Bistrot Le Cap

What Bistrot Le Cap does

Bistrot Le Cap is a traditional French bistro located at 30 rue Peclet in the 15th arrondissement of Paris, directly facing the town hall on a pedestrian square. The restaurant has been family-owned and operated by brothers Yves and Philippe Quintard for 18 years (since 2008) and serves French traditional cuisine made from fresh market products with daily suggestions. The business operates as SARL BEL, a French private limited liability company with EUR 500 in share capital, and employs 6 people.

The restaurant generates revenue through four streams: dine-in table service (Lun-Dim, 12:00–15:00 and 19:00–23:00), click-and-collect takeaway orders, private reception hosting for weddings, baptisms, anniversaries, and communions, and the sale of digital gift vouchers. Its digital infrastructure — website, online reservations, takeaway ordering, gift card sales, and certified review management — is built on the Zenchef SaaS platform, with hosting on AWS and integrations to Google Maps, Analytics, and Recaptcha. Marketing is conducted through organic social channels (Facebook, Twitter/X, Instagram) and an email newsletter.

The target customers are local residents of the 15th arrondissement, professional diners, life-event celebrants, and to a lesser extent international visitors (the website is available in 10 languages). The restaurant holds the French Fait Maison (homemade) certification, accepts multiple payment methods including ticket restaurant, and offers seasonal terrace seating, Wi-Fi, and accessibility-compliant digital experience (WCAG 2.1 AA / EAA).

Name

Bistrot Le Cap

Legal name

SARL BEL

Website

https://bistrotlecap.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Bistrot Le Cap is a family-owned traditional French bistro in Paris's 15th arrondissement, operated by the Quintard brothers for 18 years. It serves fresh homemade French cuisine through dine-in, click-and-collect takeaway, private events, and gift vouchers to local residents, professionals, and life-event customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

French Restaurant / Bistro Dining

NAICS

Full-Service Restaurants (722511), Caterers (722320)

SIC

Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810)

akta.pro primary industry

Brasseries, Bistros & Trattorias (THAFACAI)

Keywords

• French bistro dining
• Traditional French cuisine
• Private event catering
• Restaurant takeaway service
• Homemade French food

Headquarters

HQ city

Paris

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Dine-in Restaurant Service: Traditional sit-down restaurant service offering French cuisine made from fresh products with daily market-based suggestions
2. Takeout (Click and Collect): Online takeaway ordering system for customers to order food for pickup
3. Event Receptions: Private event hosting for weddings, anniversaries, baptisms, and communions
4. Gift Vouchers: Sale of gift cards and vouchers through the website

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Bistrot Le Cap is a family-owned French bistro serving traditional homemade cuisine prepared from fresh market products, with daily suggestions based on market arrivals. The restaurant operates dine-in lunch and dinner service at its Paris 15th arrondissement location, complemented by click-and-collect takeaway ordering, private event hosting for life celebrations such as weddings and baptisms, and gift card sales, all supported by the Zenchef restaurant management platform.

Product overview

Bistrot Le Cap is a traditional French restaurant operated by the Quintard family since 2007, offering a unified dining service that combines on-site restaurant dining with event hosting capabilities. The restaurant's digital presence is built on the Zenchef platform, which provides the website infrastructure, online reservation system, click-and-collect takeaway ordering, and digital gift card functionality. The core offering consists of the dining service itself, complemented by private reception services for celebrations, with the takeaway and gift card features managed as integrated digital extensions of the restaurant's operations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Restaurant Dining Service Traditional French bistro dining experience operated by the Quintard family for 18 years, featuring fresh daily market-based suggestions and cuisine made in-house from scratch, served to individual walk-in and reservation guests at the Paris 15th arrondissement location.
• Reception and Private Event Services Event hosting services for life occasions including weddings, marriage anniversaries, baptisms, and communions, providing private reception rooms and banquet services for celebratory gatherings.
• Click and Collect Takeaway Online takeaway ordering service allowing customers to place orders via the restaurant's website for collection at the restaurant, powered by the Zenchef platform.
• Gift Cards (Bons Cadeaux) Digital gift card and voucher purchasing service that allows customers to buy and send gift vouchers redeemable at the restaurant, managed through the Zenchef platform.

Quantifiable outcome

• 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 207 certified customer reviews

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature2 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• ZenchefcoreTechnology or IntegrationZenchef provides the restaurant's website platform, online reservation system, table payment services, takeaway ordering system (click and collect), gift voucher sales, and customer review management. Zenchef is a software-as-a-service provider for restaurant management.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Le Petit Cler: Small, independently operated neighborhood bistro in Paris's 7th arrondissement serving traditional French fare. Directly comparable to Bistrot Le Cap on single-location independent operation, residential arrondissement location, and classic bistro menu.
• Bouillon République: Recently opened Parisian bouillon offering traditional French cuisine at accessible prices in a sit-down format. Comparable to Bistrot Le Cap on bistro/brasserie category, full-service model, and Parisian neighborhood targeting.
• Le Procope: One of Paris's oldest traditional bistros/brasseries, offering classic French cuisine in a heritage setting. Comparable to Bistrot Le Cap on full-service French bistro model, sit-down dining, and reliance on long-standing reputation in the Paris market.
• Bouillon Chartier: Historic Parisian bouillon/bistro serving traditional French cuisine at value prices in a high-volume, sit-down format. Highly comparable to Bistrot Le Cap on cuisine type, full-service model, and Parisian bistro positioning, though operating at significantly larger scale.
• Bouillon Pigalle: Modern Parisian bouillon offering traditional French bistro fare in a sit-down, accessible-price format. Comparable to Bistrot Le Cap on category (French bistro/brasserie), service style, and target diner seeking affordable homemade French food.
• Chez Janou: Small, long-standing Provençal-influenced bistro in the Marais, Paris, with a single location and traditional sit-down service. Closely comparable to Bistrot Le Cap on single-site independent operation, French regional cuisine, and neighborhood-anchored positioning.

Broad incumbents

• Brasserie Lipp: Iconic Paris brasserie offering traditional Alsatian/Française cuisine with full table service and a long-standing brand. Comparable to Bistrot Le Cap on classic French sit-down format and heritage positioning, but at far greater scale and brand recognition.
• Big Mamma Group: Paris-based restaurant group operating multiple trattorias and bistros across France. Comparable to Bistrot Le Cap on full-service sit-down dining and Paris-centric footprint, though significantly larger and focused on Italian rather than French cuisine.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/BistrotleCap
• Facebookfacebook.com/Bistrot-Le-Cap-1860959520828562
• Instagraminstagram.com/bistrot_le_cap
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bistrot-le-cap

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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