The best restaurants on the Champs-Elysées
If you don't want to end up eating at a pizzeria from the 60s or in a mediocre bistro , be guided by the exquisite addresses that Parisians keep preciously.
Finding a good restaurant in a tourist area of Paris is possible
LE CLARENCE
on the avenue of Franklin Roosevelt , in full triangle d'or , in one of the elegant arteries that cut the Champs-Élysées, is The Clarence . Located in the Hotel Clarence Dillon , a mansion of the century 19th completely restored by the best craftsmen, has pomp and familiarity of the Bordeaux winery mansions.
So this magnificent private hotel of 1884 gathers all the savoir-recevoir a la française , as well as the charm and soul of a private residence. Diners can start the aperitif or finish dinner at your bar and the Grand Salon; in a warm atmosphere select club with fireplace, boiseries, subdued lights, comfortable armchairs and fluffy rugs.
In the dining room of this gastronomic restaurant moldings predominate, vintage paintings and the furniture of yesteryear, recreating a cozy atmosphere reminiscent of the Century of the lights. To round it off, its tables offer views of your library or to the impressive window of the Grand Palais.
your chef, Christophe Pele honors their two Michelin stars playing with the classics french gastronomy and with new flavors that give rise to appetizing recipes. His excellent service will surprise diners with his menus of three, four, five and seven times.
Among his specialties, wild salmon from l'Adour with casserole cuttlefish and sorrel or prawns with poivrade artichokes and tarama. As a main dish they propose petite pêche turbot with anchovies ; o San Pedro with black rice, lobster, colonnata bacon, courgette flower, anchovies and herb sabayon. And for bird lovers, Farm pigeon with spinach and aubergine miso.
Wine lovers will fall in love with the wine cellar of its chef sommelier, Antoine Petrus. In addition, they have ** La Cave du Château ,** a boutique of vins fins ideal for private tastings , to discover precious millésimes of the Domaine Clarence Dillon or to get hold of an exquisite selection of the best vintages and spirits of France.
pomp and familiarity
L'ALSACE
A brasserie from 1968 mythical of the “Champs”; what do the coolest call the one that is said is the most beautiful avenue in the world. It is a place steeped in history, presided over by the Maison de l'Alsace , "embassy" of this French region, located in the same building.
Has just been redecorated keeping the soul and spirit of yesteryear with a subtle contemporary style. preserves copper and leather, typical of typically Parisian brasseries to the old fashion and other details such as lamps on the tables, the sidewalks, the aged mirrors and some Alsatian winks. The new air is perceived in the wall papers of English-style flowers, signed by William Morris, and in the dome painted by hand, representation of the sky.
Unlike the rest of the brasseries, here the emblematic écailler is inside, as soon as you enter, showing off your spectacular display of crustaceans and the coming and going of the waiters with trays full of seafood.
This restaurant serves a generous home cooking based on quality products and waters them with delicious wines As the Riesling Grand Cru Altenberg from Bergheim Gustave Lorentz 2011. Also with wines from small producers, such as Marion'Les Domaine Maurice Griss, and of course with the beer of the region.
L'Alsace is a place that never sleeps, with a 24 hour service. Enjoy tasting a dozen of oysters Gillardeau and a white as an aperitif; a copious meal with friends ; a relaxed coffee break with journal à la parisien or a late cup on your terrace.
In addition, the establishment offers authentic cuisine du chef, such as the cocotte of mussels a la marinera, the sole meuniere , the Grand Marnier soufflé or the kidneys à la moutarde à l'ancienne. Nor do they forget the great dishes of Alsatian gastronomy, such as the famous and exquisite sauerkraut traditionally prepared; the quiche Lorraine ; the flammekueche, or the gratin spaetzle with veal cheeks with Pinot Noir.
All the refined essence of Alsace in one place
LE DRUGSTORE
in another style more cosmopolitan, Le Drugstore is a brasserie brimming with Energy, which has just opened its doors after a careful renovation.
Its decorator, the English Tom Dixon , has managed to maintain the impact that Publicis Drug Store caused in the 60s, an open store concept the seven days of the week , pioneer and unique for the time. Currently, it continues to reflect its novelty spirit of luxury convenience store.
In it, its visitors mingle to uncork a bottle of champagne at midnight , buy a latest gadget, browse records and international press or get hold of some early morning aspirin
This legendary concept offers continuous service in a careful and cozy decoration; a meeting place in permanent movement that boasts an intimate and vital air; a "touristy" restaurant frequented mostly by Parisians attracted by its good vibes.
Their appetizing cuisine , open to the dining room, invites from the opening of the menu prepared by the renowned chef Eric Frechon. Its originality lies in the fact that it allows you to savor the same product in two versions "raw and cooked" ; one more natural and another more worked. you will taste the pineapple carpaccio with coriander and pineapple flambéed with old rum or the beef-caviar tartar and the soya laqué beef fillet, pak-choi and edamame; and among the fish, the marinated sea bass with passion fruit and Thai cebette and sea bass cooked in shellfish juice and vadouvan artichokes.
Le Drugstore is perfect for any time of the day ; there you will like so much to order from the simple and iconic croque monsieur, one of its star dishes, fresh cod with marine plankton and salicornia. Don't forget to try their exceptional meats, such as wagyu from Japan, Kagoshima A5.
Publicis Drugstore, as fascinating inside as it is out
DANIC FLORA
A chic restaurant located in the same building as The House of Denmark , a cultural space that brings together design, cinema, photography, fashion, music and Danish painting.
This brasserie showcases the nordic nouvelle cuisine in a contemporary space dominated by a sculptural bar in emerald marble as well as the sophisticated geometric and botanical design.
Your Chef, Andreas Moller, offers a menu evolves during the day to offer at any time an appetizing parenthesis in the bustle of Les Champs Elysées. It serves, for example, Salmon marinated with dill Gilbert Bécaud style and originals salads with Nordic aromas. For dessert, he prepares the traditional aeblekage _, _ an applesauce with crème fouettée, macaron and currants.
Nothing like their ** petit-déjeuner Flora,** with Danish touches, to recharge the batteries: a crispy homemade muesli, white cheese, compote and eggs according to appetite: or à la coke with toast of cereal bread or scrambled with bacon and homemade ketchup.
At the end of the day, a summer dinner on its elegant yet informal patio or a cocktail on the terrace in one of its after work . Taste the mermaid (Aquavit, cucumber, basil, lemon and trouble apple juice) or the Black Viking , a creation of rum, espresso, condensed milk and pistachio cream.
Opt for their detox juices or their delicious non-alcoholic cocktails and accompany them with danish rolls , fresh cod croquettes or their specialty, smørrebrød, a slice of black bread seasoned with different ingredients, according to the chef's inspiration. (Beware, this could become the new healthy fast food from Paris) .
A Nordic nouvelle cuisine brasserie
MANKO
Totally changing register, the close and luxurious Avenue Montaigne invites you to meet the trendy peruvian restaurant in Paris, a mixture of the magic of the bohemia of the Latin American country and the Parisian allure; perfect for a special celebration.
Two steps from Theater des Champs Elysées this nugget shines contemporary decor, made of gold, warm colors, tomettes … and designed by the well-known designer Laura Gonzalez.
his chef, Gaston Acurio , famous for its exquisite dishes offers small portions of family cuisine , typical dishes that overflow with Peruvian flavors and colors, with exotic sauces and spices that they whet the appetite.
Among them, the ceviches stand out, such as the bluefin tuna nikei, avocado, radish, turnips and tiger milk with tamarind or e the creole tiradito of wild sea bream, spring onion, leche de tigre and yellow pepper. It's also worth the jumbo anticucho based on prawns and chimichurri sauce or the marina, made up of salmon and pachamanca sauce.
They also serve grills "Peruvian" of pickled black cod and écrasé of potatoes and olives or a simple but delicious beef fillet with its secret Huacatay sauce.
You can extend the dinner with a pisco in your bar of cocktails and on Fridays and Saturdays at 10:30 p.m., when its neighboring theater closes its doors, the spectacular Manko Cabaret open yours. To the surprise of its guests, this restaurant proposes this unusual cabaret, mixture of burlesque show and spooky and extravagant spectacle.
Let the fête commence!
Manko
Manko