Frivole
8th arrondissement (Champs-Élysées / Golden Triangle), Paris
Restaurant in Paris, France
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Price
$50–100per person
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Frivole is a sensible Paris 8th arrondissement option when convenience matters more than a documented chef, cuisine, awards, or wine program. Treat it as a low-friction repeat meal near Rue Jean Goujon, not the place to choose when cellar depth or a splurge-level comparison is driving the decision.
About Frivole
The dress code is smart casual, which makes it suitable for a polished but not overly formal Paris meal.
Use it as a flexible Paris option
Plan for smart casual dress and avoid assuming more specific details than are available. Frivole may fit a Paris evening when you want a restaurant option that does not require building the whole itinerary around an asserted award profile, chef story, or menu format.
For broader planning, use the Paris restaurants guide, plus Paris hotels, Paris bars, Paris wineries, and Paris experiences. Restaurant research can also include Les Confidences, Restaurant Champs-Elysées, Lasserre, Le Clarence, and Chez Savy.
For comparison, keep the shortlist focused on known Paris options rather than relying on unsubstantiated claims about Frivole. The right choice depends on the occasion, the level of formality you want, and which details each restaurant provides.
Planning details
- Hours
- Monday: 7 AM–12 AM · Tuesday: 7 AM–12 AM
- Location
- 8 Rue Jean Goujon, 75008 Paris, France
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- restaurant-frivole.com
- Phone
- +33 6 37 04 59 93
Venue details
Ambiance
Chic and refined by day with soft light, an elegant glass roof and shaded terrace creating a serene, brasserie-style setting; by night the lights dim, music and live acts intensify and the space becomes a lively, festive dinner-and-cocktail scene with a warm, intimate yet energetic atmosphere.
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At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Medium
- Kitchen
- Seasonal
- Menu Format
- A la carte, Small plates
- Drinks Focus
- Cocktails, Wine
- Private Dining
- Available
- Outdoor Seating
- Yes
- Opened
- 2025
Signature Dishes
- Filet de Bœuf Wellington à partager
- Barbecues sur la terrasse
- Pavlova décadente
- Lost in Paris tasting-style menu
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- Getting there
- 8 Rue Jean Goujon, 75008 Paris, France
Planning details
Hours
- Monday
- 7 AM–12 AM
- Tuesday
- 7 AM–12 AM
- Wednesday
- 7 AM–12 AM
- Thursday
- 7 AM–1 AM
- Friday
- 7 AM–2 AM
- Saturday
- 6:30 PM–2 AM
- Sunday
- Closed
Location
8 Rue Jean Goujon, 75008 Paris, France · Directions
Also consider
Where to look if Frivole is not the right fit
Choose Lasserre if the brief is classic French, higher spend, and a more formal sense of occasion. Choose Le Clarence if contemporary French cooking and a creative format matter more than convenience.
Restaurant context
How Frivole compares in Paris
Frivole is the lighter commitment in this set because its public-facing details are sparse. Lasserre is the clearer choice for classic French dining at a €€€€ level, while Le Clarence is better for contemporary French and creative cooking at the same €€€€ tier.
If the decision is driven by certainty, choose Lasserre or Le Clarence over Frivole: both give more information upfront about cuisine and price position. If ease matters more than ceremony, Frivole is the lower-pressure option, especially compared with a high-spend meal where expectations rise with the bill.
Les Confidences, Restaurant Champs-Elysées, and Chez Savy are useful cross-shops for diners staying in central Paris, but the stronger contrast is simple: Frivole for convenience, Lasserre for classic French formality, Le Clarence for a more creative high-budget meal.
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Compare Frivole
Comparison snapshot
Against Lasserre and Le Clarence, Frivole is the safer pick only when the meal needs to be easy and geographically convenient. Lasserre and Le Clarence have clearer cuisine and price positioning, so they are better fits when the meal is the main event.
Les Confidences, Restaurant Champs-Elysées, and Chez Savy should stay on the shortlist for nearby alternatives.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I wear to Frivole?
Frivole has a smart casual dress code. Choose attire that fits a smart casual restaurant setting.
What are alternatives to Frivole in Paris?
Start with Les Confidences, Restaurant Champs-Elysées, Lasserre, Le Clarence, and Chez Savy if you want to compare options in Paris. Choose based on the details each restaurant provides for your date.
Is Frivole good for a special occasion?
It may be, especially if a smart casual Paris restaurant fits the mood.
