This garden in the heart of Paris hides a terrace where barbecue becomes gastronomy
In Paris, it’s rare to find an address that combines gastronomy, a green terrace and absolute confidentiality. And yet, just a stone’s throw from Rue de Rivoli, Petit Marguerite combines these three promises in a place apart, where every plate celebrates the season and the right taste.
A green setting hidden from view
The garden at Novotel Paris Les Halles remains one of the 1st arrondissement’s best-kept secrets. In fine weather, this 150 m² patio is transformed into a haven of freshness, with walls of greenery, old roses and a babbling fountain. It’s in this suspended setting that the restaurant Le Petit Marguerite sets up its tables, in an atmosphere that’s both elegant and relaxed. Away from the hustle and bustle of the nearby Halles, you’ll settle in for a timeless interlude.
A locavore menu full of character
Chef Marc Vachon ‘s summer menu is inspired by his roots. Born into a family of greengrocers and poulterers from the old Halles market, he offers direct, committed cuisine, where the product is always at the center of the plate. White asparagus with hollandaise sauce and smoked bacon chips, hake ceviche with yuzu, herb-crusted salmon steak or fish & chips with smoked haddock cream: each dish is a celebration of markets, terroir and freshness.
The objective is clear: to offer a simple, precise experience, where each bite honors the pure taste of the ingredients. Straightforward, seasonal cuisine, without overacting.
A patio version of the chef’s barbecue
But the real surprise lies in the Barbecue Menu, offered outdoors in fine weather. Right in the heart of Paris, guests are treated to live show cooking in the garden: marinated meats, grilled fish, market vegetables… The cooking is masterful, the plates generous, and the atmosphere deliciously summery.
This urban barbecue sacrifices nothing for refinement. Andalusian tomato gazpacho, Thai-style farmhouse chicken brochettes, ribs with BBQ sauce… Accompany it all with pommes grenailles or roasted vegetables. It’s a moment of sharing, designed to last, where the fire becomes a pretext for conviviality and immediate pleasure.
The perfect address for a gourmet summer in Paris
Whether for a quiet lunch or an early evening dinner, Petit Marguerite has established itself as a confidential summer destination, ideal for gourmets who shun overcrowded terraces. With its hushed atmosphere, deep-rooted cuisine and barbeque setting in the heart of a Parisian garden, the place offers another idea of luxury: that of mastered simplicity.
📍 Petit Marguerite – Novotel Paris Les Halles, 8 place Marguerite de Navarre, 75001 Paris
Lunch from 12h to 14h30 | Dinner from 19h to 22h30
Reservations: +33(0)1 42 21 31 31
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