City Guide: Paris
David Toutain
At this star chef's restaurant, it's hard not to lick your beautifully contemporary ceramic plate.
Chef David Toutain is the most exciting chef working in Paris. His Michelin-starred restaurant is a wonderful blend of rustic chic, which matches his cooking style—perfect raw ingredients polished and combined with a level of mastery. The combinations are both cerebral but sensorial, and it’s hard not to lick your beautifully contemporary ceramic plate. Presentation is museum-worthy. Case in point: a magical toasted sesame paste paired with a smoky fish was not just divine tasting, it was visually stunning plated inside a delicate eggshell. Even the buckwheat bread is exceptional. But the standout is surely the unexpected white chocolate and cauliflower sorbet. The staff fits in with this very singular vibe—they are present and attentive and they seamlessly amp up or down their effusive knowledge about the ingredients according to the wishes and interest of the guests. The set menu requires you to trust the chef, but there should be no fear. This is an unforgettable, once in a lifetime experience to be had.
Smoked Fish in a Toasted Sesame Purée
- Metro: Invalides / La Tour-Maubourg
Ideal for:
You Might Also Like
-
Septime
A culinary gem that's full of surprises and serious ambiance. -
Huîterie Régis
If you fantasize about sipping white wine in Paris while slurping oysters, your wish will be granted here. -
Frenchie Bar à Vins
Chef-driven wine bar and sister spot to the gastronome's haven, Frenchie. -
La Cigale Récamier
The place in Paris to savor soufflé, France’s iconic dish. -
La Caféothèque de Paris
Coffee aficionados will not be disappointed by the baristas' aptitude at this pioneering café. -
Le Mary Celeste
A hip bar with tremendous cocktails makes this venue packed for good reason. -
Popelini
Cream-filled profiteroles in a range of flavors are the singular offering at this boutique patisserie. -
Le Clown Bar
Sip and savor modern French fare at this former hangout for off-duty clowns.