Janna
17th arrondissement (Ternes), Paris
Restaurant in Paris, France
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Dress
Casual
Why go
Janna is a practical Paris 17th pick when the priority is an easy booking, flexible lunch-or-dinner timing, and a setting that can handle a date, small celebration, or business meal without turning the night into a project. Book it for convenience and conversation; cross-shop if cuisine style or price clarity is the deciding factor.
About Janna
Janna is a Paris venue with daily lunch and dinner hours. It is open every day from 12–2:30 PM and again from 6–11 PM, with a casual dress code.
The main advantage is scheduling flexibility across both lunch and dinner. Cuisine, pricing, chef details, menu format, and service style are not specified, so choose it when the hours and Paris location fit your plan rather than because of a specific culinary promise.
Use it as a repeatable Paris address, not a once-a-trip splurge
The practical strategy is simple. Use a first visit to see whether Janna suits your group, then return for lunch or dinner if the timing works for you. Its daily split hours make it easier to consider for different kinds of plans, but the information available does not support claims about price, menu, or format.
Because cuisine, pricing, and chef details are not listed, the decision should stay practical. If the occasion depends on a specific culinary style, compare with a more clearly defined option in our full Paris restaurants guide. If the meal is part of a wider trip, pair the restaurant search with our full Paris hotels guide, our full Paris bars guide, our full Paris wineries guide, and our full Paris experiences guide.
Where the alternatives make more sense
Consider Janna when daily lunch and dinner availability in Paris is the priority. Cross-shop Timgad, Le Saint Ferdinand, Lou Bistrot, Il Grano, and La Famiglia when you want to compare other dining options before committing.
Planning details
- Location
- 13 Rue Denis Poisson, 75017 Paris, France
- Website
- restojanna.fr
- Phone
- +33144090330
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Janna sits firmly in the quieter, residential register of the 17th arrondissement, offering a restrained, classic dining experience rooted in ritual and reliability. The room favors measured meals over spectacle: diners settle in for multi-course evenings where pacing matters and service keeps a steady rhythm. The food is Middle Eastern in focus, with signature plates like hummus, kefta, chicken brochettes and mezze that encourage sharing. Without the fanfare of destination addresses, Janna trades flash for consistency — an unassuming Parisian room where the quality of the cooking and the cadence of service define the atmosphere.
Best For
This is a neighbourhood spot built for deliberate evenings — date nights, business meals and family dinners all fit naturally here, as do small group gatherings. The copy stresses the "sustained sit" and the city’s custom of choosing wine before the main, so the restaurant rewards diners who plan to linger. It also suits casual hangouts for locals who return regularly: the 17th’s dining scene prizes dependability over tourist spectacle, making Janna a reliable choice when you want well-executed Middle Eastern plates without theatricality.
Ordering Tips
Approach the meal with time and a willingness to share. The menu’s mezze and signature items — hummus, kefta, chicken brochettes, fattouche and Mezze Prestige — are naturally communal and make for a convivial start. Follow the local custom noted in the copy: select wine before the main course to keep the evening’s flow uninterrupted. Expect bread to accompany the meal and plan for several courses; the restaurant’s rhythm rewards a measured pace rather than a rushed visit, so order with the intention of settling in.
Venue details
Ambiance
Warm and elegant with a welcoming interior and street-facing terrace; described by guests as convivial and filled with laughter, featuring careful presentation and vibrant colors.
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At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Small
Signature Dishes
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- Getting there
- 13 Rue Denis Poisson, 75017 Paris, France
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Also consider
Where to Look If You Do Not Book Janna
Try Lou Bistrot if the group wants a more explicitly bistro-style Paris meal. Try Il Grano or La Famiglia if Italian is the easier consensus for the table.
Restaurant context
How It Compares
Janna is the easier call when booking friction matters more than a clearly signposted culinary identity. Against Timgad and Le Saint Ferdinand, it reads as the practical Paris 17th option for a meal that needs to happen without a long planning window.
Choose Lou Bistrot if the brief is more classic bistro energy, or Il Grano and La Famiglia when the group wants an Italian-leaning alternative. For value, the safest move is to compare menus before committing, since Janna does not publish a price signal here.
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Compare Janna
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Janna | Paris | No published awards |
| Timgad | Paris | No published awards |
| Le Saint Ferdinand | Paris | No published awards |
| Lou Bistrot | Paris | No published awards |
| Il Grano | Paris | No published awards |
| La Famiglia | Paris | 2026 OAD Casual in Europe Recommended2024 OAD Casual in Europe Ranked · #6292023 OAD Casual in Europe Recommended |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should a first-timer know about Janna?
Janna is a Paris venue with daily lunch and dinner hours: 12–2:30 PM and 6–11 PM. The dress code is casual. Specific details about cuisine, pricing, menu format, and chef are not specified, so first-timers should treat it as a practical option when the timing works.
How far ahead should I book Janna?
Specific booking difficulty is not specified. Since Janna has lunch and dinner hours every day in Paris, choose the time that best fits your plan and arrange your visit according to your group size and schedule. If you are comparing options, Le Saint Ferdinand or Lou Bistrot are other names to consider.
What should I wear to Janna?
Go with casual clothing. The dress code for Janna is casual, so formalwear is not required. You can still dress a little smarter for dinner if that suits your occasion.
Is lunch or dinner better at Janna?
Janna is open for both every day, with 12:00–2:30 PM lunch and 6:00–11:00 PM dinner. Lunch may suit a daytime plan, while dinner may suit an evening plan.
What are alternatives to Janna?
Timgad, Le Saint Ferdinand, Lou Bistrot, Il Grano, and La Famiglia are useful names to compare when you are deciding among dining options. Janna is most clearly defined here by its Paris location, daily lunch and dinner hours, and casual dress code.
Is Janna good for a special occasion?
Janna may fit a plan if casual dress and the daily 6:00–11:00 PM dinner hours suit your needs. It is best judged by the schedule and the kind of evening you want.
Is Janna good for solo dining?
Janna's daily lunch and dinner hours make it possible to plan a solo meal in Paris. Choose lunch or dinner based on the timing that works best for you.
