La Cantine du Troquet
14th Arrondissement, Paris
Restaurant in Paris, France
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Dress
Casual
Why go
La Cantine du Troquet is a practical 14th arrondissement pick for a relaxed Paris meal rather than a trophy reservation. Book it for an unfussy lunch or dinner around Rue Daguerre; choose MoSuke for a higher-budget modern meal or La Cagouille when seafood is the priority.
About La Cantine du Troquet
La Cantine du Troquet is a Paris restaurant with a casual dress code and service hours from Monday through Saturday. It is best approached as a practical Paris option.
A Paris choice for an unfussy meal
The decision case here is simple: consider it when the group wants a Paris restaurant with a casual dress code and a clear schedule. La Cantine du Troquet is open Monday through Saturday for lunch from 12:00–2:30 PM and dinner from 7:00–10:30 PM, and it is closed on Sunday.
That makes the venue easiest to assess on logistics. If the night needs a luxury price signal, a formal service arc, or a specific menu format, choose somewhere that clearly fits those needs. If the goal is a Paris table whose hours and casual dress code fit your plans, this can stay on the shortlist.
Do not book it for a drinks program alone
Consider La Cantine du Troquet as a restaurant first, and do not make a specific drinks program the reason for the booking.
For broader planning, use our full Paris restaurants guide alongside our full Paris bars guide, our full Paris hotels guide, our full Paris wineries guide, and our full Paris experiences guide.
Planning details
- Location
- 89 Rue Daguerre, 75014 Paris, France
- Website
- instagram.com
- Phone
- +33143202009
The take
The Take
The Vibe
La Cantine du Troquet operates like a classic Parisian bistro adapted for everyday life. The room is compact and intentionally arranged to preserve conversational proximity, with banquette seating and surfaces that manage sound to keep the atmosphere warm and focused on the meal. The house follows a Troquet lineage — Basque-rooted cooking and natural wine — but presents it in an unpretentious, neighbourhood-friendly format. It feels intimate rather than formal: a place where locals drop in, linger over plates, and appreciate straightforward cooking and modest, well-calibrated lighting that suits a proper dinner without ostentation.
Best For
This is a neighbourhood spot that suits everyday lunches and relaxed dinners. It opens at lunch and remains open into the evening, making it a reliable option for midday meals or after-work dinners. The compact, conversational room and banquette seating make it comfortable for small groups and couples who want unfussy, flavour-forward French and Basque-influenced dishes. While the Troquet name carries destination weight elsewhere, this Cantine emphasizes accessibility — ideal for regulars, families from the arrondissement, and visitors seeking a genuine local bistro rather than a formal occasion.
Ordering Tips
Lean into the Cantine's Basque-rooted cooking and the signature preparations listed: onglet de boeuf and txistorra represent the meat-forward, rustic side of the menu, while filet de dorade and couteaux showcase seafood choices. Pair plates with the Cantine's natural-wine approach mentioned in the description to match the restaurant's unpretentious flavour profile. Expect straightforward, well-executed dishes meant for sharing or enjoying as single plates; ordering a couple of items to sample across the table mirrors the neighbourhood, convivial way locals dine here.
Venue details
Ambiance
Convivial bistro atmosphere with red accents, wood, white walls, banquettes, and chalkboard menus.
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Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Small
Signature Dishes
- Onglet d'Boeuf
- Filet de Dorade
- Txistorra
- Couteaux
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 89 Rue Daguerre, 75014 Paris, France
Planning details
Location
Also consider
If you cannot get in
Try Bistrot Augustin if you want a clearer €€ traditional-cuisine option, or La Cagouille if the group is specifically asking for seafood. For a higher-budget modern meal, MoSuke is the more intentional splurge.
Restaurant context
How it compares
La Cantine du Troquet is the lower-ceremony choice in this Paris set: easier to slot into a casual meal than MoSuke, which sits in a higher €€€€ modern-cuisine lane and makes more sense when the meal itself is the main event. For value-focused traditional cooking, Bistrot Augustin has the clearer price signal at €€, while La Cantine du Troquet is better treated as a neighborhood option where current menu and price details should guide the final call.
If seafood is the brief, choose La Cagouille or Vin et Maree before forcing this booking into that role. Le Layon is the cross-shop when you want another Paris table without committing to the MoSuke price tier. For an easy, informal meal in the 14th, La Cantine du Troquet remains the more relaxed call.
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Compare La Cantine du Troquet
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Cantine du Troquet | Paris | , | , | No published awards |
| Vin et Maree | Paris | , | , | No published awards |
| MoSuke | Paris | Modern Cuisine | €€€€ | Michelin Guide France & Monaco 20262025 Gault & Millau Remarkable Restaurant2025 Michelin 1 Star2024 Michelin 1 Star |
| Bistrot Augustin | Paris | Traditional Cuisine | €€ | Michelin Guide France & Monaco 20262025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate |
| Le Layon | Paris | , | , | No published awards |
| La Cagouille | Paris | Seafood | , | Star Wine Lists 20262026 OAD Casual in Europe Recommended2026 Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence2025 OAD Casual in Europe Ranked · #6852025 Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence2024 OAD Casual in Europe Ranked · #5732023 OAD Casual in Europe Recommended |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I wear to La Cantine du Troquet?
The dress code is casual. Keep it relaxed and neat, and choose clean everyday clothes rather than formalwear.
Is lunch or dinner better at La Cantine du Troquet?
Lunch runs Monday through Saturday from 12:00–2:30 PM, and dinner runs Monday through Saturday from 7:00–10:30 PM. Choose based on the timing that fits your plans.
What are alternatives to La Cantine du Troquet in Paris?
Other Paris options to compare include Vin et Maree, La Cagouille, Bistrot Augustin, MoSuke, and Le Layon. Use La Cantine du Troquet when its casual dress code and Monday-through-Saturday lunch and dinner hours fit your plans.
Is La Cantine du Troquet good for a special occasion?
For a formal special-occasion setup, choose somewhere with a clear award-led or formal service format. La Cantine du Troquet is a casual option with regular lunch and dinner hours from Monday through Saturday.
Is La Cantine du Troquet good for solo dining?
If you are planning around timing, lunch is available Monday through Saturday from 12:00–2:30 PM, and dinner is available Monday through Saturday from 7:00–10:30 PM.
