Brasserie des Arts
Saint-Germain-des-Prés, Paris
Restaurant in Paris, France
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
A practical Saint-Germain choice for a flexible, social meal rather than a destination tasting-menu night. Brasserie des Arts makes the most sense on a second or third Paris evening, when ease, location, and group-friendliness matter more than chef-led ambition or a tightly planned order.
About Brasserie des Arts
For Brasserie des Arts in Paris, the most useful planning details are direct: it is open daily, keeps late hours, and lists a smart-casual dress code. That makes it a practical option to consider when a Paris evening needs flexibility rather than a tightly scripted destination meal.
Planning here should be done with the current offering in mind. Use the confirmed hours and dress code as the reliable anchors.
Use it for the loose night, not the flagship dinner
The smart multi-visit strategy is simple: place the most ambitious meal where the format is clear, then use Brasserie des Arts for the night that needs fewer constraints. If the group wants another Paris option, Le Christine and Allard are natural cross-shops to consider. Brasserie des Arts is best evaluated on the practical facts: Paris location, late daily hours, and smart-casual dress.
Do not over-plan the order around a named specialty. Treat the decision as a practical one: confirm the current offering directly with the venue and prioritize the evening's timing.
Where it fits in a Paris shortlist
For a tighter Paris restaurant plan, pair this kind of flexible stop with one higher-intent reservation. Ze Kitchen Galerie, Relais Louis XIII, and KGB are other Paris names to consider when comparing the shape of a multi-night itinerary.
Use our full Paris restaurants guide when building a two- or three-night sequence, and keep the other city guides separate. For Brasserie des Arts specifically, the essentials are its Paris location, smart-casual dress code, and hours: Monday through Friday from 12 PM to 1 AM, Saturday from 12 PM to 5 AM, and Sunday from 11:30 AM to 2 AM.
Planning details
- Location
- 28 Rue Saint-André des Arts, 75006 Paris, France
- Website
- brasserie-des-arts.com
- Phone
- +33181704570
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Brasserie des Arts sits amid the intimate streets south of Boulevard Saint-Germain, where narrow sidewalks, bookshops and café terraces create a quietly charming Left Bank tableau. The piece frames the restaurant as a neighbourhood-focused brasserie — slightly rough-edged and tied to daily life rather than theatrical display — which lends a cozy, relaxed quality. References to the area’s literary history and the enduring brasserie tradition give the place a historic undertone without claiming grandiosity. Overall the tone is of an approachable, street-level Parisian spot that feels both lived-in and quietly characterful.
Best For
This is a neighbourhood brasserie built to serve ordinary rhythms: daytime meals, leisurely brunches and the routine dinner that keeps a district humming. Its location near Place de l'Odéon and the theatre quarter also makes it a sensible stop before evening performances. The write-up stresses regular clientele and street-level life, so it reads as particularly well suited to after-work dinners, casual meet-ups with friends and low-key pre-theater evenings rather than formal destination dining.
Ordering Tips
The description highlights the restaurant’s place in the classic Parisian brasserie tradition; when ordering, expect straightforward, time-honored dishes. The venue’s signature items — Cordon Bleu and Crème Brûlée — are natural choices if you want an immediate sense of the kitchen’s approach to classic French comfort. If the weather is agreeable, choose a table on the terrace to watch Rue Saint-André des Arts’ literary and café life unfold while you dine.
Venue details
Ambiance
Festive yet warm atmosphere with chic Art Deco decor, cozy interior, and lively terrace.
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At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Medium
Signature Dishes
- Cordon Bleu
- Crème Brûlée
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 28 Rue Saint-André des Arts, 75006 Paris, France
Planning details
Location
Also consider
If you cannot get the plan you want
For a nearby modern-cuisine backup, try Le Christine. For a more traditional Paris meal, cross-shop Allard. If the group wants a more creative, higher-budget evening, move the search to Ze Kitchen Galerie.
Restaurant context
How it compares in Saint-Germain
Choose Brasserie des Arts when the priority is an easy, social Left Bank meal. It is the lower-commitment option versus Ze Kitchen Galerie, which is the stronger call for creative cooking and a higher-spend night, and versus Relais Louis XIII, which fits diners looking for classic French cuisine in a more formal register.
For value, Le Christine and Allard are clearer food-first choices at the €€€ level: Le Christine for modern cuisine, Allard for traditional cooking. Brasserie des Arts is easier to place when ambiance and flexibility matter more than a defined culinary point of view.
If booking difficulty is part of the decision, this is the practical fallback rather than the trophy reservation. Try KGB when the group wants a more restaurant-focused nearby alternative; keep Brasserie des Arts for the looser night, larger social plan, or later Saint-Germain stop.
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Compare Brasserie des Arts
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brasserie des Arts | Paris | , | , | No published awards |
| Ze Kitchen Galerie | Paris | Asian Fusion, Creative | €€€€ | Michelin Guide France & Monaco 20262026 OAD Top Restaurants in Europe Recommended2025 OAD Top Restaurants in Europe Ranked · #419We're Smart World Top Restaurants 20252025 Gault & Millau Remarkable Restaurant2025 Michelin 1 Star2024 OAD Top Restaurants in Europe Ranked · #3512024 Michelin 1 Star2023 OAD Top New Restaurants in Europe Recommended |
| KGB | Paris | , | , | No published awards |
| Relais Louis XIII | Paris | French, Classic Cuisine | €€€€ | Michelin Guide France & Monaco 20262025 OAD Classical in Europe Ranked · #2312025 Michelin 1 Star2025 Gault & Millau Remarkable Restaurant2024 OAD Classical in Europe Ranked · #2112024 Michelin 1 Star2023 OAD Classical in Europe Highly Recommended |
| Le Christine | Paris | Modern Cuisine | €€€ | Michelin Guide France & Monaco 20262025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate |
| Allard | Paris | Traditional Cuisine | €€€ | Michelin Guide France & Monaco 20262026 OAD Casual in Europe Recommended2026 Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence2025 Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence2025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Brasserie des Arts accommodate groups?
Brasserie des Arts is in Paris, has a smart-casual dress code, and keeps late hours: until 1 AM Monday through Friday, 5 AM on Saturday, and 2 AM on Sunday.
What should I order at Brasserie des Arts?
Check the current menu directly with Brasserie des Arts before you go, and use the practical details—Paris location, smart-casual dress, and late daily hours—to decide whether it fits your plan.
What is Brasserie des Arts known for?
The profile for Brasserie des Arts is limited to practical planning facts: it is in Paris, lists a smart-casual dress code, and is open daily with late hours.
