Marla: the Mediterranean bistro that wakes up the 18ᵉ
A relaxed bistro where the spirit of sharing meets Mediterranean creativity: welcome to Le Marla, the new spot gently shaking up Paris’s 18ᵉ arrondissement.
An adventure between friends and a passion for cooking
Following the success of Le Django, Nicolas Rodriguez and his partner Jean-Marc Yao have launched Le Marla, an address that resembles its creators: sincere, warm and without fuss. Here, classic French cuisine is happily twisted with Mediterranean influences, giving rise to a lively, cheerful table that invites sharing.
Tucked away at the foot of the Lamarck-Caulaincourt station, Le Marla cultivates its confidential side while already attracting a regular clientele in search of authenticity and novelty.
A generous menu led by an inspiring chef
In the kitchen, Jude Soliven leads the way. Originally from Pampanga in the Philippines, a recognized cradle of gastronomy, he has perfected his art through an exceptional career: from Thailand to Florence, then Marseille and Paris, via the Ducasse school.
This rich experience is evident in every dish. Must-try dishes include conchiglioni pasta with prawns in a cognac lobster bisque sauce, arborio risotto with Spanish chorizo and grated manchego, and puttanesca gnocchi with capers and Kalamata olives.
For fans of revisited traditions, its vitello tonnato – with tomato confit and frutti di cappero – offers a fresh, gourmet plunge into Italy.
Desserts and natural wines to prolong the pleasure
It’s impossible to finish without a touch of sweetness: the melt-in-your-mouth pavlova with lemon curd is the star of desserts.
When it comes to drinks, Le Marla also shows flair. From organic and natural wines like Pet Nat “Le temps est bon” or the unfiltered white Juanita, to daring house cocktails, every glass extends the experience with panache.
Expect to pay between €30 and €35 per person for a full meal, a bargain for such generous, carefully prepared cuisine.
A raw decor, designed as a living showcase
Inside, Sébastien Baert’ s raw, carefully crafted atmosphere hits the mark. Waxed concrete blends with bricks on the floor, while contemporary art pieces punctuate the space with subtlety. This blend of raw materials and artistic touches lends the space a raw, almost meditative charm, in perfect resonance with the free-spiritedness of the kitchen.
With the arrival of fine weather, the terrace becomes the ideal place to extend the experience, glass in hand, under the Parisian sky.
📍74 rue Larmarck, 75018
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