Le Colonel
15th arrondissement, Paris
Restaurant in Paris, France
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Dress
Casual
Why go
Le Colonel is worth booking when convenience in this part of Paris matters more than a destination-level meal. Use it for an easy lunch or flexible dinner near the 7th and 15th arrondissement border; for clearer culinary ambition, cross-shop L'Escudella, La Borie, or Chakaiseki Akiyoshi instead.
About Le Colonel
Consider Le Colonel if the goal is a direct Paris meal with a broad, easy-to-use schedule. Le Colonel is in Paris, keeps daily hours from 11:30 AM to 10:30 PM, and has a casual dress code. That makes it easier to place in an itinerary than venues with narrower opening windows, but it also means the decision should be based on convenience rather than assumptions about cuisine, awards, pricing, or a signature format.
For someone considering a visit, the choice is mainly about timing and fit. The hours cover midday through evening every day, so the venue can work around different plans in Paris. Beyond that, there is no clear menu structure, price tier, or specific culinary identity to shape the meal, so avoid building the experience around assumptions.
Use it for convenience, not a trophy meal
The venue's practical value is its Paris location, daily schedule, and casual dress code. That makes it useful for diners who want a simple option without turning the meal into the centrepiece of the day. The tradeoff is that there is no cuisine category, chef credit, awards trail, or price tier here to justify treating it like a special-occasion anchor. If the occasion needs clearer positioning, compare the decision with L'Escudella or La Borie, while checking current details directly before booking.
Le Colonel should be judged as a practical Paris dining option: useful for a meal that fits into the day, less useful if the brief depends on ceremony, a published tasting format, or documented accolades. The casual dress code also points toward an easier, lower-pressure visit rather than a formal one.
Keep ordering expectations flexible
Without a signature dish, cuisine type, or chef-led menu identity, the safest approach is to decide based on what the venue is offering at the time of your visit. Do not arrive with a fixed target based on specific dishes or formats. Use the daily 11:30 AM to 10:30 PM hours to choose the timing that best fits your plans, then make decisions from the current information available on site or through the venue directly.
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Planning details
- Location
- 29 Av. de Lowendal, 75015 Paris, France
- Website
- restaurant-lecolonel.fr
- Phone
- +33143062306
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Le Colonel sits modestly in a residential seam of the 15th arrondissement, and its personality follows the neighborhood: low-key, focused and quietly confident. The piece repeatedly contrasts the restaurant with Paris's more theatrical addresses, noting that here the emphasis is on disciplined cooking and steady execution rather than arrival spectacle. That creates an intimate, calm dining room populated by local regulars and diners who prize the food over flash. Expect an understated, charming atmosphere where the kitchen’s consistency, not ostentation, defines the experience.
Best For
This is a neighborhood restaurant that suits gatherings where good food and conversation take priority. The description explicitly situates Le Colonel among venues that succeed through loyal local clientele and calm rooms, making it a reliable choice for family dinners, group meals and work dinners that require a composed atmosphere. Casual hangouts fit as well — the place rewards people who come for the cooking rather than the turnout. It’s less a loud, destination spectacle and more a steadier, food-forward option for evening dining.
Ordering Tips
The signature dishes supplied — Pizza Bufala, Truffle Pasta Risotto and Fried Artichoke Mozzarella — are safe first choices and illustrate the kitchen’s Italian focus and attention to ingredients. Start with the Fried Artichoke Mozzarella as a shareable starter, then move to the Truffle Pasta Risotto for a showpiece pasta course or the Pizza Bufala if you prefer a simpler, ingredient-driven dish. Given the write-up’s emphasis on menu architecture, ask your server about how the kitchen is presenting the menu that night and whether wine pairings or nightly compositions are offered.
Venue details
Ambiance
Warm and inviting with Art Deco posters, vintage objects, and period tiles creating an old-fashioned yet charming atmosphere.
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Vibe
Best For
Experience
Accessibility
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Medium
Signature Dishes
- Pizza Bufala
- Truffle Pasta Risotto
- Fried Artichoke Mozzarella
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 29 Av. de Lowendal, 75015 Paris, France
Planning details
Location
Also consider
If you cannot book here
Try L'Escudella if you want Modern Cuisine at €€ with clearer value signalling. Pick La Borie when the occasion can justify €€€ and you want a more defined restaurant brief.
Restaurant context
How it compares in Paris
Le Colonel is the easier, lower-commitment choice when the priority is location and a simple plan. L'Escudella gives you a clearer Modern Cuisine proposition at €€, so it is the better value comparison if food identity matters more than convenience. La Borie, at €€€, is the stronger cross-shop for diners willing to spend more for a more defined modern meal.
For a splurge, Chakaiseki Akiyoshi sits in a different lane: Japanese, €€€€, and better suited to diners who want a structured, high-intent booking. Le Colonel is not trying to compete with that kind of occasion. It works better when the group wants an easier table and a meal that fits around the rest of the day.
Abstinence and La Gauloise are the relevant checks if you are staying within Paris and want alternatives without stepping into the €€€€ bracket. Choose Le Colonel for ease; choose the peers when cuisine type, price tier, or occasion fit needs to be clearer before committing.
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Compare Le Colonel
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Le Colonel | Paris | , | , | No published awards |
| Abstinence | Paris | , | , | No published awards |
| La Gauloise | Paris | , | , | No published awards |
| L'Escudella | Paris | Modern Cuisine | €€ | Michelin Guide France & Monaco 20262025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate |
| Chakaiseki Akiyoshi | Paris | Japanese | €€€€ | Michelin Guide France & Monaco 20262026 La Liste Top Restaurants2025 Michelin 1 Star2025 La Liste Top Restaurants2024 Michelin 1 Star |
| La Borie | Paris | Modern Cuisine | €€€ | Michelin Guide France & Monaco 20262025 Michelin Plate |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is midday or evening better at Le Colonel?
The hours run every day from 11:30 AM to 10:30 PM, so both midday and evening timing may fit a Paris itinerary. There is no information here about crowd patterns, menu differences, or service format by time of day. Choose the slot that best fits your schedule and confirm current availability directly.
What are other options to compare with Le Colonel?
Abstinence, La Gauloise, L'Escudella, Chakaiseki Akiyoshi, and La Borie are useful names to compare when deciding whether Le Colonel is the right fit. Le Colonel is the simpler choice if the key needs are Paris location, daily 11:30 AM to 10:30 PM hours, and casual dress code. Check each venue's current details directly before booking.
Is Le Colonel good for solo dining?
Solo-dining suitability is not specifically mentioned, but the practical details are simple: Le Colonel is in Paris, opens daily from 11:30 AM to 10:30 PM, and has a casual dress code. If you are dining alone, choose a time that fits your schedule and confirm availability directly. If you want a more structured comparison, check Chakaiseki Akiyoshi separately.
