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It was nice meeting new people and I will definitely attend another session. The restaurant was beautiful, but I would NOT want to return. It was very high priced for what you got. $55/pp and I had ab... See more
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I enjoy the experience meeting 5 great individuals. The issue i had was the restaurant set us in a booth right across from the bar between two doorways. It was very hard to hear the 5 other individua... See more
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Seldom does an instagram ad captivate me, let alone prompt me to act. At first I was skeptical but now I've gone more times than I can remember. Trying TimeLeft is something I'd recommend to anyone at... See more
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Timeleft brings groups of 6 strangers together every week. No profiles, no swiping, no planning. We handle the details. You handle the showing up. When you book with Timeleft, we handle the venue, the group, and getting everyone there at the same time. You show up, meet your people, and enjoy the experience. Food and drinks are paid at the venue, we set the table, you bring yourself.
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128 RUE LA BOETIE, 75008, PARIS, France
- hello@timeleft.com
- timeleft.com
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Nice dinner partner mix, relaxed format, a bit loud
Interesting mix of demographically compatible attendees at good local restaurants. While 7pm on Wednesday can be challenging to leave busy workplace, Friday option might not be as stressful as time challenge. Both large dining room venues I attended had moderately loud ambient noise decreasing the ease of conversation without raised voice.
August 6, 2025
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Reply from Timeleft
Thank you for sharing your thoughtful feedback! We’re so glad you enjoyed the mix of dinner partners and the relaxed format, it’s great to hear the attendee balance and restaurant choices are working well. We understand that a 7 PM Wednesday start can be challenging after a busy workday, so we’ll look into offering more Friday or weekend options to make scheduling easier. We also appreciate your note about the ambient noise in larger dining rooms, and we’ll explore venues with better acoustics or layouts that make conversation more comfortable without having to raise voices. Your input helps us create even better experiences, and we look forward to seeing you at a future dinner!!
Don’t trust this company
This company are liars. After two terrible experiences with them where they ignored my dietary preferences in one of the most vegan friendly cities in Europe, where you actually need to try really hard to avoid vegan friendly restaurants, I was offered a refund. 10 days later, no sign of the refund and emails are being ignored, despite a promise to ‘make things right’. Totally unacceptable and unprofessional. Do not give these guys your money.
Edited to add: Timeleft asked me to ‘email customer services re my refund’. I have - twice - both were ignored. Perhaps if they spent more time on customer services and less on PR responses, pretending they care about customers rather than just keeping our money, then they wouldn’t have people chasing them for refunds in the first place. We’re now at 12 days after the refund was allegedly made and still no sign of it. Liars, liars, liars.
August 8, 2025
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Reply from Timeleft
Hello, we’re truly sorry to read about your experience and the frustration this has caused. Ignoring your dietary preferences. We also understand how disappointing it is to be promised a refund and then feel ignored when following up.
We’d like to make this right without any further delay. Please reach out to us directly at support so we’ll ensure to investigate the case, and provide a refund if applicable. We will also review what happened in your case, both with the restaurant selections and our communication, so that this doesn’t happen again.
Your trust matters to us, and we regret that we’ve fallen short. Thank you for sharing your feedback and giving us the chance to address this!
I've been to two dinners so far...
I've been to two dinners from my 1-month subscription. The principle of how Timeleft brings people together is good. I find it intriguing, cool, and the element of surprise kept me excited. My first dinner was a bit of a mess though - people are nice, but the restaurant is too noisy because of an event, we could hardly hear each other. The second was almost perfect, but the staff in the restaurant don't seem to know what Timeleft is so I suppose there's no reservation (I was the first to come). The second restaurant isn't accepting credit cards, so I think that could do some work. Food is fine, it's within the range of what I'm willing to spend.
August 6, 2025
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Reply from Timeleft
Thank you for sharing such detailed feedback, Valerie! We’re glad you enjoy the idea behind Timeleft and that the surprise element kept things exciting! 🙌 We’re sorry your first dinner was disrupted by noise and that the restaurant during your second dinner seemed unaware of the reservation process. We’ll review these with our team to ensure our venues are properly briefed and the ambiance is right for good conversation.
We also appreciate your note about payment methods, that’s something we try to make sure to communicate more clearly in advance so no one is caught off guard.
It’s great to hear you enjoyed the food and found it within your budget!! That means our algo is working properly. We hope your next dinners will be smooth from start to finish, and we’ll work hard to make that happen!!
i Took The First Step
We are all looking for the same thing, connection. Be willing to engage in conversation and it'll be great! I even made a really good friend that I still hang out with regularly. We have now been friends for over three months! I'm going on another dinner this Friday
May 9, 2025
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Reply from Timeleft
That’s amazing to hear, Mario!! 🙌 We love that you’ve made such a meaningful connection and that your friendship has lasted over three months is just the best. Have an incredible time at your dinner this Friday, and here’s to even more great conversations and connections ahead! ✨
Great way to meet new people
I've done a handful of these dinners now, and I love the concept. It's been such an effective way to meet new people in the area I just moved to, and I look forward to it every Wednesday.
The one issue I've noticed is that Timeleft doesn't always seem to take into account your preferred budget and dietary restrictions, as I've eaten at some places that were delicious but above my ideal price range, which I specified in the app. Some of my fellow diners have been limited in menu options to choose from despite specifying their dietary restrictions in the app. Seems like they just send you to different restaurants at random. Also, be prepared that not all 6-7 people in your group may show up, as for most of my dinners, there was at least one empty seat at the table.
Aside from that, it's still such a great concept, and I plan to keep going to dinners as much as I can! Whether connections last beyond a single dinner is either hit or miss, but I have yet to meet anyone through this who isn't nice and open-minded.
August 6, 2025
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Reply from Timeleft
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience in detail, David! We’re thrilled to hear you love the concept and that it’s been a great way to meet people in your new area. 🙌
We’re sorry that your preferred budget and dietary restrictions haven’t always been matched, that’s valuable feedback, and we’ll review how we can better align restaurant choices with your preferences. We also appreciate the note about occasional no-shows; we’ll continue working to improve attendance rates so every table is full of great conversation.
It’s wonderful to know that, even when connections vary, you’ve consistently met open-minded and friendly people. We look forward to seeing you at many more dinners!! ✨
My experience with Timeleft was truly…
My experience with Timeleft was truly amazing! The concept is unique, the atmosphere was friendly, and I met wonderful people. It’s a great way to connect and enjoy meaningful conversations. Highly recommended!
July 30, 2025
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Reply from Timeleft
Thank you so much for the kind words! 💙
We're thrilled to hear you had such an amazing experience, that’s exactly what Timeleft is all about: real connections, warm atmospheres, and meaningful conversations.
We’d love to see you at another event soon! 🍽️✨
My last dinner was very nice
My last dinner was very nice. I met very interesting people and we were talking about many things.
It’s a good place to meet new people.
July 30, 2025
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Reply from Timeleft
Thanks so much for your message! 💙 We’re so glad to hear your last dinner was a great one and that the conversation flowed naturally. That’s exactly what we hope for, good vibes and meaningful new connections. Hope to see you at another Timeleft event soon! 🍽️✨
I’ve been to two dinners and enjoyed…So far, so good!
I’ve been to two dinners and enjoyed both. The first evening was attended by 4 women and 1 man and the second 3 women and 1 man. Needless to say the evenings would be better with a more balanced number of women and men…but I imagine that there’s only so much the company can do about this based on who signs up to participate.
I liked the diversity in the ages of the attendees. I was worried that I would be assigned to groups made up of only people within my age group but that was not the case.
Also, both restaurants assigned were very nice and not too expensive.
I signed up for the 1-month subscription but because of a vacation will only be able to attend 3 of the 4 which is too bad. I already scheduled myself to attend the 3rd get together and following will decide whether or not to continue with this service.
If you’re considering giving Time Left a try, I highly recommend doing so. This is something I normally would NEVER do…I’ve spent my life avoiding any and all events that open me up to spending an evening with a bunch of strangers. But a friend who tried it highly recommended that I give it a try—after all—really, what did I have to lose? And I am really happy that I attended and made some new friends along the way!
July 16, 2025
Unprompted review
Reply from Timeleft
Thank you for this thoughtful and encouraging feedback! 💙 We’re so glad you gave Timeleft a shot and enjoyed the connections so far. We hear you on gender balance, it’s something we actively work to improve with every event. Enjoy dinner #3, and we’d love to see you stick around! 🍽️✨
Great Experience
I really enjoyed my outing. It was such a great vibe, and the conversation just flowed naturally. It was really like being with old friends. Mid-week meeting is a little bit of a challenge, but I will make an effort to go out at least once a month. Great networking and just getting out and meeting people organically is a nice change of pace.
July 30, 2025
Unprompted review
Reply from Timeleft
Thanks so much for the kind words! 💙 We’re thrilled you felt that spark, great conversations and relaxed vibes are exactly what we aim for. Totally hear you on the mid-week challenge, and we love that you’re making space to come back. Hope your next Timeleft event is just as warm and effortless! 🍽️✨
The people I met at my table were…A fun outing
The people I met at my table were younger than me, but they were very nice and it was very easy to talk with them. Food was great! My impression was that we all 5 had a great time getting a chance to know each other. I definitely will do Timeleft again
Maybe next time I might meet some people over 50.
July 30, 2025
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Reply from Timeleft
We’re so glad you had a great time and connected easily with your table! 💙 It's wonderful to hear the vibe felt natural and fun. We totally get wanting to meet folks in a similar age group too. We're always working on improving how we match guests. Can’t wait to have you back for another outing soon! 🍽️✨
No Response After 4 Emails
I canceled on time but was still charged. I’ve reached out to support four times with no reply. It’s not about the money — it’s about being ignored. Unprofessional and disappointing.
July 21, 2025
Unprompted review
Reply from Timeleft
Hello Stepahnie, thank you for sharing your experience, and we're very sorry this is happening. We're currently in a Customer Support redefinition, so your concern probably slipped through our hands. We appreciate your patience and recognize the importance of timely communication, and we’re committed to improving our response process. Please reach out to support again, referencing this review, so we can personally take care of the situation. Thank you!
Dinners always at the same spots
Dinners are always in the same area even though there are others, and really good ones too.
The bars after dinners are not a good choice honestly. And The game for the table is boring.
Thats what I think about de app, the rest is people, and you can have a good time or a bad time according to how they are.
April 1, 2025
Unprompted review
Reply from Timeleft
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your honest thoughts! 💙
We totally hear you on the dinner locations, we aim for consistency and centrality, but it’s clear we need to explore more variety and fresh options (especially if there are great venues being overlooked). Same goes for the after-dinner bar choices, they should enhance the experience, not take away from it.
And the table game: thanks for the candid feedback! We’re always testing ways to make it more engaging without being forced or repetitive, so your input is really helpful.
In the end, like you said, the people make or break the night, but we’ll keep doing our part to set the stage better. Thanks again! 🙌
Organized and enjoyable dinners
Organized and enjoyable dinners. Good restaurant selections. The scheduled "locals" are frequently no-shows, but I've met interesting travelers and expats. The after-dinner gatherings are fun, but generally too noisy for conversations.
July 30, 2025
Unprompted review
Reply from Timeleft
Thank you so much for sharing this thoughtful feedback! 💙
We're really glad you’ve enjoyed the dinners, restaurant picks, and had the chance to connect with interesting travelers and expats, that’s exactly what we hope for.
That said, you're totally right: no-shows and noisy after-dinner spots can affect the experience. We're actively working on improving guest reliability and finding better venues where the vibe supports real conversation.
Your feedback helps us make it better, hope to see you at more dinners soon! 🍽️✨
Met good people
Met good people, but most of the experience is how well YOU can bond with others - don't expect the platform to make that easier for you.
Alcohol helps, so I'd recommend uber-ing.
July 30, 2025
Unprompted review
Reply from Timeleft
Thanks for sharing your honest thoughts! 💙 You’re absolutely right, a lot of the magic comes from what each person brings to the table, and we love hearing that you met some good people.
While we aim to create the best possible setting (great venues, thoughtful matching, and conversation prompts), real connection always comes down to the group vibe, and a little social lubricant like a drink can definitely help some folks feel more relaxed! 🍷
Appreciate the tip about Uber too 😉 Hope to see you at another dinner soon!
Pleasantly surprised
I truly enjoyed the people I met and the conversations we had. People shared openly and many laughs were had, and at one point, even a few tears.
To be honest, my expectations were low and I even had an exit strategy, in case of a disaster. Never needed it.
I can say that I don’t enjoy their app. Very strange and cryptic, some by design but some by oversight. Small gripe as I guess it’s just an introduction platform and you’re not supposed to spend time there.
Overall, a very good experience. Will repeat to see if the first impression was accurate.
July 30, 2025
Unprompted review
Reply from Timeleft
Thank you so much for this thoughtful review! 💙 We're genuinely happy to hear that the evening turned out better than expected!! Real conversations, laughter, and even a few tears? That’s exactly the kind of connection we hope to spark.
Totally fair point about the app too. Some of the mystery is by design to keep the experience spontaneous, but we know it can feel cryptic at times, and your feedback helps us spot what might be more confusing than exciting. We're continuously working to improve that balance.
Glad you’re giving it another go, we can’t wait to hear how your next dinner turns out! 🍽️✨
Cool strangers, nice venue, great experience
I had a great experience so far. Went to 1 dinner and met nice strangers! We've kept in touch and met up again. The venue was great and I loved the excitement of not knowing what to expect and who you'll meet. I didn't connect with everyone, but that wasn't my expectation anyways because chances you connect with 5 out of 5 strangers are pretty slim. The majority of people in the group I really liked and overall everyone was friendly, we had good casual chats and I liked the questions provided in the app to get to know each other in a fun way.
So overall really loved it, great way to meet new people and find your way around a new place, especially as an expat. I've already booked my next dinner! :)
June 20, 2025
Unprompted review
Reply from Timeleft
Thank you so much for this thoughtful and lovely review! 💙 We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed the surprise, the venue, and especially the people. That mix of curiosity, openness, and great conversation is exactly what we hope to create at every dinner. We’re also really glad the in-app questions helped spark fun and meaningful chats, and that you're already keeping in touch with some of your group! As you said, it's not always about connecting with everyone, just finding those few gems can make the evening special. We're so excited to have you join another dinner soon!! Welcome again, and thanks for being part of the Timeleft community! 🍽️✨
Dinner with stranger … a lot of fun !
I attended 3 dinners and each time it was a great experience.
I met nice people, we had a lot of fun and laugh, we exchange our mobile number after the dinner to meet another time between us.
I have already booked my next dinner with stranger!
May 7, 2025
Unprompted review
Reply from Timeleft
We absolutely love hearing this, Virginie!! 💙 It’s amazing that each dinner has brought fun, laughter, and new connections. So glad you're already booked for the next one, can’t wait to hear how it goes! 🍽️✨
The company was fine
The company was fine. Food/venu was meh. Went to the afterhours place and no one from time left was there.
July 23, 2025
Unprompted review
Reply from Timeleft
Thanks for sharing your experience, Elmo! We’re glad the company was enjoyable, but we’re sorry to hear the venue and after-hours part didn’t live up to expectations. We’re actively working on improving both restaurant selection and how after-dinner meetups are communicated. Your feedback helps us get there, and we hope you continue trying the service as we develop it 💙
It was fun but 9pm on Wednesday is way too late
It was fun, I liked the people and conversations. The restaurant was really really good, which is always important to me. Though dinner at 9pm in the middle of the week? Well, maybe for those who have no sleep schedule or they don't work in the morning, but who can come up with dinner at 9pm idea? Friday or Saturday at 9pm is ok, but not on Wednesday. I'll try for the second time just to give it another chance, but I doubt I'll continue just because of so late time.
July 23, 2025
Unprompted review
Reply from Timeleft
Thanks so much for the honest feedback, we’re really glad you enjoyed the people, conversation, and especially the restaurant!! 💙
Some of our offered times aren't ideal for everyone, and we hear this more and more. We're actively working on offering different time slots so more people can join without sacrificing their sleep or morning routines :)
We really appreciate you giving it a second try, and we hope the next one feels like a better fit. Your input helps us keep improving! 🕘🍽️✨
I had a lovely experience
I had a lovely experience. Timeleft chose a highly rated restaurant that is not too faraway from me. It was a fun experience and will definitely do it again.
July 23, 2025
Unprompted review
Reply from Timeleft
We’re so happy to hear that, Venie!! 💙 It’s great to know you enjoyed the restaurant and had a fun time :) That’s exactly what we aim for. Can’t wait to have you at another dinner soon! 🍽️✨
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