La Petite Périgourdine
5th Arrondissement, Paris
Restaurant in Paris, France
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
La Petite Périgourdine is a sensible Left Bank choice for an easy Paris meal near the Latin Quarter, especially at lunch or for a casual dinner that does not need a big occasion feel. Cross-shop Maison Cluny for a clearer €€ Traditional Cuisine option, or LAVA - Cuisine & Vin if Modern Cuisine and a higher spend suit the plan better.
About La Petite Périgourdine
La Petite Périgourdine is a Paris venue with broad daily opening hours and a smart-casual dress code. It is best approached as a practical option to check for fit rather than a venue to choose on the basis of its cuisine, chef, menu format, price point, or awards record.
Choose it for convenience, not a high-ceremony meal
The clearest reason to consider La Petite Périgourdine is its schedule. It opens from 8 AM to 12:30 AM Monday through Saturday, and from 8:30 AM to 12:30 AM on Sunday. That range can make it easier to plan around than venues with narrower hours.
For a special occasion, keep expectations calibrated. It does not feature a tasting-menu format, a named chef, an award history, a specific cuisine, or a specific price level. If those details matter, compare it with Maison Cluny or LAVA - Cuisine & Vin before committing.
Use the hours to decide whether it fits your plan
Because its hours cover much of the day and extend late, La Petite Périgourdine may be useful when timing flexibility is important. It does not specify a specific lunch service, dinner format, menu structure, or booking pattern, so avoid assuming more than the published schedule supports.
Assess it on the same practical basis: check whether the hours and smart-casual dress code suit the occasion, then confirm current details directly with the venue. More formal plans may need additional confirmation before relying on it.
Where to cross-shop before choosing
If you are comparing options, Maison Cluny, LAVA - Cuisine & Vin, Le Louis Vins, Lhassa, and Sumo are names to consider alongside La Petite Périgourdine. Use current availability and your preferred style of outing to narrow the choice.
Quick reference: choose La Petite Périgourdine when its Paris location, long daily hours, and smart-casual dress code match the plan, and verify any menu, price, or service details before making it the centerpiece of an occasion.
Planning details
- Location
- 39 Rue des Écoles, 75005 Paris, France
- Website
- restaurantlapetiteperigourdine.com
- Phone
- +33143263335
The take
The Take
The Vibe
La Petite Périgourdine presents a focused Périgord identity on the Left Bank, foregrounding the Dordogne’s culinary traditions rather than Parisian reinvention. The kitchen leans into duck in its many transformations, foie gras, seasonal truffles, walnuts and fat‑enriched sauces, giving the restaurant a hearty, time-honored character. Its location on Rue des Écoles and long history of neighborhood regulars lend a quietly historic, charming presence: this is a place that privileges substance over spectacle and feels like a provincial table transplanted into the Latin Quarter.
Best For
This is a destination for diners who prize authentic regional French cooking in an unpretentious setting—students, academics, neighborhood regulars and anyone drawn to traditional Périgord fare. It suits dinner occasions where technique and rich, rustic flavors are the point of arrival rather than modernist presentation. Expect a convivial, substance-first meal rather than trend-driven tasting menus; the restaurant’s longstanding patronage in the 5th arrondissement suggests steady evening demand, so planning for dinner service is sensible.
Ordering Tips
Start with foie gras maison to sample the kitchen’s take on Périgord’s signature ingredient, then order confit de canard pommes sarladaises to experience the region’s classic curing and fat‑cooking methods. The saucisse aligot is another emblematic, comforting choice. Because the cuisine emphasizes truffles in season, ask whether they’re available on the day’s menu. Portions and preparations tend to be rich and traditional, so sharing a few dishes makes it easier to taste multiple specialties.
Venue details
Ambiance
Welcoming bistro atmosphere with terrace seating and a focus on hearty, traditional French dishes.
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Experience
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At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Medium
Signature Dishes
- foie gras maison
- confit de canard pommes sarladaises
- saucisse aligot
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 39 Rue des Écoles, 75005 Paris, France
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Also Consider
- Lhassa, Notable alternative
- Sumo, Notable alternative
- LAVA - Cuisine & Vin, Modern Cuisine, €€€
- Le Louis Vins, Notable alternative
- Maison Cluny, Traditional Cuisine, €€
Restaurant context
How It Compares
La Petite Périgourdine is the easiest recommendation when location and simplicity matter more than a tightly defined dining brief. Against Maison Cluny, it is less clear on price and culinary positioning, while Maison Cluny gives a cleaner €€ Traditional Cuisine signal for diners who want to know what kind of meal they are booking before they arrive.
If the occasion is more polished, LAVA - Cuisine & Vin is the stronger cross-shop. Its €€€ Modern Cuisine positioning points to a more deliberate dinner and likely a higher spend, which makes it a better fit for a planned celebration than a casual Left Bank stop. La Petite Périgourdine is the more practical choice when the meal needs to fit around the day rather than define it.
Lhassa, Sumo, and Le Louis Vins are worth checking when availability is the main constraint. For a clearer value read, start with Maison Cluny; for a more occasion-focused dinner, start with LAVA - Cuisine & Vin.
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Compare La Petite Périgourdine
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Petite Périgourdine | Paris | , | , | No published awards |
| Lhassa | Paris | , | , | No published awards |
| Sumo | Paris | , | , | No published awards |
| LAVA - Cuisine & Vin | Paris | Modern Cuisine | €€€ | Star Wine Lists 2026Michelin Guide France & Monaco 20262025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate |
| Le Louis Vins | Paris | , | , | No published awards |
| Maison Cluny | Paris | Traditional Cuisine | €€ | 2025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
How far ahead should I book La Petite Périgourdine?
A specific booking window is not known. La Petite Périgourdine is open from 8 AM to 12:30 AM Monday through Saturday, and from 8:30 AM to 12:30 AM on Sunday, but you should confirm availability directly with the venue.
What are alternatives to compare with La Petite Périgourdine?
Maison Cluny, LAVA - Cuisine & Vin, Le Louis Vins, Lhassa, and Sumo are useful names to compare with La Petite Périgourdine. Check current details, hours, and availability before choosing.
Is La Petite Périgourdine good for solo dining?
No specific service style for solo diners is known. Its long daily hours may make planning easier, but you should confirm the current setup directly with the venue.
Is lunch or dinner better at La Petite Périgourdine?
It offers daily hours but does not specify a separate lunch or dinner format. It is open from 8 AM to 12:30 AM Monday through Saturday, and from 8:30 AM to 12:30 AM on Sunday.
