Restaurant in Paris, France
Michelin-recognised, easy to book, worth it.
A Michelin Plate-recognised address on Rue Beccaria in Paris's 12th arrondissement, Nous 4 holds a 4.7 rating across more than 900 Google reviews — a consistent signal of neighbourhood loyalty in a city where traditional cuisine competes hard for attention. The €€ price point places it firmly in the accessible end of Paris's serious dining tier, making it one of the more credible everyday options in an under-discussed quarter.
Getting a table at Nous 4 is easier than at most Michelin-recognised addresses in Paris, and that is a genuine argument for booking. With a 4.7 rating across 904 Google reviews and back-to-back Michelin Plate recognition in 2024 and 2025, this traditional-cuisine address on Rue Beccaria in the 12th arrondissement has built a reputation through consistency rather than hype. If you want a dependable, well-executed dinner in an off-the-radar part of the Right Bank without the booking anxiety of the trophy-restaurant circuit, Nous 4 belongs on your shortlist.
The 12th arrondissement does not draw the same dining crowds as Saint-Germain or the Marais, and Nous 4 benefits from that directly. The restaurant sits at 3 Rue Beccaria, a quiet street close to the Gare de Lyon corridor, which means it functions as a genuine neighbourhood table rather than a destination built to absorb tourist traffic. For a special-occasion dinner where atmosphere matters and you want a room that feels Parisian rather than performatively so, this part of the city delivers.
Nous 4 is classified as traditional cuisine, the category that covers the honest, technique-led cooking that defines what a bistro or neighbourhood restaurant does when it is operating at its leading. The Michelin Plate designation, awarded in both 2024 and 2025, signals that inspectors found the kitchen producing food worth recommending, even if it sits below Bib Gourmand or star level. In Paris, where competition in every price bracket is severe, holding that recognition for two consecutive years is meaningful. It reflects a kitchen that has not slipped.
The editorial angle worth applying here is the counter or close-quarters experience that a room of this type typically provides. Traditional-cuisine venues in Paris at the €€ price point tend to be compact, which means the distance between kitchen and table is short. That proximity changes the character of a meal: the rhythm of the kitchen becomes part of the room, the service is less formal, and the overall experience feels less staged. For a date or a celebration where conversation and comfort matter more than theatrical presentation, a room that operates at this register is often the better call than a higher-priced address where the formality can tip into stiffness. The scent of a working French kitchen, stocks reducing, butter in a pan, fresh bread from service, is part of what you are paying for at a room like this, and it is not something you get at the more architectural end of the Paris dining market.
The €€ pricing positions Nous 4 as accessible by Paris standards. For context, a comparable meal at a Bib Gourmand address might run slightly higher on wine once you account for the list, and a starred restaurant in the same arrondissement would represent a step-change in cost. Nous 4 sits in the range where a full dinner for two with wine remains reasonable rather than something you need to budget around. For a celebration dinner that does not require spending at the level of the grandes tables, that is a real advantage.
904 Google reviews averaging 4.7 is a trust signal worth taking seriously. Aggregated ratings at that volume and that score, in a city as opinionated about restaurants as Paris, indicate that the kitchen delivers reliably for a wide range of diners. It is not the profile of a venue coasting on a single great year. For context, many well-regarded Paris addresses with stronger press coverage carry lower aggregate scores, which tells you something about the gap between editorial reputation and actual guest experience.
For dining context beyond Paris, France's traditional-cuisine category is represented at its most ambitious by addresses like Flocons de Sel in Megève, Troisgros - Le Bois sans Feuilles in Ouches, and institutions like Paul Bocuse - L'Auberge du Pont de Collonges in Collonges-au-Mont-d'Or. Regionally, Bras in Laguiole, Auberge de l'Ill in Illhaeusern, and Mirazur in Menton represent the ceiling of the category. Nous 4 operates at a different scale entirely, but the culinary lineage it draws from is the same. Within Paris, other traditional-cuisine addresses worth comparing include Allard and Le Violon d'Ingres. If you want a similarly approachable neighbourhood format with a different register, Anecdote and 19.20 by Norbert Tarayre are worth considering. For a broader look at the Paris dining market, see our full Paris restaurants guide.
Booking difficulty is low relative to most Michelin-recognised Paris addresses. You do not need to plan weeks ahead for most dates, though a weekend dinner reservation, particularly for a group or a specific celebration, is worth securing a few days in advance. No booking method, dress code, or seat count is listed in available data; contact the venue directly to confirm. Phone and website details are not confirmed in current records — use Google or a reservation platform to find current contact information.
See the comparison section below for how Nous 4 sits relative to Paris peers across price, booking difficulty, and experience type. For Paris hotel recommendations, see our full Paris hotels guide. For bars and wine, see our full Paris bars guide and our full Paris wineries guide. For things to do around your visit, see our full Paris experiences guide. Other traditional-cuisine comparisons worth exploring include Cave à Vin & à Manger - Maison Saint-Crescent in Narbonne and Coto de Quevedo Evolución in Torre de Juan Abad for context on what the category delivers at different price points. See also 20 Eiffel for a different take on the Paris dining scene.
No specific menu data is confirmed for Nous 4. As a traditional-cuisine address with Michelin Plate recognition, expect the kitchen to focus on technically sound, produce-led French cooking. Ask the server what is freshest or what the kitchen is running as a special — at a venue of this type, the daily menu is usually the clearest guide to what is leading that evening.
No seat count or private dining information is available in confirmed records. Contact the venue directly before booking a group of more than four. For larger celebrations in Paris, venues with confirmed private-dining capacity will give you more flexibility.
No dress code is on record. At a €€ traditional-cuisine address in Paris, smart-casual is a reliable default. You will not be turned away for dressing up, and you will not feel underdressed in a well-put-together casual outfit. Avoid anything too casual for a venue with back-to-back Michelin Plate recognition.
At the €€ price point with two consecutive Michelin Plates and a 4.7 Google rating from over 900 reviews, the value case is strong. You are getting Michelin-recognised cooking without the €€€€ pricing of the Paris grands restaurants. For a celebration dinner where quality matters but budget is not unlimited, Nous 4 represents a better return than most comparably recognised addresses in the city.
It is a neighbourhood restaurant in the 12th, not a destination address in a high-traffic part of Paris. That is a feature, not a drawback. The Michelin Plate tells you the kitchen is producing food worth making the trip for. Booking is direct, the price is accessible, and the setting is genuinely Parisian rather than tourist-facing. Go without expecting the production values of a starred room and you will likely leave satisfied.
Booking difficulty is rated easy. A few days ahead should be sufficient for weekday dinners; book earlier for weekend tables or if you are bringing a group. This is one of the few Michelin-recognised Paris addresses where last-minute bookings are genuinely realistic.
Traditional-cuisine venues at this price point in Paris are generally well-suited to solo diners, particularly at counter or bar seating if available. No confirmed seat configuration is in the current record, but the compact, neighbourhood character of the address suggests solo dining will be comfortable. A weekday evening is the most relaxed option for a solo visit.
No confirmed information on dietary accommodation is available. Contact the restaurant directly before your visit if you have specific requirements. Traditional French cuisine can be limited in its flexibility for plant-based or allergen-restricted diets, so advance notice is the safest approach.
| Venue | Awards | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nous 4 | Michelin Plate (2025); Michelin Plate (2024) | €€ | — |
| Plénitude | Michelin 3 Star, World's 50 Best | €€€€ | — |
| Pierre Gagnaire | Michelin 3 Star, World's 50 Best | €€€€ | — |
| Alléno Paris au Pavillon Ledoyen | Michelin 3 Star, World's 50 Best | €€€€ | — |
| Kei | Michelin 3 Star, World's 50 Best | €€€€ | — |
| Le Cinq - Four Seasons Hôtel George V | Michelin 3 Star, World's 50 Best | €€€€ | — |
How Nous 4 stacks up against the competition.
The menu details are not published in available venue data, so specific dish guidance would be speculation. What is confirmed: Nous 4 holds a Michelin Plate for 2024 and 2025 at a €€ price point, which signals solid traditional French cooking at accessible prices. Ask the room what is running that day — traditional cuisine menus at this level typically rotate with season and market availability.
No group booking policy is documented for Nous 4. At €€ pricing in a neighbourhood address in the 12th, the dining room is likely compact. For groups of six or more, check the venue's official channels to confirm availability and any minimum spend expectations before assuming a large table is possible.
No dress code is stated in the venue record. A Michelin Plate restaurant at €€ pricing in the 12th arrondissement typically runs relaxed — neat, put-together clothes are appropriate, but there is no case for formal attire here. Overdressing would be out of place for a neighbourhood table of this type.
At €€, yes — the Michelin Plate recognition across two consecutive years (2024 and 2025) at this price band is a genuine signal of value. You are getting quality-verified traditional French cooking without the three-week wait and €€€+ spend that most Michelin-recognised Paris addresses require. It compares well on value against pricier peers in the city.
Nous 4 is at 3 Rue Beccaria in the 12th arrondissement — a quieter dining district compared to Saint-Germain or the Marais. Expect a neighbourhood atmosphere, not a destination-dining production. The Michelin Plate is the credential that matters here, and it sets realistic expectations: this is a well-executed traditional table, not a tasting-menu showcase.
Booking difficulty is low relative to most Michelin-recognised Paris addresses. A few days ahead is typically sufficient for weekday tables; book a weekend dinner at least a week out to be safe. This accessibility is one of the practical arguments for choosing Nous 4 over harder-to-book peers at similar or higher price points.
Nothing in the venue data rules out solo dining, and a neighbourhood traditional restaurant at €€ in the 12th is generally a low-pressure format for eating alone. No counter or bar-seat configuration is documented, so call ahead if you want to confirm seating options rather than arriving to find only two- or four-top tables available.
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