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Charonne, Paris

# Septime

A stripped-back Charonne dining room where Paris neo-bistro cooking became internationally influential.

FlightLogic expert score: **9/10** · Editorial composite rating 4.7/5 · ££££ · [Modern French](https://flightlogic.co.uk/restaurants/cuisine/modern-french/) , [Neo-bistro](https://flightlogic.co.uk/restaurants/cuisine/neo-bistro/)

Illustration: FlightLogic AI-generated cuisine impression — not a photograph of the restaurant.

Quick answer

**Is Septime worth visiting?** FlightLogic assigns an expert score of 9/10 based on editorial research. The 4.7/5 star figure is an editorial composite for guide comparison — not a verified consumer aggregate. It has 1 Michelin star. Best for neo-bistro history, natural wine drinkers, less formal paris fine dining.

## About Septime

Septime changed what a serious Paris restaurant could look like: bare tables, natural wine energy, vegetables treated with respect, and plates that found elegance without heavy ceremony. Bertrand Grébaut's cooking made the restaurant influential far beyond its one Michelin star, and the room still feels more alive than many grander addresses. The menu is seasonal, often spare, and strongest when seafood, herbs, grains, and bitter greens are allowed to stay clear. It is fine dining with the jacket removed, not ambition lowered.

## Menu highlights

- **Septime Tasting Menu** €145 *Seasonal neo-bistro tasting menu with natural-leaning wine pairings available*
- **Asparagus with Vin Jaune and Herbs** included *A typical Septime-style vegetable course: spare, acidic, and aromatic*
- **Pigeon with Bitter Greens** included *A richer course balanced by the kitchen's clean, herbal register*

Rating transparency

**FlightLogic expert score: 9/10.** Star ratings on this page are editorial composites from named FlightLogic research — not aggregated consumer submissions — unless individually marked as verified below. [How we verify reviews](https://flightlogic.co.uk/review-integrity/)

Star rating is a FlightLogic editorial composite for guide purposes. Individual excerpts below are editorial samples unless marked with transaction or geolocation verification.

## Editorial rating breakdown

Distribution reflects FlightLogic editorial modelling for guide comparison. See published excerpts below.

## Published reviews

Sorted by date (newest first). We do not reorder by rating or “helpfulness”. [Review integrity policy](https://flightlogic.co.uk/review-integrity/)

1. ★★★★☆ 4.0 Editorial sample The cooking is polished without feeling anonymous, especially when the kitchen leans into modern french detail instead of luxury for its own sake. It is expensive, but the service rhythm and wine advice made the longer menu feel measured. — Priya Sharma · 22 May 2026
2. ★★★★★ 5.0 Editorial sample Septime feels completely anchored in Charonne: the room, pacing, and septime tasting menu all make the meal feel specific rather than imported. The strongest courses had a clear point of view and enough restraint to avoid turning dinner into a demonstration. — Sarah Mitchell · 14 March 2026

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### How far ahead should I book Septime?

For prime dinner seats, book at least six to eight weeks ahead; tasting counters and weekend tables usually move fastest.

### Is Septime best for a full tasting menu?

Yes. Septime is organised around a set seasonal menu, and the wine pairing is often part of the restaurant's appeal.

## Visit info

### Hours

**Monday**

Closed

**Tuesday**

18:00-22:00

**Wednesday**

18:00-22:00

**Thursday**

18:00-22:00

**Friday**

12:00-14:00, 18:00-22:30

**Saturday**

12:00-14:00, 18:00-22:30

**Sunday**

Closed

### Features

- Reservations accepted
- Vegan options
- Wheelchair accessible

Last updated: 28 June 2026

## Location

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