Clémentine
Quartier Vivienne, Paris
Restaurant in Paris, France
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Clémentine is a practical weekday option in central Paris rather than a destination splurge. Use it when an easy booking and 2nd arrondissement location matter; look elsewhere if the meal needs a documented wine program, named chef, or clear special-occasion credentials.
About Clémentine
For Clémentine in Paris, the clearest signal is schedule. The venue is open Monday through Friday from 9 AM to 2 PM and 6 to 10 PM, and it is closed on Saturday and Sunday. That makes it a weekday-only option rather than a weekend anchor.
Beyond the hours and smart-casual dress code, details such as cuisine, menu format, chef, price level, awards, seating, beverage program, delivery, or special-diet handling are not provided. The safest way to plan is to confirm any menu, reservation, group, or dietary needs directly before going.
A weekday Paris option with limited detail
Clémentine is best evaluated on the facts that are clear: Paris location, weekday opening, split daytime and evening hours, weekend closure, and smart-casual dress. Do not build a visit around a specific cuisine, cellar, tasting format, or signature dish unless those details are confirmed before your visit. For diners comparing other Paris venues, start with our full Paris restaurants guide and compare Clémentine with options such as Caffè Stern, Cocoricains, Coinstot Vino, Les Saveurs de l'Orient, or Racines.
The practical use case is direct: consider Clémentine when its Monday-to-Friday hours fit your plan, and choose another Paris option if you need more documented details for a special occasion, a clearly stated culinary identity, or information for a larger group. For a wider trip plan, pair the search with our full Paris hotels guide, our full Paris bars guide, our full Paris wineries guide, and our full Paris experiences guide.
Who should keep it on the list
Keep Clémentine on the list if a weekday Paris visit and smart-casual setting are enough to make it useful for your itinerary. Skip it, or verify more before booking, if the priority is a menu, chef, wine program, price point, private-room setup, or dietary accommodation. Other Paris options such as Racines, Coinstot Vino, Caffè Stern, Cocoricains, and Les Saveurs de l'Orient may be worth comparing depending on the kind of visit you want.
Planning details
- Location
- 5 Rue Saint-Marc, 75002 Paris, France
- Website
- restaurantclementine.com
- Phone
- +33140410565
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Clémentine sits squarely in Paris’s tradition of occasion dining, favoring considered restraint over spectacle. The piece frames the restaurant within the working life of the 2nd arrondissement: a neighborhood of the Bourse and grands boulevards where serious meals mark moments. Expect a measured, elegant approach that prioritizes the integrity of ingredients and multi-course coherence rather than theatrical presentation. The tone described in the copy suggests a sophisticated, formal room that welcomes milestone dinners and business meals with an intimate, polished sensibility rather than flash.
Best For
This is a table for milestone nights and deliberate celebrations: anniversaries, business dinners and arrivals in the city get equal billing alongside quiet, important occasions. The write-up repeatedly ties Clémentine to the ritual of the occasion meal, where a sequence of well-executed courses and a considered wine list justify both time and spend. It also sits a short walk from cultural programming on the Grands Boulevards, making it a natural choice for pre-theater or celebratory dinners that favor discipline and coherence over grand gestures.
Ordering Tips
Approach a meal here as an occasion: build a multi-course sequence rather than skimming a la carte. The copy underlines the importance of kitchen discipline and menu coherence, so opt for dishes that allow the kitchen’s technique and ingredient quality to shine — in this case the house specialties (saumon à l'oseille, daube de joue de porc, pressée de canard) are logical choices. Take advantage of the 'considered' wine list and consider pairing rather than bypassing wine; the restaurant’s positioning rewards thoughtful, course-by-course dining.
Venue details
Ambiance
Warm and welcoming old-fashioned setting with sage decoration preserving authentic bistro charm.
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At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Small
Signature Dishes
- saumon à l'oseille
- daube de joue de porc
- pressée de canard
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 5 Rue Saint-Marc, 75002 Paris, France
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Also Consider
- Racines, Notable alternative
- Cocoricains, Notable alternative
- Coinstot Vino, Notable alternative
- Caffè Stern, Italian, €€€€
- Les Saveurs de l'Orient, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
How Clémentine compares in Paris
Clémentine is the easier, lower-commitment choice if booking friction is the deciding factor. Racines and Coinstot Vino are better cross-shops when wine-bar energy or bottle-focused dining is the point of the night, while Clémentine makes more sense as a weekday convenience play near the 2nd arrondissement.
For a more polished or higher-budget Italian meal, Caffè Stern sits in a clearer premium lane with its Italian, €€€€ positioning. Choose it when the room and price tier are part of the plan; choose Clémentine when the group wants something easier and less formal. Cocoricains and Les Saveurs de l'Orient are better comparison checks if the priority is a more specific dining direction rather than a flexible central booking.
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Compare Clémentine
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clémentine | Paris | , | , | No published awards |
| Racines | Paris | , | , | Michelin Guide France & Monaco 20262025 Michelin 1 Star2025 Michelin Plate |
| Cocoricains | Paris | , | , | No published awards |
| Coinstot Vino | Paris | , | , | No published awards |
| Caffè Stern | Paris | Italian | €€€€ | Michelin Guide France & Monaco 20262026 OAD Casual in Europe Recommended2025 OAD Casual in Europe2025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate |
| Les Saveurs de l'Orient | Paris | , | , | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I order at Clémentine?
No specific dishes or menu format are provided. Clémentine's hours are Monday to Friday from 9 AM to 2 PM and 6 to 10 PM, so check the current menu directly before deciding what to order. If you want to compare with other Paris options, Racines or Coinstot Vino may also be worth considering.
What should I wear to Clémentine?
The dress code is smart casual. Keep it polished but not overly formal, and plan around the weekday hours: Monday to Friday from 9 AM to 2 PM and 6 to 10 PM.
Does Clémentine handle dietary restrictions?
Dietary or allergy accommodations are not provided. Contact Clémentine directly before booking if anyone in your party has a specific dietary restriction or allergy.
Can Clémentine accommodate groups?
Group capacity is not provided. The schedule is Monday to Friday from 9 AM to 2 PM and 6 to 10 PM, with Saturday and Sunday closed, so confirm availability and table size directly before planning a group visit.
Is Clémentine good for solo visits?
Solo-visit suitability is not specifically provided. If the weekday hours work for your schedule, Clémentine may be worth checking directly; for a more certain fit, confirm the current setup and availability before you go.
