2025
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Restaurant-brasserie with terrace in Paris offering local cuisine and a traditional menu.
At the crossroads of Boulevard des Italiens and Rue Richelieu, this elegant brasserie with its refined Art Deco decor combines generous cuisine and a festive atmosphere, supported by attentive service. On the first floor, the restaurant offers French gastronomic classics with a contemporary twist, such as the entrecôte flambéed before your very eyes. Upstairs, the Cardinal transforms at weekends into the Cardi-Club, a vibrant space where lively diners, live singers and DJs keep the atmosphere going well into the night. A fine wine and cocktail list.
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Opening time and information on LE CARDINAL
Open all year round. Sunday to Thursday 8am to 2am; Friday and Saturday 8am to 5am. Possibility of privatization for festive events. Children's menu: €11.90. Main courses: €16.90 to €25.90; desserts: €6 to €13.90. Special menu (dinner + show): €45. Terrace.
Message from Management
This iconic restaurant, bar and club welcomes you to the Grands Boulevards, in Paris's second arrondissement. For two centuries, this establishment has enlivened Parisian life with its unique, elegant ambience. Following major renovation work, it has been restored to its former glory, while preserving its authenticity. With its warm, refined Art Deco style, Le Cardinal invites you to enjoy an unforgettable culinary experience. Come and share this renaissance with our friendly team, and write a new page in our legendary history. Enjoy traditional French cuisine, accompanied by tasty cocktails. House specialties include hazelnut-breaded fried camembert, crispy prawn risotto with saffron-coconut sauce, braised beef chuck with hearty jus and Batak pepper carrots and parsnips, and crème brûlée flambéed before your very eyes. What's more, the establishment also offers spaces for corporate events, afterworks, breakfasts, lunches and dinners, whether private or professional. With the Cardi Club, perched on the upper floor of the brasserie, you have access to a chic and glamorous spot to spend festive evenings in a hidden place with a bewitching atmosphere. Here, you can enjoy a menu of tasty tapas, refined French dishes and a wide selection of wines. With round-the-clock service and a dedicated team, Le Cardinal is the ideal place to enjoy a meal and a good time in a friendly, elegant atmosphere.
A must in Paris!
Members' reviews on LE CARDINAL
The ratings and reviews below reflect the subjective opinions of members and not the opinion of The Little Witty.
Avec ma cousine, nous sommes venues pour tester les cocktails géants, qui étaient très bons, bien dosés en alcool, ainsi qu’un plat qui nous a également beaucoup plu.
Le seul point négatif que je pourrais mentionner, c’est la musique, vraiment très bruyante, ce qui rend la communication difficile, surtout lorsque la brasserie est pleine.
Mais en dehors de cela, le service était impeccable et nous avons passé un excellent moment.