Pau Brasil
17th Arrondissement, Paris
Restaurant in Paris, France
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Pau Brasil works when convenience near the Arc de Triomphe matters more than a chef-led destination meal. It suits an easy repeat booking in Paris, especially on colder or shoulder-season days when staying close beats crossing town. For a more defined brief, compare Sormani, La Scène Thélème, or Oxte first.
About Pau Brasil
Pau Brasil is a Paris venue. Dress smart casual. Beyond that, check the venue's current channels for practical details such as timing, availability, menu, any specific requests.
Use it as a Paris venue with smart-casual planning
The safest way to frame Pau Brasil is as a Paris visit to confirm directly before you go. Dress smart casual, check the venue's current channels for practical details such as timing, availability, menu, any specific requests.
If you are comparing Paris options, consider Sormani, La Scène Thélème, Oxte, Les Jardins du Presbourg, or Victoria 1836. Treat Pau Brasil on its own terms and verify the details that matter for your visit before committing.
Plan the rest of the Paris shortlist around confirmed details
If this visit is one slot in a wider Paris plan, use our full Paris restaurants guide, plus the Paris hotels, bars, wineries, experiences guides. For Pau Brasil specifically, the guidance is limited: it is in Paris, the dress code is smart casual. For anything else, confirm directly with the venue before relying on it.
Planning details
- Location
- 32 Rue de Tilsitt, 75017 Paris, France
- Website
- paubrasil.fr
- Phone
- +33153577766
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Pau Brasil stakes a clear claim for Brazilian cooking in Paris while acknowledging the cuisine's evolution in the city. Located on Rue de Tilsitt in the 17th arrondissement, it trades on familiar churrascaria energy and the conviviality of caipirinhas, yet the profile of the neighbourhood — frequented by well-travelled Parisians and international residents — allows the restaurant to aim for something steadier than tourist-focused bustle. The tone is unpretentious and rooted in accessible Brazilian traditions, making the room feel like a straightforward, convivial place to enjoy hearty, meat-forward cooking without pretense.
Best For
Pau Brasil works particularly well for lively evening occasions: group dinners, celebratory meals and relaxed date nights where sharing and volume are part of the experience. Its rodizio format and signature plates such as picanha and feijoada suit a dinner service centered on generous portions and social dining. The 17th arrondissement address attracts a repeat local crowd as well as international diners, so it also fits after-work drinks and casual gatherings that lean on Brazilian staples — think convivial rounds of caipirinhas and plates meant to be passed around.
Ordering Tips
Lean into the restaurant's strengths: order the rodizio if you want the full churrascaria experience and make room for the picanha, which is listed among the kitchen's signatures. Feijoada offers a taste of Brazil's heartier, regional tradition and is a good choice for a substantial communal dish. Because the venue favors convivial, high-volume dining, plan to share plates and drinks — caipirinhas are part of the traditional repertoire mentioned in the profile — and expect a meal structured around generous portions rather than tasting-course restraint.
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Also Consider
- Sormani, Italian, €€€
- Les Jardins du Presbourg, Notable alternative
- Victoria 1836, Notable alternative
- La Scène Thélème, Modern Cuisine, €€€
- Oxte, Mexican, €€€€
Restaurant context
How Pau Brasil compares in Paris
Choose Pau Brasil when ease and location are the priority. Sormani gives you a clearer Italian brief at €€€, so it is the better call when the food category matters. La Scène Thélème also sits at €€€ but reads as a more deliberate modern-cuisine booking, better for a planned dinner than a flexible neighborhood meal.
Oxte is the splurge comparison at €€€€, and it makes more sense when you want Mexican cooking to anchor the night. Pau Brasil is easier to justify when you do not want a higher-spend commitment. Les Jardins du Presbourg and Victoria 1836 are stronger cross-shops when ambience around western Paris is part of the decision, particularly for groups who care about the room as much as the plate.
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Compare Pau Brasil
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pau Brasil | Paris | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Sormani | Paris | Italian | €€€ | Michelin Guide France & Monaco 20262025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate |
| Les Jardins du Presbourg | Paris | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Victoria 1836 | Paris | ; | ; | No published awards |
| La Scène Thélème | Paris | Modern Cuisine | €€€ | Michelin Guide France & Monaco 20262025 OAD Classical in Europe Ranked · #1722025 Michelin 1 Star2024 Michelin 1 Star |
| Oxte | Paris | Mexican | €€€€ | Michelin Guide France & Monaco 2026We're Smart World Top Restaurants 20252025 Michelin 1 Star2024 Michelin 1 Star |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I eat at the bar at Pau Brasil?
Confirm seating options directly with Pau Brasil when arranging a visit in Paris. If you are comparing other Paris options, Les Jardins du Presbourg and Victoria 1836 are also worth checking directly for current details.
Does Pau Brasil handle dietary restrictions?
Ask Pau Brasil directly before visiting, be specific about any restriction. For comparison planning, you can also check current details with La Scène Thélème or Oxte.
Is Pau Brasil good for solo visits?
The confirmed planning note is that Pau Brasil is in Paris and has a smart-casual dress code. If you are choosing between venues, compare current availability and format directly with Pau Brasil and Sormani.
What should a first-timer know about Pau Brasil?
First-timers should know that Pau Brasil is in Paris, the dress code is smart casual. Confirm current address, hours, menu, pricing, any visit requirements directly with the venue before going.
Can Pau Brasil accommodate groups?
Contact Pau Brasil directly with your party size and timing. For broader Paris planning, you may also want to compare current options with Victoria 1836 or Les Jardins du Presbourg.
