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L'Anecdote in Paris

Experience L'Anecdote, a cozy restaurant in Paris offering great wine, tasty dishes, and live music. Open daily with onsite dining and takeout options.

4.7 387 reviews €20–30 Restaurant American · Southern

237 Rue de Bercy, 75012 Paris, France

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L'Anecdote

Paris, France

Carrot Cake Velouté de Potimarron Burrata Sablé Au Pamplemousse
Rating★ 4.7 / 5
Price€20–30
CategoryRestaurant
Today 07:00 AM - 02:00 AM

Overview

About This Food Place

Located at 237 Rue de Bercy in the vibrant 12th arrondissement of Paris, L'Anecdote is a cozy restaurant known for its casual yet trendy atmosphere. This local gem offers a diverse menu featuring small plates, hearty dishes, and healthy options paired with an excellent selection of wine, beer, cocktails, and coffee.

With a strong reputation highlighted by live music and a great wine list, it attracts a mix of college students, tourists, and groups seeking a relaxed setting for lunch, dinner, or solo dining. Guests typically spend between one to four hours enjoying the inviting ambiance complemented by attentive table service and a welcoming bar onsite.

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Why People Come Here

L'Anecdote stands out as a charming spot in Paris known for its inviting atmosphere, exceptional food, and attentive service.

Great Coffee & Drinks

The menu features excellent coffee alongside an impressive wine list, cocktails, and a variety of alcoholic beverages.

Live Music

Enjoy local live music that enhances the cozy and trendy ambiance, perfect for relaxing evenings.

Welcoming Crowd

A favorite among college students, tourists, and groups, offering a casual yet quiet space for dining or solo visits.

Prime Paris Location

Situated at 237 Rue de Bercy in the 12th arrondissement, it's a hidden gem away from busy tourist areas.

Long Opening Hours

Open daily from 7:00 AM to 2:00 AM, it caters to early breakfasts, lunch, dinner, and late-night dining.

Diverse Menu Offerings

From healthy small plates and breakfast options to desserts like Pavlova and Carrot Cake, the menu suits all tastes.

Onsite & Takeout Services

Flexible dining with onsite seating, dine-in, and takeout options ensure convenience without delivery.

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible seating is available, making this restaurant welcoming to many guests.

Experience

When & How to Enjoy This Place

Whether stopping by for a casual lunch or settling in for an evening with live music, L'Anecdote offers a versatile dining experience in the heart of Paris.

Guests treasure the warm, inviting atmosphere paired with thoughtfully prepared dishes like the renowned Duck Confit and luscious desserts such as the Pavlova Au Kiwi. The seamless blend of great food, attentive service, and a relaxed ambiance ensures every visit is memorable. — FoodPlacee editorial note

Lunch Break

Perfect for a midday refresh with flavorful small plates and coffee in a quiet yet lively setting away from typical tourist crowds.

Evening Dinner & Live Music

Enjoy dinner complemented by an impressive wine list and live local music, creating a uniquely cozy and trendy ambiance for groups or solo diners.

Casual Gatherings

The casual and cozy vibe makes this spot ideal for college students and tourists looking to share quality time over cocktails, beer, or wine.

Solo Dining Experience

This tucked-away restaurant offers an inviting atmosphere for solo travelers to savor dishes like the Burrata or Velouté de Potimarron with attentive table service.

Takeout Treats

For those on the go, takeout options provide a taste of comfort with items such as the carrot cake or savory ravioles available to enjoy elsewhere.

Best for

Open Daily 07:00 AM - 02:00 AM Rated 4.7 from 387 reviews Accepts Reservations Credit & Debit Cards Accepted Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Served Live Music Perfect for Solo Dining Extensive Wine List

Guest sentiment

What People Feel

A snapshot of what local diners frequently mention about this location.

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Adrián Ványi 3 week ago

"It was the best restaurant visit we had in Paris. The chef was super nice and tried everything possible to make our visit memorable. The food was absolutely delicious, we had a baked camambert to share for the start, after that duck confit, was absolutely the best i had until now. I would wholehartedly recommend everyone to visit. The desserts are otherwordly, the chocolat mousse we had was fabolous."

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Grace Zhang 1 month ago

"A lovely place with a very friendly owner. Food is really tasty, comes with big portion and a reasonable price. The confit the canard is perfectly cooked and seasoned, not too salty. The crème brûlée is really creamy and tasty. The place is not very crowded and hides in a local’s area so it’s a perfect place for solo travellers like me."

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Isabella Fang 1 month ago

"It’s amazing!!!! The food price service are all great. Definitely should try this out. Great combo price"

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Mark Aronovich 2 month ago

"We had a few hours before our train to Lyon and we had the pleasure to dine at the L'Anecdote. The dishes were wonderful and our server was pleasant and made our dining experience a pleasure!!"

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Nanette Nette 2 month ago

"HIDDEN GEM! Found this cozy spot by happenstance after being turned off by the long lines at other highly rated venues nearby. The food was delicious, we had ample space, and the vibe was great. There was local music playing and the conversation with the staff made this out to be a truly refreshing experience. Most of all, the price was very reasonable for the area. I will definitely stop in again next time I’m in town."

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Omid M. 3 month ago

"A great value for money. A small place which does not look so decent in the first glance. But we discovered good food and decent service even if we could not communicate in English. Some of the food options like butcher cut steak which was an entrecôte at 16 € was just too good to be true. But it was. For such a price with small salad and chips as sides, and good piece of steak, it was sensational. The burger was very good too. The recommended inexpensive red wine was also worth it. It is definitely a good small restaurant to visit."

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Daniel Dietz 3 month ago

"Wonderful family restaurant that is very small and quaint. They don’t speak good English but they are very friendly. We had the French Onion Soup, Duck Confit, Escargot, and the L’Anecdote burger. All were cooked well and well spiced. The cheesecake was perfect for desert. Excellent and affordable spot if you are in the area!"

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Apryll Dumas 4 month ago

"very good comfort food, served with warmth. this bistro was a true unexpected gem! i really felt the warm Paris welcome in L'Anecdote & the food & service made me go back twice"

Visit info

When to Visit

Weekly hours below — always confirm with the business before holidays or special events.

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Weekly hours
Monday 07:00 AM - 02:00 AM
Tuesday 07:00 AM - 02:00 AM
Wednesday 07:00 AM - 02:00 AM
Thursday 07:00 AM - 02:00 AM
Friday 07:00 AM - 02:00 AM
Saturday 07:00 AM - 02:00 AM
Sunday 07:00 AM - 02:00 AM
Hours may change. Please confirm with the business before visiting.

Best time to visit

Open every day with extended hours, L'Anecdote suits early breakfasts, casual lunches, or late-night dinners.

Reservations accepted for hassle-free dining Best visited for 1-4 hour meals with friends or solo Ideal for late-night dining until 2 AM Popular times include lunch and dinner for full menu offerings Welcoming to both groups and solo diners

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Where This Food Place Lives

Find your way to L'Anecdote in Paris .

Address 237 Rue de Bercy, 75012 Paris, France
Phone +33 1 43 43 76 84
Area Paris
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Questions answered

Food Place Questions

Find quick answers to common questions about visiting L'Anecdote, a cozy and casual restaurant in Paris offering great food, drinks, and live music.

The restaurant is open daily from 7:00 AM until 2:00 AM, providing a flexible schedule for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and late-night visits. Hours may vary on holidays.

Takeout and dine-in services are available, but delivery is not offered. It is a great spot for enjoying meals onsite or picking up food to go.

The restaurant has wheelchair accessible seating; however, it does not have a wheelchair accessible parking lot nor an assistive hearing loop.

Offering a variety of small plates and healthy options, popular dishes include Carrot Cake, Velouté de Potimarron, Burrata, and Ravioles, all praised for quality and taste.

Reservations are accepted, making it easier to plan visits, especially during busy lunch and dinner hours or for group dining.

Payments can be made with credit cards, debit cards, meal coupons, NFC mobile payments, and Pluxee, offering convenient options for guests.

The venue features live music, a great wine list, and quality coffee, all within a trendy, cozy, and quiet atmosphere popular with tourists, college students, and groups.

Visitors typically spend between 1 to 4 hours, enjoying leisurely meals for lunch, dinner, or solo dining experiences with table service.

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