Septime – Innovative Modern French Cuisine in Paris
Michelin Star • Modern French Cuisine • Bistronomy • Rue de Charonne
Septime – Contemporary French Dining in Paris' 11th Arrondissement
Led by Chef Bertrand Grébaut, Septime has become one of Paris' defining modern restaurants, combining seasonal French ingredients with understated creativity and a relaxed atmosphere. Hidden along Rue de Charonne, the Michelin-starred restaurant is celebrated for its ever-changing tasting menus, thoughtful natural wine programme and its influential role in Paris' contemporary bistronomy movement.
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Michelin-Starred Restaurants ·
Modern French Cuisine ·
French Gastronomy ·
Bistronomy ·
Seasonal Cuisine ·
Tasting Menus ·
Natural Wine ·
Wine Pairing ·
Fine Dining ·
Rue de Charonne ·
Rue Paul Bert ·
Faidherbe-Chaligny ·
Bastille ·
11th Arrondissement ·
Clamato ·
Septime La Cave ·
Tapisserie ·
Neighbourhood Restaurants ·
Contemporary Paris Dining
TLC Paris tip: Reservations disappear quickly, so plan well ahead. Pair your meal with a stroll along Rue de Charonne, Rue Paul Bert and the surrounding streets, where independent cafés, wine bars and boutiques reveal one of Paris' most exciting food neighbourhoods.
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Highlights
Modern French Cuisine
Seasonal, precise and contemporary cooking in the 11th arrondissement.
Chef Bertrand Grébaut
A defining figure in Paris’s modern bistronomy movement.
Natural Wine Identity
Thoughtful pairings and a serious wine list with character.
Hard-to-Book Table
One of Paris’s most sought-after modern dining reservations.
TLC Paris note: Septime is not classic Paris fine dining — it is modern, restrained, highly seasonal and one of the city’s most influential contemporary tables.
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Behind a discreet façade on Rue de Charonne
Septime has become one of Paris's most celebrated restaurants. Its understated dining room, seasonal cuisine and thoughtful approach have earned international recognition, while the atmosphere remains relaxed, contemporary and unmistakably Parisian.
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The Dining Experience
Septime is one of Paris’s defining modern restaurants: relaxed in atmosphere, precise in cooking and deeply focused on seasonal ingredients.
Cuisine & Chef
- Modern French cuisine
- Chef Bertrand Grébaut
- Seasonal tasting menus
- Natural wine and thoughtful pairings
Menu & Price Guide
- Lunch tasting menu in 5 steps — around €85
- Lunch wine pairing — around €60
- Dinner tasting menu in 7 steps — around €135
- Dinner wine pairing — around €75
Menus and prices are seasonal and subject to change. Always check the current menu before booking.
Opening Hours & Booking
- Monday to Friday
- Lunch: 12:15 pm – 2:00 pm
- Dinner: 7:30 pm – 11:00 pm
- Closed Saturday and Sunday
- Reservations open online for the next three weeks
Best Nearby Pairings
- Rue de Charonne for a modern 11th arrondissement food route
- Clamato for seafood from the Septime family
- Septime La Cave for wine before or after dinner
- Bastille and Faidherbe-Chaligny for nearby metro access
TLC Paris Tip
- Book immediately when slots open — Septime is not a casual last-minute option
- Choose lunch for a slightly lighter, calmer experience
- Choose dinner if you want the full tasting-menu mood
Modern French Cuisine, Seasonal Tasting Menus, Natural Wine & Contemporary Paris Dining
Septime
Set on Rue de Charonne in the 11th arrondissement, Septime is one of Paris’s most admired contemporary restaurants. Seasonal ingredients, precise yet imaginative cooking and carefully selected wines are presented in an understated dining room, offering a refined experience without the formality of a traditional palace restaurant.
Best For
Modern cuisine, tasting menus & food lovers
Modern cuisine, tasting menus & food lovers
Atmosphere
Creative, warm & quietly sophisticated
Creative, warm & quietly sophisticated
What To Expect
Seasonal plates, precise cooking & thoughtful wines
Seasonal plates, precise cooking & thoughtful wines
First Visit?
Yes, for contemporary Paris gastronomy
Yes, for contemporary Paris gastronomy
Location
Rue de Charonne, 11th arrondissement
Rue de Charonne, 11th arrondissement
Nearby
Bastille, Rue Paul Bert & Faidherbe-Chaligny
Bastille, Rue Paul Bert & Faidherbe-Chaligny
Visit Time
2–3 hours
2–3 hours
Highlights
Seasonal menus, natural wine & understated design
Seasonal menus, natural wine & understated design
Visitor Highlights
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TLC Paris Concierge note: Septime is particularly suited to visitors who value ingredient-led cooking and creativity more than grandeur or ceremony. Reservations can be difficult to secure, so plan ahead and remain flexible with lunch or weekday availability. Continue afterwards through Rue de Charonne, Rue Paul Bert or towards the lively streets surrounding Bastille and Marché d’Aligre.
Septime, located at 80 Rue de Charonne in Paris’s 11th arrondissement, stands as a defining address of modern French gastronomy. Set on the Right Bank, not far from Place de la Bastille and Le Marais, the restaurant reflects a new generation of Parisian dining — creative, precise, and deeply rooted in seasonality.
This Michelin-starred destination is renowned for its refined and ever-evolving tasting menu, built around locally sourced ingredients. At Septime, traditional techniques are reinterpreted with subtle innovation, resulting in dishes that feel both contemporary and authentic.
The atmosphere mirrors this philosophy — minimalist, industrial, and effortlessly elegant. Located within easy reach of cultural landmarks such as Place des Vosges and Musée Picasso, Septime naturally fits into a broader Parisian experience that blends gastronomy with art and exploration.
Reservations at Septime are highly sought after, reflecting its international reputation and consistent excellence.
Experience Septime with TLC Paris Concierge — where precision, seasonality, and creativity define contemporary Parisian dining.
