Le Bouclard
18th Arrondissement, Paris
Restaurant in Paris, France
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Le Bouclard is worth considering for a relaxed 18th-arrondissement meal when convenience matters more than awards, chef-name recognition, or a published price tier. For a more clearly defined modern-cuisine choice, compare it with Le Cyrano; for casual neighborhood alternatives, cross-shop Au DéTour 18, Aux Dés Calés 18 - Moreau, Wepler, and Strobi.
About Le Bouclard
Le Bouclard is a Paris venue with a weekly schedule and a smart-casual dress code. Use it as a practical planning option when you want clear opening windows before deciding: it is open for lunch and dinner Tuesday through Friday, dinner on Saturday, and is closed Sunday and Monday. Plan around the hours, then check any meal-specific expectations directly before you go.
A practical Paris table, not a trophy booking
The main reason to consider Le Bouclard is clarity on timing. It is open Tuesday through Friday from 12–2:30 PM and 6:30–10:30 PM, and Saturday from 6:30–10:30 PM. That makes it easier to place within a Paris itinerary than venues whose hours are less clear. For details such as chef, cuisine brief, price range, seat count, awards, or signature dishes, check directly before booking.
Treat Le Bouclard as a venue to evaluate on practical fit rather than as a culinary pilgrimage. Diners who want to compare other Paris options can also look at Le Cyrano, Au DéTour 18, Aux Dés Calés 18 - Moreau, Wepler, and Strobi before deciding.
Who should choose it, and who should compare
Choose Le Bouclard when its Paris location, smart-casual dress code, and opening hours suit your plan. It is most useful for diners who are comfortable deciding on practical fit. If you need a clearly documented cuisine, published price tier, tasting format, chef background, or accolades before committing, compare it with other Paris dining rooms that provide more detail.
For wider planning, use Pearl's Paris restaurants guide alongside category pages for Paris hotels and Paris bars.
Planning details
- Location
- 1 Rue Cavallotti, 75018 Paris, France
- Reservations
- Book on TheFork
- Website
- bouclard.com
- Phone
- +33145226001
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Le Bouclard reads like a neighbourhood Parisian bistro — compact, quietly authoritative and deliberately off the awards circuit. The dining room is described as the size of a living room, and the wine list skews toward local, unflashy bottles rather than trophy labels. The clientele is largely Parisian, which reinforces the sense that this is a place prized by locals for its familiarity and seasonal French cooking. The tone is intimate and charming: you get the sense of a restaurant that trades on neighborhood credibility and understated elegance rather than spectacle.
Best For
This is a restaurant best enjoyed at dinner and suits diners who value authentic neighbourhood dining over showy tasting menus. It works well for date nights and special occasions where you want classic French preparations done well — think foie gras terrine, crayfish tails gratin, braised chicken with tarragon and veal breast. The room’s small scale and Parisian clientele make it especially appealing to travellers seeking a local experience rather than a destination framed by awards or international press.
Ordering Tips
Pay attention to the booking process and plan ahead: the piece frames reservations as a meaningful signal about a restaurant’s character, and the dining room’s living-room scale implies limited capacity. On the menu, lean into the signature classics — the foie gras terrine, crayfish gratin and braised chicken are highlighted — and ask about the wine list, which favours local, neighbourhood bottles rather than trophy labels. These choices align with the restaurant’s understated, local-focused personality.
Venue details
Ambiance
Cozy 1920s décor with welcoming warmth, beautiful decorated bar, and small raised seating area.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Quiet
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Intimate
Signature Dishes
- foie gras terrine
- crayfish tails gratin
- braised chicken with tarragon
- veal breast
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 1 Rue Cavallotti, 75018 Paris, France
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Where to book if this does not fit
If the missing price and cuisine signals make the decision feel too loose, choose Le Cyrano instead; its Modern Cuisine and €€ positioning give the booking clearer expectations.
If the group wants a more classic Paris brasserie alternative, check Wepler. For another local 18th-arrondissement option, compare Au DéTour 18.
Restaurant context
How Le Bouclard compares in the 18th
Le Bouclard is the practical pick if the priority is an easy neighborhood meal in Paris rather than a heavily signposted dining occasion. Against Le Cyrano, which is listed as Modern Cuisine at €€, Le Bouclard is less defined on paper, so choose Le Cyrano when price tier and cuisine category need to be clear before the booking.
Compared with Au DéTour 18, Aux Dés Calés 18 - Moreau, and Strobi, this is a cross-shop for diners staying in or around the 18th who want to keep the evening local. None of those peers carries enough supplied detail here to justify a firm hierarchy, so the useful decision is logistical: pick the room that fits the route and timing of the night.
Wepler is the better comparison when the group wants a more classic Paris brasserie-style fallback. Le Bouclard makes more sense for a smaller, lower-pressure dinner; Wepler is the safer name to consider when the group wants a larger-format Paris institution feel.
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Compare Le Bouclard
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Le Bouclard | Paris | , | , | No published awards |
| Au DéTour 18 | Paris | , | , | No published awards |
| Aux Dés Calés 18 - Moreau | Paris | , | , | No published awards |
| Wepler | Paris | , | , | No published awards |
| Strobi | Paris | , | , | No published awards |
| Le Cyrano | Paris | Modern Cuisine | €€ | Michelin Guide France & Monaco 20262025 Michelin Plate |
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How Le Bouclard Paris compares with similar nearby venues.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I eat at the bar at Le Bouclard?
Does Le Bouclard handle dietary restrictions?
How far ahead should I book Le Bouclard?
Use the opening hours to plan your preferred meal period: Tuesday through Friday lunch and dinner, or Saturday dinner.
What are alternatives to Le Bouclard in Paris?
Other Paris options to compare include Wepler, Strobi, Le Cyrano, Au DéTour 18, and Aux Dés Calés 18 - Moreau. Choose based on which venue has the clearest fit for your timing, style, and level of detail needed before booking.
Is lunch or dinner better at Le Bouclard?
Lunch is available Tuesday through Friday from 12–2:30 PM. Dinner is available Tuesday through Saturday from 6:30–10:30 PM. Saturday is dinner only, and Le Bouclard is closed Sunday and Monday.
Is Le Bouclard good for a special occasion?
Le Bouclard may suit a relaxed occasion if its Paris location, smart-casual dress code, and hours work for your group. If the event depends on awards, a published price tier, or a detailed cuisine brief, compare other options before committing.
What should a first-timer know about Le Bouclard?
Check the hours before you go: Le Bouclard is closed Monday and Sunday; open Tuesday through Friday for lunch and dinner; and open Saturday for dinner only. The dress code is smart casual.
