This Michelin-starred Italian restaurant never sacrifices heart for luxury, more than fulfilling the chefs’ stated mission of “complexity presented in simplicity.”
Author: emiglia
Carl Marletti is a Master of Many Pastry Forms
Carl Marletti has a host of stalwarts in addition to a handful of seasonal creations in his jewel-like Latin Quarter shop, and with a range this wide, it’ll be a long time before I’ve run out of things to taste.
My Recommendation of Ran Comes with Caveats
Japanese flavors with Old World flair define this beautiful dining room in the 8th, where flavors are a bit uneven but cocktails are on point.
Mamagoto Is A Franco-Japanese Fusion Spot Worth a Return Trip
Self-styled as a “Franco-Japanese cantine,” the latter word a common reference to a local’s spot, the sort of restaurant where you can stop in and grab a bite and feel like a regular, Mamagoto has been on my list of spots to try for quite some time.
Chefs à Table Is My New Happy Place
It’s no secret that appetizers often outshine mains in terms of creativity and innovation, but here, the opposite is true, for as lovely as the starters were, the mains blew me away.
Ippudo Ramen is “The Most Famous Tonkatsu Ramen Shop” in Japan – and I’ve Got One Down the Block
Ippudo is a Japanese chain boasting a few outposts in Paris. The menu is pleasantly short, featuring thrree donburi bowls and three types of ramen – shoyu, veggie, and tonkatsu – each of which can be dressed up as “tamago” (with egg) or “special (with even more toppings) for just a few extra euro.
Basique Is Basically Fine
Plant-forward small plates, reasonable prices, and an Monday evening service still aren’t enough to get me that excited about this 11th arrondissement spot.
Papi’s Short-and-Sweet Menu of Fresh Pasta Is Pretty Perfect
Fresh pasta and fantastic service makes this Franco-Japanese spot a total winner.
Liquide Is Indeed Creative
Liquide is a “modern tavern” from the team behind Substance, which I loved back in 2019. The restaurant purports to offer precise, uninhibited, accessible cuisine, and while the last point is a bit of a contentious one for me, for adventurous diners, this spot should definitely be on your radar.
Kubri Is a Home Run for Lebanese Small Plates in the 11th
Contemporary, creative Lebanese dishes in a comfortable, cozy dining room.