Mollard
8th arrondissement, Paris
Restaurant in Paris, France
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Mollard is worth booking when Saint-Lazare convenience and a classic Paris dining-room feel matter more than chef-led cooking or award chasing. It is a practical first-timer choice for groups, arrivals, and central plans, but not the strongest pick for a quiet or highly curated meal.
About Mollard
Book Mollard if the priority is a Paris venue with a few clear planning basics. Mollard is in Paris, it is open daily from 12 PM to 12:20 AM, and the dress code is smart casual.
Mollard is a practical Paris option when the schedule matters. Its hours run from midday through late evening, but specific dishes, prices, chef credentials, awards, service style, and dietary accommodations are not detailed here. For a meal where the food itself needs to be the main decision point, compare against options with more current published detail before committing.
Paris convenience is the main selling point
The case for Mollard is strongest when the hours fit the plan. Daily opening from 12 PM to 12:20 AM gives it a broad window for planning. The tradeoff is that the cuisine, named chef, award-led positioning, and specific menu structure are not clearly defined. That is not a flaw if the group mainly needs Paris, broad hours, and smart-casual expectations; it is a mismatch if someone is choosing primarily by a documented culinary format.
For broader planning, use the Paris restaurants guide alongside other Paris dining options such as Carnet de Voyage, La Pause Libanaise, Lazare, Osè African Cuisine, and Pierre Hermé.
Who should choose it, and who should look elsewhere
Choose it if the key requirements are Paris, broad daily hours, and a smart-casual dress code. It is also a sensible candidate when the exact cuisine matters less than having a venue with a broad schedule. Look elsewhere if you need a quiet room, a tasting-menu-style evening, a specific cuisine, published allergy accommodations, confirmed takeout or delivery, or a meal selected primarily by awards, chef credentials, or a tightly documented menu.
If this is part of a wider itinerary, compare Mollard with other venues that better match the occasion. Lazare, Carnet de Voyage, La Pause Libanaise, Osè African Cuisine, and Pierre Hermé may be relevant alternatives to research depending on the kind of visit you want. Keep the final decision grounded in current official information, especially for menu details and booking policies.
Planning details
- Location
- 115 Rue Saint-Lazare, 75008 Paris, France
- Website
- mollard.fr
- Phone
- +33143875022
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Mollard reads like a surviving Belle Époque brasserie rather than a restored theme. The dining room foregrounds period detail — carved mahogany panels, painted-glass ceilings and mosaic floors — and it feels genuinely continuous with its past. The format is civic and workaday: long zinc counters, deep rooms and high ceilings built to accommodate a steady, noisy flow of customers. That combination produces a retro-charming energy: ornate, substantial interiors that are meant for everyday use rather than staged exclusivity, and an atmosphere that leans toward bustling and sociable rather than hushed or intimate.
Best For
Located on Rue Saint-Lazare and historically geared to commuters and the commercial district, Mollard is especially well suited to daytime and group-focused dining. The room’s scale and layout are built for volume — deep rooms that seat large parties and a plan that handles steady service — so business lunches, sizable daytime get-togethers and after-work meals work comfortably here. While its décor reads as high style, the service logic favors continuity and efficiency, making it a dependable choice for meetings and group bookings during the day as well as full-service meals into the evening.
Ordering Tips
Lean into brasserie classics: the kitchen’s traditional preparations — think Lobster Thermidor, Homemade Foie Gras and Escargots de Bourgogne — showcase the house style, and the theatrical Baked Alaska makes for a memorable finish. Portions and plating skew toward the substantial rather than the dainty, so plan to share a few starters and one or two mains per two diners. Expect brisk, competent service tailored to a high-volume room; the long zinc counter and generous dining areas mean the experience is convivial and lively rather than hushed or formal.
Venue details
Ambiance
Breathtaking Art Nouveau interior featuring sea green frescos, marble columns, ancient mosaics, and a reconstructed glass roof, creating a historic and elegant Parisian atmosphere.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Large
Signature Dishes
- Lobster Thermidor
- Homemade Foie Gras
- Escargots de Bourgogne
- Baked Alaska
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 115 Rue Saint-Lazare, 75008 Paris, France
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Also Consider
- Lazare, Brasserie, Traditional Cuisine, €€
- La Pause Libanaise, Notable alternative
- Pierre Hermé, Patisserie, Patisserie
- Carnet de Voyage, Notable alternative
- Osè African Cuisine, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
How Mollard compares in Paris
Against Lazare, Mollard is the more traditional-feeling Saint-Lazare choice, while Lazare gives clearer category definition with brasserie and traditional cuisine at a €€ level. Pick Lazare if value framing and cuisine clarity matter; pick Mollard if the decision is driven by the room, location, and a more old-Paris dining mood.
La Pause Libanaise, Carnet de Voyage, and Osè African Cuisine make more sense when the group wants a specific casual or international direction rather than a broad Paris brasserie-style experience. They are better cross-shops for a lower-ceremony meal; Mollard is stronger when ambience and centrality carry the booking.
Pierre Hermé is not a dinner substitute, but it is the smarter move if the goal is a focused patisserie stop instead of a seated meal. For a first-timer itinerary, Mollard works as the sit-down anchor; Pierre Hermé works as the sweet stop around other plans.
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Compare Mollard
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mollard | Paris | , | , | No published awards |
| Lazare | Paris | Brasserie, Traditional Cuisine | €€ | Michelin Guide France & Monaco 20262026 OAD Casual in Europe Recommended2025 OAD Casual in Europe Ranked · #416We're Smart World Top Restaurants 20252025 Michelin Plate2024 OAD Casual in Europe Ranked · #3442024 Michelin Plate2023 OAD Casual in Europe Highly Recommended |
| La Pause Libanaise | Paris | , | , | No published awards |
| Pierre Hermé | Paris | Patisserie | , | 2025 OAD Cheap Eats in Europe Ranked · #152024 OAD Cheap Eats in Europe Ranked · #182023 OAD Cheap Eats in Europe Ranked · #8 |
| Carnet de Voyage | Paris | , | , | No published awards |
| Osè African Cuisine | Paris | , | , | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should a first-timer know about Mollard?
Start with the basics: Mollard is in Paris, opens every day from 12 PM to 12:20 AM, and lists a smart-casual dress code. Go here if those practical details fit your plan, but do not assume a specific cuisine, menu format, chef profile, or award status.
Is midday or evening better at Mollard?
The hours run daily from 12 PM to 12:20 AM, so choose a time that best fits your Paris schedule. Confirm current service details directly with the venue before making plans.
What are alternatives to Mollard in Paris?
Consider Lazare, Carnet de Voyage, La Pause Libanaise, Osè African Cuisine, or Pierre Hermé depending on what you need from the visit. Use current official details to compare hours, menus, booking requirements, and the kind of experience each venue supports.
Is Mollard good for a special occasion?
It can be considered for an occasion if the practical fit is right: Paris location, daily 12 PM to 12:20 AM hours, and smart-casual dress. Private rooms, group capacity, special menus, and occasion packages are not confirmed, so check those details directly before relying on it for a celebration.
