La Table des Ternes
Ternes, Paris
Restaurant in Paris, France
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
La Table des Ternes is a practical 17th-arrondissement option, better suited to a planned neighborhood meal than a trophy reservation. Choose it when Ternes is already on the itinerary; compare Petit Gris or Caves Pétrissans first if cuisine style, price clarity, or a more defined restaurant brief matters more.
About La Table des Ternes
La Table des Ternes is a Paris restaurant with a limited weekly schedule: it is closed Monday and Sunday, and open Tuesday through Saturday for lunch from 12–2:30 PM and dinner from 7:30–10 PM. With only hours and dress code, the safest way to assess it is practical: decide whether those service windows fit your Paris plans and whether a smart-casual restaurant setting is what you want.
The sensible verdict: choose it when La Table des Ternes itself fits your timing.
A Paris pick to evaluate by schedule, not claims
For a returning visitor, the appeal should be judged against what is confirmed. If you are comparing it with other Paris restaurants, consider Petit Gris or Caves Pétrissans as other named options, but avoid assuming a specific cuisine, price tier, or format for La Table des Ternes unless you confirm it directly.
No takeout, delivery, menu format, chef, pricing, seat count, or dietary information is here. Treat La Table des Ternes as a restaurant choice unless the restaurant confirms another service option at the time you plan to go.
Use it when the hours fit your Paris plan
For readers building a wider Paris shortlist, La Table des Ternes is best evaluated alongside other named options such as Le Café des Ternes, La Famiglia Di Rebellato, Roco, Petit Gris, and Caves Pétrissans. The confirmed point of difference on this page is not a cuisine or accolade; it is the Tuesday-to-Saturday lunch and dinner schedule and a smart-casual dress code.
If this meal is one stop in a bigger itinerary, use Pearl's Paris restaurants guide to compare it with more documented dining formats. For a broader trip plan, compare confirmed restaurant details directly so you can decide whether this restaurant's hours fit your schedule or whether another Paris option makes more sense.
Planning details
- Location
- 36 Rue Bayen, 75017 Paris, France
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- latabledesternes.fr
- Phone
- +33981626095
The take
The Take
The Vibe
La Table des Ternes sits off the usual Parisian dining circuit in a calmer, human-scaled pocket northwest of the Arc de Triomphe. The copy emphasizes a quieter, more settled street where you hear the rhythm of the neighbourhood rather than tourist noise, which produces a relaxed and quietly charming dining experience. The room reads as modest and unshowy, answering to locals rather than spectacle. Service and atmosphere prioritize familiarity and ease over theatricality, so the overall impression is of a small, discreet Parisian restaurant that rewards guests looking for an authentic, peaceful meal rather than a grand occasion.
Best For
This is a neighbourhood restaurant that works best for residents and visitors who want a low-key, reliably French evening. Locals drop in regularly, so it suits casual hangouts and weekday dinners where familiarity matters; the copy notes that the place "answers to Parisians who return weekly." The tone also makes it appropriate for understated business dinners that prefer calm, professional surroundings over pomp. Expect the restaurant to perform strongest at dinner service, when classic mains and straightforward hospitality define the program.
Ordering Tips
Stick to the house classics. The signature Magret de Canard and Steak Frites are reliable anchors that showcase the kitchen’s focus on traditional, well-executed French mains; finishing with the Baba au Rhum gives a properly traditional close to the meal. Because La Table des Ternes answers to neighbourhood tastes, the safest ordering strategy is to choose these established dishes rather than chasing experimental plates—the kitchen turns out the classics consistently. Pairings and wine lists are not described here, so let the kitchen’s staples guide your choices.
Venue details
Ambiance
Cozy and authentic decor with warm service, providing a peaceful haven and friendly atmosphere.
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Vibe
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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
- Small
Signature Dishes
- Magret de Canard
- Steak Frites
- Baba au Rhum
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 36 Rue Bayen, 75017 Paris, France
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Where to look if this does not fit
Try Petit Gris if a Modern Cuisine, €€ format is more helpful for planning. Choose Caves Pétrissans if Traditional Cuisine at a clear €€ tier is the better match for the table.
Restaurant context
How La Table des Ternes compares in Paris
Against Petit Gris, La Table des Ternes is the less defined choice: Petit Gris gives you a clearer Modern Cuisine, €€ signal, which helps if value and format matter. Pick Petit Gris when the meal needs a firmer culinary brief; pick La Table des Ternes when the Ternes location is the deciding factor.
Caves Pétrissans is the stronger cross-shop for Traditional Cuisine at €€, especially if the group wants a more legible Paris dining category. Le Café des Ternes reads as the easier neighborhood fallback, while La Famiglia Di Rebellato is the better alternative when Italian comfort is the safer group decision.
Roco is useful as another Paris comparison when availability drives the choice, but the smarter move is to decide by occasion: Petit Gris for modern-cuisine clarity, Caves Pétrissans for traditional €€ framing, Le Café des Ternes for casual proximity, and La Table des Ternes when the 17th-arrondissement plan matters more than a documented specialty.
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Compare La Table des Ternes
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Table des Ternes | Paris | , | , | No published awards |
| Petit Gris | Paris | Modern Cuisine | €€ | No published awards |
| Roco | Paris | , | , | No published awards |
| Le Café des Ternes | Paris | , | , | No published awards |
| La Famiglia Di Rebellato | Paris | , | , | No published awards |
| Caves Pétrissans | Paris | Traditional Cuisine | €€ | Michelin Guide France & Monaco 20262025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
How far ahead should I book La Table des Ternes?
La Table des Ternes is open Tuesday through Saturday for lunch from 12–2:30 PM and dinner from 7:30–10 PM, and closed Monday and Sunday, so plan around those hours and confirm availability directly. Le Café des Ternes is another named option to compare if you are building a Paris shortlist.
What should a first-timer know about La Table des Ternes?
Treat La Table des Ternes as a Paris restaurant with lunch and dinner hours Tuesday through Saturday and closures on Monday and Sunday. The dress code is smart casual. Other specifics, such as cuisine, price, menu format, and seating, are not confirmed here. Roco is another named option to consider in a broader Paris comparison.
Can La Table des Ternes accommodate groups?
The confirmed schedule is lunch from 12–2:30 PM and dinner from 7:30–10 PM, Tuesday through Saturday. La Famiglia Di Rebellato is another named restaurant to compare while planning.
What are alternatives to La Table des Ternes in Paris?
Other named options to compare include Petit Gris, Caves Pétrissans, Le Café des Ternes, Roco, and La Famiglia Di Rebellato. Match any alternative to confirmed details such as current hours, location, dress expectations, and the type of meal you want.
Is La Table des Ternes good for a special occasion?
It may fit a smart-casual Paris meal if the Tuesday-to-Saturday lunch or dinner hours work for you, but confirm any occasion-specific needs directly. Petit Gris is another named option to compare.
Is lunch or dinner better at La Table des Ternes?
Both lunch and dinner are from Tuesday through Saturday. Lunch runs from 12–2:30 PM, and dinner runs from 7:30–10 PM. Choose based on your schedule, and remember that the restaurant is closed Monday and Sunday.
What should I wear to La Table des Ternes?
The dress code is smart casual. Choose neat, polished clothing rather than formalwear unless your wider Paris plans call for it.
