Le Passy
Passy, Paris
Restaurant in Paris, France
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Le Passy is a practical Passy pick for a low-pressure meal in Paris, not a destination splurge. Choose it when the 16th arrondissement location matters and you want an easy neighborhood table; choose Ōrtensia instead when you need a defined modern-cuisine, €€€€ experience.
About Le Passy
In Paris, Le Passy is best approached through the confirmed basics: it is open Monday through Saturday from 7:30 AM to 12:30 AM, closed on Sunday, and has a smart-casual dress code. If you need a more specifically defined dining plan, another option such as Ōrtensia may be worth comparing before you decide.
The information available is practical rather than expansive. Details such as cuisine, chef, pricing, menu format, service style, and awards are not confirmed here, so it is best not to assume a specific type of meal or occasion beyond the stated hours and dress code.
Use it when the confirmed basics are enough
The smart move is to treat Le Passy as a Paris venue with limited public detail. There is no confirmed cuisine, chef, price, menu format, or awards signal here, so it should not be evaluated on claims that are not represented in the information. If the night needs a more clearly signposted plan, Ōrtensia may be another option to consider.
For a simple Paris plan, Le Passy is easiest to assess on confirmed basics: long Monday-to-Saturday hours and a smart-casual dress code. Without a signature menu or service format, avoid arriving with assumptions. Confirm any menu, booking, or service-specific details directly before you go.
Where it fits in a Paris shortlist
If you are mapping a broader Paris plan, start with our full Paris restaurants guide, then use category-specific pages like Paris hotels, Paris bars, Paris wineries, and Paris experiences to keep the evening coherent. For comparison, you may also want to look at La Petite Tour, Le Tournesol, Le Bistrot des Vignes, and Iza by Kura.
Verdict: consider Le Passy when the priority is a Paris venue with confirmed long opening hours from Monday to Saturday and a smart-casual dress code. Look elsewhere if the plan depends on a confirmed chef, cuisine, tasting format, price point, or award-led reason to choose it.
Planning details
- Location
- 2 Rue de Passy, 75016 Paris, France
- Website
- lepassy.paris
- Phone
- +33 1 42 88 31 02
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Le Passy occupies a quietly assured corner of the 16th, trading trend-chasing for an understated, thoroughly considered refinement. The dining room is described as a calm refuge from the rue — a small Parisian gesture that signals thoughtful interiors and service attuned to the room. With Haussmannian facades outside and a neighbourhood that prizes reliability and precision, the restaurant reads as sophisticated and elegant rather than flashy. Service is discreet and anticipatory; the overall impression is one of slow accumulation of trust, where restraint and polish define the experience more than spectacle.
Best For
Le Passy is best experienced at dinner, when its formal, measured approach to service and cooking aligns with the 16th arrondissement's appetite for dependable fine dining. The restaurant sits within reach of the Passy Metro and the Promenade Plantée crowd, making it suitable for local evenings and business dinners where discretion and consistency matter. This is the sort of table you book when you want a reliable, refined meal in a quiet, residential part of Paris — an attentive dining room that privileges precision and calm over culinary showmanship.
Ordering Tips
When dining at Le Passy, prioritize dishes that reflect the kitchen's precision and restraint; the restaurant lists salmon tataki as a signature, so consider that as a starting point. Expect service that reads the room and paces the meal without hurry; allow the staff to guide timing and sequence. Given the venue's formal, dinner-focused character and the neighbourhood's quieter logic, treat the evening as a measured, sit-down experience rather than a rapid or casual outing.
Venue details
Ambiance
Warm and inviting with a cozy atmosphere praised for friendly service.
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Vibe
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Experience
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At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Medium
Signature Dishes
salmon tataki
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 2 Rue de Passy, 75016 Paris, France
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Where to go if Le Passy is not the right fit
Choose Ōrtensia if the night needs a clearer occasion brief, modern cooking, and a higher-spend frame. Choose Iza by Kura if the group wants a more specific alternative rather than another broad neighborhood table.
Restaurant context
How Le Passy compares in Paris
Le Passy is the pragmatic choice in this group: easier to slot into a west-Paris day and better suited to a casual meal than a destination reservation. Ōrtensia is the opposite call, with Modern Cuisine and a €€€€ tier that make it a stronger fit for a planned splurge or occasion dinner.
La Petite Tour, Le Tournesol, and Le Bistrot des Vignes sit closer to Le Passy as practical Paris alternatives, especially when value, neighborhood feel, and ease matter more than a named format. Pick among them by location first, since the available data does not separate them by price or cuisine.
Iza by Kura is the better cross-shop if the group wants a more specific dining identity, while Le Passy works when the brief is simpler: stay in the area, keep the plan flexible, and avoid overbuilding the evening around the reservation.
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Compare Le Passy
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Le Passy | Paris | , | , | No published awards |
| La Petite Tour | Paris | , | , | No published awards |
| Ōrtensia | Paris | Modern Cuisine | €€€€ | Michelin Guide France & Monaco 20262025 Gault & Millau Remarkable Restaurant2025 Michelin 1 Star2024 Michelin 1 Star |
| Le Tournesol | Paris | , | , | No published awards |
| Le Bistrot des Vignes | Paris | , | , | No published awards |
| Iza by Kura | Paris | , | , | No published awards |
How Le Passy Paris compares with similar nearby venues.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What are alternatives to Le Passy?
Other options to compare include La Petite Tour, Le Tournesol, Le Bistrot des Vignes, Ōrtensia, and Iza by Kura. Choose based on the confirmed details that matter for your plan, such as availability, hours, and the kind of visit you want.
What should I wear to Le Passy?
Le Passy has a smart-casual dress code. Neat, polished clothing is the safest choice.
Is lunch or dinner better at Le Passy?
Le Passy is open Monday through Saturday from 7:30 AM to 12:30 AM and is closed Sunday. Specific meal periods are not confirmed here, so choose a time that fits those hours and confirm any service details directly before you go.
