haute cuisine with views
The legendary Parisian "Silver Tower" was acquired in 1914 by André Terrail –grandfather of the current owner– to Fredéric Deláir, in whose honor his famous blooded duck is still named.
The restaurant already enjoyed a certain fame, but the entrance of Terrail provided that famous winery –the one that was boarded up during the war to prevent bombing and looting– and a recipe book that came from the no less mythical Café Anglais.
It was, however, his son Claude the one who turned La Tour D’Argent into a place of worship between the international jet set and the wealthy gourmets of half the world.
Visionary, elegant, playboy, magnificent host, keeper of unspeakable secrets and a business fox who numbered the ducks he served and coined that “There is nothing more serious than pleasure” as a motto, a declaration of intent.
La Tour and Maxim's were the epitome of luxury and the grandeur of French cuisine.
La Tour d'Argent, a classic among classics
With that inherited aura, going back to La Tour D'Argent seemed dangerous. There are restaurants that are a bit scary to go to for fear that reality will tarnish their legend.
This is not the case of the Torre de Plata, which, under the baton of grandson André –Elegant and charming like his father but with the look of a university student from Massachusetts– seems to live a plethoric moment after more than four centuries, or so they say, of existence.
Keep your kitchen classic, with those legendary dishes finished off in the room, updated with elegance, talent and brilliance, and that exceptional room service that some do not understand or consider obsolete.
The delicious crepes Mademoiselle
Feel free to order in advance goose foie gras of the Three Emperors according to the original recipe of the Café Anglais and that canton Frédérick Delair, a wonderful ceremony around the duck being roasted, carved tableside and presented in two services:
The breast to the blood, with the juices obtained in the press, accompanied by soufflé potatoes, and boneless thighs served in a duck broth with celeriac.
Beforehand, don't forget to try the delicate pike quenelle with acidulated duck juice, fresh herbs and spring vegetables, a very successful review of the house classic with Nantua sauce.
Paris and La Tour d'Argent are always a good idea
After, Crepes Mademoiselle served with all pomp. Inescapable.
an exceptional wine list and the no less extraordinary distillates to round off a memorable meal.
Extraordinary room, extraordinary cellar and extraordinary experience at very high prices. Uncomplainingly. If you don't know him, go, even if it's just once in your lives.
Fig Pierre Baud: one of the star desserts
Address: 17 Quai de la Tournelle, 75005 Paris See map
Telephone: +33 1 43 54 23 31
Schedule: From 12 to 2 p.m. and from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Sunday and Monday closed