Restaurant in Paris, France
Michelin-recognised, easy to book, genuinely affordable.
Mano holds back-to-back Michelin Plates (2024–2025) and a 4.8 Google rating from over 600 reviews — exceptional consistency for a €€ Modern Cuisine address in Boulogne-Billancourt. It is one of the strongest value cases in greater Paris for a special occasion or focused dinner, and it books easy. Cross the périphérique for this one.
A Google rating of 4.8 across 613 reviews is unusually high for a restaurant operating at the €€ price point — and paired with back-to-back Michelin Plates in 2024 and 2025, it signals a Modern Cuisine address in Boulogne-Billancourt that is consistently delivering above its price tier. If you are looking for a serious, recognised dining room without the €€€€ outlay of central Paris, Mano is a strong option worth crossing the périphérique for.
Mano sits at 46 Rue de l'Ancienne Mairie in Boulogne-Billancourt, a residential commune directly west of Paris that has quietly accumulated a credible restaurant scene over the past decade. The address is a few minutes from the Boulogne-Jean Jaurès or Marcel Sembat metro stations on line 9, making it reachable from central Paris in under 30 minutes — a manageable journey for the price differential it offers against comparable Michelin-recognised rooms inside the city.
The atmosphere at Mano reads as composed and attentive rather than theatrical. The mood is calm enough to hold a proper conversation across the table, which makes it a practical call for a business dinner or a date where the food is the point rather than the spectacle. It is not a loud room built around a bar program or a DJ set; it is the kind of place where the energy comes from the cooking itself. If you are coming from a long evening at somewhere like Anona or Accents Table Bourse in central Paris, the register will feel familiar: focused, slightly intimate, built for diners who are actually paying attention to what arrives at the table.
The Michelin Plate recognition , awarded in consecutive years , confirms that the kitchen meets the guide's threshold for good cooking without reaching for star territory. That distinction matters for how you frame your expectations. You are not booking a three-hour tasting ceremony. You are booking a precise, well-executed meal in a room that takes the cooking seriously. At the €€ price range, that combination is not easy to find with Michelin consistency behind it.
Mano's profile makes it a credible choice for a special occasion, but calibrate expectations to its scale and style. This is a good pick for a birthday dinner or an anniversary meal where the priority is quality cooking in a low-pressure setting, rather than a grand-gesture room with extensive ceremony. The €€ pricing means you can arrive without the financial anxiety that accompanies a €€€€ booking, which is itself part of the appeal for celebrations where you want the focus on the company and the food.
For group dining, the question of private or semi-private space is one that contact with the restaurant directly will need to resolve , no specific private dining data is available in our records for Mano. What the venue profile suggests, however, is that the room's composed atmosphere translates well to small group dinners where conversation matters. Groups arriving for a celebration should book in advance and flag the occasion at reservation; at this scale of restaurant, that kind of early communication often shapes the experience in practical ways , table placement, pacing, small courtesies.
For larger private groups or corporate events where a fully dedicated room is non-negotiable, the room profile here is likely better suited to parties under ten. If you need a dedicated private dining suite with AV and formal event infrastructure, the €€€€ rooms in central Paris , particularly those with hotel backing like Le Cinq at the Four Seasons George V , are the more appropriate fit. Mano's value is in the quality-to-price ratio of the main room, not in event infrastructure.
Booking difficulty at Mano is rated easy, which is a genuine advantage over most Michelin-recognised addresses in Paris proper. A venue with a 4.8 rating and two consecutive Michelin Plates that remains accessible is worth acting on , these situations tend to correct over time as reputation builds. Book a week or two out for a weekday dinner; weekend slots fill more quickly, especially for parties of four or more. No specific online booking platform or phone number is confirmed in our records; check the venue's current booking method directly before making plans.
The €€ price range places Mano comfortably below the major tasting-menu rooms of central Paris. Expect a meal per person , with modest wine , to remain well under the threshold where a comparable Michelin Plate address inside the périphérique would sit. That cost efficiency, combined with the ease of booking, is the clearest practical argument for making the trip to Boulogne-Billancourt.
For those building a longer Paris trip around serious eating, Mano fits naturally alongside other well-priced, recognised addresses. If you are also exploring the broader French dining calendar, rooms like Flocons de Sel in Megève, Bras in Laguiole, or Mirazur in Menton offer useful reference points for how French regional cooking is operating at a higher award tier. Back in Paris, Amâlia and Auberge de Montfleury are worth cross-referencing at a similar price level.
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Quick reference: Michelin Plate 2024–2025 | 4.8/5 (613 reviews) | €€ | Boulogne-Billancourt | Booking: Easy | Leading for: special occasions, focused dinners, value-conscious tasting nights.
Yes, a venue at the €€ price point with a calm, composed atmosphere and easy booking is one of the more practical solo dining options in the greater Paris area. You are not navigating a large, loud room. The focused, attentive style of Modern Cuisine at this scale tends to suit single diners who want to eat well without the formality or price pressure of a central Paris tasting room. Arrive with a reservation rather than walking in to guarantee a good table.
Come expecting a well-executed Modern Cuisine meal in a composed, unhurried room , not a high-concept spectacle. Mano holds Michelin Plate recognition for two consecutive years and a 4.8 Google rating from over 600 reviews, which places it well above average for its price tier. It is in Boulogne-Billancourt rather than central Paris, so budget 25–30 minutes on line 9 from central arrondissements. Booking is easy relative to comparable Michelin-listed rooms inside Paris, but do reserve in advance, particularly for weekends.
If budget is not the primary concern and you want a higher-starred experience in central Paris, Kei offers Contemporary French at €€€€ with strong recognition, while Plénitude delivers a full contemporary French tasting experience at the leading of the price range. For creative cooking at the highest level, Pierre Gagnaire and Alléno Paris au Pavillon Ledoyen are both €€€€ and represent a different register of ambition. Within a closer price band to Mano, Accents Table Bourse and Anona are worth comparing for accessible, recognised cooking in central Paris. See our full Paris restaurants guide for a broader view.
No specific dietary restriction policy is confirmed in our data for Mano. The practical approach for any restriction , allergy, intolerance, or preference , is to flag it clearly at the time of booking, ideally in writing. Modern Cuisine kitchens at this level of recognition typically accommodate dietary needs with advance notice, but do not assume; confirm directly with the restaurant before your visit.
At €€, with back-to-back Michelin Plates and a 4.8 Google rating from over 600 reviews, Mano is delivering strong value for its price tier. You are getting Michelin-recognised cooking at a cost well below what comparable award-holding rooms in central Paris charge. The main trade-off is location: Boulogne-Billancourt requires a metro journey from central Paris. If that is not a deterrent, the quality-to-price ratio here is one of the better cases you will find in the greater Paris area.
Yes, with the right expectations. Mano is well suited to birthday dinners, anniversaries, or celebratory meals where the priority is quality cooking in a calm, attentive setting rather than grand-hotel ceremony. The €€ pricing removes the financial pressure that can accompany a special occasion at a €€€€ address, and the Michelin Plate recognition means the cooking will hold up to the occasion. Flag the celebration at booking. If you need a fully private room with event infrastructure, a larger hotel-backed room like Le Cinq at the Four Seasons George V would be a better fit.
No specific tasting menu format or pricing is confirmed in our data for Mano. What can be said: at the €€ price range with Michelin Plate recognition, the cooking is structured and deliberate enough to reward a longer meal format if one is offered. Check the current menu format directly with the restaurant before booking. If a tasting format is available, the combination of price tier and recognition makes it a low-risk commitment compared to the €€€€ tasting menus at rooms like Plénitude or Pierre Gagnaire.
| Venue | Price | Booking Difficulty | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mano | €€ | Easy | — |
| Plénitude | €€€€ | Unknown | — |
| Pierre Gagnaire | €€€€ | Unknown | — |
| Alléno Paris au Pavillon Ledoyen | €€€€ | Unknown | — |
| Kei | €€€€ | Unknown | — |
| Le Cinq - Four Seasons Hôtel George V | €€€€ | Unknown | — |
Key differences to consider before you reserve.
Mano's relaxed scale and easy booking make it a low-friction solo option. At €€ pricing with back-to-back Michelin Plates, it delivers a credible solo dining experience without the wallet pressure of a central Paris Michelin address. Call or book early-week if you want a counter or single seat without fuss.
Mano is in Boulogne-Billancourt, not central Paris — factor in travel time, but it is a direct metro or short taxi ride from the 15th and 16th arrondissements. It holds a Michelin Plate for 2024 and 2025 and sits at the €€ price point, which is unusually accessible for Michelin-recognised modern cuisine in the Paris area. Booking is rated easy, so last-minute reservations are more realistic here than at comparable Paris addresses.
For a similar value-to-recognition ratio in Paris proper, Kei offers Michelin-starred French-Japanese cooking at a higher price point. If budget is the priority and you want to stay central, look at bistros with Michelin Bib Gourmand status. For a full luxury splurge comparison, Plénitude or Le Cinq operate at a fundamentally different price tier and booking difficulty level.
No specific dietary policy is documented for Mano. In practice, Michelin-recognised modern cuisine restaurants at this level typically accommodate common restrictions when notified in advance. check the venue's official channels at the time of booking to confirm — do not assume flexibility without checking.
At €€ with back-to-back Michelin Plates and a 4.8 Google rating across over 600 reviews, Mano is among the stronger value cases in the Paris dining orbit. You are paying bistro-range prices for Michelin-recognised modern cuisine, which is a difficult combination to find in or around Paris. The trade-off is the Boulogne-Billancourt location rather than a central Paris address.
Yes, with caveats. The Michelin Plate credentials and high peer ratings give it occasion-worthy credibility, and the €€ price point means you are not committing to a multi-hundred-euro per head bill. It works well for birthdays or low-key celebrations where quality matters more than spectacle. For a formal milestone dinner where the setting and theatre are part of the event, a multi-starred Paris address would serve better.
Mano's specific menu format and pricing are not documented in available venue data, so a firm verdict on the tasting menu is not possible here. What is documented: the venue holds a Michelin Plate for consecutive years at a €€ price point, which suggests the overall offering delivers meaningful quality relative to cost. Check the current menu directly with the restaurant before booking.
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