eme
Le Marais, Paris
Restaurant in Paris, France
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Price
$150–200per person
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Eme is a husband-and-wife-run dining room on a cobbled alley near Place des Vosges, suited to special occasions and couples who prefer chef-driven progression over à la carte control. Eme rewards diners comfortable committing to a seasonal tasting experience sight unseen.
About eme
Eme is an intimate restaurant in Paris. It is couple-run, and the dress code is smart casual.
Eme gives diners a small, personal restaurant.
What to Expect When Dining
Expect a smart-casual setting in Paris and an intimate, couple-run restaurant identity.
Among comparisons points, Bistrot Des Tournelles, Bofinger, Capitaine, Vins des Pyrénées, and Ilô may be useful names to consider, but their relative pricing, service style, location, or booking flexibility are not detailed here.
How It Fits the Paris Dining Map
Eme fits into Paris dining as a small, couple-run restaurant with a smart-casual dress code.
Before booking, decide what matters most: the menu details, a known price range, a specific service format, or simply the appeal of an intimate restaurant in Paris. If you want to compare more broadly, start with Paris's broader restaurant guide. For plans before or after dinner, you can also browse Paris bars without assuming any specific neighborhood pairing for Eme.
Planning details
- Hours
- Monday: Closed · Tuesday: 7:30–9 PM
- Location
- 4 impasse Guéménée, Paris, Île-de-France, 75004, FRA
- Website
- guide.michelin.com/fr/fr/ile-de-france/paris/restaurant/eme
- Phone
- +33 1 44 61 11 76
Venue details
Ambiance
A very small, minimalist room designed by the co-owner with pale tones, simple lines, and soft lighting, creating an intimate, hushed atmosphere that focuses attention on the tasting menu rather than décor or noise.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Quiet
- Service Style
- Formal
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Intimate
- Kitchen
- Modern
- Menu Format
- Tasting menu, Set menu
- Drinks Focus
- Wine, Natural wine, Non alcoholic pairings
- Dietary
- Vegetarian friendly
- Opened
- 2023
Signature Dishes
- Seasonal vegetable-driven tasting courses
- Fish course with bright acidity and condiments
- Inventive dessert featuring unexpected acidity
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 4 impasse Guéménée, Paris, Île-de-France, 75004, FRA
Planning details
Hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- 7:30–9 PM
- Wednesday
- 7:30–9 PM
- Thursday
- 12–1:30 PM, 7:30–9 PM
- Friday
- 12–1:30 PM, 7:30–9 PM
- Saturday
- 12–1:30 PM, 7:30–9 PM
- Sunday
- Closed
Location
4 impasse Guéménée, Paris, Île-de-France, 75004, FRA · Directions
Also consider
Also Consider
- Capitaine, Farm to table, €€€
- Bistrot Des Tournelles, Notable alternative
- Ilô, Modern Cuisine, €€€
- Vins des Pyrénées, Notable alternative
- Bofinger, Alsatian Brasserie, Alsatian Brasserie
Restaurant context
Eme occupies a quieter tier than most Marais dining destinations. Capitaine, priced at €€€ and focused on farm-to-table sourcing, offers more transparent booking and a published menu, making it the safer choice for first-time visitors. Ilô sits in the same modern-cuisine, €€€ bracket but with clearer online presence and easier reservation access, choose it if you want comparable ambition with less guesswork.
For more casual, walk-in-friendly options nearby, Bistrot Des Tournelles and Vins des Pyrénées deliver neighborhood energy and flexible seating without the commitment of a tasting menu. Bofinger, an Alsatian brasserie with grand interiors and fixed-price menus, suits groups and last-minute bookings better than eme's intimate format.
Choose eme when you value the couple-run, single-seating experience and are comfortable with limited advance detail. If you prefer published menus, confirmed pricing, or easier reservation logistics, start with Capitaine or Ilô instead.
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Compare eme
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Awards | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| eme | Paris | No published awards | ||
| Capitaine | Paris | Farm to table | No published awards | €€€ |
| Bistrot Des Tournelles | Paris | No published awards | ||
| Ilô | Paris | Modern Cuisine | Michelin Guide France & Monaco 20262025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate | €€€ |
| Vins des Pyrénées | Paris | No published awards | ||
| Bofinger | Paris | Alsatian Brasserie | 2026 OAD Casual in Europe Recommended2024 OAD Casual in Europe Ranked · #615 |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What are alternatives to eme?
Comparisons names include Bistrot Des Tournelles, Bofinger, Capitaine, Ilô, and Vins des Pyrénées.
Is eme good for a special occasion?
Eme may appeal to diners looking for an intimate, couple-run restaurant in Paris with a smart-casual dress code.
