At Bellefeuille, Grégory Garimbay turns vegetables into art

What if Paris’s greatest luxury were now… plant-based? That’s the challenge facing Grégory Garimbay, chef of the Bellefeuille restaurant, as he unveils a seasonal menu inspired by the earth and its memories.

A vegetable garden as a starting point

It all began with a childhood memory. It’s of a family vegetable garden where, as a child, Grégory Garimbay observed natural cycles, colors and scents. This sensory imprint would follow him to the heart of Saint James Paris, a confidential address nestled in Place Adenauer, a stone’s throw from the Bois de Boulogne.

Now a Michelin-starred restaurant (with a green star) with three Ecotable labels, Bellefeuille has become a showcase for a resolutely plant-based and committed cuisine. There’s no posturing here, just tangible sincerity on every plate.

Le Clos de Nonville, a living spring

Every month, the chef travels to Clos de Nonville, a 54-hectare estate in the Paris region, where two hectares are dedicated to permaculture. It’s here that he draws his inspiration, like returning to a family home. Artichokes, peas, morels, Nice lemons: the menu evolves with the harvest, reflecting a true connection to nature.

The products, delivered by electric vehicle, reduce the carbon footprint and guarantee absolute freshness. All this is expressed in tableware by Élisabeth Monroy, a poetic extension of this sensitive approach.

A declaration of love to nature

Far from an exercise in style, this springtime vegetal menu celebrates emotion, the moment, and the living. Each dish is a scene, each vegetable a character. The result is a score that refuses unnecessary sophistication, the better to magnify the raw taste and its evocative power.

A place steeped in history, waiting to be rediscovered

Once an academic foundation, then a private circle inspired by London clubs, the Saint James Paris has retained the hushed elegance that makes it a discreet haven for insiders. With this new green chapter, it confirms its exceptional status: a place where gastronomy rhymes with commitment.

📍Bellefeuille, Hôtel Saint James, 5 Place du Chancelier Adenauer, 75116

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