The sea at the Nation,night and day.
Fresh seafood from Saint-Malo, house choucroute, espresso at the counter. From early morning into the heart of the night.
Since la Nation
A brasserie that watches until the small hours.
Le Dalou takes its name from Aimé Jules Dalou, the sculptor who cast "Le Triomphe de la République". The monumental bronze watches over Place de la Nation, a few steps from our tables. This brasserie has faced it for decades, open at all hours, in all weather.
Our seafood platters arrive daily from Saint-Malo: Gillardeau oysters, lobster, brown crab, Channel mussels. The sea comes to la Nation, fresh each morning. Alongside the platters, the menu runs through the classics of a grand Parisian brasserie: Choucroute Royale Dalou, Burgundy snails, gratinéed onion soup.
At five in the morning or well past midnight, Le Dalou is here. Espresso at the counter, candlelit dinners, a warm soup in the heart of the night. This brasserie belongs to the neighbourhood, not to tourism.
The table in pictures
The sea on ice
Every plate tells the story of Saint-Malo. Every night, the same generosity.
What they say
The table everyone talks about
A traditional brasserie just the way we like it. Quick service, varied and quality cuisine.
Quintessentially Parisian, very French atmosphere, quality cuisine.
Quick and pleasant service. Quality oysters and mussels. The house fries are delicious.
A pleasant place, lovely atmosphere, good food, attentive server, patient and full of humour.
A traditional brasserie just the way we like it. Quick service, varied and quality cuisine.
Quintessentially Parisian, very French atmosphere, quality cuisine.
Quick and pleasant service. Quality oysters and mussels. The house fries are delicious.
A pleasant place, lovely atmosphere, good food, attentive server, patient and full of humour.
A traditional brasserie just the way we like it. Quick service, varied and quality cuisine.
Quintessentially Parisian, very French atmosphere, quality cuisine.
Quick and pleasant service. Quality oysters and mussels. The house fries are delicious.
A pleasant place, lovely atmosphere, good food, attentive server, patient and full of humour.
A traditional brasserie just the way we like it. Quick service, varied and quality cuisine.
Quintessentially Parisian, very French atmosphere, quality cuisine.
Quick and pleasant service. Quality oysters and mussels. The house fries are delicious.
A pleasant place, lovely atmosphere, good food, attentive server, patient and full of humour.
Generous, quality dishes, consistently good, responsive and helpful staff.
Quality cuisine and friendly staff. A reliable spot.
I liked this restaurant. Soup and coffee were good, waiters are handsome and nice.
Generous, quality dishes, consistently good, responsive and helpful staff.
Quality cuisine and friendly staff. A reliable spot.
I liked this restaurant. Soup and coffee were good, waiters are handsome and nice.
Generous, quality dishes, consistently good, responsive and helpful staff.
Quality cuisine and friendly staff. A reliable spot.
I liked this restaurant. Soup and coffee were good, waiters are handsome and nice.
Generous, quality dishes, consistently good, responsive and helpful staff.
Quality cuisine and friendly staff. A reliable spot.
I liked this restaurant. Soup and coffee were good, waiters are handsome and nice.
Open early, open late.
Seven days a week, at la Nation.
- Sunday5 AM → 3 AM
- Monday5 AM → 3 AM
- Tuesday5 AM → 3 AM
- Wednesday5 AM → 3 AM
- Thursday5 AM → 4:45 AM
- Friday5 AM → 4:45 AM
- Saturday5 AM → 4:45 AM
The kitchen runs almost without a break, from the first dawn coffee to the last table of the night. End-of-week service stretches to 4:45 in the morning.
Find us
Come at any hour.
A table is waiting, from dawn to the early hours.
Address
30 Pl. de la Nation, 75012 Paris
Métro Nation · L1, L2, L6, L9, RER A & RER E
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Le Dalou?
- 30 Place de la Nation, 75012 Paris. Metro Nation, lines 1, 2, 6, 9, RER A and RER E.
- What are Le Dalou's opening hours?
- Le Dalou opens at 5 AM, seven days a week. Sunday to Wednesday, service runs until 3 AM. Thursday to Saturday, until 4:45 AM.
- Do I need a reservation?
- Call +33 1 43 43 41 38. For large groups, a reservation is recommended.
- What is the restaurant's specialty?
- Seafood platters arriving daily from Saint-Malo: Gillardeau oysters, lobster, brown crab. The menu also features choucroute, Burgundy snails, and gratinéed onion soup.