A noisy Basque bistro in the Butte-aux-Cailles where plates arrive heaped and prices stay low. The cooking is rustic south-west French, built on confit, piperade and big composed salads.
Chez Gladines is a Basque bistro on Rue des Cinq Diamants, in the hilltop Butte-aux-Cailles quarter of the 13th arrondissement, and it has built its reputation on portions that routinely overflow the plate. The menu draws on the cooking of south-west France and the Basque country: piperade of peppers and tomato topped with ham, confit duck, grilled meats, and large salads loaded with potatoes, cheese and cured meat.
Tables are packed close together and the room is loud and informal, which suits the mostly young, local crowd. Mains typically cost between €12 and €17, making it one of the better-value sit-down meals in the city. Reservations are not taken, so the queue after 20:00 is part of the experience; arriving at opening time or for a late lunch avoids it. The neighbourhood's cobbled lanes and street art make a pleasant walk before or after dinner.
| Price | € — mains €12–€17 (~$13–$19) |
|---|---|
| Hours | Daily 12:00–15:00, 19:00–23:30 (hours vary by source; later closing at weekends) |
| Reservations | No reservations; arrive before 19:30 or expect a 30–45 minute queue after 20:00 |
| Address | 30 Rue des Cinq Diamants, 75013 Paris, France |
Signature dishes
- Piperade with Bayonne ham
- Gladines salad (oversized, with warm potatoes and duck gizzards)
- Confit de canard with sautéed potatoes
Good to know
- Known for
- Famously generous Basque-style plates at student-friendly prices in the Butte-aux-Cailles village quarter
Location
30 Rue des Cinq Diamants, 75013 Paris, France
48.8283, 2.3500 View on map
Highlights
- Mains generally priced €12–€17, among the best value sit-down meals in Paris
- Oversized salads and Basque-style piperade are the house specialities
- Set in the Butte-aux-Cailles, one of the most village-like corners of the 13th
- Walk-in only; no reservations taken
Tips for visiting
- Arrive at opening or before 19:30 to avoid a 30–45 minute queue
- One large salad can comfortably feed a hungry diner
- Pair the meal with a walk through the Butte-aux-Cailles street art
- Confirm card acceptance before ordering for large groups
Accessibility
The ground-floor room is compact with closely spaced tables; step-free entry is possible but space for wheelchairs is limited at peak times.
Frequently asked questions
Can Chez Gladines be booked in advance?
The restaurant does not take reservations, so tables are allocated to walk-in diners. Queues form after 20:00.
Is Chez Gladines expensive?
No. Main courses are typically €12–€17, and portions are large enough that many diners share starters or skip dessert.
Which metro is closest?
Place d'Italie and Corvisart are both within a short walk.