Septime
Neo-bistro, Modern Cuisine · 11th arrondissement, Paris
Restaurant in Paris, France
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Price
€€€€
Chef
Bertrand Grébaut
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Septime delivers Michelin-starred seasonal French cooking at €85 lunch / €135 dinner, a price point that undercuts most peers by 30–40%. Chef Bertrand Grébaut's produce-forward tasting menus and natural wine list have kept the neo-industrial dining room on the World's 50 Best list for over a decade. Reservations open exactly three weeks ahead and vanish in minutes.
About Septime
Septime is a Paris neo-bistro serving modern cuisine from chef-owner Bertrand Grébaut. The restaurant is listed at €€€€, keeps lunch and dinner hours Monday through Friday, closes Saturday and Sunday, asks for smart casual dress. Recognition notes praise “des bonnes idées en pagaille,” freshness, ease, passion, highlight attention to winemakers, their wines, the plant world through seasonal fruits.
The Format and the Room
Septime is best described as a neo-bistro and modern cuisine. Grébaut is the chef-owner, the restaurant is located in Paris. Specific claims about menu length, à la carte availability, dish names, seating, décor, or service format are not established, so diners should check directly with the restaurant for these details. Septime’s public profile centers on contemporary cooking, freshness, seasonal plant life, smart casual dress.
How Septime Stacks Up Among Paris Neo-Bistros
Within Paris, Septime sits in the same broad conversation as modern, ingredient-led dining rooms such as Le Chateaubriand and Elmer. For diners comparing styles, Septime is a Paris neo-bistro from Bertrand Grébaut with modern cuisine and a seasonal-fruit reference in its recognition notes. Bruut can be considered as a broader European peer rather than a Paris option.
The Grébaut Context
Bertrand Grébaut is the chef-owner of Septime. Details about partners, sibling venues, beverage programs, books, sourcing systems, or hotel projects are not available. The useful takeaway is narrower: Septime itself is a Paris restaurant in the neo-bistro and modern-cuisine categories, with recognition that points to freshness, passion, winemakers, wines, seasonal fruits.
Who Should Book Septime
Book Septime if you are looking for a Paris neo-bistro with modern cuisine, smart casual dress, a €€€€ price level. The schedule includes lunch and dinner service Monday through Friday: 12:15-14:00 and 19:30-23:00. The restaurant is closed Saturday and Sunday. Takeout, delivery, allergy accommodations, dietary policies, walk-in rules, reservation windows, or a specific menu format are not specified, so check directly with the restaurant before planning around any of those details.
Reservations: Check directly with the restaurant for current booking procedures. Dress: Smart casual. Budget: €€€€. Best for: Diners interested in Paris neo-bistro cooking, modern cuisine, freshness, seasonal plant life, Bertrand Grébaut’s restaurant. Alternatives: Consider Elmer or Le Chateaubriand in Paris, or broader European peers such as Bruut.
Planning details
- Hours
- Monday: 12:15-14:00 19:30-23:00 · Tuesday: 12:15-14:00 19:30-23:00
- Location
- 80 Rue de Charonne, 75011 Paris, France
- Website
- septime-charonne.fr
- Phone
- +33 1 43 67 38 29
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Septime presents a confident, design‑forward take on the neo‑bistro: stripped‑back industrial interiors and a produce‑first cooking ethos give the room a focused, purposeful energy. The kitchen’s lineage from three‑Michelin‑star training lends technical rigor to vegetable‑led, seasonal plates, while a natural‑wine program reinforces the restaurant’s modern, relaxed approach to fine dining. Over the past decade Septime has not only embodied a style but helped define a neighborhood and a European trend, so the atmosphere feels both of its moment and established—sophisticated without pretense, and unmistakably influential.
Best For
Septime is best for evenings when the meal itself is the occasion: date nights, special celebrations and dinners where diners want a thoughtful, seasonally driven experience. Its standing in international rankings and its pedigree in haute cuisine make it a go‑to for guests seeking a polished yet relaxed tasting of contemporary French cooking. The place skews toward guests who appreciate design‑minded interiors and an adventurous wine list, and it suits small groups or couples looking for a memorable, well‑executed night out rather than a casual, quick bite.
Ordering Tips
Menus at Septime are tightly seasonal and produce‑centred, so lean into dishes that showcase the kitchen’s technical take on vegetables and slow‑evolving flavours. The restaurant is known for signature items such as smoked chicken with Jerusalem artichoke purée, scallops with coffee oil and cardamom, roasted endives in bone marrow, pork with porcini, and pear sabayon—use those as anchors when choosing. Also explore the natural‑wine program to complement the vegetable‑forward plates. Because the menu changes with the seasons, ask servers which preparations best represent the current tasting.
Venue details
Ambiance
Warm, relaxed, and unpretentious with Scandinavian-modern design featuring reclaimed wood tables, industrial lighting, exposed concrete, and fresh flowers; hard surfaces create conversational acoustics; open kitchen visible to diners.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Small
Signature Dishes
- Smoked chicken with Jerusalem artichoke purée
- Scallops with coffee oil and cardamom
- Roasted endives in bone marrow
- Pork tenderloin with porcini mushrooms
- Pear Sabayon
Planning details
Hours
- Monday
- 12:15-14:00 19:30-23:00
- Tuesday
- 12:15-14:00 19:30-23:00
- Wednesday
- 12:15-14:00 19:30-23:00
- Thursday
- 12:15-14:00 19:30-23:00
- Friday
- 12:15-14:00 19:30-23:00
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- Closed
Location
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- Vantre, Neo-bistro, Modern Cuisine, €€€
- Bruut, Neo-bistro, Modern Cuisine, €€€€
- Le Chateaubriand, Neo-bistro, Modern Cuisine, €€€
- Elmer, Neo-bistro, Modern Cuisine, €€€
Restaurant context
Septime occupies the top tier of Paris's neo-bistro landscape, commanding both Michelin recognition and a sustained World's 50 Best ranking (#11 in 2024) that peers like Le Chateaubriand and Elmer do not match. Le Chateaubriand shares a similar €€€ price tier and pioneering role in the neo-bistro movement, but its World's 50 Best peak came earlier and its current trajectory sits lower. Elmer, also €€€, offers an easier booking window and a quieter dining room, making it the practical fallback when Septime's three-week reservation race feels too high-stakes. Vantre, at €€€, provides a more intimate, neighbourhood-focused experience with less international hype and greater walk-in flexibility, though it lacks the same awards depth. For diners willing to travel outside Paris, Bruut in Bruges sits in the same €€€€ price band and delivers a comparable neo-bistro ethos with Michelin recognition, but the train ride and cross-border logistics make it a less convenient option for most Paris itineraries.
Septime's price-to-quality ratio is its strongest competitive advantage: €135 for seven Michelin-starred courses undercuts most peers by 30–40%, and the kitchen's focus on seasonal produce and natural wine aligns with the ethos that made the neo-bistro category successful in the first place. Le Chateaubriand and Elmer both offer strong cooking and easier reservations, but neither commands the same international draw or sustained 50 Best presence. If booking Septime proves impossible, Elmer is the closest match in quality and format, while Le Chateaubriand offers a slightly more casual vibe with similar pricing. Vantre suits diners who prioritize a quieter, less tourist-heavy experience over global recognition. Bruut is worth the trip for those already planning time in Belgium, but for diners anchored in Paris, Septime remains the hardest to book and the most awarded, which is exactly why its reservation slots disappear in minutes.
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Compare Septime
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Awards | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Septime | Paris | Neo-bistro, Modern Cuisine | 2026 OAD Top Restaurants in Europe Ranked · #112Michelin Guide France & Monaco 20262025 World's 50 Best Restaurants · #402025 OAD Top Restaurants in Europe Ranked · #144We're Smart World Top Restaurants 20252025 Michelin 1 Star2025 The Best Chef Two Knives2024 World's 50 Best Restaurants · #112024 OAD Top Restaurants in Europe Ranked · #158 | €€€€ |
| Vantre | Paris | Neo-bistro, Modern Cuisine | Star Wine Lists 2026Michelin Guide France & Monaco 20262026 OAD Casual in Europe Highly Recommended2025 OAD Casual in Europe Ranked · #6722025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate2023 OAD Casual in Europe Recommended | €€€ |
| Bruut | Bruges | Neo-bistro, Modern Cuisine | 2026 OAD Top Restaurants in Europe Ranked · #68Michelin Guide Belgium & Luxembourg 20262025 OAD Top Restaurants in Europe Ranked · #66We're Smart World Top Restaurants 20252025 Michelin Plate2024 OAD Top Restaurants in Europe Ranked · #552024 Michelin Plate2023 OAD Top New Restaurants in Europe Ranked · #70 | €€€€ |
| Le Chateaubriand | Paris | Neo-bistro, Modern Cuisine | Star Wine Lists 20262026 OAD Top Restaurants in Europe Highly Recommended2025 OAD Top Restaurants in Europe Ranked · #4172025 Michelin Plate2024 OAD Top Restaurants in Europe Ranked · #3262024 Michelin Plate2023 OAD Top New Restaurants in Europe Highly Recommended2015 World's 50 Best Restaurants · #212014 World's 50 Best Restaurants · #27 | €€€ |
| Elmer | Paris | Neo-bistro, Modern Cuisine | Michelin Guide France & Monaco 20262026 OAD Casual in Europe Recommended2025 OAD Casual in Europe Ranked · #223We're Smart World Top Restaurants 20252025 Michelin Plate2024 OAD Casual in Europe Ranked · #1622024 Michelin Plate2023 OAD Casual in Europe Highly Recommended | €€€ |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the tasting menu worth it at Septime?
A tasting-menu format, course count, or menu price is not specified. Septime is a Paris neo-bistro serving modern cuisine from chef-owner Bertrand Grébaut, with a €€€€ price category and recognition for freshness, ease, passion, winemakers, wines, seasonal fruits.
Is Septime worth the price?
Septime is listed at €€€€, so it should be approached as a premium Paris restaurant. Whether it is worth it depends on how much you value modern neo-bistro cooking, Bertrand Grébaut’s role as chef-owner, a freshness-focused point of view. Exact menu prices and course counts are not provided.
How far ahead should I book Septime?
A specific booking window or reservation method is not specified. Check directly with Septime before planning. The opening hours are Monday to Friday, 12:15-14:00 and 19:30-23:00; the restaurant is closed Saturday and Sunday.
Can I eat at the bar at Septime?
Bar seating or bar service is not specified. Septime is a Paris neo-bistro and modern-cuisine restaurant, but seating formats and à la carte availability should be checked directly with the restaurant.
What are alternatives to Septime in Paris?
For other Paris dining to compare broadly, consider Le Chateaubriand or Elmer. Bruut is a broader European peer rather than a Paris restaurant.
Is Septime good for a special occasion?
Septime may suit a special occasion if you want a premium Paris neo-bistro with modern cuisine, smart casual dress, a €€€€ price level. Formal service, room details, awards rankings, or a specific menu format are not specified, so plan around the essentials and check directly for current details.
