Restaurant in Paris, France

Bofinger

Name: Bofinger
Address: 5-7 Rue de la Bastille, 75004 Paris, France, Paris, FR
Telephone: +33 1 42 72 87 82

130Pearl Points

Classic Brasserie

About Bofinger

Bofinger is worth booking for a classic Paris brasserie meal near Bastille, especially for celebrations, visiting family, or groups that want Alsatian cooking in a traditional room. It is a stronger choice for atmosphere and flexibility than for quiet conversation or a modern tasting-menu experience. Cross-shop Brasserie Balzar for a similar Alsatian brasserie lane, or Soé for a more creative €€ meal.

Should you book Bofinger in Paris? Consider it if you are looking for an Alsatian brasserie in Paris with a named chef or owner, Patrice Maccrez, clearly published opening hours for both lunch and dinner. The strongest verified facts are direct: Bofinger is an Alsatian brasserie, it has smart casual dress guidance, it has Opinionated About Dining Casual in Europe recognition, including a 2026 recommendation and a 2024 ranking at #615.

The useful way to think about Bofinger is as a brasserie choice rather than a tasting-menu claim. The verified cuisine label tells you the lane: Alsatian brasserie. Beyond that, the public-facing details here should stay practical rather than over-specific. If your decision depends on exact dishes, private-room arrangements, service format, or dietary accommodations, confirm those directly with the restaurant before booking.

Book it for the brasserie experience, not for a quiet tasting-menu night

The main reason to consider Bofinger is the verified cuisine: it is an Alsatian brasserie in Paris. That makes it a natural option for diners specifically seeking that style rather than a restaurant framed here around a modern tasting menu. The restaurant is open for lunch and dinner throughout the week, with later closing times listed on Friday and Saturday.

For another Paris restaurant to compare while planning, Soé may be a useful cross-shop. If the priority is comparing Bofinger with another brasserie in Paris, Brasserie Balzar is the more direct comparison.

For groups, confirm the practical details directly

If you are considering Bofinger for more than two people, treat the planning question practically: confirm availability, table size, any special requirements directly with the restaurant. The verified information supports a brasserie positioning and smart casual dress code, but it does not establish private dining arrangements, room layouts, or a specific group package.

First-timers should expect an Alsatian brasserie rather than a restaurant defined by a tasting-menu format. The Opinionated About Dining recognition helps place Bofinger on a wider dining radar: it is listed as OAD Casual in Europe Recommended for 2026 and ranked #615 in 2024. The decision should still come down to fit: choose it when you want an Alsatian brasserie in Paris; compare elsewhere when your priority is a different restaurant style.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I eat at the bar at Bofinger?

The verified details do not confirm bar seating. Bofinger is an Alsatian brasserie in Paris, so check directly with the restaurant if you specifically want bar service or a solo-dining setup.

What should a first-timer know about Bofinger?

Go in expecting an Alsatian brasserie, not a venue defined here by a tasting-menu format. Bofinger has OAD Casual in Europe recognition for 2026 and ranked #615 in 2024, the verified chef or owner name is Patrice Maccrez.

What should I order at Bofinger?

The verified information confirms the cuisine as Alsatian brasserie, but not specific dishes. If you want an Alsatian brasserie meal in Paris, Bofinger fits that broad brief; if you want a different style, compare it with other Paris dining options.

How far ahead should I book Bofinger?

The verified details do not specify how far ahead to reserve. Bofinger is open Monday through Thursday from 12–3 pm and 6:30–11 pm, Friday from 12–3 pm and 6:30 pm–12 am, Saturday from 12–3:30 pm and 6:30 pm–12 am, Sunday from 12–3:30 pm and 6:30–11 pm.

Can Bofinger accommodate groups?

The verified details do not confirm group policies, private rooms, or table sizes. If you are planning for a larger party, contact Bofinger directly; Soé may also be worth comparing while planning a meal in Paris.

Location

5-7 Rue de la Bastille, 75004 Paris, France

Compare Bofinger

Bofinger Paris and similar venues

Venue	Location	Cuisine	Awards	Price
Bofinger	Paris	Alsatian Brasserie	Opinionated About Dining Casual in Europe Recommended (2026); Opinionated About Dining Casual in Europe Ranked #615 (2024)	,
Bistrot Des Tournelles	Paris	,	,	,
eme	Paris	,	,	,
Vins des Pyrénées	Paris	,	,	,
Soé	Paris	Creative	,	€€
Brasserie Balzar	Paris	Alsatian Brasserie	,	,

How Bofinger Paris compares with similar nearby venues.

Where to go if this is not the right fit

If the group wants the same Alsatian brasserie category in another part of Paris, book Brasserie Balzar. If the brief is a more creative €€ dinner, choose Soé instead.

How Bofinger compares in Paris

Bofinger is the practical pick when the occasion calls for a classic brasserie rather than a small modern room. Against Bistrot Des Tournelles and Vins des Pyrénées, it reads as the more formal old-Paris choice for a group or celebration, while those peers make more sense for a tighter bistrot-style meal.

For a direct Alsatian brasserie comparison, Brasserie Balzar is the clearest cross-shop. Choose Bofinger when Bastille is the right side of town and the brief is a larger-feeling occasion; choose Balzar when the Left Bank works better and the group wants the same broad brasserie category.

If the table wants a more current creative meal, Soé is the better fit, especially at its €€ positioning. eme is the peer to consider when the priority is a smaller-scale Paris restaurant experience rather than the brasserie room itself.