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Dersou
Cocktail Bar, Creative · Bastille, Paris
Restaurant in Paris, France
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Cocktail-Food Parity
Price
€€€
Chef
Amaury Guyot
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Status-conflict profile: Dersou at 21 Rue Saint-Nicolas, 75012 Paris has conflicting current signals after a June 21, 2026 audit. Public sources still present the venue as active, while Google Places marks the listing closed. Verify directly before planning a visit.
About Dersou
Status-conflict profile: Dersou at 21 Rue Saint-Nicolas, 75012 Paris has conflicting current signals after a June 21, 2026 audit. Public sources still present the venue as active, while Google Places marks the listing closed. Verify directly before planning a visit.
Planning details
- Hours
- Monday: Closed · Tuesday: Closed
- Location
- 21 Rue Saint-Nicolas, 75012 Paris
- Website
- dersouparis.com
- Phone
- +33 9 81 01 12 73
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Dersou presents a tightly focused, modern dining statement that pairs bartending and cooking into a single compositional project. Tucked into Rue Saint-Nicolas in the 12th arrondissement, the restaurant feels like a deliberate discovery—small in scale but ambitious in intent. The kitchen under Amaury Guyot turns out precise, technique-driven plates that are conceived to stand as argued positions alongside cocktails designed to meet them, not merely accompany them. The result is a sophisticated, contemporary room where the interplay of flavors and ideas is the principal draw, best appreciated by diners who want a thoughtful, design-led meal rather than a casual night out.
Best For
Dersou is best experienced at dinner when its program is in full effect: courses are presented as paired sequences of food and cocktails, and the pacing relies on that through-line. The format rewards diners seeking an engaged, multi-course experience—an attentive date night or a special occasion where the evening is built around discovery and conversation. Because the house maintains cocktail pairings for the entire meal rather than limiting them to an aperitif, guests who enjoy exploratory pairings and complex, technique-forward cuisine will get the most out of the visit.
Ordering Tips
Opt into the restaurant's intended structure: order the paired sequence rather than treating drinks as an add-on. The menu presents food-and-cocktail units as integrated courses, and the cocktails are crafted to operate as counterparts to the dishes—neither simple nor decorative. Let the staff guide the progression so the program’s logic unfolds as designed; patience with the pacing yields a cohesive tasting experience. Given the restaurant’s conceptual focus, avoid treating it like a casual bar stop and commit to the full pairing journey to appreciate how each pairing argues its case.
Venue details
Ambiance
Subdued lighting, raw concrete walls, open kitchen view, minimalist with mismatched plates and rock vibe.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Intimate
Planning details
Hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- 19:30-22:30
- Thursday
- 19:30-22:30
- Friday
- 19:30-22:30
- Saturday
- 19:30-22:30
- Sunday
- Closed
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| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Awards | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dersou | Paris | Cocktail Bar, Creative | 2026 OAD Casual in Europe Highly Recommended2025 OAD Casual in Europe Ranked · #1222025 Michelin Plate2024 OAD Casual in Europe Ranked · #1362024 Michelin Plate2023 OAD Casual in Europe Highly Recommended | €€€ |
| Alléno Paris au Pavillon Ledoyen | Paris | Creative | 2026 OAD Classical in Europe Ranked · #35Michelin Guide France & Monaco 20262026 La Liste Top Restaurants2025 OAD Classical in Europe Ranked · #342025 The Best Chef Three Knives2025 Gault & Millau Exceptional Restaurant2025 Michelin 3 Stars2024 OAD Classical in Europe Ranked · #342024 World's 50 Best Restaurants · #79 | €€€€ |
| Kei | Paris | Contemporary French, Modern Cuisine | 2026 OAD Classical in Europe Ranked · #29Michelin Guide France & Monaco 20262026 Les Grandes Tables du Monde Members2026 La Liste Top Restaurants2025 OAD Classical in Europe Ranked · #262025 Michelin 3 Stars2025 Gault & Millau Prestige Restaurant2025 La Liste Top Restaurants2025 The Best Chef Three Knives | €€€€ |
| L'Ambroisie | Paris | French, Classic Cuisine | 2026 OAD Classical in Europe Ranked · #10Michelin Guide France & Monaco 20262026 La Liste Top Restaurants2025 Michelin 3 Stars2025 La Liste Top Restaurants2024 OAD Classical in Europe Ranked · #102024 Michelin 3 Stars2023 OAD Classical in Europe Ranked · #112007 World's 50 Best Restaurants · #23 | €€€€ |
| Le Cinq - Four Seasons Hôtel George V | Paris | French, Modern Cuisine | No published awards | €€€€ |
| Pierre Gagnaire | Paris | French, Creative | 2026 OAD Classical in Europe Ranked · #402026 Relais Chateaux RestaurantsMichelin Guide France & Monaco 20262026 Les Grandes Tables du Monde Members2026 La Liste Top Restaurants2025 OAD Classical in Europe Ranked · #902025 OAD Top Restaurants in Japan Ranked · #157We're Smart World Top Restaurants 20252025 Relais Chateaux Award | €€€€ |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dersou Paris open?
Current status signals conflict after a June 21, 2026 En Primeur Club fact check. Public dining sources still present Dersou as active, while Google Places marks the listing closed. Verify directly before planning a visit.
