you want old-Paris formality near the Eiffel Tower without the multi-week lead time required by Michelin-starred neighbors.
About Auberge Bressane
Auberge Bressane is a restaurant in Paris open for lunch and dinner on most days. Hours are Monday to Friday from 12–2:30 PM and 7:30–10:15 PM, Saturday from 7:30–10:15 PM, and Sunday from 12:30–2:30 PM and 7:30–10:15 PM. The dress code is smart casual.
The Room and the Rhythm
Plan around the opening hours, especially if choosing between lunch and dinner. Saturday is dinner-only, while Sunday includes both lunch and dinner with a slightly later lunch start than the rest of the week.
What to Expect on the Plate
Service hours are lunch from 12–2:30 PM Monday through Friday, dinner from 7:30–10:15 PM Monday through Saturday, and Sunday service from 12:30–2:30 PM and 7:30–10:15 PM. The dress code is smart casual.
Planning details
- Hours
- Monday: 12–2:30 PM, 7:30–10:15 PM · Tuesday: 12–2:30 PM, 7:30–10:15 PM
- Location
- 16 Av. de la Motte-Picquet, 75007 Paris, France
- Reservations
- Book on SevenRooms
- Website
- auberge-bressane.fr
- Phone
- +33147059837
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Auberge Bressane presents a restrained, classical Parisian dining room rooted in Haussmannian surroundings and bourgeois tradition. The room reads as measured and composed: tablecloths and formal service set a tone of quiet refinement rather than trend-driven bustle. The kitchen doubles down on technique, cream reductions, butter mounts and slow braises, so the overall impression is rich, composed and deliberately canonical. Guests encounter a house that views tradition as an argument rather than nostalgia: comforting, exacting and tailored to an audience that expects French cuisine delivered with polish and unobtrusive ceremoniousness.
Best For
This is a place for considered evenings: date nights and special-occasion dinners fit naturally in the composed dining room, and the restaurant’s location between the Eiffel Tower and the Invalides makes it convenient for visiting diplomats and international guests. Business dinners that require a quiet table and formal service also work well here, given the neighbourhood’s administrative character and the restaurant’s classical approach. The menu’s emphasis on canonical Bresse preparations favors a paced, sit-down meal rather than a quick bite, so reservations and time to linger are sensible expectations.
Ordering Tips
Embrace the house’s Bresse focus and order the classics that define its menu. The coq au vin and other slow-braised poultry preparations showcase the kitchen’s mastery of long cooking and rich reductions; the soufflés are a good indicator of technical precision; oeufs en meurette highlights regionality and traditional sauces; finish with crêpes Suzette for a theatrical, caramelized sweet. Look for dishes that lean on cream reductions and butter mounts: they signal the restaurant’s commitment to the Bresse canon and deliver the fullest expression of its cooking.
Venue details
Ambiance
Wood-paneled walls, vintage chandeliers, leather booths, old-fashioned posters, coats of arms, and iron chandeliers create a charming, postcard-like traditional French inn setting.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Medium
- Kitchen
- Traditional
- Menu Format
- A la carte
- Outdoor Seating
- Yes
Signature Dishes
- coq au vin
- soufflés
- oeufs en meurette
- crêpes Suzette
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 16 Av. de la Motte-Picquet, 75007 Paris, France
Planning details
Hours
- Monday
- 12–2:30 PM, 7:30–10:15 PM
- Tuesday
- 12–2:30 PM, 7:30–10:15 PM
- Wednesday
- 12–2:30 PM, 7:30–10:15 PM
- Thursday
- 12–2:30 PM, 7:30–10:15 PM
- Friday
- 12–2:30 PM, 7:30–10:15 PM
- Saturday
- 7:30–10:15 PM
- Sunday
- 12:30–2:30 PM, 7:30–10:15 PM
Location
16 Av. de la Motte-Picquet, 75007 Paris, France · Directions
Also consider
Also Consider
- Café Max, Notable alternative
- Pasco, Notable alternative
- Vendémiaire, Modern Cuisine, €€
- Little Davoli, Notable alternative
- Bistrot Belhara, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
Auberge Bressane sits in the middle of Paris's traditional-French dining tier, more formal than Café Max or Little Davoli, but without the awards recognition or chef-driven menus that define Bistrot Belhara. If you want a quieter room and easier booking than the contemporary-leaning Pasco, this is the call. Vendémiaire offers a similar €€ price range but skews younger in both kitchen approach and crowd demographic.
For diners prioritizing ambiance and service polish over cutting-edge technique, Auberge Bressane delivers a reliable experience at a lower stress level than most 7th arrondissement alternatives. If your celebration requires guaranteed seating within 48 hours, this venue's walk-in tolerance and consistent availability make it a practical backup. For food-focused travelers willing to book ahead, Bistrot Belhara and Pasco both offer higher culinary ambition at comparable effort.
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Compare Auberge Bressane
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auberge Bressane | Paris | No published awards | ||
| Café Max | Paris | No published awards | ||
| Pasco | Paris | No published awards | ||
| Vendémiaire | Paris | Modern Cuisine | €€ | Michelin Guide France & Monaco 20262025 Michelin Plate |
| Little Davoli | Paris | No published awards | ||
| Bistrot Belhara | Paris | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Auberge Bressane good for a special occasion?
Auberge Bressane is in Paris, operates lunch and dinner services on most days, and has a smart-casual dress code. You may compare it with Bistrot Belhara when considering another option.
Is lunch or dinner better at Auberge Bressane?
Choose based on the schedule. Lunch is Monday to Friday from 12–2:30 PM and Sunday from 12:30–2:30 PM. Dinner is Monday to Sunday from 7:30–10:15 PM. Saturday has dinner service only.
What are alternatives to Auberge Bressane?
For other options to compare, consider Bistrot Belhara, Café Max, Little Davoli, Pasco, or Vendémiaire.
