Restaurant in Paris, France
Jugaad
100Pearl PointsCentral, practical, flexible
About Jugaad
Jugaad is a practical Paris 2nd arrondissement pick for an easy lunch, date-night dinner, or small celebration when location and timing matter more than published accolades. Book it if you want a central meal with low friction; cross-shop Aux Lyonnais for a clearer €€ Lyonnaise brief or Au Petit Riche for a more traditional Paris feel.
In Paris, Jugaad is a practical option to consider when your plan depends on confirmed basics rather than a long list of documented details. Its verified information is simple: it is in Paris, has smart-casual dress, opens Tuesday to Saturday for lunch and dinner hours, is closed Sunday and Monday.
The appeal here is practical rather than trophy-driven. Because confirmed details are limited, do not assume a specific cuisine, chef, price point, menu format, seating setup, or accolade before committing. If those details matter to your plan, confirm them directly with the venue.
A flexible Paris choice for lunch or dinner plans that need to work
Jugaad makes the strongest case for diners who want a Paris venue with clear weekday and Saturday timing. Because no price tier, chef, cuisine, or menu format is confirmed here, treat it as a choice to verify directly if budget, dietary needs, or a particular style of meal are central to the decision.
Lunch hours are Tuesday through Saturday from 12–2 PM, dinner hours are Tuesday through Saturday from 7–11 PM. Dinner may suit an evening plan, while lunch can be useful for a daytime plan. For solo dining, group meals, or special occasions, confirm the seating setup and any booking details directly before you go.
Who should book it, who should cross-shop
Consider Jugaad when Paris location, smart-casual dress, a Tuesday-to-Saturday lunch-and-dinner schedule matter more than awards or deep menu documentation. Cross-shop if the occasion needs a more clearly documented identity: Aux Lyonnais and Au Petit Riche are natural alternatives to consider when comparing options.
For a broader scan before choosing, use our full Paris restaurants guide. If dinner is only one part of the plan, pair the decision with our full Paris hotels guide or our full Paris bars guide rather than overloading one venue choice with the whole evening.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I eat at the bar at Jugaad?
Bar seating is not confirmed in the verified details, so check directly with Jugaad if that matters to your plan. The venue is open Tuesday through Saturday for lunch and dinner hours, which gives you several timing options in Paris. For another option to compare, Au Petit Riche is worth checking as well.
Does Jugaad handle dietary restrictions?
Plan to ask directly before you go, since dietary details are not confirmed here. The useful anchor is timing: Jugaad is open Tuesday through Saturday, 12–2 PM and 7–11 PM, which gives you clear windows to ask questions in advance. If your group needs more certainty, Aux Lyonnais is worth cross-shopping. Check the venue's official channels for the latest details.
Is lunch or dinner better at Jugaad?
Either can work depending on the plan. Jugaad is open Tuesday through Saturday for both 12–2 PM and 7–11 PM in Paris. Choose lunch for a daytime meal and dinner for an evening plan, confirm any booking or seating details directly.
What are alternatives to Jugaad?
Start with Aux Lyonnais, Au Petit Riche, Le Trader's, A.Noste if you want to cross-shop. Jugaad makes the most sense when Paris location, smart-casual dress, Tuesday-to-Saturday lunch and dinner hours matter more than a long list of confirmed accolades.
What should I wear to Jugaad?
Jugaad's verified dress code is smart casual. That makes smart-casual clothing the confirmed guidance for lunch or dinner, whether you are considering a weekday meal or a Saturday evening plan. If you want to compare the tone with another option, A.Noste is a natural place to check.
Is Jugaad good for a special occasion?
It can be, especially for a low-drama special occasion where Paris location, smart-casual dress, lunch or dinner timing matter more than confirmed awards. Jugaad is open Tuesday through Saturday for dinner from 7–11 PM. For another option to compare, Au Petit Riche is worth checking.
Is Jugaad good for solo dining?
It may work for solo dining, but the seating format is not confirmed here, so check directly if you prefer a bar or counter. Jugaad's Tuesday-to-Saturday lunch and dinner hours make it flexible for a daytime meal or an evening plan in Paris. Le Trader's is another option to compare.
Location
16 Rue Favart, 75002 Paris, France
Compare Jugaad
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price |
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| Jugaad | Paris | , | , |
| Aux Lyonnais | Paris | Lyonnaise | €€ |
| Club Cochon | Paris | , | , |
| Au Petit Riche | Paris | , | , |
| Le Trader's | Paris | , | , |
| A.Noste | Paris | , | , |
How Jugaad Paris compares with similar nearby venues.
Also Consider
- Aux Lyonnais, Lyonnaise, €€
- Club Cochon, Notable alternative
- Au Petit Riche, Notable alternative
- Le Trader's, Notable alternative
- A.Noste, Notable alternative
How It Compares
Choose Jugaad when the priority is a central Paris meal that feels easier to organize than a destination reservation. Aux Lyonnais gives you the clearest value signal in this set because its Lyonnaise focus and €€ tier are explicit, so it is the safer pick when diners want a known cuisine and budget before booking.
Au Petit Riche is the better cross-shop for a traditional Paris mood, especially for guests who want the room to do more of the occasion work. Club Cochon and A.Noste are worth checking when the group wants a more specific personality, but confirm format and pricing before anchoring a celebration there.
Le Trader's belongs in the backup set if availability is the main problem. For a date or business-adjacent dinner, Jugaad is the practical middle lane: less defined than Aux Lyonnais on cuisine and price, but useful when timing, neighborhood, a full dinner setting are the deciding factors.
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