On the occasion of Valentine's Day, going to a restaurant remains, as every year, the essential option. Since we haven't found anything better than a candlelit dinner to meet eye to eye with your loved one, here's a quick overview of these tables where you can celebrate love while traveling on your plate...
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We take off for Lebanon… With Maison Noura
Enthroned on avenue Marceau, Maison Noura undeniably represents THE Parisian reference lovers of oriental cuisine. Woodwork, gilding, chandeliers and velvet banquettes… In this sublime setting worthy of the Arabian Nights, the house offers a very special Valentine's Day menu. enticing starting with 8 crazy mezes, to share: hommos, traditional tabbouleh, Samaké Harra, Labné with Halloumi bottarga & aubergine tempura, Sultan Ibrahim fillet smoked with cedar, "shishbarak" ravioli... You will then have to make your choice among 3 classic dishes : royal lamb confit smoked with cedar, Sayadieh of black cod, smoked with fish & caramelized onions, or Duo of Chick Taouk accompanied by sweet potato batata harra style. Finally, it's time for sweet delights, always to share! Assortment of baklava (4 parts), Mouhalabié with candied kumquat, Lebanese flan with orange blossom, Red fruits with orange blossom… All this, accompanied by a glass of Champagne Perrier-Jouët Rosé.
Valentine's Day menu prices : 88€/person. A 50% deposit is required at the time of booking.
Noura House, 21 Avenue Marceau, 75116 Paris. 01 47 20 33 33
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Stopover in Greece… At Mavrommatis
On the occasion of this Valentine's Day 2020, head for Greece, without even leaving Paris. For those who swear by Greek cuisine, head to Mavrommatis Daubenton where you will embark on a delicious culinary and solar journey…
Since 1981, Mavrommatis has been offering Parisians the best flavors of the Mediterranean in its 4 establishments. You can enjoy typical Greek dishes there, which you can't find anywhere else. Thus, for the feast of lovers, the Chef Andreas Mavrommatis imagined a 6-course meal, to which are added appetizers and sweets. You will then discover on the plates: quail egg and caviar, artichokes "Constantinople style" with truffles, langoustine ravioli, Limousin veal roasted with rosemary, passion fruit "in the plural", grand cru white chocolate dessert... the chef's signature dishes to enjoy in a chic and resolutely modern setting. The promise of an unforgettable evening!
Valentine's Day menu prices : 178€/person. A 50% deposit is required at the time of booking.
Mavrommatis, 42 Rue Daubenton, 75005 Paris. 01 43 31 17 17
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We're off to Africa… At African Lounge
For more than 10 years, African Lounge is the Parisian benchmark for African cuisine. À la carte: fish or meat pastelles, braised chicken, maffé, thiof… Tasty dishes inviting you to travel, in a contemporary setting and a cozy and warm atmosphere. This address just a stone's throw from the Champs-Élysées will delight fans of African specialties, for sure.
African Lounge, 20 Bis Rue Jean Giraudoux, 75016 Paris. 01 47 20 58 14
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We discover the flavors of Southeast Asia… Chez BON
Behind the splendid 'Art Nouveau' facade, the BON restaurant is a real invitation to travel in the Trendy Paris. For Valentine's Day, the establishment offers a menu with exotic flavours: "Black Bon" tasting plate, scallop carpaccio, mango and balsamic vinegar, fresh duck foie gras, mango chutney, heart of beetroot salmon or ravioli lobster, coconut as starters. You will then have to choose between several dishes: the famous Black Cod "It's Good" - house signature dish – plate of prawns with basil pepper, delicious tiger tears, roasted turbot and wok of veal hanger with pepper. To finish on a sweet note: coconut-mango-passion fruit soup, chocolate-raspberry millefeuille, macavlova with red fruits or mango heart chocolate fondant. All to be enjoyed in a quaint atmosphere and contemporary that will delight all lovers.
Valentine's Day menu prices : 130€/person. A 50% deposit is required at the time of booking.
Good, 25 rue de la Pompe, 75116 Paris. 01 40 72 70 00
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We fly to Peru… Chez Manko
Located in the former Drouot auction room, the restaurant Manko pays homage to the Inca culture through a peruvian cuisine tendency. Very popular, Manko offers a special Valentine's Day menu with South American accents. After a delicious cocktail 'El Beso del Corazón', you will be able to discover an excellent blue lobster, langoustines, a delicious veal chop grilled in a charcoal oven before ending with a grand cru chocolate dessert from Peru, a real delight... Special mention for the decoration all in gilding, colors warm and noble materials, signed Laura Gonzalez.
Valentine's Day menu prices : €85/person, excluding drinks.
Manko, 15 Avenue Montaigne, 75008 Paris. 01 82 28 00 15
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See you in India… Chez Nirvana
Located in the 8th arrondissement, on the edge of the city lights, Nirvana India welcomes his guests into a secret room. Decorated with panache by Kiran Grover Gupta, they immediately set the tone. Between the chandeliers, mirrors, gilding and characters from Indian mythology… The atmosphere is already marked.
We then discover an authentic cuisine of northern India and Mughal, delicately scented. And never too spicy! This therefore translates into tasty dishes: chicken tendoori, Goan Prawn Curry, Palak Paneer, lamb skewer… Everything is simply delicious. Since 20 , the house chefs combine the freshest ingredients with family recipes. To accompany this meal, the establishment also offers a fine wine list.
Nirvana India, 6 Rue de Moscow, 75008 Paris. 01 45 22 27 12
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We escape to Thailand… At Silk'n'Spice
In the heart of the very lively district of Montorgueil, nestles Silk & Spice, a Thai restaurant acclaimed by lovers of Asian cuisine. In this haunt dedicated to Thai gastronomy, Sophie Kim welcomes us with her legendary kindness, in a very classy setting. On the kitchen side, we are not disappointed in the least with the chicken skewers with yellow curry, a pat thaï with shrimps to die for, ravioli stuffed with chopped shrimps and squid, beef simmered in green curry and other spicy soups … The Chief Yuphen Sianghen offers us a wonderful culinary journey which delights our taste buds. As generous as it is fine and meticulous, his cuisine reflects the image of the restaurant and accurately recreates the country's terroir. Finally, we can only appreciate the authenticity of the place, which perfectly combines gastronomy and Thai lifestyle.
Silk & Spice, 6 rue Mandar, 75002 Paris. 01 44 88 21 91
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Off to Indonesia… Chez Jakarta Bali
Restaurant Jarkarta Bali welcomes its visitors to a warm and ethnic atmosphere which has no equal: a change of scenery and delight are in order in this cocoon, which, a few minutes from the Louvre, is a true invitation to travel. A delicious and gourmet menu is offered, with Rijsttafael, tasting menus offering exceptional dishes with, among other things, the best Rendang (beef simmered for eight hours) that is. To be enjoyed while contemplating a balinese dance, which takes place every Friday.
Jakarta Bali, 9 rue Vauvilliers, 75001 Paris. 01 45 08 83 11
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We take off for Japan… Chez Hanafousa
Pioneer in the genre, the restaurant At Hanafusa is one of the best ambassadors of the Japanese cuisine of the capital. The great particularity of the table is that you can taste specialties Teppanyaki, cooked under our greedy eyes, on a large hot plate, by real jugglers of meat and other seafood... A real culinary discovery, this show follows an excellent tasting.
At Hanafusa, 4 Passage de la Petite Boucherie 75006 Paris. +01 (43)26 50 29 XNUMX XNUMX
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We discover Chinese gastronomy… Chez Taokan
At Taokan, we discover contemporary Chinese gastronomy. In a chic setting refined and elegant decor, you can taste local specialties. Without forgetting the famous Dim Sum, performed under the eyes of the guests. Dishes prepared from the best ingredients, fresh and original. Ultimate crush on the tasty loc lac beef... Savoring your meal at Taokan ultimately turns out to be a unique experience. We discover the best of Chinese cuisine in Paris.
Taokan Saint Germain des Pres, 8 rue du Sabot 75006 Paris. 01 42 84 18 36 & Taokan Saint Honore, 1 rue du Mont Thabor 75001 Paris. 01 42 61 97 88
