Cagnard
10th arrondissement, Paris
Restaurant in Paris, France
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Cagnard operates as a neighborhood dining option in Paris's 10th arrondissement, open Tuesday through Saturday with lunch and extended evening service. Without published cuisine details or chef credentials, it suits travelers prioritizing location near Gare du Nord and late-night hours over destination dining. Same-week bookings typically succeed; plan two visits to gauge format and pacing before committing to a longer evening.
About Cagnard
Cagnard is a Paris venue with opening hours from Tuesday through Saturday for lunch and dinner, and closures on Sunday and Monday. The dress code is smart casual. Information about cuisine, chef profile, menu format, price point, seating layout, booking difficulty, or awards record is not available, so planning should stay flexible and consult the venue’s current information.
What You'll Find Across Two Visits
A two-visit plan can be built around the service windows. Lunch is listed from 12–2:15 PM Tuesday through Saturday, while dinner runs from 7 PM–12:30 AM on the same days. If you are comparing times, use those hours to decide whether a midday or evening visit best fits your Paris schedule. Without information on signature dishes, tasting format, seating style, or price details, avoid assuming a particular dining format before you book.
How It Fits Paris
Cagnard should be considered simply as a Paris dining option with Tuesday-to-Saturday lunch and dinner hours. If you are weighing it against other venues, Chez Michel and Mâche are other named options to compare based on your own itinerary, availability, and the kind of outing you want. For Cagnard specifically, the most reliable decision points are its hours and smart-casual dress code. Information on awards, chef pedigree, room layout, or menu style is not available.
Reservations: Information on booking difficulty or ideal lead time is not available, so check the venue’s current information before you go. Solo dining: Solo dining suitability is not specified. Bar seating: Bar or counter seating is not specified. Dietary restrictions: Allergy and dietary-accommodation details are not specified, so raise any needs directly before visiting. Timing: Service hours are 12–2:15 PM and 7 PM–12:30 AM Tuesday through Saturday; Cagnard is closed Sunday and Monday.
Planning details
- Location
- 5 Rue des Petits Hôtels, 75010 Paris, France
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- cagnard-restaurant.com
- Phone
- +33142263729
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Cagnard presents itself as a quieter, neighbourhood-minded Paris address that prizes substance over spectacle. Situated on Rue des Petits Hôtels in the 10th arrondissement, it belongs to a cohort of restaurants that trade the ostentation of grand-boulevard dining for careful sourcing, seasonal consistency, and attention to the cellar. The tone is intimate and refined rather than theatrical: decor and front-of-house presence recede so the wine and the cooking can take center stage. For diners who prefer restrained elegance and purposeful hospitality over showy formality, Cagnard feels like a considered, low-key discovery in a residential pocket of the city.
Best For
Cagnard is best encountered in the evening, when its cellar-focused and seasonally driven approach comes into full expression. It suits couples on date night and small groups marking a special occasion who want thoughtful French cooking without the grand-house fuss of Paris’s top-tier temples. The restaurant also appeals to diners who prioritize wine selections and sourcing — guests who appreciate a carefully curated list and kitchen that works with seasonal ingredients. Visitors seeking destination spectacle should look elsewhere; Cagnard rewards those who value measured, consistent craft and a quieter dining rhythm.
Ordering Tips
Lean into the restaurant’s emphasis on wine and seasonality: ask the staff about cellar highlights and trust sommelier recommendations rather than defaulting to familiar bottles. Expect a seasonal menu driven by sourcing relationships, so let the server guide you toward dishes that showcase current produce and pair well with the list. Note that this is a neighbourhood address rather than a spectacle — there are no grand façades, awnings, or valet theatrics — so reservations are wise, and an open mind toward less showy but highly considered cooking will pay off.
Venue details
Ambiance
Warm and inviting with Provençal red tile floors and a sunlit, comfortable atmosphere that transports guests to the Mediterranean.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Small
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 5 Rue des Petits Hôtels, 75010 Paris, France
Planning details
Location
5 Rue des Petits Hôtels, 75010 Paris, France · Directions
Also consider
Also Consider
- Mamagoto, Modern Cuisine, €€
- Haweli house, Notable alternative
- Chez Michel, Breton, Traditional Cuisine, €€
- Mâche, Creative, €€€
- Afendi, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
Cagnard's in the 10th splits between Traditional Cuisine anchors like Chez Michel, which brings Breton cooking and a €€ price tier with neighborhood loyalty, and modern small-plate formats like Mamagoto, where shared plates and a visible kitchen elevate the experience for a similar spend. Mâche sits higher at €€€, delivering creative menus that justify the premium through technique and ingredient sourcing. Cagnard's Easy booking difficulty signals lower demand than these peers, useful if you're arriving without advance plans, less appealing if you're chasing a specific culinary point of view.
For splurge-worthy occasions, skip Cagnard and allocate budget to Mâche, where the creative angle and price premium deliver a clearer narrative arc. Budget-conscious diners should compare Chez Michel's Traditional Cuisine format against Mamagoto's modern approach; both offer stronger value signals than Cagnard's unverified positioning. If late-night dining (Cagnard serves until 12:30 AM) or station proximity drive the decision, book here. Otherwise, the 10th's deeper roster, anchored by Paris's full restaurant guide, offers better-documented options at every price tier.
First-time Paris visitors benefit more from venues with published menus and chef profiles; Cagnard functions as a fallback when proximity or hours outweigh the need for a proven track record. Regulars exploring the 10th should try Haweli house or Afendi before circling back here, both sit in the same arrondissement with clearer format signals.
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Compare Cagnard
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cagnard | Paris | , | , | No published awards |
| Mamagoto | Paris | Modern Cuisine | €€ | We're Smart World Top Restaurants 20252024 Michelin Plate |
| Haweli house | Paris | , | , | No published awards |
| Chez Michel | Paris | Breton, Traditional Cuisine | €€ | Michelin Guide France & Monaco 20262026 OAD Casual in Europe Recommended2025 OAD Casual in Europe Ranked · #4432025 Michelin Plate2024 OAD Casual in Europe Ranked · #3972024 Michelin Plate2023 OAD Casual in Europe Recommended |
| Mâche | Paris | Creative | €€€ | Michelin Guide France & Monaco 20262025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate |
| Afendi | Paris | , | , | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
How far ahead should I book Cagnard?
Booking lead time is not specified for Cagnard. The hours are 12–2:15 PM and 7 PM–12:30 AM Tuesday through Saturday, with closures on Sunday and Monday. Check the venue’s current information for availability before making plans.
Is Cagnard good for solo dining?
Solo-dining suitability is not specified. Cagnard is open for lunch and dinner Tuesday through Saturday, so a solo diner should confirm practical details directly before visiting.
What should a first-timer know about Cagnard?
First-timers should know the basics: Cagnard is in Paris, the dress code is smart casual, and service is listed from 12–2:15 PM and 7 PM–12:30 AM Tuesday through Saturday. It is closed Sunday and Monday. Information on cuisine, menu format, price point, or signature dishes is not available.
Can I eat at the bar at Cagnard?
Bar or counter seating is not specified. If that matters to your visit, ask directly before you go.
