Restaurant in Paris, France
Magdalena
100Pearl PointsFlexible Madeleine Stop
About Magdalena
Magdalena is worth considering when you need an easy, central Paris meal around Madeleine rather than a high-ceremony destination booking. Cross-shop Akrame or Marie Akaneya for a more defined splurge; choose Magdalena for flexibility, location, a lower-pressure plan.
Magdalena is a Paris option with broad daily opening hours and a smart casual dress code. For comparison, consider other dining choices such as Akrame, Caviar Kaspia, Le Bistrot Mavrommatis, Le Grand Café Fauchon, Marie Akaneya.
The most reliable planning signal is timing: Magdalena is open daily from 8 AM, until 12 AM most nights and until 2 AM on Friday and Saturday. Beyond that, treat the venue as a practical Paris choice rather than one defined here by a verified cuisine, menu format, signature dish, chef, price point, or seating style.
Choose it for flexible hours, not for a defined tasting-menu brief
The smartest use case is a low-friction Paris visit when timing matters and the group wants a smart casual setting. Magdalena is easiest to evaluate on verified basics: it is in Paris, it opens daily, it keeps later Friday and Saturday hours. If the night needs a more deliberate comparison, cross-shop Akrame, Caviar Kaspia, Le Bistrot Mavrommatis, Le Grand Café Fauchon, or Marie Akaneya.
Do not rely on this listing for unverified off-premise details, a specific cuisine, a signature order, or dietary guidance. If those details matter, confirm directly with Magdalena through its official channels before making plans.
Where it fits in a Paris food day
Magdalena is most useful when its opening hours solve the schedule: Monday through Thursday from 8 AM to 12 AM, Friday and Saturday from 8 AM to 2 AM, Sunday from 8 AM to 12 AM. For broader planning, use Our full Paris restaurants guide, then pair the area with Our full Paris hotels guide or Our full Paris bars guide.
If this is part of a wider itinerary, keep Magdalena in the practical Paris slot and compare it with other dining options based on verified details such as hours, dress code, the level of planning your group wants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Magdalena accommodate groups?
Group accommodation details are not verified here. Magdalena is open daily in Paris, but for larger parties or specific seating needs, check the venue's official channels before you go. If your group is comparing options, Le Grand Café Fauchon is another venue to consider.
Does Magdalena handle dietary restrictions?
Dietary and allergy details are not verified here. Ask Magdalena directly before you go, especially if anyone in the group has strict requirements. You can also compare with Marie Akaneya or other dining options and confirm their current policies.
Can I eat at the bar at Magdalena?
Bar seating details are not verified here. If a specific seating style matters, confirm directly with Magdalena before visiting. You can also compare the plan with Akrame or other options.
What are alternatives to Magdalena in Paris?
Other venues to compare include Le Grand Café Fauchon, Le Bistrot Mavrommatis, Akrame, Caviar Kaspia, Marie Akaneya. Use verified details such as hours, dress code, your preferred level of planning to choose between them.
Is Magdalena good for a special occasion?
It can work if the occasion fits a smart casual Paris setting and flexible timing. Magdalena is open until 12 AM most days and until 2 AM on Friday and Saturday. For more specific occasion needs, confirm the current format and availability directly with the venue.
Is lunch or dinner better at Magdalena?
Meal-period details are not verified here, so the safest planning point is the opening schedule rather than a lunch-or-dinner recommendation. Magdalena is open daily from 8 AM, until 12 AM most nights and until 2 AM on Friday and Saturday. Confirm current service details with the venue before you go.
What should a first-timer know about Magdalena?
Treat Magdalena as a practical Paris option with smart casual dress and long daily hours. It is open every day, with hours running from 8 AM to 12 AM most days and to 2 AM on Friday and Saturday. If you need verified details on cuisine, menu, seating, or dietary accommodations, check directly with the venue.
Location
16 Pl. de la Madeleine, 75008 Paris, France
Compare Magdalena
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Magdalena | Paris | , | , |
| Akrame | Paris | French, Creative | €€€€ |
| Caviar Kaspia | Paris | Caviar-French | , |
| Marie Akaneya | Paris | Japanese | €€€€ |
| Le Bistrot Mavrommatis | Paris | , | , |
| Le Grand Café Fauchon | Paris | , | , |
How Magdalena Paris compares with similar nearby venues.
Also Consider
- Akrame, French, Creative, €€€€
- Caviar Kaspia, Caviar-French, Caviar-French
- Marie Akaneya, Japanese, €€€€
- Le Bistrot Mavrommatis, Notable alternative
- Le Grand Café Fauchon, Notable alternative
How Magdalena compares in Paris
Akrame is the clearer splurge choice if the brief is creative French cooking and a more serious dining agenda. Magdalena is easier to fit into the day and better for a lower-pressure plan around Madeleine, but Akrame gives the meal a sharper purpose.
Caviar Kaspia is the more occasion-coded Paris pick, especially for diners who want the caviar-French lane and the social charge that comes with it. Magdalena is the practical alternative when location and booking ease matter more than a luxury ingredient focus.
Marie Akaneya is the better cross-shop for a high-spend Japanese dinner, while Le Bistrot Mavrommatis and Le Grand Café Fauchon are the more useful alternatives if the group wants a different Paris mood without committing to the €€€€ tier. Pick Magdalena when the Madeleine location is the deciding factor.
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