La Table d'Aligre
Bastille, Paris
Restaurant in Paris, France
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
La Table d'Aligre is worth booking for an easy Paris meal near Place d'Aligre, especially for a date, small celebration, or relaxed group dinner. Choose it for convenience and neighborhood feel; cross-shop Virtus for a higher-end modern French occasion or Godaille for a clearer value-led modern cuisine option.
About La Table d'Aligre
Should you book La Table d'Aligre in Paris? Consider it as a Paris restaurant to check when its published opening hours and smart-casual dress code fit your plans. For decisions beyond that, confirm details such as cuisine, chef, awards, menu format, prices, private dining, delivery, or take-out directly with the restaurant.
For planning, La Table d'Aligre is open for lunch and dinner every day: Monday to Saturday from 12–3 PM and 7–11 PM, and Sunday from 12–3:30 PM and 7–10 PM. If you are comparing it with other options, keep the comparison practical rather than reputation-led. You can also look at Virtus, Godaille, Towa, or Big Mamma Group depending on the kind of meal you want to plan.
Practical fit over awards and reputation
The decision is less about chasing an accolade and more about whether the practical details work. La Table d'Aligre has lunch and dinner hours across the week, plus a smart-casual dress code, which makes it direct to consider when planning a meal in Paris. Private-room format, award history, chef detail, and price guidance are not listed here.
For business entertaining or a milestone dinner, those details matter. It does not make the restaurant a poor choice; it simply means the recommendation should stay grounded in what is known. Contact the restaurant directly if you need specifics on menu, budget, accessibility, allergies, or group arrangements. If you want to compare other options, Towa and Big Mamma Group are also worth checking.
Who should choose it, and who should trade up
First-timers should treat La Table d'Aligre as a practical Paris dining option rather than a destination booking built around awards or a famous signature dish. The confirmed information supports simple planning: lunch and dinner are listed daily, Sunday has a slightly later lunch window and earlier dinner close, and the dress code is smart casual. For a full city scan, use Paris restaurants guide, then compare options based on the details that matter to your meal.
Consider it if the schedule works, but note that counter seating, private dining, a tasting-menu format, or any specific service style are not listed. Lunch is available daily, and dinner is available daily; choose the slot that best fits your plans. For a broader trip plan, pair the restaurant search with Paris hotels, Paris bars, and Paris experiences.
Quick read: Paris restaurant with daily lunch and dinner hours, smart-casual dress code, and practical planning basics.
Planning details
- Location
- 11 Pl. d'Aligre, 75012 Paris, France
- Reservations
- Book on TheFork
- Website
- latabledaligre.fr
- Phone
- +33143078488
The take
The Take
The Vibe
La Table d'Aligre sits squarely in Place d'Aligre's market-driven neighborhood, and the tone here is local and unpretentious rather than performative. The write-up emphasizes a long history of provisioning and practical cooking, so the dining room reads as grounded: ingredient-first, straightforward and quietly confident. It doesn't rely on the gloss of Paris's more photographed arrondissements; instead the restaurant earns its reputation through proximity to serious produce and a clientele that knows what to expect. Expect food rooted in market rhythms and a room that reflects the pragmatic charm of the 12th arrondissement.
Best For
This is a place for people who want an authentic neighbourhood meal rather than a tourist spectacle. It suits a relaxed date night or a casual hangout with friends who appreciate ingredient-driven cooking and seafood specialties. Because the restaurant is embedded in a working market square, it attracts locals and cooks who value freshness and fair prices; diners seeking straightforward, well-sourced dishes will feel at home. It’s less about theatrical presentation and more about honest plates served in a neighbourhood setting that rewards regulars and curious visitors alike.
Ordering Tips
Lean into the sea-forward signatures that define the menu: the Mixed Seafood Platter and the Parillade de crustacés showcase the restaurant’s shellfish strengths, while the Filet of Lemon Sole and Brochettes de Saint Jacques highlight focused, simple preparations. Treat the seafood platter as a centrepiece to share and pick one of the highlighted fish or scallop brochettes to round out the meal. Because the kitchen’s approach favors ingredients and provenance over flourish, order with an eye toward what’s freshest and let the produce-forward cooking do the talking.
Venue details
Ambiance
Warm and lively boisée interior with natural light filtering in, modern wood, glass and metal decor, convivial atmosphere with open kitchen views.
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Vibe
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Experience
Sourcing
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At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Small
Signature Dishes
- Mixed Seafood Platter
- Filet of Lemon Sole
- Parillade de crustacés
- Brochettes de Saint Jacques
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 11 Pl. d'Aligre, 75012 Paris, France
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Also Consider
- Virtus, Modern French, Modern Cuisine, €€€€
- Big Mamma Group, Notable alternative
- Towa, Modern Cuisine, €€€
- Jinmi, Notable alternative
- Godaille, Modern Cuisine, €€
Restaurant context
How it compares in Paris
La Table d'Aligre is the easier, lower-commitment choice in this set. Virtus sits in a higher €€€€ tier with a clearer modern French positioning, so choose Virtus when the dinner needs more polish and a stronger special-occasion signal. La Table d'Aligre is the better fit when convenience, neighborhood feel, and booking ease matter more than a splurge format.
Towa is the cleaner comparison for diners who want modern cuisine at a defined €€€ level. It is likely the safer pick for someone comparing by culinary category rather than by neighborhood. Godaille, listed as Modern Cuisine at €€, is the value cross-shop: pick it when price clarity and a simpler spend profile matter.
Big Mamma Group and Jinmi serve different decision needs because their category and price signals are less specific here. Use Big Mamma Group when the group wants a more social, high-energy Paris meal; keep La Table d'Aligre for a smaller, calmer plan around Aligre.
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Compare La Table d'Aligre
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Table d'Aligre | Paris | , | , | No published awards |
| Virtus | Paris | Modern French, Modern Cuisine | €€€€ | Michelin Guide France & Monaco 20262026 OAD Top Restaurants in Europe Recommended2025 OAD Top Restaurants in Europe Ranked · #376We're Smart World Top Restaurants 20252025 Gault & Millau Remarkable Restaurant2025 Michelin 1 Star2024 OAD Top Restaurants in Europe Ranked · #3592024 Michelin 1 Star2023 OAD Top New Restaurants in Europe Recommended |
| Big Mamma Group | Paris | , | , | 2025 50 Top World Artisan Pizza Chains · #1 |
| Towa | Paris | Modern Cuisine | €€€ | 2026 OAD Top Restaurants in Japan Recommended2026 Michelin 1 StarTabelog 100 - Japanese cuisine - TOKYO - 2025 · #372024 Michelin 1 Star |
| Jinmi | Paris | , | , | No published awards |
| Godaille | Paris | Modern Cuisine | €€ | Michelin Guide France & Monaco 20262025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should a first-timer know about La Table d'Aligre?
Treat La Table d'Aligre as a Paris restaurant with lunch and dinner hours. It is open Monday to Saturday from 12–3 PM and 7–11 PM, and Sunday from 12–3:30 PM and 7–10 PM. For cuisine, chef, awards, menu format, or pricing, check directly with the restaurant.
How far ahead should I book La Table d'Aligre?
Check directly with the restaurant if timing matters, especially for dinner. The dinner hours are 7–11 PM Monday to Saturday and 7–10 PM on Sunday.
What should I wear to La Table d'Aligre?
The dress code is smart casual. Keep the outfit neat and polished rather than formal.
Is La Table d'Aligre good for a special occasion?
It may suit a Paris meal if the hours and smart-casual dress code fit your plans. For a high-stakes occasion, confirm details such as menu, budget, seating, and group arrangements directly before booking.
Is lunch or dinner better at La Table d'Aligre?
Both lunch and dinner are available. Lunch runs 12–3 PM Monday to Saturday and 12–3:30 PM on Sunday. Dinner runs 7–11 PM Monday to Saturday and 7–10 PM on Sunday.
What are alternatives to La Table d'Aligre?
For other options to compare, consider Virtus, Towa, Jinmi, Big Mamma Group, or Godaille. Check each venue directly for current hours, menus, and booking details.
Is La Table d'Aligre good for solo dining?
It can be considered for solo dining if the lunch or dinner hours work for your schedule. Counter seating, bar seating, or a specific solo-dining setup are not listed.
