Ferdi
Louvre / Palais-Royal, Paris
Restaurant in Paris, France
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Price
$30–50per person
Dress
Casual
Why go
Ferdi is a better fit for a relaxed Paris date or small celebration than for a formal, credential-led dining plan. Use it when central location and social atmosphere matter more than published pricing, awards, or a defined cuisine brief; compare against Le Baudelaire or Sur Mesure if the occasion needs more structure.
About Ferdi
Ferdi is a Paris venue with late opening hours and a casual dress code. Use it as a practical planning option when the timing works for your itinerary, especially if you need an evening visit rather than a venue defined by published awards, cuisine, pricing, or chef details.
Ferdi is best evaluated by its schedule and fit. It is open Monday to Friday from 6:30 PM to 1:30 AM, Saturday from 1–4 PM and 7 PM to 1:30 AM, and Sunday from 6:30 PM to 1:30 AM. If you need a specific cuisine, price tier, menu format, or accolade trail before choosing, compare other options before committing.
Use it for timing-led Paris plans
Consider Ferdi when the hours and casual dress code suit the night. Ferdi does not establish a specific cuisine, price level, chef, menu structure, or awards history, so it should not be framed around those details. If you are comparing it with other dining choices, Le Baudelaire and Sur Mesure are two other named options to review separately.
Planning is mostly about the calendar. Ferdi offers late evening hours throughout the week, with an additional Saturday daytime opening from 1–4 PM. For broader planning, use the full Paris restaurants guide, then layer in Paris bars if the night needs a second stop.
Know Before You Go
- Good for: visitors whose plans fit Ferdi's hours and casual dress code.
- Less good for: visitors who need a specific cuisine, published pricing, chef details, menu format, or awards as the basis for choosing.
- Area: Paris.
The practical verdict: choose Ferdi when its Paris location, late hours, and casual dress code fit your plans. Skip it when the visit needs to be chosen around specific cuisine, pricing, awards, or a specific format.
Planning details
- Hours
- Monday: 6:30 PM–1:30 AM · Tuesday: 6:30 PM–1:30 AM
- Location
- 32 Rue du Mont Thabor, 75001 Paris, France
- Website
- ferdi-restaurant.com
- Phone
- +33651702970
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Ferdi presents itself as a corrective to the formal institutions that populate its arrondissement. The room reads like a lived-in conversation: drawings, photographs and ephemera cover surfaces and make the space feel assembled rather than architect-designed. Lighting sits in a middle register (bright enough to see, dim enough to slow the pace) and sound levels trend toward animated rather than hushed. The result is a warm, slightly bohemian environment that feels stylish without performing seriousness; fashion-world regulars and magazine-driven tourists sit comfortably alongside one another in a room that prioritises ease over ceremony.
Best For
Set a short walk from the Louvre and the district’s white-tablecloth temples, Ferdi is best for diners who want a relaxed, unfussy alternative to tasting-menu formality. The place suits people coming for an unpretentious evening out: friends catching up, couples who prefer intimacy without ritual, or visitors following a magazine tip. It functions as a neighbourhood spot that keeps the focus on conviviality and straightforward eating rather than on formal service choreography, making it an attractive option for a casual dinner in the heart of a very formal dining quarter.
Ordering Tips
Stick to Ferdi’s signature comforts: the Mac Ferdi burger and the macaroni-and-cheese are natural anchors for the meal, and the churros with hot chocolate provide a decidedly indulgent finish. Given the room’s convivial mood, choose dishes that reward sharing or pair naturally, a rich burger or pasta alongside a few small starters, and finish with the churros for an easy, crowd-pleasing dessert. The menu’s approachable slant matches the restaurant’s casual vibe, so order for pleasure rather than ceremony.
Venue details
Ambiance
Dimly lit with red velvet accents, cozy and cluttered with knick-knacks and memorabilia, intimate seating for just 30 people creating a snug, collector's-closet aesthetic.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Intimate
- Kitchen
- Comfort cooking
- Menu Format
- A la carte, Small plates
- Drinks Focus
- Beer, Wine
- Dietary
- Vegetarian friendly
Signature Dishes
- Mac Ferdi burger
- Churros with hot chocolate
- Macaroni and Cheese
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 32 Rue du Mont Thabor, 75001 Paris, France
Planning details
Hours
- Monday
- 6:30 PM–1:30 AM
- Tuesday
- 6:30 PM–1:30 AM
- Wednesday
- 6:30 PM–1:30 AM
- Thursday
- 6:30 PM–1:30 AM
- Friday
- 6:30 PM–1:30 AM
- Saturday
- 1–4 PM, 7 PM–1:30 AM
- Sunday
- 6:30 PM–1:30 AM
Location
Also consider
Also Consider
- Le Soufflé, Notable alternative
- Sur Mesure, Contemporary French, Contemporary French
- Cake Shop, Notable alternative
- Camélia, Notable alternative
- Le Baudelaire, Modern Cuisine, €€€€
Restaurant context
How It Compares
Ferdi is the easier social pick in this Paris set, especially for a date or small celebration where the room matters more than a formal cuisine label. Le Baudelaire is the better choice for a luxury-coded meal: its Modern Cuisine positioning and €€€€ tier make the spend and expectation clearer. Ferdi is less useful when someone in the group wants to understand the price level before committing.
Sur Mesure is the stronger cross-shop for contemporary French cooking because its category is explicit. Choose Sur Mesure when the meal is the main event; choose Ferdi when the evening is more casual and the restaurant needs to support the plan rather than define it. Le Soufflé is the more specific Paris alternative if the group wants a clearer theme and a narrower dining brief.
Cake Shop and Camélia are better held as situational backups unless their format fits the rest of the day. For a high-stakes dinner, Le Baudelaire or Sur Mesure gives more decision confidence; for an easier night around central Paris, Ferdi is the more relaxed move.
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Compare Ferdi
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ferdi | Paris | No published awards | ||
| Le Soufflé | Paris | No published awards | ||
| Sur Mesure | Paris | Contemporary French | 2023 OAD Classical in Europe Ranked · #132 | |
| Cake Shop | Paris | No published awards | ||
| Camélia | Paris | 2026 LA Times 101 Best Restaurants · #362026 James Beard Award Semifinalists2025 Bon Appétit The 20 Best New Restaurants · #142025 LA Times 101 Best Restaurants · #202025 James Beard Award Semifinalists2024 Esquire Best New Restaurants · #42024 LA Times 101 Best Restaurants · #46 | ||
| Le Baudelaire | Paris | Modern Cuisine | €€€€ | Michelin Guide France & Monaco 20262025 Michelin 1 Star2024 Michelin 1 Star |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should a first-timer know about Ferdi?
Start with the hours: Ferdi is open Monday to Friday from 6:30 PM to 1:30 AM, Saturday from 1–4 PM and 7 PM to 1:30 AM, and Sunday from 6:30 PM to 1:30 AM. The dress code is casual.
What are alternatives to compare with Ferdi?
Other named options to compare include Le Baudelaire, Sur Mesure, Camélia, Cake Shop, and Le Soufflé. Review each venue's current details directly, especially if you need a specific cuisine, price point, or dining format. Use Ferdi when its hours and casual dress code fit your plans.
Is lunch or dinner better at Ferdi?
Ferdi's schedule is mostly evening: Monday to Friday from 6:30 PM to 1:30 AM, Saturday from 7 PM to 1:30 AM, and Sunday from 6:30 PM to 1:30 AM. Saturday also has a daytime opening from 1–4 PM. Choose based on which time window fits your plan.
What should I wear to Ferdi?
The dress code is casual. If your plans include another venue before or after Ferdi, dress for the stricter requirement on your itinerary.
