LE SINGE A PARIS
Bastille, Paris
Restaurant in Paris, France
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
LE SINGE A PARIS is a practical pick in Paris's 12th when convenience matters more than a named chef, award profile, or published wine program. Cross-shop TO for a clearer modern-cuisine splurge, Passerini for Italian at a defined price tier, and Dersou when cocktails are central to the night.
About LE SINGE A PARIS
In Paris, the useful decision is not whether the city has more clearly defined dining rooms; it does. The reason to consider LE SINGE A PARIS is simpler: it can be evaluated as a practical option with opening hours and a smart casual dress code, rather than as a destination booking built around a cuisine, chef, menu, price tier, award, or beverage program.
That matters when the plan needs a direct Paris meal and the group wants to avoid over-reading details. It does not specialize in a specific cuisine, chef, menu format, price, awards, seating layout, or wine-list positioning, making it a low-friction Paris option. If you need a clearer point of comparison, consider other venues such as TO or Passerini, depending on the details that matter for the meal you want.
Use it for convenience, not a wine-led detour
The key filter is certainty. If the night depends on a cellar, pairings, cocktails, or a beverage list that shapes the meal, LE SINGE A PARIS does not focus on these aspects. It makes more sense when the priority is Paris, practical hours, and a smart casual setting that can fit around the rest of the day.
The room should be judged through that lens as well. It does not feature a specific counter format, private-room setup, or seat count, so do not plan around a specific seating style. This is a better candidate for diners who are flexible about the format than for anyone trying to choreograph a special-occasion table around specific room details.
Who should pick it over other alternatives
Pick this if the group wants a simple Paris option with Monday-to-Saturday hours from 11:30 AM to 11 PM and a smart casual dress code. Skip it if the decision depends on a known chef, a named tasting menu, a serious wine program, a published price signal, or an award profile. In that case, compare it with other venues such as Dersou, TO, or Passerini based on the specific details that matter to your booking.
Quick reference: choose LE SINGE A PARIS for a practical Paris meal with clear opening hours; choose another venue when cuisine, beverage focus, room format, or pricing are specific requirements before booking.
Planning details
- Location
- 40 Rue Traversière, 75012 Paris, France
- Website
- lesingeaparis.com
- Phone
- +33749038438
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Le Singe à Paris presents itself as a wine-first restaurant rooted in the residential fabric of the 12th arrondissement. The writing emphasizes a cellar-led approach where the sommelier’s selections are central to the experience, creating a focused, sophisticated atmosphere. It reads like a neighborhood address that attracts a loyal, local crowd rather than guidebook-driven traffic, which lends the room an intimate, tucked-away quality. Service and tone lean toward polished but approachable—less trophy-restaurant formality, more editorial seriousness about wine—which makes the space feel quietly refined and centered on discovery rather than spectacle.
Best For
This is a spot for diners who prioritize wine as much as food: wine-minded couples, colleagues seeking a composed business dinner, and locals who favor considered lists over tourist-driven menus. The cellar-centric philosophy makes it a strong choice for anyone interested in learning about pairings or experiencing a sommelier-led selection; it suits small groups and date nights that want a focused, low-key evening. Because the restaurant anchors itself in neighborhood patronage rather than high-volume tourist trade, it rewards reservations and an expectation of attentive, deliberate service.
Ordering Tips
Treat the wine list as the main event: the piece repeatedly frames the evening around cellar choices and the sommelier’s role, so ask for guidance and consider wine-led pairings or the house selections. Lean on the staff to shape a progression from lighter to more structured bottles drawn from the cellar rather than ordering à la carte purely by dish. Save room for the signature Paris‑Brest for dessert; it’s the named pastry and a sensible finish after a tasting-oriented meal. Reservations and a willingness to follow the sommelier’s editorial will maximize the experience.
Venue details
Ambiance
Simple yet friendly atmosphere with open kitchen, chic decor, and welcoming Parisian vibe; can be a little noisy when full.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Accessibility
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Small
Signature Dishes
Paris-Brest
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 40 Rue Traversière, 75012 Paris, France
Planning details
Location
Restaurant context
How it compares in Paris
Against TO, LE SINGE A PARIS is the lower-commitment choice. TO has the clearer modern-cuisine identity and €€€ positioning, so it is the better pick for a planned dinner with higher expectations. LE SINGE A PARIS is more useful when the meal needs to be easy and local rather than structured around a specific culinary format.
Passerini is the more dependable cross-shop when the brief is food-specific: modern trattoria, Italian, and €€. If the group wants a known cuisine and a clearer value signal, Passerini is the safer recommendation. Le Square Trousseau sits in the same broader Paris casual-dining conversation, but LE SINGE A PARIS has the advantage for diners already near Rue Traversière.
For drinks-led plans, choose Dersou or Le Calbar instead. Dersou is explicitly cocktail-bar and creative in format, which makes it a better match when the beverage program is the reason for going. LE SINGE A PARIS should be treated as the convenient meal option, not the bar-first or wine-first booking.
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Compare LE SINGE A PARIS
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LE SINGE A PARIS | Paris | , | , | No published awards |
| TO | Paris | Modern Cuisine | €€€ | No published awards |
| Le Calbar | Paris | , | , | No published awards |
| Passerini | Paris | Modern Trattoria, Italian | €€ | 2026 Gambero Rosso Top Italian RestaurantsMichelin Guide France & Monaco 20262026 OAD Casual in Europe Recommended2025 OAD Casual in Europe Ranked · #523We're Smart World Top Restaurants 20252025 Michelin Plate2024 OAD Casual in Europe Ranked · #3452024 Michelin Plate2023 OAD Casual in Europe Highly Recommended |
| Le Square Trousseau | Paris | , | , | No published awards |
| Dersou | Paris | Cocktail Bar, Creative | , | 2026 OAD Casual in Europe Highly Recommended2025 OAD Casual in Europe Ranked · #1222025 Michelin Plate2024 OAD Casual in Europe Ranked · #1362024 Michelin Plate2023 OAD Casual in Europe Highly Recommended |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I eat at the bar at LE SINGE A PARIS?
LE SINGE A PARIS does not specify bar-specific seating. It is in Paris, open Monday through Saturday from 11:30 AM to 11 PM, closed Sunday, and has a smart casual dress code.
Can LE SINGE A PARIS accommodate groups?
LE SINGE A PARIS does not specify group capacity or seating layout. For planning, note the basics: LE SINGE A PARIS is in Paris, open Monday through Saturday from 11:30 AM to 11 PM, closed Sunday, and has a smart casual dress code.
What should a first-timer know about LE SINGE A PARIS?
It is a practical Paris option, not a destination meal built around specific details. The information is straightforward: it is open Monday through Saturday from 11:30 AM to 11 PM, closed Sunday, and the dress code is smart casual.
Is LE SINGE A PARIS good for solo dining?
LE SINGE A PARIS does not specify a solo-dining setup, counter seating, or room format. Solo diners can still note the practical basics: LE SINGE A PARIS is in Paris, keeps Monday-to-Saturday hours from 11:30 AM to 11 PM, is closed Sunday, and has a smart casual dress code.
