
Vaudeville
2nd arrondissement, Paris
Restaurant in Paris, France
The Read
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Vaudeville is worth considering when convenience matters more than ceremony: central Paris, long daily hours, and an easy booking profile. It is not the obvious choice for a high-stakes special occasion; compare Accents Table Bourse if you want a clearer upscale modern-cuisine proposition nearby.
About Vaudeville
8 AM is the useful clue here: for Vaudeville in Paris, the hours point to a flexible everyday stop rather than a narrowly timed dinner-only plan. The opening schedule runs from morning into the evening every day, with later closing Tuesday through Saturday. Consider Vaudeville when the priority is an easygoing Paris option with broad hours and a smart casual dress code, not when the plan depends on a highly specific format. The appeal is practical: it gives you a Paris name to put on the itinerary when timing and simplicity matter more than a heavily defined dining narrative.
Vaudeville is recommended based on its hours and dress code, not on price, awards, chef biography, cuisine, menu format, or a specific service style. For someone planning a day in Paris, the smart move is to use Vaudeville for a slot where flexibility matters: morning, midday, or evening, depending on the day of the week. That is still a real reason to consider it, as long as the reason is named honestly. Vaudeville is best treated as a convenient Paris anchor, not as a centerpiece that has to justify the whole trip.
Use it for timing and simplicity, not for a destination narrative
The service question matters because Vaudeville does not feature a formal format, named chef counter, award-driven dining room, cuisine, or menu structure. That makes Vaudeville easier to recommend when expectations are set correctly. It is the kind of stop that should reduce friction in a day rather than create a separate agenda around the table. If the goal is to compare another Paris option, Accents Table Bourse is a natural cross-shop. If the goal is simply to keep plans direct in Paris, Vaudeville remains the lower-pressure pick. That distinction is important: one choice may be about exploring another venue, while the other is about making the schedule work cleanly.
For broader planning, use our full Paris restaurants guide rather than forcing this venue to do every job. Vaudeville should not have to stand in for every possible Paris meal category, especially if the day includes other priorities. Pair it with our full Paris hotels guide, our full Paris bars guide, our full Paris wineries guide, and our full Paris experiences guide if the meal is only one piece of the day. Used that way, it becomes a sensible planning tool: a Paris stop with broad opening hours that leaves room for the rest of the itinerary instead of competing with it.
Planning details
- Location
- 29 Rue Vivienne, 75002 Paris, France
- Website
- vaudevilleparis.com
- Phone
- +33140200462
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Vaudeville presents as a classic Grands Boulevards brasserie anchored in a Belle Époque room: marble, brass and high ceilings give the dining room a historic, almost theatrical weight. The space reads as durable and slightly opulent, a room that asserts continuity rather than trend-chasing reinvention. Rather than a minimalist or modern tableau, the interior foregrounds period detail and scale, and the service operates in the steady, convivial register of the grand Parisian brasserie. The overall effect is historic and ceremonious without feeling precious — a lively, enduring setting for the city's rhythms.
Best For
This is a venue built for the rhythms of the city: theatre audiences spilling onto the boulevard, the nearby financial quarter and the steady traffic of diners who expect reliable brasserie cooking. It suits business dinners, after-work gatherings and larger group meals where continuity and volume matter as much as individual dishes. The room’s scale and sense of occasion also make it appropriate for celebrations and special evenings when the setting itself is part of the appeal. In short, Vaudeville serves anyone seeking a traditional Parisian brasserie experience rooted in place and history.
Ordering Tips
Approach a meal here with the brasserie’s classical sequencing in mind: start with shellfish and raw or cold starters — the Gillardeau oysters are a natural opener — then move into the room’s signature mains. Expect stalwart preparations such as steak tartare, sole meunière, calf's liver and a grilled entrecôte; the seafood platter and sauerkraut are good options for sharing. The house favors familiar, time-tested dishes over tasting-menu experimentation, so order a few classics to take the full measure of the kitchen and the room’s tradition.
Venue details
Ambiance
Bright and elegant Art Deco interior with soft lighting, large leather banquettes, mirrors and brassware evoking the golden age of 20th-century brasseries; lively but refined atmosphere with white tablecloths and uniformed service.
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At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Formal
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Large
Signature Dishes
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- Getting there
- 29 Rue Vivienne, 75002 Paris, France
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Also consider
If you cannot get Vaudeville
For a more deliberate Paris dinner, try Accents Table Bourse; its Modern Cuisine and €€€€ tier make it the more occasion-ready choice. For a lower-pressure backup, check Les Bascules or Bianca if their location works better for the rest of the evening.
Restaurant context
How it compares in Paris
Vaudeville is the practical choice in this set: central, easier to plan around, and better suited to repeat-use meals than a high-stakes dinner. Accents Table Bourse has the clearer upscale signal, with Modern Cuisine and a €€€€ price tier, so choose it when the meal needs to feel more deliberate.
Les Bascules, Bianca, Le Trader's, and A.Noste are better used as cross-shops when availability, neighborhood fit, or atmosphere matter more than a named cuisine category. With limited public price and format signals for those peers, the safer decision rule is simple: pick Vaudeville for ease, Accents Table Bourse for a more formal modern-cuisine spend, and the others when their location suits the rest of the night.
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Compare Vaudeville
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vaudeville | Paris | , | , | No published awards |
| Les Bascules | Paris | , | , | No published awards |
| Bianca | Paris | , | , | 2026 OAD Casual in North America Recommended2025 OAD Casual in North America Ranked · #3592025 Wine Spectator Award of Excellence2024 OAD Casual in North America Ranked · #345 |
| Le Trader's | Paris | , | , | No published awards |
| Accents Table Bourse | Paris | Modern Cuisine | €€€€ | Michelin Guide France & Monaco 20262025 Michelin 1 Star2025 Gault & Millau Remarkable Restaurant2024 Michelin 1 Star |
| A.Noste | Paris | , | , | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is lunch or dinner better at Vaudeville?
Vaudeville's hours run from 8 AM to 11 PM on Monday and Sunday, and from 8 AM to midnight Tuesday through Saturday. Choose the time that best fits your Paris itinerary. It features hours and a smart casual dress code, but does not feature a specific menu format, price point, or dining style.
How far ahead should I book Vaudeville?
Booking lead time for Vaudeville is not specified. If your timing is fixed, especially in the evening, it is sensible to check availability in advance. The hours are 8 AM to 11 PM on Monday and Sunday, and 8 AM to midnight Tuesday through Saturday.
What should a first-timer know about Vaudeville?
Treat Vaudeville as a flexible Paris option with broad opening hours and a smart casual dress code. It opens at 8 AM daily and closes at 11 PM on Monday and Sunday, and at midnight Tuesday through Saturday. It does not feature a chef-driven format, tasting menu, cuisine, or awards profile.
Is Vaudeville good for a special occasion?
It can work for a special occasion if what you want is a Paris venue with broad hours and smart casual dress. It does not feature a formal, award-led, or tasting-menu format, so set expectations around convenience rather than a formal destination-dining experience.
What are alternatives to compare with Vaudeville?
For other options to compare, consider Accents Table Bourse, Les Bascules, A.Noste, Bianca, or Le Trader's depending on the kind of outing you want. Vaudeville is the pragmatic pick when hours and a smart casual dress code are the main planning facts.























