Limone
16th arrondissement, Paris
Restaurant in Paris, France
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Limone is worth considering for a calm Paris meal when ease and occasion fit matter more than awards or a named tasting format. It suits dates, family meals, and business dinners in the 16th arrondissement, with lunch and dinner service Monday to Saturday and Sunday closed.
About Limone
Use Limone as a practical Paris dining option when schedule and dress expectations matter. It serves lunch and dinner Monday to Saturday, is closed Sunday, and has a smart casual dress code. For planning, avoid assuming a specific cuisine, chef-led format, award profile, price tier, or signature dish.
The main planning advantage is the opening pattern: Limone lists lunch and dinner service from Monday through Saturday. That gives diners more flexibility than a dinner-only venue, especially when coordinating a weekday meal or a Saturday booking. For a first visit, choose the time that best fits the occasion rather than relying on assumptions about atmosphere, menu structure, or service style.
Use it for practical Paris planning, not trophy dining
Limone is best evaluated through its core planning details: it is in Paris, it opens for lunch and dinner Monday to Saturday, it is closed Sunday, and the dress code is smart casual. The decision should stay practical rather than depending on a specific award profile, price tier, chef name, cuisine category, signature dish, or beverage program.
If you are comparing options, keep the comparison broad rather than forcing Limone into a more specific category. Restaurant F is another venue to consider. For a wider search, use our full Paris restaurants guide.
Plan around the confirmed lunch and dinner hours
Limone is listed as open Monday to Saturday from 12:00–2:30 PM and 6:30–10:30 PM, and closed on Sunday. That makes lunch and dinner both available on the same six days of the week. Weekend planning should account for the Sunday closure.
Cross-shopping should stay grounded. Lac-Hong, Ozio, and La Brasserie Italienne can be considered as other dining options, while Nuna (Le Commandant Charcot) is a distinct venue to evaluate on its own terms. Limone should be chosen for its Paris location, schedule, and smart casual expectation rather than for assumptions about concept, menu, or accolades.
For broader planning around the meal, keep the rest of the city search separate: Paris hotels, Paris bars, Paris wineries, and Paris experiences may help shape the outing without adding unsupported detail to the restaurant itself.
Planning details
- Location
- 80 Rue Lauriston, 75116 Paris, France
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- limoneparis.fr
- Phone
- +33145622917
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Limone occupies a serious, measured corner of the 16th arrondissement’s dining map: a restaurant that answers the neighbourhood’s appetite for restraint and craft. The room reads as intentional rather than flashy, aligning Italian culinary impulses with a Parisian fine-dining tempo. Service is described as deliberate and the kitchen situates itself among peers where classical technique and considered menus set expectations. The result is a refined, sophisticated experience that feels rooted in tradition even as it presents an Italian register—quietly assured rather than showy.
Best For
Limone suits evenings when form and focus matter: date nights that favor composed service, business dinners that require discretion and pacing, and special occasions where a measured dining tempo is part of the appeal. The neighbourhood’s habit of booking ahead and the restaurant’s placement within the 16th’s fine-dining tier mean reservations are sensible. If you’re seeking a dinner framed by thoughtful plates, a deep wine list and service that intentionally paces the meal, Limone is built for that purpose.
Ordering Tips
Menus at Limone play with the formats familiar to upper-tier Parisian rooms—long tasting menus, shorter seasonal cartes, or hybrids that offer both discovery and choice—so pay attention to how much you want to commit. If you prefer to steer your own meal, the à la carte or shorter carte options provide sovereignty; if you want the kitchen to lead, opt for the tasting sequence. The house signatures—spaghetti limone and lasagna—are logical touchstones, and the description’s note that wine lists run deep means pairing from the list will enhance the meal. Book ahead to secure the kind of composed table the neighbourhood expects.
Venue details
Ambiance
Comfortable surroundings with a quiet and just right atmosphere.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Quiet
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Small
Signature Dishes
- spaghetti limone
- lasagna
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 80 Rue Lauriston, 75116 Paris, France
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Also Consider
- Lac-Hong, Notable alternative
- Nuna (Le Commandant Charcot), Notable alternative
- Ozio, Notable alternative
- La Brasserie Italienne, Notable alternative
- Restaurant F, Modern Cuisine, €€€
Restaurant context
How Limone compares in Paris
Limone is the pragmatic choice in this group: easier to frame for a calm Paris meal, with less pressure than a more category-defined booking. Restaurant F is the clearer pick if the group wants Modern Cuisine and a known €€€ price tier; choose Limone when the priority is a composed occasion rather than a more explicit dining statement.
Lac-Hong, Ozio, and La Brasserie Italienne are better cross-shops if the decision is about finding another Paris table with a different feel. Without confirmed price or cuisine details for Limone, the safer comparison is logistical: it is useful for lunch or dinner from Monday to Saturday, while the others should be chosen when their specific style better matches the group.
Nuna (Le Commandant Charcot) is the less direct substitute because it suggests a more situational experience. If the evening is a date, family celebration, or business meal in Paris proper, Limone is the lower-drama option; if the booking itself needs to feel like the event, look elsewhere in the set.
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Compare Limone
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Limone | Paris | , | , | No published awards |
| Lac-Hong | Paris | , | , | No published awards |
| Nuna (Le Commandant Charcot) | Paris | , | , | No published awards |
| Ozio | Paris | , | , | No published awards |
| La Brasserie Italienne | Paris | , | , | No published awards |
| Restaurant F | Paris | Modern Cuisine | €€€ | Michelin Guide France & Monaco 20262025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate |
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How Limone Paris compares with similar nearby venues.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I wear to Limone?
Limone lists a smart casual dress code. Dress neatly for a meal in Paris, especially if you are planning dinner.
How far ahead should I book Limone?
Plan around Limone’s listed hours: Monday to Saturday from 12:00–2:30 PM and 6:30–10:30 PM, with Sunday closed.
Is Limone good for solo dining?
If you are planning to go alone, use the hours and smart casual dress code as the main planning details.
Is lunch or dinner better at Limone?
Choose the service that best fits your plans. Limone lists lunch and dinner hours Monday to Saturday: 12:00–2:30 PM and 6:30–10:30 PM.
Is Limone good for a special occasion?
Limone may be considered for a planned meal in Paris. The dress code is smart casual.
