Slow
14th arrondissement, Paris
Restaurant in Paris, France
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Slow is worth considering when convenience in the 14th arrondissement matters more than chasing a destination table. The stronger play is lunch or an early dinner, especially for a low-pressure Paris meal near Montparnasse; choose a more defined peer if cuisine, chef, awards, or price clarity are central to the decision.
About Slow
Slow is a practical Paris dining option to consider when the goal is an easy meal without building the day around a trophy reservation or a highly formal restaurant plan.
A low-friction Paris pick
The practical case is the schedule: the listed hours cover both lunch and dinner from Tuesday through Sunday, with Friday and Saturday dinner running later than the midweek pattern. That makes it useful for travelers and locals who want a meal in Paris with clear opening windows and smart-casual dress.
Slow is not positioned as a chef-led tasting-menu destination, and it does not present itself around a single signature dish or awards hook. Treat it as a direct Paris option rather than a headline booking. If the table needs a clear cuisine label, a named chef, or a documented format before committing, choose a venue with more defined public positioning instead.
Where it fits in a Paris itinerary
Stronger use case is timing. Lunch is available Tuesday through Friday from 12–3 PM, and Saturday and Sunday from 12–3:30 PM. Dinner is available Tuesday through Thursday from 7–10:30 PM, Friday and Saturday from 7–11 PM, and Sunday from 7–10 PM; Monday is closed.
For travelers comparing Paris options by practical fit rather than awards, this can sit in the same planning conversation as Le Cornichon, Bistrot Augustin, Amour du Vietnam, A Mi-Chemin, and La Cantine du Troquet. The decision is less about chasing a famous name and more about matching the meal to the day: clear timing, direct expectations, and a smart-casual setting.
Quick reference: choose it for an easy Paris lunch or dinner; skip it if the occasion requires a clearly documented cuisine, chef, tasting format, price point, or awards signal.
Planning details
- Location
- 4 Rue Danville, 75014 Paris, France
- Website
- slowfamily.fr
- Phone
- +33140475681
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Slow presents itself as a neighbourhood dining room that privileges tempo over spectacle. Located in the residential streets south of Montparnasse, the restaurant leans into an unhurried, ritualized meal; the evening unfolds deliberately so wine and conversation have time to open. The writing positions Slow apart from both brasserie rush and palace formality: it is quietly serious, favouring measured pacing, attentive execution and a sense of local custom. The result is a sophisticated, relaxed atmosphere where the focus is on the sequence and rhythm of dishes rather than on performance or flash.
Best For
Slow is best for diners who want an unhurried evening in a neighbourhood setting. It suits couples seeking a quiet date night and locals who value a measured dining tempo, as well as small groups who prefer conversation and wine that can breathe between courses. Because the kitchen structures the meal around pacing rather than speed, the restaurant is especially appropriate for those who see dinner as a ritual—people who want to linger over food, let bottles open, and follow the kitchen’s lead rather than rush through plates.
Ordering Tips
Embrace the restaurant’s core idea: slow down. The description explicitly frames the meal as paced and ritualized, so allow time between courses and resist speeding the service. Follow the kitchen’s lead when possible—this is a neighbourhood room that asks diners to trust its sequence. Given the menu’s signature items (Brioches à la Pékinoise, Karaage de Brocolis, Tartare à la Thaï), consider sampling a selection to experience the kitchen’s range, and plan the evening around a relaxed bottle of wine so it can open as intended.
Venue details
Ambiance
Warm and cozy atmosphere with a focus on passionate, original gourmet experiences.
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
- Brioches à la Pékinoise
- Karaage de Brocolis
- Tartare à la Thaï
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 4 Rue Danville, 75014 Paris, France
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Where to go if Slow is not the right fit
Try Le Cornichon if the table wants Modern Cuisine with a clearer €€ positioning. Try Bistrot Augustin if Traditional Cuisine is the brief and the group needs a more legible Paris bistro-style choice.
Restaurant context
How Slow compares in Paris
Slow is the easiest recommendation when the priority is a low-friction table in the 14th rather than a clearly labeled culinary format. Le Cornichon is the better pick for diners who want a defined Modern Cuisine lane at €€, while Bistrot Augustin is the safer choice for a Traditional Cuisine brief at a similar €€ signal.
If cuisine clarity matters, Amour du Vietnam gives the decision a more specific direction than Slow. For a Paris meal where neighborhood feel matters but the group wants more confidence before committing, A Mi-Chemin and La Cantine du Troquet are sensible cross-shops.
Book Slow for ease and location fit. Choose Le Cornichon for modern cooking, Bistrot Augustin for a traditional brief, and Amour du Vietnam when a more defined cuisine choice will make the table easier for a group to agree on.
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Compare Slow
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Slow | Paris | , | , | No published awards |
| Le Cornichon | Paris | Modern Cuisine | €€ | Michelin Guide France & Monaco 20262025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate |
| Bistrot Augustin | Paris | Traditional Cuisine | €€ | Michelin Guide France & Monaco 20262025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate |
| Amour du Vietnam | Paris | , | , | No published awards |
| A Mi-Chemin | Paris | , | , | No published awards |
| La Cantine du Troquet | Paris | , | , | No published awards |
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How Slow Paris compares with similar nearby venues.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should a first-timer know about Slow?
Start with the hours: Slow serves lunch and dinner Tuesday through Sunday and is closed Monday. Dress code is smart casual, and the location is Paris.
How far ahead should I book Slow?
If timing matters, plan around the listed hours: lunch and dinner Tuesday through Sunday, with Friday and Saturday dinner running until 11 PM.
Can Slow accommodate groups?
What are alternatives to Slow in Paris?
For other Paris dining options, compare it with Le Cornichon or Bistrot Augustin. A Mi-Chemin, Amour du Vietnam, and La Cantine du Troquet are also useful references when weighing where Slow fits in a broader dining plan.
Is lunch or dinner better at Slow?
Choose based on timing. Lunch runs Tuesday through Friday from 12–3 PM and Saturday through Sunday from 12–3:30 PM. Dinner runs Tuesday through Thursday from 7–10:30 PM, Friday and Saturday from 7–11 PM, and Sunday from 7–10 PM.
Is Slow good for a special occasion?
It may suit a low-key occasion if the schedule and smart-casual dress code fit your plans. It is best approached as a practical dining choice rather than a splurge restaurant, tasting-menu destination, or awards-driven booking.
