Going to dinner next week at the following places. How casual or fancy are they?Everything were we live (Lg. eastern city ) has gotten casual, men never need jackets. Is it the same in Paris? Le Grand Colbert, Ze Kitchen Galeries, Violon D'Ingres Marius & Janette. Thanks!

At Le Violon d'Ingres we saw most other diners in dressed-up mode: jackets (and some ties) for men, dresses or dressy pant-suits for the women. But in July many people dress casually if it's hot.

Hi css,

I suggest that you bring a light weight sports jacket and a tie
1. you will be treated better if you look like a gentleman
2. you can always take them off.

While in the neighborhood of Le Grand Colbert, you should check out the brasserie Le Vauveville, which is right up the street [north] across the street from the Bourse. We prefer it for the food, service and atmosphere.

Of the restaurants you named, I've only eaten at Violin D'Ingres. While it's true that many men in the restaurant were wearing a jacket, my husband did not. He was wearing a very nice dress shirt and slacks, however. It wasn't a problem, and it didn't affect the service.

Women were in nice slacks/tops or dresses. I was wearing a plain black knit dress that I dressed up with a scarf. Felt very comfortable with this outfit.

Hope this helps.
Diane

Hi Diane,

>He was wearing a very nice dress shirt and slacks, however. It wasn't a problem, and it didn't affect the service.<

But, you don't really know that unless he takes you back again and wears a jacket, right?

At Violon D'Ingres, I wore a black silk pants suit and my husband wore a jacket and tie. Most of the men in the room were dressed the same and some women were in dresses or very nice tops with trousers or skirts.
If I were going in hot weather, I would take along a silky,light summer dress and a pair of high heels.
I also came from a large north eastern city and while some people are casual there too, when you go to a "nice" restaurant, you will find that the patrons (who are from everywhere) dress a little better.

I agree with RonZ, the Vaudeville is lovely!
Have a great time and I hope you tell us all about it when you get back!

I have also dined at Violon d'Ingres. I wore a jacket and tie. However, in July, I am sure a man can get away with just a dress shirt and slacks. Paris is very informal when it is hot and dusty.

Ze Kitchen Galerie is fashinably casual..not jeans casual ! No jacket or tie would be required , especially in summer.