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    Fichon, Restaurant in Paris
    Restaurant

    Fichon

    18th Arrondissement, Paris

    Restaurant in Paris, France

    The Read

    Price

    $30–50per person

    Dress

    Smart Casual

    Why go

    Fichon is a practical 18th arrondissement choice for lunch or dinner when Rue Marcadet fits the day and a lower-pressure Paris meal is the goal.

    About Fichon

    Do not treat this as a trophy-table decision in Paris; treat it as a practical Paris booking when the priority is fitting a meal into a clear schedule. Fichon is easiest to assess by its opening days, service windows, and smart-casual dress code.

    A Paris option for a lower-pressure meal

    The case for Fichon is strongest when the plan is lunch or dinner in Paris without building the whole day around the reservation. The smarter read is practical: consider it when the timing works for the itinerary, not as a credentials-led special detour.

    That makes it useful for travelers who value a clear schedule and a direct dress expectation. Fichon is open for lunch and dinner Tuesday through Saturday, with Sunday and Monday closed. If the day already includes more researched Paris dining, use Fichon as the simpler counterweight rather than the main splurge. For broader planning across the city, the Paris restaurants guide is the better place to compare higher-commitment meals.

    Where it fits in a Paris food day

    The schedule supports both lunch and dinner, which gives it more flexibility than venues that only make sense as an evening booking. For a brunch-led itinerary, this is not the clearest match: the service starts at lunch rather than breakfast, so plan around a midday meal instead of expecting a morning format.

    The main caution is expectation-setting. This is not the best choice for a high-stakes meal where every variable needs to be known in advance. It is better for diners comfortable choosing by city, timing, and the smart-casual dress code. For hotels, bars, wineries, or experiences around the same trip, use the Paris hotels guide, the Paris bars guide, the Paris wineries guide, and the Paris experiences guide.

    The takeVibe and best for
    Venue detailsWheelchair Accessible
    Know before you goBefore you book
    Also considerAlternatives
    Restaurant contextParis, France

    Planning details

    Hours
    Monday: Closed · Tuesday: 12:30–2:15 PM, 7:30–10:30 PM
    Location
    98 Rue Marcadet, 75018 Paris, France
    Reservations
    Book on Zenchef
    Website
    fichon.fr
    Phone
    +33970945214
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    The take

    The Take

    The Vibe

    Fichon plants itself firmly in the 18th Arrondissement’s evolving dining map, favoring concentrated cooking over grand-room spectacle. The restaurant reads as a compact, intimate neighbourhood spot, cozy in scale and trend-aware in its approach, where provenance and ingredient storytelling take center stage. Rather than theatrical dining-room choreography, the emphasis is squarely on what lands on the plate and where those ingredients come from. That quiet confidence makes Fichon feel like a local find: refined without fuss, focused on clarity of flavor, and aligned with the northward shift in Paris’s culinary gravity toward serious, smaller addresses.

    Best For

    Fichon is best experienced in the evening, when its provenance-led French cooking fits a relaxed, intimate dinner. It suits couples seeking a quietly refined date-night spot and neighbourhood diners who prefer focused, ingredient-driven meals over formal theatrics. The tone of the restaurant, rooted in local sourcing and serious technique, also works for small groups who appreciate thoughtful plates rather than loud, performative service. Because the address sits in a working part of the 18th, visiting here feels like joining a local dining rhythm rather than stepping into a tourist spectacle.

    Ordering Tips

    Lean into the kitchen’s strengths: the menu celebrates provenance and seasonal sourcing, so ask the staff about the origin of key ingredients. Be sure to try the signature tuna tartare and the trout confit, both highlighted as house standouts. If staff offer sourcing stories or daily specials, take those recommendations: what’s on the plate is the restaurant’s central argument. Beyond the signatures, prioritize dishes that reference producers or regions, which will best convey Fichon’s focus on where food comes from.

    Venue details

    Ambiance

    Charming space with exposed stone walls, tortoiseshell earthenware, colorful cushions, and a casual yet elegant atmosphere.

    Tags

    Vibe

    CozyTrendyIntimate

    Best For

    Date NightCasual Hangout

    Experience

    Open Kitchen

    Accessibility

    Wheelchair Accessible

    At the Table

    Dress Code
    Smart Casual
    Noise Level
    Lively
    Service Style
    Upscale Casual
    Meal Pacing
    Standard
    Capacity
    Small
    Kitchen
    Modern
    Menu Format
    A la carte, Small plates
    Drinks Focus
    Wine
    Dietary
    Vegetarian friendly
    Outdoor Seating
    Yes

    Signature Dishes

    • tuna tartare
    • trout confit
    Know before you go

    Know Before You Go

    Getting there
    98 Rue Marcadet, 75018 Paris, France

    Planning details

    Hours

    Monday
    Closed
    Tuesday
    12:30–2:15 PM, 7:30–10:30 PM
    Wednesday
    12:30–2:15 PM, 7:30–10:30 PM
    Thursday
    12:30–2:15 PM, 7:30–10:30 PM
    Friday
    12:30–2:15 PM, 7:30–10:30 PM
    Saturday
    12:30–2:15 PM, 7:30–10:30 PM
    Sunday
    Closed

    Location

    98 Rue Marcadet, 75018 Paris, France · Directions

    +33970945214

    fichon.fr

    Book on Zenchef

    Also consider

    If Fichon is not the right fit

    Book Fana if price clarity matters; the €€ Modern Cuisine signal makes the decision cleaner. Try Café Albert if the plan needs to stay casual and group-friendly.

    Restaurant context

    How it compares

    Choose Fichon when location and flexibility in the 18th matter more than a documented price tier or formal recognition. Fana is the clearer choice for diners who want a defined Modern Cuisine format at €€, while La Table d'Eugène is the stronger cross-shop when the meal needs to feel more deliberate.

    PAGAILLE and Bobby make more sense if the group wants to compare other Paris neighborhood options without committing to a formal dining brief. Café Albert is the safer alternative when the occasion leans casual and the room matters as much as the plate.

    For value clarity, Fana has the advantage because its €€ positioning is explicit. For booking confidence, Fichon is the lower-pressure pick based on the easy booking signal, but the absence of public detail means diners planning a celebration should cross-shop La Table d'Eugène or Fana first.

    Explore Paris

    Around this place
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    Compare Fichon

    Fichon Paris and similar venues
    VenueLocationCuisinePriceAwards
    FichonParisNo published awards
    PAGAILLEParisNo published awards
    FanaParisModern Cuisine€€
    Michelin Guide France & Monaco 20262025 Michelin Bib Gourmand2024 Michelin Plate
    La Table d'EugèneParisNo published awards
    BobbyParisNo published awards
    Café AlbertParisNo published awards

    How Fichon Paris compares with similar nearby venues.

    FAQ

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Is Fichon good for a special occasion?

    Fichon can work for a special occasion if the Paris location, smart-casual dress code, and lunch-and-dinner schedule Tuesday through Saturday fit the plan.

    Is lunch or dinner better at Fichon?

    Both lunch and dinner are options Tuesday through Saturday, from 12:30–2:15 PM and again from 7:30–10:30 PM. Choose lunch or dinner based on your itinerary.