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    MOJO

    Paris 17, Paris

    Restaurant in Paris, France

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    The Read

    Dress

    Smart Casual

    Why go

    MOJO is a practical weekday choice in Paris's 17th, stronger for convenience than for a high-stakes dining plan. Choose it for an easy lunch or dinner near the Arc de Triomphe side of the city; cross-shop Caïus or La Scène Thélème if cuisine style, price tier, and occasion value matter more.

    About MOJO

    MOJO is a weekday Paris option, open Monday to Friday for lunch and dinner and closed on weekends. That makes the schedule the clearest planning point: consider it for a Monday-to-Friday meal, not a Saturday or Sunday plan. If the goal is to compare it with other named options, look at Caïus and La Scène Thélème before committing.

    A practical Paris pick, not a trophy table

    The reason to choose MOJO is schedule fit. It is open Monday to Friday from 12–2 PM and 7–10 PM, with Saturday and Sunday closed, so the decision should stay simple: choose it when a weekday lunch or dinner in Paris matches your plan.

    For drinks-focused diners, keep expectations measured. The venue does not present itself as a cocktail-led or wine-led destination, so this should not be treated as a bar-program-first pick. If the evening is built around cocktails, use Paris bars guide alongside the restaurant search. If the evening is built around dinner in Paris, start with the full Paris restaurants guide and narrow from there.

    Who should choose it, and who should cross-shop

    MOJO makes the strongest case when its weekday lunch and dinner hours fit your itinerary. It is harder to frame as a milestone-dinner choice, because there are no awards, price signals, tasting-menu details, or service-format details to support that kind of decision. For another option to compare, Caïus is a natural cross-check. La Scène Thélème is also worth considering when you want another named point of comparison.

    If this is part of wider Paris planning, research can branch by need rather than forcing one venue to do everything: Paris hotels for where to stay, other Paris experiences for the rest of the day, and broader Paris dining research if food is the main lens. Restaurant cross-checks can also include Caïus, Figuig, LE HIDE, La Scène Thélème, Leriche, and MOJO.

    The takeMOJO works best for sensible, table-based meals at lunch and dinner. The profile highlights how Parisian lunch service can deliver serious kitchen ambition at a lower price and with a room that often tilts toward business tables, making midday visits practical for working lunches. Evenings offer the same neighbourhood-driven energy for more deliberate dinners. The restaurant suits diners who want a local feel—visitors who’ve already visited the city’s canonical addresses and now seek a less staged, more authentic Parisian meal.
    Venue detailsCozy
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    Also considerAlternatives
    Restaurant contextParis, France

    Planning details

    Location
    9 Rue du Général Lanrezac, 75017 Paris, France
    Website
    mojo-paris.com
    Phone
    +33142940100
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    The take

    The Take

    The Vibe

    MOJO sits in the quieter, residential register of the 17th arrondissement, offering a low-key counterpoint to Paris’s star-studded central dining circuit. The room feels neighbourhood-rooted: rather than a stage for visiting diners, it fills with locals and the kind of regulars who give a house its personality. That local focus lends the restaurant a charming, relaxed quality—appealing to visitors seeking something less staged and more authentic. At the same time MOJO’s menu nods to classic French cooking, so the experience balances homely warmth with culinary seriousness.

    Best For

    MOJO works best for sensible, table-based meals at lunch and dinner. The profile highlights how Parisian lunch service can deliver serious kitchen ambition at a lower price and with a room that often tilts toward business tables, making midday visits practical for working lunches. Evenings offer the same neighbourhood-driven energy for more deliberate dinners. The restaurant suits diners who want a local feel—visitors who’ve already visited the city’s canonical addresses and now seek a less staged, more authentic Parisian meal.

    Ordering Tips

    Lean into MOJO’s classic French repertoire: signature dishes such as Coq au Vin and Duck Confit speak to the kitchen’s focus, and the Citrus Circus likely provides a brighter, seasonal contrast. Consider a lunchtime visit if you want comparable ambition for potentially better value—text notes that lunch often presents similar kitchen intent at a lower price point and attracts business-minded crowds. For visitors looking to sample a genuine neighbourhood table, order a classic main and let the menu’s seasonal touches guide the rest.

    Venue details

    Ambiance

    Warm, cozy, and contemporary atmosphere praised for heartfelt hospitality and inviting setting.

    Tags

    Vibe

    CozyModernIntimate

    Best For

    Date NightSpecial OccasionBusiness Dinner

    Experience

    Open Kitchen

    At the Table

    Dress Code
    Smart Casual
    Noise Level
    Conversational
    Service Style
    Upscale Casual
    Meal Pacing
    Standard
    Capacity
    Small

    Signature Dishes

    • Coq au Vin
    • Duck Confit
    • Citrus circus
    Know before you go

    Know Before You Go

    Getting there
    9 Rue du Général Lanrezac, 75017 Paris, France
    Planning details

    Location

    9 Rue du Général Lanrezac, 75017 Paris, France · Directions

    +33142940100

    mojo-paris.com

    Also consider

    Where to look if MOJO is not the fit

    For a clearer restaurant identity, try Caïus: the creative, €€ positioning makes it easier to justify as a planned dinner. For a bigger-occasion meal, La Scène Thélème is the sharper cross-shop, with modern cuisine at €€€.

    Restaurant context

    How MOJO compares in Paris

    MOJO is the easiest recommendation when the priority is a low-admin weekday meal in the 17th. Against LE HIDE, Figuig, and Leriche, the useful distinction is not price or awards, since those details are not defined here; it is simplicity. Pick MOJO when location and booking ease matter more than a tightly specified restaurant style.

    Caïus is the more decisive choice for diners who want a clearer creative-cuisine brief at €€. It gives the meal more shape on paper, which makes it a better fit for visitors trying to choose one dinner rather than fill an open slot. La Scène Thélème is the stronger splurge cross-shop: modern cuisine, €€€, and better suited to a planned occasion than a casual weekday fallback.

    If the plan is flexible, MOJO is the pragmatic pick; if the plan needs a more defined dining identity, start with Caïus or La Scène Thélème. LE HIDE, Figuig, and Leriche remain sensible alternates to check when geography or availability drives the decision.

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    MOJO Paris and similar venues
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    LericheParis, , No published awards
    CaïusParisCreative€€
    Michelin Guide France & Monaco 20262025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate
    La Scène ThélèmeParisModern Cuisine€€€
    Michelin Guide France & Monaco 20262025 OAD Classical in Europe Ranked · #1722025 Michelin 1 Star2024 Michelin 1 Star

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    FAQ

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Is lunch or dinner better at MOJO?

    MOJO serves both lunch and dinner Monday through Friday: 12–2 PM and 7–10 PM. Lunch works if you want a weekday midday meal, while dinner works for a weekday evening plan. The key limitation is the schedule: MOJO is closed Saturday and Sunday.

    Does MOJO handle dietary restrictions?

    If you need a strict accommodation, ask before you go. Weekday service runs through lunch and dinner. If your restriction is non-negotiable, choose a place that confirms it in advance.

    What should a first-timer know about MOJO?

    Start with the schedule: MOJO is open Monday to Friday, 12–2 PM and 7–10 PM, and closed Saturday and Sunday. That makes it a weekday-only Paris option, useful if you want lunch or dinner during the workweek. It fits best when the opening hours align with your plans.

    Is MOJO good for solo dining?

    MOJO can be considered for a solo meal if its weekday lunch or dinner hours suit your schedule. Check directly with the venue if seating style or service format matters to your visit.

    Is MOJO good for a special occasion?

    MOJO may work for a simple weekday meal, but it does not present the kinds of details that would make it an obvious special-occasion choice. For a bigger celebration, compare it with La Scène Thélème or LE HIDE and choose the place that best matches the tone you want.

    What are alternatives to MOJO?

    For a similar decision, compare MOJO with LE HIDE, Figuig, Leriche, Caïus, and La Scène Thélème. MOJO is the practical weekday-only pick based on its confirmed hours; the others are useful cross-checks if you want to compare the overall fit before booking.

    What should I wear to MOJO?

    MOJO's dress code is smart casual. Keep the outfit neat without assuming a formal requirement: polished everyday clothing should fit that guidance.