Dame Restaurant
13th arrondissement, Paris
Restaurant in Paris, France
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Dame Restaurant is strongest for a wine-led evening in Paris's 9th arrondissement, with 2026 Star Wine List recognition and a Michelin Plate giving it more credibility than a casual neighborhood pick. Choose it for a date or small celebration where wine matters; choose a clearer €€ peer if budget or cuisine category needs to be fixed in advance.
About Dame Restaurant
Dame Restaurant is a Paris dinner option with a smart-casual dress code and evening hours throughout the week. It works best as a planned night out rather than a daytime meal, with service starting at 7 PM Monday through Saturday and 6:30 PM on Sunday. Recognition from Star Wine List (2026) and Michelin Plate (2026) both point to outside acknowledgment, though details on cuisine, chef, menu format, price range, or seating style are not provided.
That means the safest way to choose Dame Restaurant is by its known features. It is open late, especially on Friday and Saturday, when hours run until 1 AM, it carries 2026 recognition from Star Wine List and Michelin Plate. It is less suitable if your group needs a precise cuisine brief, a published price expectation, or specific information about dietary accommodations, takeout, delivery, or lunch. For those questions, information is limited, so confirm directly before booking.
Choose it for an evening dinner in Paris
Dame Restaurant fits a dinner plan in Paris, particularly when the timing calls for an evening reservation rather than lunch. Monday through Thursday it is open from 7 PM to midnight, Friday and Saturday from 7 PM to 1 AM, Sunday from 6:30 PM to midnight. The dress code is smart casual, so it suits a polished but not overly formal night out.
The main caution is transparency. With no price range, cuisine label, chef name, or menu structure provided, this is not the easiest choice for diners who need every part of the meal defined in advance. Dame Restaurant is a better fit when the group is comfortable choosing based on its known qualities: Paris location, evening service, smart-casual dress, the 2026 Star Wine List and Michelin Plate recognition.
Where it fits among other choices
For comparison planning, you may also want to look at ASPIC, LAZU, Le Potager de Charlotte, Le Tire-Bouchon Rodier, or Wally Le Saharien. Dame Restaurant should be considered based on its established characteristics rather than on assumptions about cuisine, price, or format. If a specific style of meal is essential, compare current menus and booking details directly before deciding.
For wider planning, use the full Paris restaurants guide. If the trip needs more than dinner, keep other Paris options in mind while building the itinerary, so the restaurant choice fits the wider rhythm of the night rather than standing on its own.
Planning details
- Location
- 38 Rue Condorcet, 75009 Paris, France
- Website
- dame-resto.fr/fr/index.php
- Phone
- +33 9 87 46 72 89
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Dame sits squarely in the 9th arrondissement’s natural wine and ingredient-focused current, trading white-tablecloth theatre for a more engaged, modern dining stance. The writing emphasizes a restaurant that is serious about wine without the ceremony of classical fine dining: its White Star recognition signals a curated, opinionated list and an audience that cares about bottles as much as food. The kitchen’s ingredient-led approach and the restaurant’s placement in a corridor known for natural wine bars give it a contemporary, trend-aware energy—refined but approachable, and focused on thoughtful pairings and cooking rather than formality.
Best For
Dame is best for diners who come with an interest in serious wine and well-crafted, ingredient-led French cooking. Its profile makes it a natural pick for evening meals where the wine list matters as much as the plates: think intimate dinners that lean into discovery, celebratory evenings for small groups who enjoy exploring bottles, and business meals that favour knowledge of terroir over pomp. Families or guests seeking a more relaxed, modern take on French staples can also find much to like, particularly if wine-focused conversation is part of the plan.
Ordering Tips
Start by giving the wine list priority: the White Star recognition indicates a thoughtful, deep programme worth sampling rather than skimming. Pairings with the kitchen’s signature items will reveal the restaurant’s editorial approach—try classics like eggs mayonnaise and sweetbreads or the grilled gnocchi with pumpkin purée and chanterelle mushrooms, and save room for the chocolate mousse. Opting for a few well-chosen bottles to share will let the restaurant’s considered selections shine; approach the list with curiosity and expect recommendations to align closely with the ingredient-led menu.
Venue details
Ambiance
Warm and bright with comfortable armchairs, bohemian decorations, and thoughtfully designed details including notably original restrooms; intimate yet refined atmosphere across two floors with kitchen on the second floor.
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Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Quiet
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Small
Signature Dishes
- eggs mayonnaise
- sweetbreads
- chocolate mousse
- grilled gnocchi with pumpkin puree and chanterelle mushrooms
Planning details
Location
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- Le Tire-Bouchon Rodier, Traditional Cuisine, €€
- LAZU, Modern Cuisine, €€
- Le Potager de Charlotte, Notable alternative
- ASPIC, Modern Cuisine, €€€€
- Wally Le Saharien, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
How it compares
Against Le Tire-Bouchon Rodier, Dame Restaurant is the better choice when the wine program is the reason for dinner. Le Tire-Bouchon Rodier has the clearer value signal as a €€ traditional-cuisine option, so it is easier for budget-sensitive groups; Dame is the more appealing pick for a date or celebration where the bottle list matters.
LAZU is the cleaner comparison for diners who want modern cuisine at a listed €€ tier. Choose LAZU when the group wants a clearer food category and easier cost expectations. Choose Dame Restaurant when the plan is less about a defined menu style and more about a polished evening anchored by wine.
ASPIC sits in a higher-spend €€€€ modern-cuisine lane, so it makes more sense for a bigger dining commitment. Le Potager de Charlotte and Wally Le Saharien are better cross-shops if Dame is not available and the priority is simply staying in Paris with a distinctive dinner plan rather than matching its wine-led angle.
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Compare Dame Restaurant
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Awards | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dame Restaurant | Paris | ; | Star Wine Lists 2026Michelin Guide France & Monaco 20262026 Wine Spectator Award of Excellence | ; |
| Le Tire-Bouchon Rodier | Paris | Traditional Cuisine | Michelin Guide France & Monaco 20262025 Michelin Bib Gourmand2024 Michelin Plate | €€ |
| LAZU | Paris | Modern Cuisine | Michelin Guide France & Monaco 20262025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate | €€ |
| Le Potager de Charlotte | Paris | No published awards | ; | ; |
| ASPIC | Paris | Modern Cuisine | Michelin Guide France & Monaco 20262025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate | €€€€ |
| Wally Le Saharien | Paris | No published awards | ; | ; |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dame Restaurant good for solo dining?
It can be, if you want an evening dinner in Paris and are comfortable with the information available. Dame Restaurant has smart-casual dress, evening hours, Star Wine List recognition in 2026, Michelin Plate recognition in 2026. For any specific seating, menu, or budget needs, confirm directly before booking.
What are alternatives to Dame Restaurant?
Other options to compare include Le Tire-Bouchon Rodier, LAZU, Le Potager de Charlotte, ASPIC, Wally Le Saharien. Check current menus, prices, booking details directly, since information on Dame Restaurant's cuisine, price range, or menu format is not provided.
How far ahead should I book Dame Restaurant?
Booking ahead is sensible for dinner, especially on Friday and Saturday, when Dame Restaurant is open from 7 PM to 1 AM. The venue also has Michelin Plate and Star Wine List recognition from 2026. For availability, check directly before you go.
Is Dame Restaurant good for a special occasion?
It can work for a special evening if its established features match what you need: Paris location, smart-casual dress, evening hours, 2026 Michelin Plate and Star Wine List recognition. If your occasion depends on a specific cuisine, price range, private room, or group setup, verify those details directly.
What should a first-timer know about Dame Restaurant?
Go in with the essential facts in mind: Dame Restaurant is in Paris, has a smart-casual dress code, opens in the evening, has 2026 recognition from Star Wine List and Michelin Plate. Information on a street address, cuisine, chef, price range, menu format, or seating style is not provided.
Is lunch or dinner better at Dame Restaurant?
Dinner is the clear fit, since hours are evening only: 7 PM to midnight Monday through Thursday, 7 PM to 1 AM Friday and Saturday, 6:30 PM to midnight on Sunday. Lunch service is not available.
