Les Zygomates
Picpus, Paris
Restaurant in Paris, France
Book with PearlThe Read
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Les Zygomates is a practical 12th-arrondissement choice when you want an easy Paris lunch or dinner without building the meal around a major chef, award, or tasting-menu format. Book it for convenience and low friction; cross-shop more clearly positioned restaurants if the occasion needs polish.
About Les Zygomates
Les Zygomates is a Paris restaurant open for lunch on Tuesday through Saturday and dinner on Wednesday through Saturday. It is closed on Monday and Sunday, and the listed dress code is smart casual.
The clearest way to evaluate it is practical: choose it when the schedule fits your plans. Details such as cuisine category, chef, award, price, seat count, menu format, or service style are not available.
Use it for a Paris meal when the hours fit
Les Zygomates offers lunch from 12–2 PM Tuesday through Saturday. Dinner is listed Wednesday and Thursday from 7:30–9 PM, and Friday and Saturday from 7:30–9:30 PM. It is closed on Monday and Sunday.
For a broader Paris search, compare it against other options in the Paris restaurants guide. Other dining choices to consider include ANCO, Au Trou Gascon, Guefen, Hanoi Cà Phê, and La Rôtisserie. If the plan is part of a wider Paris stay, city guides for hotels can help with the rest of the itinerary.
Lunch offers the widest availability
Lunch is available on more days than dinner at Les Zygomates: Tuesday through Saturday at midday, compared with dinner service from Wednesday through Saturday. That makes lunch the more flexible option if your plans are still moving.
Dinner is an option from Wednesday to Saturday, with the latest listed closing window on Friday and Saturday. Beyond the schedule and smart-casual dress code, details such as cuisine, menu format, prices, awards, chef, seating, dietary policy, and takeout or delivery are not available.
Bottom line: choose Les Zygomates when its Paris location, smart-casual dress code, and lunch or dinner hours suit your plans. For a more specific restaurant brief, compare it with other Paris dining options before deciding.
Planning details
- Location
- 7 Rue de Capri, 75012 Paris, France
- Reservations
- Book on TheFork
- Website
- leszygomates.fr
- Phone
- +33140199304
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Les Zygomates reads like a neighbourhood bistro that prioritizes steady sourcing and quiet confidence over spectacle. Located on a residential lane in Paris’s 12th arrondissement, the restaurant leans on local loyalty, short seasonal menus and a kitchen that aims to reflect what’s good rather than what photographs best. The room feels charming and relaxed, the kind of place where regulars and neighbours gather for familiar, well-executed French cooking. It deliberately occupies a different conversation from the city’s high-prestige dining circuit, favoring modesty, consistency and the rhythms of the market.
Best For
This is a place for low-key evenings and unfussy date nights for locals or visitors who want an authentic bistro experience. Because the menu follows seasonality and stable supplier relationships, it’s especially suited to diners who value honest, ingredient-forward cooking rather than theatrical tasting menus. Signature items such as oeuf poché and saumon fumé maison underline the kitchen’s focus on classic preparations. The neighbourhood setting makes it a solid pick for a relaxed dinner with a partner or a casual outing with friends who appreciate dependable, well-sourced French bistro fare.
Ordering Tips
Menus here change with the market, so ask the staff about the day’s selections and what’s freshest. The restaurant’s strengths lie in straightforward, seasonal dishes—consider the listed signatures (oeuf poché, saumon fumé maison, Assiette gourmande des Zygomates) as reliable entry points. Because the kitchen emphasizes steady sourcing and the bistro tradition, expect concise choices rather than an expansive à la carte; letting the server highlight today’s best options is a practical approach to getting a representative meal.
Venue details
Ambiance
Tamisée lighting with preserved frescoes, large mirrors, and period tiling creating a warm, convivial, and nostalgic atmosphere.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Small
Signature Dishes
- Oeuf poché
- Saumon fumé maison
- Assiette gourmande des Zygomates
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 7 Rue de Capri, 75012 Paris, France
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Also Consider
- Au Trou Gascon, Notable alternative
- Guefen, Modern Cuisine, €€€€
- Hanoi Cà Phê, Notable alternative
- ANCO, Notable alternative
- La Rôtisserie, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
How Les Zygomates compares in Paris
Choose Les Zygomates for ease and neighborhood practicality. Guefen is the clearer pick for diners who want a defined modern-cuisine experience and are comfortable with a €€€€ price tier. That makes Guefen the stronger special-occasion choice, while Les Zygomates is better when the plan needs less planning pressure.
Au Trou Gascon and La Rôtisserie are more useful cross-shops if the priority is a traditional Paris meal rather than a casual fallback near the 12th. If you want a livelier, more casual-feeling alternative, Hanoi Cà Phê is the better direction; if the group wants something simple to book without committing to a premium format, also check ANCO.
Decision rule: book Les Zygomates when location and availability drive the choice. Book Guefen when cuisine clarity and occasion value matter more. Keep Au Trou Gascon, La Rôtisserie, Hanoi Cà Phê, and ANCO as backups depending on whether the group wants classic, casual, or easier-going Paris dining.
Around this place
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Compare Les Zygomates
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Les Zygomates | Paris | , | , | No published awards |
| Au Trou Gascon | Paris | , | , | No published awards |
| Guefen | Paris | Modern Cuisine | €€€€ | Michelin Guide France & Monaco 20262025 Michelin Plate |
| Hanoi Cà Phê | Paris | , | , | No published awards |
| ANCO | Paris | , | , | No published awards |
| La Rôtisserie | Paris | , | , | 2026 Falstaff Restaurant Guide2025 Michelin 1 Star2024 Michelin 1 Star |
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How Les Zygomates Paris compares with similar nearby venues.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Les Zygomates good for a special occasion?
Awards, pricing, menu format, chef, or other special-occasion signals are not specified. It is best assessed by its Paris location, smart-casual dress code, and opening hours. If you want to compare other options, consider Au Trou Gascon as another restaurant to review.
How far ahead should I book Les Zygomates?
Booking timing is not available. Hours are lunch from 12–2 PM Tuesday through Saturday, and dinner on Wednesday and Thursday from 7:30–9 PM and Friday and Saturday from 7:30–9:30 PM. It is closed Monday and Sunday.
Is lunch or dinner better at Les Zygomates?
Lunch gives you more days to choose from, with service listed Tuesday through Saturday from 12–2 PM. Dinner is listed Wednesday through Saturday. Choose based on which service window fits your schedule.
Can I eat at the bar at Les Zygomates?
Bar seating is not available. Information covers opening hours and a smart-casual dress code. If bar dining matters, check directly with Les Zygomates before you go; Hanoi Cà Phê is another option you may want to compare.
What are alternatives to Les Zygomates in Paris?
Other restaurants to compare include Au Trou Gascon, La Rôtisserie, Guefen, ANCO, and Hanoi Cà Phê. Les Zygomates offers a Paris location, smart-casual dress code, and lunch and dinner hours on specific days.
Does Les Zygomates handle dietary restrictions?
There is no venue-specific dietary policy available. If you need a strict accommodation, ask Les Zygomates directly before visiting.
