5 late-night restaurants in Paris to dine without looking at the clock

A midnight craving? Dinner taking forever? Here are five Parisian restaurants open late – or all night – where you can still eat well, even after 11pm.

In Paris, it’s not always easy to find a table after 10.30pm, especially outside the tourist areas. But some establishments have made the night their playground. Whether you’ve just come from the theater, a late-night flight or just an extended aperitif, these five addresses stay open until late, without sacrificing quality or ambience.

Brasserie L’Alsace – L’institution des Champs

Open 24 hours a day, L’Alsace remains a safe bet for a late dinner in the brasserie tradition. On the menu: sauerkraut, seafood, entrecôte steak and round-the-clock service. Located right in the heart of the Champs-Élysées, the address welcomes night owls and late workers alike.

📍39 Av. des Champs-Élysées, 75008 Paris

Au Pied de Cochon – Mythical and timeless

Open since 1947, Au Pied de Cochon is the HQ for hungry revelers, night chefs and the curious. Here you can eat comfort food until dawn: onion soup, andouillette, roast pig… all in a lively atmosphere, just a stone’s throw from Les Halles.

📍6 Rue Coquillière, 75001 Paris

Bouillon Pigalle – Tradition at low prices until midnight

Bouillon Pigalle has brought popular cuisine back into fashion. Open every day until midnight, it’s the perfect place to eat hot and well without blowing your budget. Egg mayo, blanquette, chocolate mousse… all served quickly, in a noisy but cheerful atmosphere.

📍22 Boulevard de Clichy, 75018 Paris

Cavalier – The cool address in the Marais

A stone’s throw from rue Vieille-du-Temple, Cavalier blends Mediterranean-inspired cuisine with a modern bistro atmosphere. Service goes on until late (often after midnight), with a simple but meticulous menu of meats, grilled vegetables and homemade desserts. An ideal spot for a stylish, unpretentious late dinner.

📍Cavalier, 22 Rue du Faubourg du Temple, 75011 Paris

Le Grand Café Capucines – Chic and open all night long

Facing the Opéra Garnier, this historic art deco brasserie remains open 24 hours a day, with fluid service and a masterful brasserie menu: tartares, shellfish, gratin dauphinois… The setting is elegant without being staid, perfect for an impromptu dinner after a show or a long evening.

📍4 Boulevard des Capucines, 75009 Paris

Looking for more places to go out at all hours? See also our selection of bars open late in Paris