Le Petit Céladon: A confidential restaurant for chic lunches in the Opéra-Vendôme district

Nestled in the heart of the 2nd arrondissement, a stone’s throw from the Opéra Garnier and Place Vendôme, Le Petit Céladon embodies a certain idea of Parisian breakfast: elegant, hushed, and terribly tasty. In December, the address is decked out in the spirit of Christmas with special suggestions from the chef, combining creativity, seasonality and refinement.

In an age when lunch breaks all too often boil down to an unremarkable routine, Le Petit Céladon offers a valuable alternative. In a discreetly atmospheric room, with classic lines enhanced by contemporary touches, this Westminster Hotel restaurant cultivates the art of French entertaining. Conversations are held in hushed tones, tables are carefully laid and time seems suspended.

A festive menu to enjoy at lunchtime

Throughout December, Le Petit Céladon’s chef unveils new Christmas suggestions every lunchtime. The dishes are conceived as a nod to French gastronomic traditions, revisited with finesse. Without going overboard, these seasonal dishes seduce with their balance of noble products, subtle textures and impeccable presentation.

Expectations include scallops marinated in truffle juice, creamy beurre blanc; sea bass fillet in tempura, doubeurre inspired by a Grenoble dish; and a vegetal tourte with tangy mushrooms. Nothing is set in stone: everything evolves with the day and the chef’s inspiration, always guided by respect for the product and precision in cooking.

The spirit of the place: between haute bistronomy and made-to-measure service

Halfway between Michelin-starred gastronomy and accessible bistronomy, Le Petit Céladon boasts an elegant, coherent menu. The cuisine is based on exceptional ingredients sourced from local producers. All in an atmosphere conducive to business lunches, discreet get-togethers and small gatherings.

The service, always impeccable, combines efficiency and restraint, without ever being stuffy. You’re guided, advised and then left to let the magic happen on the plate. A special mention for the wine list, carefully constructed around confidential French references and great classics.

An exceptional chef at the helm

Grégory Gbiorczyk embodies Petit Céladon‘s new culinary impetus. Trained at the École Hôtelière d’Avignon, he started out in pastry-making, a discipline in which he shone early on, placing 4ᵉ at the Concours National de Pâtisserie in 1998. He then moved on to prestigious establishments, becoming chef at Le Violon d’Ingres (1 Michelin star) alongside Christian Constant. Then, for thirteen years, he ran the kitchens at the highly confidential Cercle de l’Union Interalliée. In 2023, he joined the Hôtel Molitor Paris, where he shaped a modern and demanding culinary offering. Today, at the helm of Le Céladon, he creates refined, contemporary French cuisine. His creations respect the seasons, are allergy-friendly and are based on the excellence of the product. Through his dishes, Chef Gbiorczyk defends a precise, warm and subtle gastronomy, faithful to the DNA of the place.

A gastronomic rendezvous to add to your end-of-year diary

Paris is overflowing with addresses, but few combine tradition, comfort and precision with such elegance. As the year draws to a close, Le Petit Céladon has established itself as a must for lovers of fine cuisine, where luxury is delicately expressed.

Practical information

📍 Le Petit Céladon – Hôtel Westminster Paris.
15, rue Daunou – 75002 Paris.
🚇 Métro: Opéra or Quatre-Septembre;
🍽️ Chef’s Christmas suggestions served every lunchtime in December.
💻 More info: here.

At the Westminster Hotel, you’ll also love Duke’s bar and its fabulous Christmas tea time .

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