Le Théo
Boulogne-Billancourt, Paris
Restaurant in Paris, France
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Le Théo is a practical 16th-arrondissement option to consider when location and occasion fit matter more than a clearly documented destination dining format. Lunch is the safer first booking; for a more defined French restaurant choice, compare Oka, Daroco, or Cravan before committing.
About Le Théo
Should I book Le Théo in Paris? Le Théo in Paris is a venue to consider when it fits your plan. The dress code is smart casual, so it suits a polished but not overly formal outing.
Details on food are limited. Cuisine, chef, menu format, price tier, awards, hours are not specified, so check the venue directly before planning around a specific style or timing.
Use it as a Paris option, then compare carefully
For a special occasion, choose Le Théo based on whether it fits your Paris plan and whether the current details from the venue match what you need. If you want to compare before committing, Oka, Daroco, Cravan, Iza by Kura, Le Tournesol are useful reference points, depending on the kind of outing you have in mind.
For broader planning, use our full Paris restaurants guide, then cross-check stays in our full Paris hotels guide or drinks in our full Paris bars guide.
Planning details
- Location
- Le Théo, 116 Av. du Président Kennedy, 75016 Paris, France
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- opentable.com/restaurant/profile/338043
- Phone
- +33142254192
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Le Théo reads like a quietly confident neighbourhood trattoria that channels classical technique through market-focused ingredients. Set on Avenue du Président Kennedy in the 16th, the room favors locals over guidebook seekers and rewards repeat custom. The writing emphasizes disciplined French method and provenance-minded sourcing, so the kitchen feels measured rather than theatrical. The result is an understated, sophisticated experience — familiar and charming to residents, with enough technical polish to satisfy diners who appreciate well-executed Italian classics in a residential Parisian setting.
Best For
Le Théo is best for neighbourhood dinners and relaxed evenings when you want solid, ingredient-forward Italian cooking without the fuss of tourist destinations. It suits locals popping out for a reliably good meal, couples seeking an intimate table, and small groups celebrating quietly. Because the restaurant operates within a residential strip close to the Seine, it functions as the sort of place you return to for dependable pastas, pizzas and classic desserts rather than as a one-off destination reservation.
Ordering Tips
Lean into the kitchen’s Italian signatures: pizzetta, Lasagna Bolognese and the various rigatoni preparations feature prominently for a reason. The menu’s pasta options (Rigatoni with Salmon, Three-Cheese Rigatoni, Pasta alla Norma) showcase the restaurant’s take on classic dishes, and finishing with the tiramisu is an obvious move. If you’re visiting with others, order a couple of pastas to share so everyone samples the house strengths; otherwise pick a signature pasta and save room for dessert.
Planning details
Location
Le Théo, 116 Av. du Président Kennedy, 75016 Paris, France · Directions
Also consider
Where to go if Le Théo is not the fit
Try Oka if the meal needs a defined French direction. Choose Daroco or Cravan when the evening needs a clearer Paris energy and less guesswork before committing.
Restaurant context
How Le Théo compares in Paris
Le Théo is the softer call in this set because its cuisine, pricing, format are not clearly established. Choose it when the western 16th is the point of the meal. If the priority is a clearer food identity, Oka is the stronger comparison because it is explicitly French, making it easier to assess for a celebration or date.
Daroco and Cravan are better cross-shops when the room and mood need to carry the evening. They are easier to position for diners who want a known Paris address with a clearer pre-booking expectation. Iza by Kura and Le Tournesol are useful alternatives if availability or neighborhood fit drives the decision more than a specific cuisine brief.
Around this place
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Unlock the full Le Théo guide in Pearl, including awards, comparisons, FAQs, planning details, and nearby places.
Compare Le Théo
Comparison notes
Against Daroco, Cravan, Oka, Iza by Kura, Le Tournesol, Le Théo is the choice to keep local to the 16th rather than the safest citywide pick. Oka is the clearer food-led option; Daroco and Cravan are stronger when pre-meal expectations around atmosphere matter.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I wear to Le Théo?
The dress code is smart casual. Aim for clean, put-together clothing that works for a polished Paris outing without assuming a formal dress requirement.
What should I order at Le Théo?
Dish, cuisine, or menu-format details are not specified, so use the current menu and ask the venue for its latest recommendations. If you want to compare before booking, consider Oka or Iza by Kura as other options, then choose based on the current details that best fit your plan.
What are alternatives to Le Théo in Paris?
Use Daroco, Cravan, Oka, Iza by Kura, Le Tournesol as your comparison set, then decide whether Le Théo is the best fit for your Paris plans. Since Le Théo has limited details, confirm current specifics directly before booking.
Can I eat at the bar at Le Théo?
Ask the venue directly before you go, since seating or service-format details are not specified. If a particular seating setup matters to your plan, compare the current details with Cravan and other Paris options before deciding.
Is Le Théo good for a special occasion?
It can be, if the current venue details fit the occasion and smart casual is the tone you want. Because cuisine, menu format, price, hours are not specified, confirm the latest information directly before using it for an important plan.
