Marius
16th Arr. - Passy, Paris
Restaurant in Paris, France
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Dress
Casual
Why go
Marius is a practical 16th-arrondissement Paris booking for a polished meal that does not need a high-drama reservation plan. Choose it for an easy, recognized dining room in western Paris; cross-shop Les Petits Princes if you want a clearer €€ modern-cuisine signal before committing.
About Marius
Marius is a Paris restaurant with lunch and dinner hours on weekdays, dinner service on Saturday, a Sunday closure. Its confirmed recognition includes a Michelin Guide France & Monaco 2026 Plate listing and a Relais Chateaux Award for 2026. For a diner deciding whether to book, the strongest grounded case is simple: Marius is a recognized Paris dining room with a casual dress code and a schedule that works for both weekday lunch and dinner plans.
A Paris choice when you want recognition
Marius should be considered on the basis of what is confirmed rather than on assumptions about a specific cuisine, chef, menu format, price point, or room style. The available details support a direct read: it is a Paris restaurant with external recognition and practical opening hours, not a venue that should be sold around an signature dish or service format.
The weekly schedule is useful for planning. Marius is open Monday through Friday from 12–2:30 PM and 7:30–10:30 PM, Saturday from 7:30–10:30 PM, closed Sunday. Dress code is casual, so guests do not need to treat it as a formal-dress reservation unless their wider plans call for that.
Book it for its confirmed hours and recognition; cross-shop if you need a sharper brief
Because price details, cuisine, menu structure, seating, booking difficulty are not available here, value should not be framed around a precise bill or a specific dining format. The safer way to evaluate Marius is by its confirmed recognition, its Paris location, its casual dress code, whether its lunch or dinner hours fit the plan.
If you are comparing options, the full Paris restaurants guide can help place Marius among other Paris dining choices. Other options to consider by name include Les Petits Princes, Restaurant Molitor, 1929, Alegria, Le Cardinal, depending on the kind of meal you are planning.
For broader planning, compare it with the full Paris restaurants guide, then build the rest of the stay around Paris hotels, Paris bars, Paris wineries, Paris experiences.
Planning details
- Location
- 82 boulevard Murat
- Reservations
- Book on TheFork
- Website
- restaurantmarius.fr
- Phone
- +33 1 46 51 67 80
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Marius presents a quietly confident take on seafood in the 16th arrondissement. The room is modern and deliberately low-key, trading theatrical design flourishes for a calm, workmanlike interior that puts the emphasis squarely on the plates. Regulars populate the space—neighbours who prize consistency over novelty—so the atmosphere is familiar and restrained rather than flashy. The result is a discreet, almost furtive charm: a neighbourhood counter that feels private without being precious, where the quality of the catch does the speaking and the dining room simply frames it.
Best For
This is a dinner destination for anyone who values product-driven cooking and unshowy service. It suits intimate date nights and business dinners that call for reliable food and a quiet table; the menu’s whole fish to share also makes it an excellent pick for small groups who want a communal, convivial meal. Expect to encounter locals and repeat guests, so booking ahead is sensible. The restaurant’s restrained setting and focus on the day’s catch make it best appreciated in the evening when guests slow down and savor the seafood on offer.
Ordering Tips
The menu is driven by the day’s catch, so plan to lean into whole fish and shared preparations rather than à la carte experimentation. Book a table in advance—regulars do—and be prepared to go with what arrived that morning, as the kitchen builds the menu around freshness and availability. For a classic finish, allow room for the Grand Marnier soufflé; the house also highlights traditional seafood preparations such as bouillabaisse and merlan Colbert. Trusting the server’s recommendations about the catch is the best way to experience what Marius does well.
Venue details
Ambiance
Airy, open room with cozy, old-fashioned bistro atmosphere, pleasant lighting, and a calm, welcoming vibe.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Medium
Signature Dishes
- Grand Marnier soufflé
- bouillabaisse
- merlan Colbert
Planning details
Location
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Where to look if Marius is not the right fit
If the group needs price clarity before choosing, book Les Petits Princes instead; the €€ modern-cuisine positioning makes the expectation easier to set. If the plan is anchored around western Paris hotels or Molitor, Restaurant Molitor is the cleaner logistical swap.
Restaurant context
How Marius compares in western Paris
Marius is the safer pick when booking ease and a calmer dining room matter more than a tightly defined cuisine label. Les Petits Princes gives a clearer value signal because it is listed as Modern Cuisine at €€, so choose that if budget clarity is the priority. Marius works better when the group wants a recognized Paris table without making the meal feel like a major production.
Restaurant Molitor is the more obvious alternative if the setting is part of the plan, especially for readers already spending time around Molitor or western Paris hotels. Le Cardinal, Alegria, 1929 are harder to separate on price and format from the available details, so Marius has the edge when the decision is based on external recognition and an easier reservation path.
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Compare Marius
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Awards | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marius | Paris | ; | 2026 Relais Chateaux RestaurantsMichelin Guide France & Monaco 20262026 Michelin Plate | ; |
| Les Petits Princes | Paris | Modern Cuisine | No published awards | €€ |
| Le Cardinal | Paris | No published awards | ; | ; |
| Alegria | Paris | No published awards | ; | ; |
| Restaurant Molitor | Paris | No published awards | ; | ; |
| 1929 | Paris | No published awards | ; | ; |
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How Marius Paris compares with similar nearby venues.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Marius good for solo dining?
Marius can be considered for a solo meal in Paris if its opening hours fit your plans. It is open for lunch and dinner Monday through Friday, dinner on Saturday, is closed Sunday; the Michelin Guide France & Monaco 2026 Plate listing gives it confirmed external recognition.
What should I wear to Marius?
The dress code at Marius is casual. Neat city wear should be sufficient unless your own plans before or after the meal call for something more formal.
Can Marius accommodate groups?
group-capacity details are not available here, so do not assume a specific seating arrangement or party size. If planning for several people, check directly with the restaurant and keep the hours in mind: weekday lunch and dinner, Saturday dinner only, closed Sunday.
What is Marius known for?
Marius is a Paris restaurant with confirmed recognition from the Michelin Guide France & Monaco 2026 Plate listing and a Relais Chateaux Award for 2026.
