Le Huitième Arrt
Quartier de l'Europe, Paris
Restaurant in Paris, France
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Dress
Casual
Why go
Le Huitième Arrt is a practical 8th-arrondissement option when timing and location matter more than a clearly defined cuisine or splurge-level experience. The long weekday hours make it useful around Boulevard Haussmann plans, but for a special occasion, compare it against more clearly framed Paris peers before committing.
About Le Huitième Arrt
Le Huitième Arrt in Paris has broad weekday hours: Monday through Friday, it is listed from 9 AM to 2 AM. Saturday is closed, and Sunday is listed from 6 PM to 1:30 AM.
A Paris option for flexible plans, not a trophy booking
Le Huitième Arrt is in Paris, the dress code is casual, and the posted schedule is strongest from Monday to Friday. Details such as cuisine, chef, price range, menu format, booking difficulty, and service style are not listed, so the safer read is cautious: consider it when the schedule is the hard part, rather than when the visit itself needs to be the anchor of the evening.
The long weekday hours are the main planning advantage. They can be useful when a day runs late or when you need a Paris stop with a wider time window than many venues offer. Plan around the Saturday closure, and note that Sunday is an evening window.
Use it when timing beats certainty
For a low-commitment stop, the hours make Le Huitième Arrt easy to consider, especially on weekdays. For a special occasion, choose carefully: without a clear price, awards, cuisine direction, or a named format, it is safer as a convenient Paris option than as the main event. If the occasion needs a clearer frame, compare the basics with 99 Haussmann, Sphère, or Maison Ruggieri.
Reservations: booking difficulty is unclear, so check the venue's current channels before relying on availability. Dress: casual dress is listed. Budget: no price range is available; check before treating it as either value-driven or splurge-worthy. Timing: weekdays are the strongest use case, Sunday works in the evening, and Saturday is closed.
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Planning details
- Location
- 128 Bd Haussmann, 75008 Paris, France
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- opentable.fr
- Phone
- +33142665790
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Le Huitième Arrt sits deliberately within the Haussmann-era register of the 8th arrondissement, where restraint and calibration matter more than spectacle. The room reads as elegant and classic: tall windows admit afternoon light, linen feels purposeful beneath the settings, and the silence between tables is treated as part of the experience. Service and pacing are measured, and the kitchen performs for a discerning, often professional audience rather than for flash. The overall effect is sophisticated and quietly intimate — an address that favors composure and craft over trend-driven display.
Best For
This is a destination for diners who want a composed, formal meal without theatrics. The location and tone make it well suited to business lunches and dinners, gallery-goer meals, and date nights where conversation and a refined atmosphere matter. Groups that value a calm, ordered room can book for a deliberate multi-course experience rather than a boisterous night out. The restaurant works best for anyone seeking classic French technique in a hushed, well-lit Haussmann setting rather than a late-night or high-energy scene.
Ordering Tips
Start with the house signatures — the Fisktartar and the Linguini al Limone are named highlights and a good way to sample the kitchen’s approach. Expect a measured pace between courses: the piece emphasizes the 'distance between courses' and the room’s quiet, so allow time for service to unfold and avoid rushing. Given the restaurant’s formal posture and neighbourhood clientele, opt for a thoughtful multi-course sequence rather than a quick, single-plate outing.
Venue details
Ambiance
Cozy atmosphere with stone walls, authentic parquet flooring, and a convivial terrace for aperitifs.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Medium
Signature Dishes
- Fisktartar
- Linguini al Limone
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 128 Bd Haussmann, 75008 Paris, France
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Where to look if this does not fit
If the goal is a more clearly priced occasion meal, start with Maison Ruggieri. If the plan needs to stay near the Haussmann area but you want another nearby comparison, check 99 Haussmann.
Restaurant context
How Le Huitième Arrt compares in Paris
Le Huitième Arrt is the easy-schedule choice in this group: central 8th-arrondissement address, long weekday hours, and low booking friction. That makes it more useful for flexible plans than Maison Ruggieri, where the 85 € to 120 € signal pushes the decision toward a more deliberate spend. If value for money is the priority, Maison Ruggieri gives a clearer budget frame; Le Huitième Arrt asks diners to confirm pricing before treating it as a value pick.
Against Gioia e Gusto, 99 Haussmann, Sphère, and L'Evasion, the case for Le Huitième Arrt is convenience rather than a clearly documented culinary identity. Choose it when the group needs an easy Paris booking near Haussmann; cross-shop the others when the meal needs more definition, stronger occasion energy, or a clearer sense of what the kitchen is trying to do.
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Compare Le Huitième Arrt
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Le Huitième Arrt | Paris | , | No published awards |
| Gioia e Gusto | Paris | , | No published awards |
| 99 Haussmann | Paris | , | No published awards |
| Sphère | Paris | , | No published awards |
| L'Evasion | Paris | , | No published awards |
| Maison Ruggieri | Paris | 85 € to 120 € | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Le Huitième Arrt good for solo dining?
It can be a practical solo option if your priority is flexible timing in Paris. The Monday-to-Friday 9 AM–2 AM schedule gives it a wide weekday window, but details such as seating style and booking difficulty are unclear.
Can I eat at the bar at Le Huitième Arrt?
Bar seating is not listed, so do not plan around it. If you want other venues to compare, check Gioia e Gusto or 99 Haussmann as part of your Paris planning.
Is Le Huitième Arrt good for a special occasion?
Only if the occasion is mainly about convenience and timing. The late weekday hours make it practical, but details about price, cuisine, menu format, and service style are not available, so compare the basics with Maison Ruggieri or Sphère before deciding.
What are alternatives to Le Huitième Arrt in Paris?
Maison Ruggieri and Sphère are useful alternatives to compare while planning in Paris. Gioia e Gusto, 99 Haussmann, and L'Evasion are also names to check while planning.
Is lunch or dinner better at Le Huitième Arrt?
No lunch or dinner service details are listed beyond the posted hours. Le Huitième Arrt is listed from 9 AM to 2 AM Monday through Friday, Sunday is 6 PM to 1:30 AM, and Saturday is closed.
