Elsass
Modern Cuisine · 10th arrondissement (Paris 10), Paris
Restaurant in Paris, France
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Alsatian Identity, Parisian Execution
Price
€€€
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Elsass is a sensible €€€ modern-cuisine pick in Paris's 10th: polished enough for a planned dinner, lower-pressure than a luxury tasting-room choice, backed by a Michelin Plate signal. Go when the priority is a composed meal and practical booking, not a famous chef name or a highly formal occasion.
About Elsass
Elsass is a Paris restaurant listed for modern cuisine at a €€€ price point. It has Michelin Plate recognition for 2026, a smart casual dress code, service windows that include dinner Tuesday through Saturday plus lunch Wednesday through Saturday.
The useful way to think about this restaurant is as a modern-cuisine option in Paris where the main signals are cuisine type, price band, hours, dress code, Michelin Plate recognition. Those facts make it a practical candidate for diners comparing modern-cuisine restaurants.
Modern cooking for diners who want a grounded Paris choice
For a first-timer, the clearest appeal is the category: modern cuisine in Paris at €€€. That is enough to place Elsass in a more considered bracket than a purely casual meal.
Because the chef name and specific dishes are not part of the profile, the safer call is to judge the restaurant by its confirmed positioning. It is not the address to pick if the table needs a named signature dish, a stated menu format, or detailed room information before committing. It is a better fit for diners comfortable choosing on the strength of the cuisine type, price band, Paris location, opening schedule, smart casual dress code, Michelin Plate signal.
When to choose it over another Paris meal
Choose Elsass when the planning brief is direct: modern cuisine, €€€, Paris, a confirmed schedule. It is closed Monday and Sunday; dinner is listed Tuesday through Saturday, while lunch is listed Wednesday through Saturday. Those hours make it easier to decide whether the restaurant fits a particular itinerary.
Planning a broader restaurant shortlist? Use Our full Paris restaurants guide first, then compare Elsass with other dining in Paris or with separate reference points such as Amâlia, Deux Bistrot de chefs, Furna, La Datcha, The Union Rye. If the trip needs more than dinner, pair restaurant planning with broader Paris hotel, bar, experience research.
For comparisons beyond Elsass, keep the focus on basics: cuisine, price, hours, dress code, confirmed recognition.
Planning details
- Location
- 153 Ave Parmentier, 75010 Paris, France
- Reservations
- Book on TheFork
- Website
- elsass.restaurant
- Phone
- +33 9 55 66 77 68
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Elsass sits quietly on Avenue Parmentier, embodying the 10th arrondissement’s shift toward smaller, food-forward kitchens. The restaurant pairs Alsatian regional identity with contemporary technique, favoring rigorous cooking over white-tablecloth formality. That focus gives the room a composed, low-key character: a place where the menu — not location or theatrics — is the principal argument. Recognition such as a Michelin Plate and strong review scores underline the kitchen’s technical chops, while the neighbourhood setting means the dining experience feels self-selecting and intentionally restrained rather than performative.
Best For
Elsass is best suited to intimate dinners that revolve around tasting precise, regionally informed cooking. Its Michelin Plate and composed signature dishes make it a strong choice for date nights, special occasions, or business dinners where the meal itself is central to the evening. Because the restaurant sits outside Paris’s busiest tourist strips and attracts a local, self-selecting crowd, the atmosphere supports focused conversation and appreciation of technique — an evening for people who visit primarily for the food rather than the scene.
Ordering Tips
Order with the kitchen’s Alsatian lineage in mind: highlight the listed signatures such as the escargot with confit garlic and potato cream, the trout soufflé with beurre blanc, and the kouglof perdu with pear and mulled-wine coulis. Pork variations and the sauerkraut cromesquis point to the restaurant’s regional through-line, while the modern methods mentioned in the copy suggest dishes are precise and carefully sauced. Let these representative plates guide your choices to sample how traditional Alsatian flavors are rendered through contemporary technique.
Venue details
Ambiance
Clean-lined industrial loft-style space with open kitchen, softened by light wood hues and flower arrangements; well-spaced tables with ample lighting; minimalist but not depressing.
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Vibe
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Experience
Sourcing
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Small
Signature Dishes
- Escargot with confit garlic and potato cream
- Trout soufflé with beurre blanc
- Kouglof perdu with pear and mulled wine coulis
- Pork variations with red cabbage
- Sauerkraut cromesquis
Planning details
Location
153 Ave Parmentier, 75010 Paris, France · Directions
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Where to look if Elsass is not the right fit
If the priority is a lower bill, try Deux Bistrot de chefs. If the meal needs to feel more like a special-occasion splurge, Amâlia is the clearer step up.
For the closest same-tier alternative in Paris, compare La Datcha. It is the cleanest cross-shop when modern cuisine and a €€€ spend are the fixed requirements.
Restaurant context
How Elsass compares in Paris
Against Amâlia, Elsass is the more controlled spend. Amâlia sits at €€€€, so it is the better choice when the meal itself is the occasion and the group is comfortable paying for a more ambitious modern-cuisine experience. Elsass makes more sense for diners who want polish without turning dinner into a splurge.
Deux Bistrot de chefs is the value play at €€: choose it when price matters more than a step-up dining feel. La Datcha is the closest Paris peer on price and cuisine, so the decision comes down to location and mood; Elsass is the practical pick for the 10th arrondissement, while La Datcha is the natural cross-shop if its setting suits the evening better.
The Union Rye and Furna are useful category references but not direct Paris substitutes. The Union Rye is lower-priced in GBP terms, while Furna sits closer to the serious modern-cuisine tier. For a Paris booking, keep the decision between Amâlia for a bigger spend, Deux Bistrot de chefs for value, La Datcha for a same-tier alternative, Elsass for a balanced €€€ night in the 10th.
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Compare Elsass
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Awards | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elsass | Paris | Modern Cuisine | Michelin Guide France & Monaco 20262025 Michelin Plate | €€€ |
| Amâlia | Paris | Modern Cuisine | 2026 OAD Top New Restaurants in Europe Ranked · #18Michelin Guide France & Monaco 20262026 OAD Top Restaurants in Europe Recommended2026 OAD Newly Added European Restaurants2025 Michelin Plate2025 Michelin 1 Star2024 Michelin Plate | €€€€ |
| Deux Bistrot de chefs | Paris | Modern Cuisine | Michelin Guide France & Monaco 20262025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate | €€ |
| La Datcha | Paris | Modern Cuisine | 2026 OAD Casual in Europe Recommended2026 OAD Newly Added European Restaurants2025 Michelin Plate | €€€ |
| The Union Rye | Rye | Modern Cuisine | Michelin Guide Great Britain & Ireland 20262025 Michelin Plate | ££ |
| Furna | Brighton and Hove | Modern Cuisine | SquareMeal UK Top 100 Restaurants 2026 · #542026 Harden's Top 100 UK Restaurants · #96Michelin Guide Great Britain & Ireland 2026The Good Food Guide 20252025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate | £££ |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the tasting menu worth it at Elsass?
Elsass is a modern-cuisine restaurant in Paris with a €€€ price point and Michelin Plate recognition for 2026. If menu format matters, check directly with the restaurant before booking.
Is Elsass worth the price?
Elsass is listed at €€€, with modern cuisine and Michelin Plate recognition for 2026. It makes the most sense for diners who are comfortable choosing based on those signals rather than on a specific chef, signature dish, or menu format. For comparison, diners may also look at Furna or other restaurant options.
How far ahead should I book Elsass?
Planning should start with the confirmed hours: Elsass is closed Monday and Sunday, serves dinner Tuesday through Saturday, serves lunch Wednesday through Saturday. Check directly with the restaurant for current availability.
Is lunch or dinner better at Elsass?
Both are possible on the schedule, depending on the day. Lunch is listed Wednesday through Saturday from 12–2:30 PM, while dinner is listed Tuesday through Saturday from 7:30 PM–12 AM. Choose based on the service window that fits your Paris plans.
What should a first-timer know about Elsass?
Elsass is a modern-cuisine restaurant in Paris with a €€€ price point, smart casual dress code, Michelin Plate recognition for 2026. It is closed Monday and Sunday, with lunch Wednesday through Saturday and dinner Tuesday through Saturday.
Is Elsass good for a special occasion?
Elsass can be considered for a special meal if modern cuisine, a €€€ price point, smart casual dress, Michelin Plate recognition match the occasion. Diners seeking a particular atmosphere should check directly before booking. Amâlia is another comparison point for diners building a shortlist.
