Les Arlots
10th Arrondissement, Paris
Restaurant in Paris, France
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Les Arlots is a practical Paris 10th booking for first-timers who want a meal that fits the day rather than dominates it. Lunch is the safer call; dinner works if the evening is already centered around Faubourg Poissonnière. Booking is easy, so use it as the dependable slot in a Paris plan.
About Les Arlots
Consider Les Arlots if the goal is a Paris meal with lunch and dinner hours from Tuesday through Saturday. Les Arlots is closed Sunday and Monday, and open Tuesday to Saturday from 12–2 PM and 7:30–10 PM. Treat it as a practical Paris planning choice.
The useful decision point is timing. Lunch works for visitors who want to plan around the 12–2 PM service window, while dinner fits a 7:30–10 PM evening plan. Because the restaurant is closed Sunday and Monday, it should not be left as a backup for the end of a weekend.
Lunch and dinner are both Tuesday through Saturday
For a first visit, choose the service that best fits the rest of your Paris day: lunch from 12–2 PM or dinner from 7:30–10 PM, Tuesday through Saturday. If you are comparing Les Arlots with other options, Pétrelle and Chez Michel are natural names to consider, depending on what timing works for you.
Use Les Arlots as a scheduled Paris meal with clear opening days rather than a place to approach on a closed day. For wider planning, compare it against the full Paris restaurants guide, then build the rest of the day around Paris hotels or Paris bars.
How to place it against other options
When comparing Les Arlots with other dining rooms, keep the decision practical: date, lunch versus dinner, and whether the venue is open when you need it. Faggio, Brasserie Barbès, and Loufoque Paris 9 are other names to consider when weighing alternatives.
If this slot becomes part of a broader itinerary, use other city pages for calibration rather than treating every meal as a direct comparison. For Les Arlots itself, the facts are limited to Paris, smart casual dress, and the Tuesday-to-Saturday lunch and dinner schedule.
Planning details
- Location
- 136 Rue du Faubourg Poissonnière, 75010 Paris, France
- Website
- facebook.com
- Phone
- +33142829201
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Les Arlots reads like a classic Parisian neighbourhood bistrot that favors substance over stylistic flash. The rooms are small and unpretentious, the cooking draws from provincial French technique, and the wine list leans toward natural, grower producers. The overall effect is quietly charming and relaxed: an informal place that still takes its food seriously. Expect attentive, unshowy service and a dining room where conversation and the market-driven slate board matter more than theatrical presentation.
Best For
This is a go-to for intimate evenings and casual meals with friends who appreciate straightforward, well-executed French cooking. The format suits two- to four-person tables and dates where you want a relaxed yet elevated experience; it also works for small celebrations when you prefer sincerity over formality. Because the menu changes with market arrivals and the wine list favors growers and low-intervention bottles, visits tend to be most rewarding at lunch or dinner when the kitchen can showcase what’s freshest.
Ordering Tips
Menus change frequently, so lean into the slate board and ask the staff what arrived at market that day. The kitchen favors provincial classics executed with technique — the Saucisse des Arlots (sausage and mashed potatoes) is a signature and a safe bet if it appears. Pair dishes with selections from the natural and grower-focused wine list, and order a couple of courses to share so you can sample what’s current rather than hunting for à la carte showpieces.
Venue details
Ambiance
Charming and convivial with tiled floors, wooden bar, bottle-lined walls, and taxidermy accents creating an authentic, heartwarming Parisian bistro atmosphere.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Intimate
Signature Dishes
- Saucisse des Arlots
- sausage and mashed potatoes
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 136 Rue du Faubourg Poissonnière, 75010 Paris, France
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Also Consider
- Faggio, Notable alternative
- Brasserie Barbès, Notable alternative
- Loufoque Paris 9, Notable alternative
- Pétrelle, Modern Cuisine, €€€
- Chez Michel, Breton, Traditional Cuisine, €€
Restaurant context
How Les Arlots compares in Paris
Choose Les Arlots over Pétrelle when ease matters more than a €€€ modern-cuisine frame. Pétrelle is the stronger fit for a more polished dinner; Les Arlots is the more practical pick for a first-timer who wants a Paris neighborhood meal without building the day around it.
Chez Michel is the better value comparison if Breton and traditional cooking are the priority, especially for diners who want a clearer cuisine identity at €€. Les Arlots makes more sense when location in the 10th and booking ease are the deciding factors.
Use Faggio and Loufoque Paris 9 as casual cross-shops, and Brasserie Barbès if the group wants a bigger brasserie setting. For a quieter, meal-first plan, Les Arlots remains the cleaner choice.
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Compare Les Arlots
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Les Arlots | Paris | , | , | No published awards |
| Faggio | Paris | , | , | No published awards |
| Brasserie Barbès | Paris | , | , | No published awards |
| Loufoque Paris 9 | Paris | , | , | No published awards |
| Pétrelle | Paris | Modern Cuisine | €€€ | 2025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate |
| Chez Michel | Paris | Breton, Traditional Cuisine | €€ | Michelin Guide France & Monaco 20262026 OAD Casual in Europe Recommended2025 OAD Casual in Europe Ranked · #4432025 Michelin Plate2024 OAD Casual in Europe Ranked · #3972024 Michelin Plate2023 OAD Casual in Europe Recommended |
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How Les Arlots Paris compares with similar nearby venues.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I wear to Les Arlots?
Dress smart casual. Les Arlots is in Paris and serves lunch and dinner Tuesday through Saturday.
Is Les Arlots good for solo dining?
If you are going alone, plan around the Paris service windows: Tuesday to Saturday from 12–2 PM and 7:30–10 PM.
What are alternatives to Les Arlots?
Other options to consider include Faggio, Brasserie Barbès, Pétrelle, Chez Michel, and Loufoque Paris 9. Choose based on timing, availability, and the kind of meal you want.
Can Les Arlots accommodate groups?
If you are planning for several people, contact Les Arlots directly and plan around the Tuesday-to-Saturday lunch and dinner hours.
How far ahead should I book Les Arlots?
Because Les Arlots is open for lunch and dinner Tuesday through Saturday and closed Sunday and Monday, plan ahead if your timing is fixed.
