Bonnard
Marais, Paris
Restaurant in Paris, France
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Book Bonnard when the priority is a flexible Marais dinner rather than a clearly signposted tasting-menu or bistro splurge. It is easier to justify as a neighborhood choice near Arts-et-Métiers than as a destination meal; cross-shop Parcelles, Au Bascou, Terra, or Datil if you need a more defined category before committing.
About Bonnard
Bonnard is a Paris restaurant with a direct practical profile: evening service most of the week, a Saturday lunch window, Sunday closure, a smart-casual dress code. Without details here on cuisine, chef, price, awards, menu format, or signature dishes, the safest way to plan is around the confirmed basics rather than assuming a specific style of meal.
For dinner, the published schedule is Monday 6:30–10:30 PM; Tuesday through Friday 6:30–11:30 PM; and Saturday 6:30–11:30 PM. Saturday also has lunch from 12–3 PM, while Sunday is closed. That makes Bonnard most useful when your Paris itinerary needs a confirmed evening option, with Saturday lunch as the only daytime service.
A Paris pick when the night is about practical fit
The available profile is lean, so treat Bonnard as a booking to assess through timing, Paris location, dress expectations. If you are comparing it with other Paris options, Parcelles, Au Bascou, Datil, Terra are natural names to check alongside it, without assuming the same format or occasion.
For planning, the key distinction is schedule. Bonnard is open for dinner Monday through Saturday, with later closing times Tuesday through Saturday than on Monday. If you need a Sunday meal, choose another Paris restaurant. If you need lunch, Saturday is the only lunch window.
Who should choose it, who should cross-shop
Choose Bonnard if the confirmed hours and smart-casual dress code fit your Paris plans. Cross-shop Parcelles, Au Bascou, Datil, Terra, or Datsha if you are still deciding among Paris dining rooms and want to compare availability and the level of information each restaurant provides before booking.
For broader trip planning, use our full Paris restaurants guide alongside other Paris travel guides for hotels, bars, experiences.
Planning details
- Location
- 18 Rue des Gravilliers, 75003 Paris, France
- Website
- bonnard-marais.com
- Phone
- +33180881190
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Bonnard sits comfortably in the Marais’s layered streetscape, where the city’s past and present coexist. The room feels quietly refined: small in scale and attentive to detail, it marries modern technique with an appreciation for the building’s provenance. That combination produces an intimate, elegant experience that reads as polished rather than flashy. The neighbourhood context—Rue des Gravilliers, near Arts et Métiers and the fringes of the old Jewish quarter—keeps the address grounded; this is a place where culinary seriousness lives alongside a very local Paris texture, making each visit feel both considered and warmly familiar.
Best For
Bonnard is a natural choice for an evening outing that matters—date nights and special-occasion dinners arrive with the right tone here. The kitchen’s focus on technically assured French cooking positions the restaurant for diners who are seeking a composed, refined meal rather than casual grazing. Given its Marais location and compact, independent scale, Bonnard also suits visitors who want a neighbourhood experience that still aims high: attentive service, thoughtful plating and a menu designed to showcase technique and seasonal produce make dinner the prime occasion to visit.
Ordering Tips
Highlight the kitchen’s signature preparations when you order: the sweet potato gnocchi and roast cauliflower are called out for a reason and are good starting points to gauge the chef’s approach to texture and seasoning. Because the restaurant emphasizes composed French cooking, expect dishes that foreground technique and seasonal produce rather than heavy embellishment. For a balanced meal, pair one of the vegetable-forward highlights with a composed main, and leave room for a subtle dessert; asking the server for what’s freshest or most recommended tonight will help navigate a concise, carefully curated menu.
Planning details
Location
Restaurant context
How Bonnard compares in Paris
Bonnard is the lower-commitment choice in this set because its public profile is less tied to a fixed cuisine label, award signal, or price tier. Parcelles and Au Bascou are clearer picks for diners who want a bistro decision before they arrive; Parcelles also gives a more explicit traditional-cuisine cue at €€€.
For modern cuisine, Terra is the cleaner value comparison at €€€, while Datil sits higher at €€€€ and is the better fit when the evening is meant to feel more planned and spend-forward. Bonnard is more useful when ambiance and Marais convenience outweigh the need for a defined modern-cuisine format.
Datsha is the wildcard cross-shop: choose it if the goal is another Paris room without forcing the decision into bistro versus modern cuisine. If booking ease is the deciding factor, Bonnard is the safer first attempt; if the meal needs a stronger pre-booking identity, start with Parcelles, Terra, or Datil instead.
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Compare Bonnard
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bonnard | Paris | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Au Bascou | Paris | Bistro | ; | 2026 OAD Casual in Europe Recommended2025 OAD Casual in Europe Ranked · #8672024 OAD Casual in Europe Ranked · #6142023 OAD Casual in Europe Recommended |
| Terra | Paris | Modern Cuisine | €€€ | 2026 Michelin 1 Star2025 Michelin Plate |
| Datil | Paris | Modern Cuisine | €€€€ | Michelin Guide France & Monaco 2026We're Smart World Top Restaurants 20252025 Michelin 1 Star2024 Michelin 1 Star |
| Datsha | Paris | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Parcelles | Paris | Bistro, Traditional Cuisine | €€€ | Star Wine Lists 2026 · #12026 OAD Casual in Europe Recommended2025 OAD Casual in Europe Ranked · #1672025 Michelin Plate2024 OAD Casual in Europe Ranked · #3762024 Michelin Plate2023 OAD Casual in Europe Highly Recommended |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I order at Bonnard?
No specific dishes are here, so do not plan around a must-order item. Treat the booking as a Paris meal and check the restaurant's current menu directly before you go.
Is lunch or dinner better at Bonnard?
Dinner is available Monday through Saturday: Monday 6:30–10:30 PM, Tuesday through Friday 6:30–11:30 PM, Saturday 6:30–11:30 PM. Lunch is only on Saturday from 12–3 PM, the restaurant is closed Sunday.
How far ahead should I book Bonnard?
No specific booking window. Plan ahead if you need a particular dinner time, especially Tuesday through Saturday when evening service runs until 11:30 PM. Sunday is closed.
What is Bonnard known for?
The details here are its Paris location, smart-casual dress code, operating hours. No confirmed award, cuisine, chef, price, or signature dish is provided.
