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Simone

Restaurant Bar French restaurant Wine bar Bistro Fine dining restaurant Wine cellar

Creatively plated bistro classics & refined tasting menus in a stylish venue with a terrace. People often mention wine, good, service, Paris, restaurant, great, experience, Simone, kitchen, friendly,


Address

33 Bd Arago, 75013 Paris, France

Website

www.simonelerestolacave.com

Contact

+33 1 43 37 82 70

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.70 (425 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: 12 to 2 pm, 7 to 10 pm
  • Wednesday: 12 to 2 pm, 7 to 10 pm
  • Thursday: 12 to 2 pm, 7 to 10 pm
  • Friday: 12 to 2 pm, 7 to 10 pm
  • Saturday: 7 to 10 pm
  • Sunday: Closed

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: wine (18) good (13) service (12) Paris (10) restaurant (9) great (9) experience (7) Simone (7) kitchen (6) friendly (6)
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  • 5/5 Presley C. 5 years ago on Google • 206 reviews
    The best restaurant I have been to in Paris so far! We ordered the €50 surprise menu plus €20 wine pairing, it came with 5 dishes, 1 dessert, and 5 glasses of wine for each dish. The wine pairing was a sweet surprise, especially the orange wine that paired with truffle cheese was exceptional! All the food was creative and delicious, truffle cheese was a must have. The service was very welcoming and attentive. It was the best experience I had in Paris. Reservation could only be made by phone and was highly recommended as the place became full after 9pm.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ronit R. 9 months ago on Google • 225 reviews
    Not to miss! A real gem in the 13 quarter of Paris! Kind of fusion kitchen, natural wines! Perfect place for foodies.

  • 5/5 nicok k. 8 months ago on Google • 33 reviews
    From the impeccable, smiley, friendly and knowledgeable staff (they love their food and wines, and it clearly transpires when they talk about it) to the awesome and delightful food, it was all a great and delicious experience. The menu is short, with a choice of a fish/meat/veggie option for both starters and mains - all greatly executed with a twist that makes you scratch your head every time whilst your palate goes "yummy!". Slightly on the pricey side when you deviate from the (good) set menus, but a great find nonetheless! We were still discussing how delicious it was the following day, which is always the sign of a great experience!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Gabriela H. L. 7 months ago on Google • 81 reviews
    I was in Paris visiting my friend and she took me to Simone, her favorite restaurant in the city. What a treat! We had the most perfect evening: great atmosphere and very attentive service, including great wine recommendations from one of the owners. The food was sublime. I definitely recommend it!

  • 4/5 Jean-michel L. 1 month ago on Google • 74 reviews New
    Simone is a good restaurant or fine food bistrot, or “bistrot gastronomique”. The selection of wine is surprising, but then it seems that they have a wine shop down the avenue. Anyway, we took the “wine pairing” and it was good. The food is fine, but nothing extraordinary. The service is good but not memorable. The atmosphere is only ok, I dont know why. The price is correct I think. In short, a good fine food neighborhood restaurant, but somehow It will not stay memorable.

  • 5/5 Joost L. 2 years ago on Google • 70 reviews
    Excellent food. We had beets, roasted cauliflower and the sables Bretons with kiwi. Was excellent food and very good price/quality. We especially enjoyed the open kitchen.

  • 5/5 jean-claude M. 7 months ago on Google • 66 reviews
    I very much enjoyed dinner with a friend at Simone’s. The food was delicious and very well presented. Our plates looked like a work of art! The service is friendly, attentive, and efficient. The wine list is extensive. And the wine we selected was excellent. The only concern is that the menu options are very limited. I am not sure if they change regularly. I would hope so, as I like to discover new things, and be surprised when I go to a good restaurant. And Simone is good restaurant.

  • 5/5 Coudelaria Maria C. 4 months ago on Google • 54 reviews
    Fantastic experience! The staff was very friendly, the food & wine were amazing, even though we were sitting next to the kitchen we didn't seem to hear them at all, it was quiet and cozy!

  • 4/5 Eva M. 3 years ago on Google • 20 reviews
    More fine dining style-plating and selection of the ingredient than what I expected. Certainly good ingredient was there, but I couldn't tell the food was as refined as it looked. Still, I'd love to try here again. Wine list with more choice of natural/biodynamic + a bit of conventional wines.

  • 5/5 Andrea W. 4 years ago on Google • 20 reviews
    This has been one of the best meals we have had while in Paris and quite frankly all of Europe! We travel fairly extensively and eat even more extensively in the United States. Honestly, this has been one of the best meals we have eaten. I could not more highly recommend this place! Cozy and quaint but the open kitchen makes it feel high-end. Under no circumstances should you miss this meal! The staff is so kind and helpful, they make you feel so welcome and are happy to go out of their way to explain the entire menu to you.

  • 5/5 Caelyn E. 4 months ago on Google • 9 reviews
    What a wonderful experience we had! Food, wine and service was exquisite, such a warm and welcoming place. We wouldn't hesitate to recommend Simone and the team to anyone visiting Paris. Thank you for such an amazing night.

  • 3/5 Eimer M. 1 year ago on Google
    We had a Dinner at Simone for two, however we were a bit disappointed. Simone is recommended by Guide Michelin and the food was overall good. The atmosphere was simple, you clothes got the smell of the kitchen and the toilet is outside doesn't look like a recommendation by anyone. The prices for the entree was to much, even for a gourmet restaurant in Paris (Rest was OK). The service was good and they also speak English and take time for questions. Overall, -1 star for pricing and - 1 star for ambiente.

  • 5/5 Jim O. 8 months ago on Google
    Love this place. The service is knowledgeable and attentive without being pushy. The three course set was perfect. There was a tasting menu as well as Al a carte. Nice wine list and a great atmosphere. Highly recommend.

  • 4/5 Amerigo V. 1 year ago on Google
    Because of the quality/price ratio the place deserves 4 stars, but what was more worthwhile were the appetizers and not much the entrees. Staff was friendly and helpful. And the wine selection was also quite vaste and staff was able to suggest a great pairing for the food.

  • 5/5 Ilya U. 1 year ago on Google
    Excellent quality of food, friendly service and a great selection of wines! What else do you need :) Highly recommend to take the Menu déjeuner: very filling, tasty and très bon rapport qualité-prix! Will definitely be back soon to taste other dishes and check out La Cave

  • 5/5 georges c. 1 year ago on Google
    A real surprise. Creative dishes of high quality. A real fine dining. Saumur Champigny wine excellent and not really expensive. Excellent from the starters to the desserts. Very good service.

  • 4/5 Chef L. 2 years ago on Google
    It is a decent restaurant. The food is well balance and interesting taste. However, i am a little bit disappointed with the wine provided along the meal.

  • 5/5 Andrew S. 1 year ago on Google
    I can't say I've dined in Paris often, but this was calmer and I say this without reservation, one of the best dining experiences I have had in the city. definitely visit this location if you have the opportunity -- it's not too crowded, the waitstaff are very friendly, and the food is both delicious and inventive.

  • 5/5 Matt C. 2 years ago on Google
    Well worth a visit! Fantastic food (really fantastic food) at a very fair price. The food was presented exquisitely, and the flavours were divine; we savoured every mouthful! There is a nice selection of wine, and the wine recommendation paired perfectly with the dishes. The atmosphere is also great, and we particularly enjoyed watching the chefs prepare our meals in the open kitchen. Thank you to the whole team for such a memorable experience! We will be visiting again the next time we are in Paris!

  • 5/5 Leonardo S. 3 months ago on Google • 2 reviews New
    Simply said this restaurant is pearl, an amazing gem in Paris. We had the best food, ambiance and service. Chef Charles is a master and the waiting staff superb. Each suggestion and conversation was 10/10, makes the saying the “French don’t have good service” feel like a lie. Here you’ll fine the best service, food and experience. And all for a reasonable price.


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  • Payments
    • ✓️ Pluxee
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ Meal coupons
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Healthy options
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Catering
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✗ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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