Tempilenti
11th Arr. - Popincourt, Paris
Restaurant in Paris, France
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Dress
Casual
Why go
A small-table Paris pick in the 11th for diners who want a focused neighborhood dinner rather than a large private event. Tempilenti has Gambero Rosso 2 Forchette recognition for 2026, making it more compelling for food-focused explorers than for groups needing a private room or heavily planned format.
About Tempilenti
Tempilenti is a Paris restaurant with a Gambero Rosso 2 Forchette recognition for 2026 and a casual dress code. Its opening pattern includes lunch on Monday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, dinner on Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday. Tuesday and Wednesday are closed.
Details such as cuisine, chef, menu format, pricing, seating layout, private dining, beverage program should be confirmed directly with the restaurant before building a highly specific plan around it. Tempilenti offers a Paris dining option with specific hours, a casual dress code, external recognition.
A Paris choice with specific hours and Gambero Rosso recognition
Tempilenti's Gambero Rosso 2 Forchette recognition for 2026 makes it a relevant option for diners comparing restaurants with some external editorial backing. It is always best to confirm details about the room, menu, or service style directly with the restaurant.
For a first visit, avoid planning around a specific dish, chef narrative, tasting-menu format, or pairing structure unless you have confirmed those details with the restaurant. Choose Tempilenti when its Paris location, casual dress code, opening days, recognition fit the occasion.
Who should choose it over another option
Pick Tempilenti when its schedule and Gambero Rosso 2 Forchette recognition make it the right fit for your plans. For another comparison, Le Servan is a useful cross-shop. Readers also comparing other dining options can look at CLINT Roquette, Ter. Il Bacaro, SENsation.
Use the wider city guides if the decision is still open: Our full Paris restaurants guide, plus Our full Paris hotels guide, Our full Paris bars guide, Our full Paris wineries guide, Our full Paris experiences guide. If the search is expanding beyond Tempilenti, compare it with other dining rooms based on the details you can confirm directly.
Planning details
- Location
- 13 Rue Gerbier, 75011 Paris, France
- Reservations
- Book on TheFork
- Website
- module.thefork.com/en_US/module/444697-0
- Phone
- +33981018110
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Tempilenti sits quietly on Rue Gerbier in the 11th arrondissement, favoring a restrained, contemporary approach to dining rather than the gilded formality of Paris’s grand maisons. The room is small and purposeful, part of the eastern-arrondissement current that emphasizes compressed menus and direct cultural engagement. Service and plating skew away from ceremony and toward a focused, thoughtful experience that privileges the quality of dishes over theatricality. Expect a composed, sophisticated atmosphere that feels relaxed rather than loud — a place where the food’s intent and cultural references take center stage in an intimate, low-key setting.
Best For
Tempilenti is best experienced for an evening meal when its compact, carefully considered menu and restrained service style make the most sense. The restaurant’s location on a quieter axis of the 11th arrondissement and its small dining room mean it suits date nights and special dinners that favor conversation over spectacle. The tone is upscale-casual: polished without being fussy. Because the kitchen works with a compressed selection, diners come to savor specific, well-executed plates rather than an extensive à la carte marathon—ideal for focused dinner occasions.
Ordering Tips
The menu at Tempilenti is intentionally concise, so prioritize standout specialties such as the signature vitello tonnato and ask staff for the evening’s highlights. Given the small room and the restaurant’s position off busier corridors, reservations are advisable to secure a table. Approach the menu as a curated set of choices—pick a few focused dishes to share rather than expecting an expansive list. If you have strong preferences or dietary restrictions, mention them when booking so the kitchen can tailor recommendations within the compressed menu format.
Planning details
Location
13 Rue Gerbier, 75011 Paris, France · Directions
Recognition and awards
Also consider
If you cannot get the table
Try Le Servan first if the group wants a clearer cuisine and price frame. It is the easier choice for planners who need to brief a group before committing.
Try Il Bacaro if the appeal is an Italian-leaning Paris dinner and the exact format can stay flexible. For a wider net in the same city, check CLINT Roquette, Ter. and SENsation.
Restaurant context
How it compares in Paris
Le Servan is the clearest peer for diners who want a defined neo-bistro and modern-cuisine frame, with a €€ signal that makes budget planning easier. Tempilenti is the better fit when the priority is a smaller 11th-arrondissement dinner with external Italian dining recognition, but Le Servan is easier to assess in advance if price category and cuisine clarity matter.
CLINT Roquette, Ter. and SENsation are useful alternatives when the main issue is availability in Paris rather than a specific cuisine target. With limited listed detail for those peers, treat them as nearby cross-shops rather than like-for-like substitutes. If a small, recognized table is the goal, start with Tempilenti; if flexibility is more valuable, widen the search.
Il Bacaro is the name to check if the group wants another Paris option with an Italian-sounding identity. Tempilenti has the stronger listed trust signal because of the 2026 Gambero Rosso 2 Forchette recognition; Il Bacaro is more useful as a backup when the original timing does not work.
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Compare Tempilenti
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Awards | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tempilenti | Paris | ; | 2026 Gambero Rosso Top Italian Restaurants | ; |
| CLINT Roquette | Paris | No published awards | ; | ; |
| Ter. | Paris | No published awards | ; | ; |
| Il Bacaro | Paris | 2026 Michelin Plate2025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate | ; | ; |
| Le Servan | Paris | Neo-bistro, Modern Cuisine | Michelin Guide France & Monaco 20262026 OAD Casual in Europe Recommended2025 OAD Casual in Europe Ranked · #3462025 Michelin Plate2024 OAD Casual in Europe Ranked · #3062024 Michelin Plate2023 OAD Casual in Europe Recommended | €€ |
| SENsation | Paris | No published awards | ; | ; |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is lunch or dinner better at Tempilenti?
Lunch is listed from 12:30–2:30 PM on Monday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday. Dinner is listed from 7:30–10:30 PM on Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday. Tuesday and Wednesday are closed, so the better choice depends on which service fits your schedule.
What should a first-timer know about Tempilenti?
Go in with the basics: Tempilenti is in Paris, has a casual dress code, holds a Gambero Rosso 2 Forchette recognition for 2026. Its opening pattern is also important: it is closed Tuesday and Wednesday, with dinner only on Thursday and both lunch and dinner on Monday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday.
How far ahead should I book Tempilenti?
Booking guidance is not available here, so check directly with the restaurant for availability. The hours include lunch on Monday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, dinner on Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday.
Is Tempilenti good for a special occasion?
It can be considered for a Paris meal if the Gambero Rosso 2 Forchette recognition and casual dress code suit the occasion. Details such as private dining, seating layout, menu format should be confirmed directly before planning anything specific.
What are alternatives to Tempilenti?
For a similar decision, compare it with Le Servan, CLINT Roquette, Ter. Il Bacaro, SENsation, depending on which details matter most for your meal.
Is Tempilenti good for solo dining?
Confirm details such as seating and availability for solo dining directly with the restaurant. The schedule includes lunch from 12:30–2:30 PM on Monday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, dinner from 7:30–10:30 PM on Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday.
