Siamsa
Siamsa embodies the essence of modern French cuisine, offering a delightful blend of creative dishes crafted from locally sourced, seasonal ingredients. This intimate bistro presents a cozy ambiance, where artfully plated meals showcase a fusion of traditional and contemporary flavors. The establishment's commitment to authenticity is reflected in its diverse offerings, ranging from innovative cocktails to organic and vegetarian options, ensuring a memorable dining experience for all guests. Siamsa's warm and inviting atmosphere, combined with its dedication to inclusivity and exceptional service, creates a welcoming space suitable for various occasions. With a focus on quality and attention to detail, Siamsa invites visitors to savor the true artistry of French gastronomy in a setting that exudes charm and sophistication.
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Siamsa embodies the essence of modern French cuisine, offering a delightful blend of creative dishes crafted from locally sourced, seasonal ingredients. This intimate bistro presents a cozy ambiance, where artfully plated meals showcase a fusion of traditional and contemporary flavors. The establishment’s commitment to authenticity is reflected in its diverse offerings, ranging from innovative cocktails to organic and vegetarian options, ensuring a memorable dining experience for all guests. Siamsa’s warm and inviting atmosphere, combined with its dedication to inclusivity and exceptional service, creates a welcoming space suitable for various occasions. With a focus on quality and attention to detail, Siamsa invites visitors to savor the true artistry of French gastronomy in a setting that exudes charm and sophistication.
Menu Highlights
- Chickpea falafels, eggplant caviar, pickled red cabbage – 6€
- Beef cheek confit, creamy polenta with sundried tomato and black olive – 12€
- Old-fashioned tomato salad and smoked Scamorza cheese – 10€
- Cod fillet, leek fondue, Kalamansi white butter sauce – 12€
- Lemon cream, meringue, basil sorbet – 8€
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Siamsa is a Modern French restaurant restaurant in the Array arrondissement of Paris.
Siamsa is a modern gastronomic bistro in the 11th arrondissement, at 13 Rue de la Pierre Levée near République. Despite its Gaelic name — a nod to co-founder Simon Cuddy, “siamsa” meaning to entertain — it is a thoroughly French restaurant, serving updated, well-balanced cooking alongside expertly made cocktails in a relaxed, contemporary setting.
What to expect at Siamsa
The kitchen serves refined, modern French dishes built on fresh, balanced ingredients, with a particularly good-value lunch menu. The cocktail programme and coffee are a step above the usual bistro offering, reflecting the team’s hospitality background. The atmosphere is friendly and unpretentious — a great neighbourhood bistro that punches above its weight, ideal for an easy lunch or a relaxed dinner with a well-made drink.
Good to know
- Address: 13 Rue de la Pierre Levée, 75011 Paris (11th arrondissement)
- Cuisine: Modern French bistro; cocktails
- Phone: +33 1 43 38 34 72
- Hours: Tuesday–Saturday, lunch and dinner
- Value: Good-value lunch menu
- Best for: A relaxed modern bistro meal with a great cocktail
Booking ahead is recommended. For more places to eat, see our guide to the best restaurants in Paris, and plan your day with our things to do in Paris.