Derrière
Marais (3rd arrondissement), Paris
Restaurant in Paris, France
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Dress
Casual
Why go
Derrière is worth considering for an easy Marais meal when atmosphere and convenience matter more than a clearly signposted chef, award, or tasting-menu draw. For takeout or delivery, cross-shop Qasti Shawarma Grill instead; for clearer farm-to-table value, look at Le Mazenay.
About Derrière
Derrière is a Paris restaurant with daily service and a casual dress code. To plan, it's practical to use the published hours, keep expectations flexible, and avoid assuming a specific cuisine, price tier, chef, menu format, awards profile, or off-premise service unless the venue confirms those details directly.
Takeout or delivery is not available, so plan to visit Derrière in person unless a current ordering option is shown when you book or contact the venue. If you are comparing other options, Qasti Shawarma Grill, Datsha, Le 404, L'INAPERÇU, and Le Mazenay can be considered alongside Derrière without assuming they serve the same occasion.
Plan it for a flexible Paris meal
Derrière is easiest to assess on schedule and formality. It is open Monday through Saturday from 12–2:30 PM and 7–11 PM, and Sunday from 11:30 AM–3:30 PM and 7–11 PM. Dress is casual, which makes it a direct option for plans that do not require a formal restaurant setting.
Derrière does not specify a cuisine, signature dishes, price range, awards, chef details, or seating format, so avoid building the meal around those assumptions. If you need a more specific dining brief, compare Derrière with Datsha, L'INAPERÇU, Le 404, Le Mazenay, or Qasti Shawarma Grill, then choose based on the current information each venue provides.
Use the hours to plan the rest of Paris around it
The clearest planning advantage is the daily schedule. Derrière has lunch and dinner hours throughout the week, with Sunday daytime service beginning at 11:30 AM. That makes it useful for a Paris itinerary where the meal needs to fit around other plans rather than define the whole day.
For broader planning, use the Paris restaurants guide and compare Derrière with other Paris dining options generically. Base your decision on: Paris location, daily lunch and dinner hours, and casual dress.
Planning details
- Location
- 69 Rue des Gravilliers, 75003 Paris, France
- Reservations
- Book on TheFork
- Website
- derriere-resto.com
- Phone
- +33 1 44 61 91 95
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Derrière lives like a well‑kept private apartment that opens up for service: the room is assembled from the bones of a residence and the building’s restrained street presence gives way to a hospitable interior. Writing ties the experience to Parisian restaurant traditions — Belle Époque brasseries and wood‑panelled bistros — but the restaurant occupies a more recent, intimate chapter of that lineage. The result is a refined, quietly elegant space that favors invitation over spectacle; the architecture and layout shape the progression of the meal as much as the kitchen does.
Best For
This is a restaurant for diners who prize atmosphere as much as the menu. The copy frames Derrière as a place for multi‑course, evening dining that unfolds through space rather than from a single formal vantage point, so it suits relaxed date nights, small group dinners, and anyone seeking an intimate, low‑key Parisian experience. Its location in the northern Marais — an area that has shifted toward galleries and considered retail — makes it a good stop for visitors combining dining with an evening of neighborhood exploration.
Ordering Tips
Expect a measured, multi‑course approach and let the room guide the progression; the writing contrasts Derrière with formal tasting rooms, so pacing can feel looser and more conversational. The venue’s signature dishes are worth trying — Sole Meunière, Beef Bourguignon, Chou Farci with Lobster and Yuzu Kosho Butter, and Velouté de Petits Pois Froid are all highlighted — so build your meal around one or two of those specialties and ask staff how they recommend sequencing courses for a full, balanced experience.
Venue details
Ambiance
Warm, relaxed, and artistic with eclectic vintage furnishings; intimate yet lively with a sophisticated edge; candlelit and intimate despite the bohemian aesthetic.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Small
Signature Dishes
- Sole Meunière
- Beef Bourguignon
- Chou Farci with Lobster and Yuzu Kosho Butter
- Velouté de Petits Pois Froid
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 69 Rue des Gravilliers, 75003 Paris, France
Planning details
Location
69 Rue des Gravilliers, 75003 Paris, France · Directions
Also consider
Also Consider
- Le 404, Notable alternative
- L'INAPERÇU, Notable alternative
- Qasti Shawarma Grill, Notable alternative
- Datsha, Notable alternative
- Le Mazenay, Farm to table, €€
Restaurant context
How Derrière compares in Paris
Derrière is the practical pick when the brief is an easy, social Marais meal rather than a tightly defined culinary spend. Le Mazenay is easier to justify on value because its farm-to-table, €€ positioning gives a clearer price expectation before booking. Choose Le Mazenay when the food brief matters more than the room.
Datsha is the stronger cross-shop for diners who want a more ambitious Paris dinner, while Le 404 and L'INAPERÇU make more sense when the decision is driven by setting and group mood. Derrière sits in the easier-booking lane, useful when the night needs to stay flexible.
For off-premise eating, Qasti Shawarma Grill is the smarter alternative. Shawarma-style food is generally better suited to takeaway than a restaurant where the appeal is the in-room experience, so use Derrière for dine-in and Qasti when the plan is hotel-room or picnic eating.
Around this place
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Compare Derrière
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derrière | Paris | , | , | No published awards |
| Le 404 | Paris | , | , | No published awards |
| L'INAPERÇU | Paris | , | , | No published awards |
| Qasti Shawarma Grill | Paris | , | , | No published awards |
| Datsha | Paris | , | , | No published awards |
| Le Mazenay | Paris | Farm to table | €€ | Michelin Guide France & Monaco 20262026 OAD Casual in Europe Recommended2025 OAD Casual in Europe2025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate |
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How Derrière Paris compares with similar nearby venues.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Derrière handle dietary restrictions?
What should I wear to Derrière?
Derrière has a casual dress code. Casual attire is appropriate.
How far ahead should I book Derrière?
What should a first-timer know about Derrière?
Derrière is in Paris and has daily lunch and dinner hours. It is open Monday through Saturday from 12–2:30 PM and 7–11 PM, and Sunday from 11:30 AM–3:30 PM and 7–11 PM.
Is Derrière good for solo dining?
Derrière does not specifically address solo dining. Its daily lunch and dinner hours may make planning easier, but seating suitability should be confirmed with the venue.
