---
title: "Le Petit Prince de Paris"
description: "Guide to Le Petit Prince de Paris in Paris. 4.2/5 rated. €€ price range. Menu highlights, reservations & local tips."
url: "https://www.paristopten.com/restaurant/le-petit-prince-de-paris/"
published_at: "2024-09-27T09:18:48+00:00"
updated_at: "2026-06-20T10:06:24+00:00"
author: "KK"
categories:
  - "Places to Eat"
---

Le Petit Prince de Paris is a romantic, candlelit restaurant in the Latin Quarter, at 12 Rue de Lanneau in the 5th arrondissement, just steps from the Panthéon. Set in a former 15th-century inn, it has been a cosy, atmospheric dinner spot since 1976, serving inventive French cooking with warm Southern and global accents.

## What to expect at Le Petit Prince de Paris

Chef Benoit Gadreau’s menu blends traditional French recipes with influences from the South of France and beyond, resulting in flavourful, generous dishes. The setting is the real draw: low lighting, exposed stone and a snug, intimate dining room that has long made this a favourite for couples. It is a dinner-only spot, with a thoughtfully chosen wine list and the occasional themed evening.

## Good to know

- **Address:** 12 Rue de Lanneau, 75005 Paris (5th arrondissement)

- **Cuisine:** French with Southern and world influences

- **Chef:** Benoit Gadreau

- **Phone:** +33 1 43 54 77 26

- **Hours:** Tuesday–Saturday, 7:30pm–12:30am; closed Sunday and Monday

- **Best for:** A romantic, atmospheric dinner in the Latin Quarter

It is dinner-only and intimate, so booking ahead is wise. For more ideas, see our guide to [the best restaurants in Paris](https://www.paristopten.com/restaurants/), and plan the rest of your evening with our [things to do in Paris](https://www.paristopten.com/things-to-do-in-paris/).

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