Le Boui-Boui
Montorgueil, Paris
Restaurant in Paris, France
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Dress
Casual
Why go
Book Le Boui-Boui for an easy, central Paris meal when convenience matters more than ceremony. It is better suited to a casual lunch or dinner in the 2nd arrondissement than to a special-occasion plan; cross-shop De Vie, Halo Paris, or Shabour if you want a clearer culinary point of view.
About Le Boui-Boui
Le Boui-Boui is a Paris venue with a casual dress code and a Tuesday-to-Saturday schedule. It is closed Monday and Sunday, and open Tuesday through Saturday from 9 AM to 2:30 PM and again from 6 to 11 PM.
Le Boui-Boui does not offer details on cuisine, menu format, chef, prices, awards, reservations, or service style, so treat it as a direct Paris option rather than a documented destination meal. Check the venue's official channels before making plans that depend on specific dishes, dietary accommodations, group policies, or other operational details.
Choose it for flexibility, not for a trophy meal
Le Boui-Boui is a casual Paris stop, open daytime and evening from Tuesday through Saturday. It does not offer a tasting menu, awards track record, named chef, luxury format, or specific cuisine, so expectations should stay practical and restrained.
If you are comparing options, consider De Vie, Halo Paris, or Shabour for a different dining plan. Le Boui-Boui's key planning details are its Paris location, casual dress code, and weekly opening pattern.
Where it fits in a Paris eating day
Treat Le Boui-Boui as a Paris option to schedule around its hours rather than as the anchor of a trip. It is available Tuesday through Saturday during daytime and evening windows, and closed Monday and Sunday.
For wider planning, use our full Paris restaurants guide before committing to a special-occasion slot, then pair the meal with our full Paris bars guide or our full Paris experiences guide if the evening needs more structure. Travelers building a broader itinerary can also check our full Paris hotels guide and our full Paris wineries guide.
Planning details
- Location
- 11 Rue Marie Stuart, 75002 Paris, France
- Reservations
- Book on TheFork
- Website
- lebouiboui.fr
- Phone
- +33142364094
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Le Boui-Boui reads like a classic Paris neighbourhood bistrot: small, unpretentious and quietly affectionate rather than ostentatious. Located on Rue Marie Stuart in the 2nd arrondissement, it leans into the working rhythms of its quartier rather than the polished presentation of grand-dame restaurants. The writing emphasizes frequency and familiarity — a place where locals drop in regularly — so the mood is intimate and charming, the sort of relaxed, human-scaled room that rewards repeat visits rather than one-off, formal occasions.
Best For
This is a neighbourhood pick for regulars, locals and anyone seeking an informal, reliably French meal. Because the description frames the restaurant as shaped by daily rhythms rather than destination tourism, it works well for casual meals after work, modest family dinners and friendly catch-ups. It’s not presented as a special-occasion dining temple but as a steady, approachable choice for people who value conviviality, familiar service and hearty, classic plates in a compact Montorgueil setting.
Ordering Tips
Lean into the house’s hearty French offerings: the signature Magret de canard avec aligot and the aligot itself are highlighted as central dishes, and the Baked Camembert appears on the short list of standouts. Expect traditional, comfort-forward preparations rather than modern tasting menus; choosing one of the signature items will give a good sense of the kitchen’s focus on convivial, filling classics.
Venue details
Ambiance
Chaleureux et convivial with wooden interior, small tables, and traditional sympathetic atmosphere.
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Experience
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At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Intimate
Signature Dishes
- Magret de canard avec aligot
- Aligot
- Baked Camembert
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 11 Rue Marie Stuart, 75002 Paris, France
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Where to go if this does not fit
Choose De Vie if you want seasonal and sustainable French cooking rather than a casual central meal. Choose Halo Paris if a more polished modern-cuisine setting is worth the higher spend.
Restaurant context
How Le Boui-Boui compares in Paris
Against De Vie, Le Boui-Boui is the simpler choice. De Vie is the better match if seasonal and sustainable French cooking is the reason for the booking; Le Boui-Boui makes more sense when location, ease, and a lower-pressure meal matter more than a defined culinary angle.
Halo Paris and Shabour are clearer occasion plays. Halo Paris sits in a €€€ modern-cuisine lane, while Shabour is the stronger splurge candidate at €€€€ for diners who want creative cooking to drive the night. Le Boui-Boui is the practical alternative when the meal is part of the day, not the whole plan.
Baguette and Guiren are useful cross-shops if availability or location pushes you away from this table. With limited public positioning on those peers, the safer decision is to compare by neighborhood convenience first, then choose De Vie, Halo Paris, or Shabour when cuisine style and spend are the deciding factors.
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Compare Le Boui-Boui
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Le Boui-Boui | Paris | , | , | No published awards |
| Baguette | Paris | , | , | No published awards |
| Guiren | Paris | , | , | No published awards |
| De Vie | Paris | Seasonal / sustainable French | , | No published awards |
| Halo Paris | Paris | Modern Cuisine | €€€ | Michelin Guide France & Monaco 20262025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate |
| Shabour | Paris | Creative | €€€€ | Michelin Guide France & Monaco 20262026 OAD Top Restaurants in Europe Recommended2025 OAD Top Restaurants in Europe Ranked · #4522025 Michelin 1 Star2024 Michelin 1 Star |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is daytime or evening better at Le Boui-Boui?
That depends on your schedule. Le Boui-Boui is open Tuesday to Saturday from 9 AM to 2:30 PM and again from 6 to 11 PM. It is closed Monday and Sunday. For a different dinner plan, Shabour is another option to compare.
What should a first-timer know about Le Boui-Boui?
Treat Le Boui-Boui as a casual Paris stop. It is closed Monday and Sunday, with daytime and evening hours Tuesday through Saturday, so timing matters.
What are alternatives to Le Boui-Boui in Paris?
Start with Baguette or Guiren if you want a different option, and look at De Vie, Halo Paris, or Shabour if you are comparing other dining plans. Le Boui-Boui is the choice to consider when its Paris location, casual dress code, and hours fit your schedule.
Is Le Boui-Boui good for a special occasion?
Le Boui-Boui does not offer details on awards, a tasting-menu format, a chef profile, or other special-occasion elements. It is best assessed as a casual Paris option with set hours. For a different kind of plan, compare Shabour or De Vie.
