Chez Bertrand
17th arrondissement, Paris
Restaurant in Paris, France
Book with PearlThe Read
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Chez Bertrand is a sensible 17th-arrondissement booking when convenience near Ternes matters more than a destination dining brief. Use it for an easy lunch or dinner in the neighborhood; cross-shop La Famiglia, Il Grano, Le Paris 17, Lou Bistrot, or Mayo Restaurant if cuisine style or occasion setting is the stronger priority.
About Chez Bertrand
Chez Bertrand is a Paris venue open daily for lunch and dinner. Use it as a practical booking rather than a meal built around a specific cuisine, chef, tasting format, award, or signature dish.
The main reason to consider it is direct scheduling. Chez Bertrand is listed as open every day from 12–2:30 PM and 7–10:30 PM, which makes it easier to fit into a Paris plan than venues with narrower service windows. For menu, price, service style, and accolade details, check the venue's current channels before booking.
A Paris choice for low-friction meals
This is not the page to over-read for chef-led ambition or award-chasing signals. The smarter use is practical: consider it when the timing works and the group wants a straightforward venue in Paris.
For travelers building a wider Paris plan, place this in the practical-meal category rather than the headline-meal category. Use our full Paris restaurants guide for broader dining research, then keep this as an option when its daily lunch and dinner hours suit the day. If the evening is shifting toward drinks, our full Paris bars guide is the better next step; if the trip needs a stay, use our full Paris hotels guide.
Who should book, and who should cross-shop
Book Chez Bertrand for an easy Paris meal where schedule and general convenience matter more than a clearly defined culinary identity. Skip it as the main event for a food-focused itinerary if the group wants a chef name, stated cuisine, signature dish, price point, or award-backed reason to choose one table over another.
Among other options, the better move is to match the reservation to the occasion. Cross-shop La Famiglia, Il Grano, Le Paris 17, Lou Bistrot, or Mayo Restaurant if their details better fit the plan. Chez Bertrand is the practical pick when its Paris location, smart-casual dress code, and daily lunch-and-dinner hours are enough for the meal you need.
Planning details
- Location
- 99 Av. des Ternes, 75017 Paris, France
- Reservations
- Book on TheFork
- Website
- restaurantsparisiens.com
- Phone
- +33145741057
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Chez Bertrand presents a restrained, quietly confident take on Parisian occasion dining. Tucked on Avenue des Ternes in the 17th, it trades the theatricality of the city’s prestige addresses for a calmer, more rooted sensibility. The room reads as formal enough to mark an event but never ostentatious — a local destination where Parisians build repeat business and return for birthdays, anniversaries and professional milestones. The broad, tree‑lined boulevard approach and the surrounding market trades reinforce the restaurant’s neighbourhood character; service and presentation aim for refinement rather than spectacle, making it feel both polished and approachable.
Best For
This is a destination for marking moments rather than a tourist-driven splurge. The writing explicitly recommends the restaurant for birthdays, anniversaries and professional milestones, and frames it as a quieter alternative to the city’s heavily branded fine-dining rooms. That positioning makes Chez Bertrand especially well suited to date nights and business dinners where discretion and a polished presentation matter. Locals value it for handling celebrations without the postcode premium of more central, trophy addresses; if you want a true-occasion dinner that feels sincere and neighborhood-rooted, this is the sort of room to pick.
Ordering Tips
The venue’s signature items give a clear sense of its classic French appetite: mayo eggs, the steak tartare "minced Menut," and a pâté en croûte are cited as highlights. Look for those house signatures to understand the kitchen’s approach — elevated bistro classics presented with occasion-worth refinement. Because the profile emphasizes traditional, celebratory dining rather than novelty tasting menus, ordering these emblematic dishes is a reliable way to experience what regulars return for and to sample the kitchen’s strengths in classic preparations.
Venue details
Ambiance
Beautiful Parisian brasserie atmosphere with lively energy, impeccable and smiling service.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Medium
Signature Dishes
- mayo eggs
- steak tartare minced Menut
- pâté en croûte
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 99 Av. des Ternes, 75017 Paris, France
Planning details
Location
99 Av. des Ternes, 75017 Paris, France · Directions
Also consider
Also Consider
- La Famiglia, Notable alternative
- Il Grano, Notable alternative
- Mayo Restaurant, Notable alternative
- Le Paris 17, Notable alternative
- Lou Bistrot, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
How Chez Bertrand compares in the 17th
Choose Chez Bertrand when the meal needs to be easy and neighborhood-led. Against La Famiglia and Il Grano, it is the less cuisine-specific choice, which helps when a mixed group wants a general Paris restaurant rather than a clearly Italian plan.
Le Paris 17 and Lou Bistrot are the closer cross-shops for diners who want a neighborhood feel. Pick those first if ambiance is the main driver; pick Chez Bertrand if the Ternes location is the reason for the meal and booking ease matters.
Mayo Restaurant is the better comparison for a more polished hotel-restaurant context. Chez Bertrand is better suited to a lower-friction local meal, while Mayo makes more sense when the setting needs to carry more of the occasion.
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Compare Chez Bertrand
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Chez Bertrand | Paris | No published awards |
| La Famiglia | Paris | 2026 OAD Casual in Europe Recommended2024 OAD Casual in Europe Ranked · #6292023 OAD Casual in Europe Recommended |
| Il Grano | Paris | No published awards |
| Mayo Restaurant | Paris | No published awards |
| Le Paris 17 | Paris | No published awards |
| Lou Bistrot | Paris | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I eat at the bar at Chez Bertrand?
If bar seating matters to your visit, confirm directly with the venue before you go. If bar dining is essential, compare with Le Paris 17 or Lou Bistrot after checking their current setup.
What should I order at Chez Bertrand?
Choose from the current offering when you arrive rather than planning around a specific dish. Chez Bertrand is listed for lunch and dinner daily, from 12–2:30 PM and 7–10:30 PM.
Is Chez Bertrand good for a special occasion?
It can work for a low-key occasion if the schedule is the priority. The draw is daily service from 12–2:30 PM and 7–10:30 PM in Paris, with a smart-casual dress code. For something more occasion-driven, compare Le Paris 17 or Lou Bistrot before deciding.
