Restaurant in Paris, France
Serious French cooking, no theatre required.
Allard is a Michelin Plate traditional French bistro in Saint-Germain-des-Prés, owned by Alain Ducasse and open seven days for lunch and dinner. At the €€€ price tier with a 760-bottle wine list strong in Burgundy and Bordeaux, it delivers serious cooking and a professional sommelier team in a relaxed bistro format. Booking is easy — one to two weeks ahead is sufficient for most dates.
Yes — if you want classic French cooking done with genuine conviction at a price point that sits well below the city's €€€€ brigade. Allard at 41 Rue Saint-André des Arts delivers the kind of honest, technique-driven bistro cooking that is harder to find in Paris than the guidebooks suggest. Under the Alain Ducasse ownership umbrella and with chef Pascal Feraud in the kitchen, it earns its Michelin Plate (2025) by doing the fundamentals well rather than chasing novelty. For a returning visitor who knows the room, the question is not whether to book again — it is which format and which part of the wine list to explore next.
Allard is a traditional French restaurant in the 6th arrondissement, operating at the €€€ price tier , expect to spend upwards of €66 per person for a two-course meal before wine. The address on Rue Saint-André des Arts puts it in one of the Left Bank's most walked streets, which means the setting carries neighbourhood credibility without being a tourist trap. The room reads as a working bistro: you are here for the food and the wine, not for a design experience.
Chef Pascal Feraud leads the kitchen, and the broader team reflects the Ducasse group's operational discipline: general manager Bruno Jousseaume and sommelier team , Bernard Neuveu as wine director, supported by Alexandre Elies and Thomas Sigrist , bring a level of professional structure that most independently run bistros at this price point cannot match. That structure shows. Service is attentive without being performative, which suits the room's register.
The wine programme is where Allard punches above its category. A 760-selection list with 4,240 bottles in inventory, weighted towards France with particular depth in Burgundy and Bordeaux, is genuinely serious for a bistro-format restaurant. At the $$$ wine pricing tier, there are €100+ bottles available, but the list is structured to reward different budgets. If you came once and stuck to the house pour, you left the leading part of the cellar unexamined. This is where a returning visitor should spend more time , Bernard Neuveu's Burgundy depth is worth a direct conversation at the table.
The PEA-R-07 angle is the right lens for Allard: this is a venue where the relaxed format does not mean a relaxed standard. The Michelin Plate recognition in both 2024 and 2025 signals consistent quality rather than a one-year outlier. At the €€€ cuisine tier, you are paying for cooking that is prepared with the same sourcing rigour and technique that underpins the Ducasse group's broader portfolio , the casual register is a choice, not a compromise.
For a diner who has been once, the practical upgrade is to commit to the wine list more deliberately. The combination of a Michelin Plate kitchen and a 760-bottle cellar with Burgundy depth, in a room where you can hold a conversation without raising your voice, is not something you find easily in Paris at this price bracket. [Le Violon d'Ingres](https://www.joinpearl.co/restaurants/le-violon-dingres-paris-restaurant) and [Atelier Maître Albert](https://www.joinpearl.co/restaurants/atelier-matre-albert-paris-restaurant) compete in a similar register on the Left Bank, but neither brings the same cellar depth to a bistro format. [Anecdote](https://www.joinpearl.co/restaurants/anecdote-paris-restaurant) and [19.20 by Norbert Tarayre](https://www.joinpearl.co/restaurants/1920-by-norbert-tarayre-paris-restaurant) offer comparable casual positioning at lower price points if budget is the primary constraint.
France's broader traditional cooking heritage , from [Auberge de l'Ill in Illhaeusern](https://www.joinpearl.co/restaurants/auberge-de-lill-illhaeusern-restaurant) to [Paul Bocuse - L'Auberge du Pont de Collonges](https://www.joinpearl.co/restaurants/paul-bocuse-lauberge-du-pont-de-collonges-collonges-au-mont-dor-restaurant) , gives context for where Allard sits: it is not trying to be a three-star monument. It is trying to be the leading version of what a serious Paris bistro should be, and it largely succeeds. For a different register of traditional cuisine in France, [Cave à Vin & à Manger - Maison Saint-Crescent in Narbonne](https://www.joinpearl.co/restaurants/cave-vin-manger-maison-saint-crescent-narbonne-restaurant) and [Auberge Grand'Maison in Mûr-de-Bretagne](https://www.joinpearl.co/restaurants/auberge-grandmaison-mr-de-bretagne-restaurant) show how the format travels regionally.
Booking at Allard is rated Easy. The €€€ price point and Saint-Germain location mean demand is steady rather than frantic , you are not competing for a 12-seat counter. Book one to two weeks ahead for weekend dinner to be safe; weekday lunch is more accessible. The restaurant runs service seven days a week, both lunch (12:00–14:00) and dinner (19:00–22:00), which gives you genuine flexibility. Lunch is the better-value session at most Paris bistros in this tier, and Allard follows that pattern: the same kitchen, a quieter room, and typically a more focused menu.
The dinner window closes at 22:00, so this is not a venue for a late-starting Parisian dinner. Factor that into your evening if you are coming from the Right Bank or after a show.
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Address: 41 Rue Saint-André des Arts, 75006 Paris. Cuisine: Traditional French. Price tier: €€€ (two courses from approximately €66 per person, before wine). Wine: 760 selections, 4,240 bottles, France-heavy with Burgundy and Bordeaux depth; $$$ pricing tier. Hours: Monday through Sunday, 12:00–14:00 and 19:00–22:00. Google rating: 4.2 from 1,075 reviews. Awards: Michelin Plate 2024 and 2025. Booking difficulty: Easy. Chef: Pascal Feraud. Owner: Alain Ducasse. Wine Director: Bernard Neuveu.
Quick reference: Michelin Plate (2025) | €€€ cuisine | $$$ wine | 760 selections | Open 7 days, lunch and dinner | Easy to book | 41 Rue Saint-André des Arts, 75006 Paris
Allard is a traditional French bistro under Alain Ducasse ownership, holding a Michelin Plate for two consecutive years. The food is classic and technique-driven rather than experimental. Prices sit at €€€ for food and $$$ for wine , plan for €66+ per person before drinks. The wine list is genuinely deep for a bistro, with 760 selections and a Burgundy and Bordeaux focus: worth exploring rather than defaulting to the house pour. Booking is easy, and the room runs seven days a week for both lunch and dinner.
Lunch. At a Michelin Plate bistro in the €€€ tier, lunch typically offers the same kitchen at a calmer pace and, often, a more focused menu. Allard runs lunch 12:00–14:00 and dinner 19:00–22:00 every day of the week. If you are visiting for the first time or want a more relaxed read of the room and the wine list, come at midday. Dinner suits a longer, more social occasion , but note the 22:00 close, which limits a late start.
One to two weeks is sufficient for most sittings. Booking is rated Easy , Allard is not a 12-seat tasting counter with a three-month waitlist. Weekend dinners fill faster than weekday lunches, so if your dates are fixed, book the moment they are. Same-week availability is possible for weekday lunch, particularly earlier in the service window.
Smart casual is the right register. Allard is a serious bistro with Michelin recognition and Ducasse group oversight, but it is not a jacket-and-tie room. The Saint-Germain-des-Prés neighbourhood sets a reasonably polished standard , dress as you would for a mid-range restaurant in a European capital where you want to look considered rather than formal. No dress code is specified, but arriving underdressed at a €€€ Michelin Plate venue will feel out of place.
Yes, with a caveat. The bistro format and professional service team make solo dining comfortable , you will not feel conspicuous. At the €€€ price tier, the per-head spend is manageable for a solo meal, and the wine list rewards a focused conversation with the sommelier team, which is easier to have alone. The one consideration: a 760-bottle list with Burgundy depth is more enjoyable when you are splitting a bottle. If solo, ask Bernard Neuveu's team for glass recommendations rather than committing to a bottle.
Group capability is not confirmed in available data, so contact the restaurant directly to confirm private or semi-private arrangements before booking a large party. What is clear: the professional management structure under Bruno Jousseaume and the Ducasse group oversight suggest a level of operational capacity that most independent bistros at this price point cannot offer. For groups of four to six, a standard reservation should be fine; for larger parties or a private event, enquire ahead.
Specific dietary accommodation policies are not confirmed in available data. Given the traditional French cuisine format, plant-based or strict dietary requirements may require advance notice , classic bistro menus are built around meat, fish, and butter-based sauces. Contact the restaurant ahead of your visit to confirm what is possible. The professional kitchen team and Ducasse group standards suggest a willingness to adapt, but traditional French cooking is not naturally flexible territory for strict dietary needs.
| Venue | Awards | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allard | Michelin Plate (2025); WINE: Wine Strengths: France, Burgundy, Bordeaux Pricing: $$$ i Wine pricing: Based on the list\'s general markup and high and low price points:$ has many bottles < $50;$$ has a range of pricing;$$$ has many $100+ bottles Selections: 760 Inventory: 4,240 CUISINE: Cuisine Types: French Pricing: $$$ i Cuisine pricing: The cost of a typical two-course meal, not including tip or beverages.$ is < $40;$$ is $40–$65;$$$ is $66+. Meals: Lunch and Dinner STAFF: People Alexandre Elies:Sommelier Wine Director: Bernard Neuveu Sommelier: Alexandre Elies, Thomas Sigrist, Tahlia Weber Chef: Pascal Feraud General Manager: Bruno Jousseaume Owner: Alain Ducasse; Michelin Plate (2024) | €€€ | — |
| Alléno Paris au Pavillon Ledoyen | Michelin 3 Star, World's 50 Best | €€€€ | — |
| Kei | Michelin 3 Star, World's 50 Best | €€€€ | — |
| L'Ambroisie | Michelin 3 Star, World's 50 Best | €€€€ | — |
| Le Cinq - Four Seasons Hôtel George V | Michelin 3 Star, World's 50 Best | €€€€ | — |
| Pierre Gagnaire | Michelin 3 Star, World's 50 Best | €€€€ | — |
What to weigh when choosing between Allard and alternatives.
Groups are manageable at Allard given its traditional bistro format and easy booking rating. Smaller parties of 2-4 will have no trouble securing a table. Larger groups should book as far in advance as possible and check the venue's official channels to confirm capacity — at €€€ per head, Allard is a practical choice for a group dinner that doesn't require a Michelin three-star budget.
Allard serves traditional French cuisine, a format built around classic techniques and animal-based ingredients. Guests with significant dietary restrictions — vegan, gluten-free, severe allergies — should contact the restaurant before booking. The kitchen's strength lies in its classical repertoire, so significant substitutions may limit the experience.
Lunch is the sharper call at Allard. The €€€ price tier applies to both services, but the 12:00-14:00 lunch slot in Saint-Germain tends to attract a local, unhurried crowd rather than the tourist-heavy evening dining room. If you want to eat like a 6th arrondissement regular, book the midday service and take your time.
Booking is rated Easy, so a week out is usually sufficient for most nights. Weekend evenings in peak season may warrant 2 weeks' notice. Allard is not competing for reservations the way a Michelin-starred room would, so spontaneous bookings mid-week are genuinely possible — this is one of the practical advantages of the Michelin Plate tier over the city's starred restaurants.
This is a traditional French bistro in the 6th arrondissement, not a formal dining room. Neat, presentable clothing — trousers and a shirt, or the equivalent — fits the room. The Michelin Plate recognition and Alain Ducasse ownership set a certain standard, but Allard's format does not demand a jacket.
Yes. A classic French bistro counter or compact two-top is a natural format for solo diners, and Allard's easy booking status means you're not fighting the reservation system alone. The traditional service style at a Michelin Plate-recognised room rewards solo guests who want attentive, unhurried pacing without the pressure of a tasting-menu format.
Allard is a Michelin Plate restaurant under Alain Ducasse ownership at 41 Rue Saint-André des Arts — expect classical French cooking executed with care, not innovation. The €€€ price tier means two courses will run upwards of €66 per person before drinks; the wine list runs to 760 selections with strong France, Burgundy, and Bordeaux depth, priced at the $$$ tier. Come for the cooking tradition, not a contemporary tasting menu.
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