Jugaad
2nd arrondissement (Vivienne), Paris
Restaurant in Paris, France
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
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.
About Jugaad
In Paris, Jugaad is a practical option to consider when your plan depends on fundamental details. It is in Paris, has smart-casual dress, opens Tuesday to Saturday for lunch and dinner hours, and is closed Sunday and Monday.
The appeal is practical rather than trophy-driven. Because 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 specified, plan 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, and 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, and who should cross-shop
Consider Jugaad when Paris location, smart-casual dress, and a Tuesday-to-Saturday lunch-and-dinner schedule matter more than awards or deep menu details. Cross-shop if the occasion needs a more specific 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.
Planning details
- Location
- 16 Rue Favart, 75002 Paris, France
- Website
- jugaad.paris
- Phone
- +33140550333
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Jugaad presents a polished, contemporary face that leans on architectural charm and culinary curiosity. Located at 16 Rue Favart in the 2nd arrondissement, the restaurant frames its identity around a South Asian notion of inventive problem-solving — an idea that dovetails with a Parisian attention to technique. The writing emphasizes the neighborhood’s quiet ambition: a place removed from the city’s classical dining gravity where a chef can rework Indian tradition through learned French methods. Guests encounter a refined, trend-aware dining room that prizes craft and intentionality over old-school grandeur.
Best For
This is a spot meant for elevated evenings: date nights and special-occasion dinners sit naturally alongside business meals and celebratory group outings. Its position between the financial energy of the Bourse and the theatrical dining axis of the Grands Boulevards makes it convenient for both after-work encounters and planned reservations. The editorial tone underscores ambition without the weight of Parisian haute tradition, so diners seeking a polished, contemporary take on Indian cuisine in a fashionable part of the city will find Jugaad well matched to more formal and festive occasions.
Ordering Tips
To sample the restaurant’s cross-cultural approach, look for the dishes called out in the menu: Chicken Tikka with Caramelized Tomato Sauce, Salmon Marinated in Maple Syrup with Samphire Pesto, Chaat, and Roasted Sea Bream in Banana Leaf. These items are presented in the description as signature dishes and collectively illustrate the kitchen’s blend of South Asian tradition and French technique. Ordering a selection that includes both the Chaat and one of the roasted or marinated mains gives a clear sense of the menu’s thematic range.
Venue details
Ambiance
Elegant and warm atmosphere in a former Parisian bistro with vintage mirrors, moldings, and pop design touches; two golden tandoor ovens create a theatrical gastronomic show in the open kitchen.
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Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
Accessibility
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Small
Signature Dishes
- Chicken Tikka with Caramelized Tomato Sauce
- Salmon Marinated in Maple Syrup with Samphire Pesto
- Chaat
- Roasted Sea Bream in Banana Leaf
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 16 Rue Favart, 75002 Paris, France
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Also Consider
- Aux Lyonnais, Lyonnaise, €€
- Club Cochon, Notable alternative
- Au Petit Riche, Notable alternative
- Le Trader's, Notable alternative
- A.Noste, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
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, and a full dinner setting are the deciding factors.
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Compare Jugaad
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jugaad | Paris | , | , | No published awards |
| Aux Lyonnais | Paris | Lyonnaise | €€ | Michelin Guide France & Monaco 20262026 OAD Casual in Europe Highly Recommended2025 OAD Casual in Europe Ranked · #4032025 Michelin Plate2024 OAD Casual in Europe Ranked · #3702024 Michelin Plate2023 OAD Casual in Europe Recommended |
| Club Cochon | Paris | , | , | No published awards |
| Au Petit Riche | Paris | , | , | No published awards |
| Le Trader's | Paris | , | , | No published awards |
| A.Noste | Paris | , | , | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I eat at the bar at Jugaad?
Bar seating is not specified, 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 specified. 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.
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, and confirm any booking or seating details directly.
What are alternatives to Jugaad?
Start with Aux Lyonnais, Au Petit Riche, Le Trader's, and A.Noste if you want to cross-shop. Jugaad makes the most sense when Paris location, smart-casual dress, and Tuesday-to-Saturday lunch and dinner hours matter more than a long list of accolades.
What should I wear to Jugaad?
Jugaad's dress code is smart casual. That makes smart-casual clothing the 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, and lunch or dinner timing matter more than 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 specified, 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.
