{"id":161473,"date":"2025-03-31T15:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-03-31T15:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.parisselectbook.com\/2025\/03\/31\/congres-maillot-the-authentic-parisian-brasserie-where-the-art-of-living-is-still-savoured\/"},"modified":"2025-04-01T09:15:44","modified_gmt":"2025-04-01T09:15:44","slug":"congres-maillot-the-authentic-parisian-brasserie-where-the-art-of-living-is-still-savoured","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.parisselectbook.com\/en\/2025\/03\/31\/congres-maillot-the-authentic-parisian-brasserie-where-the-art-of-living-is-still-savoured\/","title":{"rendered":"Congr\u00e8s Maillot: the authentic Parisian brasserie where the art of living is still savoured"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>What is it that makes a restaurant a trusted address, one that you recommend without hesitation, one to which you return with the impression that you&#8217;ll never tire of it?<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n<p><em>Congr\u00e8s Maillot<\/em> is just that. <strong>A reassuring institution, discreet but essential<\/strong>, which since 1975 has preserved a certain idea of the Parisian brasserie. A plush decor, a seafood bench that would make the ports of Brittany pale. But above all, a solid menu and service that knows its regulars.  <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">A family story turned into a Parisian adventure<\/h2>\n\n<p>It all began in <em>1975<\/em>, when <strong>G\u00e9rard Joulie<\/strong>, an entrepreneur from Aveyron, opened what was then just a modest neighborhood bistro next to the brand-new Palais des Congr\u00e8s at Porte Maillot. He didn&#8217;t know it yet, but he had just laid the cornerstone of a French-style gourmet empire.   <strong>Congr\u00e8s Maillot became the first address in a great family adventure.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">The timeless allure of a well-established brasserie<\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DHbH2W7oI3y\/?utm_source=ig_embed&#038;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\" style=\"  background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:540px; 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font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DHbH2W7oI3y\/?utm_source=ig_embed&#038;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\"  color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none;\" target=\"_blank\">A publication shared by Congr\u00e8s Maillot (@congresmaillot)<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/blockquote>\n<script async=\"\" src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<p>Gently renovated, the <strong>d\u00e9cor of the Congr\u00e8s Maillot<\/strong> remains true to its identity. <strong>Dark wood panelling, red leather upholstered banquettes, gold lighting<\/strong>, impeccable tablecloths and Directoire chairs. The atmosphere exudes elegance without ostentation. Upstairs, an Orient Express-style room, with its compartmentalized cubicles, overlooks the business district and <strong>offers perfect privacy for business meetings or confidential meals<\/strong>.  <\/p>\n\n<p>The whole evokes old-fashioned luxury, far removed from noisy trends. A <strong>corner terrace<\/strong> completes the experience, ideal for sunny days. <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">A la carte at Congr\u00e8s Maillot? Land, sea&#8230; and tradition <\/h2>\n\n<p>Here, <strong>the product is king<\/strong>. And the show begins with <strong>the seafood display<\/strong>: fine oysters from claires, Gillardeau, ultra-fresh shellfish, blue lobster, shrimp, whelks&#8230; <strong>Take-away platters<\/strong> are a house classic.  <\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DHjRpOpop55\/?utm_source=ig_embed&#038;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\" style=\"  background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:540px; min-width:326px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);\"><div style=\"padding:16px;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DHjRpOpop55\/?utm_source=ig_embed&#038;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\"  background:#FFFFFF; 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font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DHjRpOpop55\/?utm_source=ig_embed&#038;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\"  color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none;\" target=\"_blank\">A publication shared by Congr\u00e8s Maillot (@congresmaillot)<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/blockquote>\n<script async=\"\" src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<p>In terms of dishes, the menu alternates between <strong>masterful classics<\/strong> (gratin\u00e9e \u00e0 l&#8217;oignon maison, chateaubriand sauce b\u00e9arnaise, sole meuni\u00e8re) and <strong>well-calibrated creations<\/strong>, such as po\u00eal\u00e9e de saint-jacques or foie de veau aux oignons. <strong>The individual entrec\u00f4te<\/strong>, rare in Paris, is one of the restaurant&#8217;s best-sellers.<\/p>\n\n<p>The finale is just right: <strong>chocolate profiteroles, rum baba generously drizzled with homemade cr\u00e8me caramel<\/strong>. Old-fashioned desserts that remind us that true indulgence never goes out of fashion. <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">For every profile&#8230; and every budget<\/h2>\n\n<p>Where other brasseries fall into caricature or excess, <strong>Congr\u00e8s Maillot cultivates moderation<\/strong>. In addition to its well-stocked menu, it offers <strong>formulas designed to suit all appetites<\/strong>. Starting with the <strong>Congr\u00e8s menu<\/strong> (starter + main course or main course + dessert) at <strong>\u20ac28<\/strong>. For professionals in a hurry or for leisurely lunches, this is an excellent compromise.   <\/p>\n\n<p>The <strong>Club Affaires menu<\/strong> ( <strong>\u20ac40<\/strong>, all-inclusive with aperitif, wine, starter, main course, dessert and coffee) is the epitome of affordable refinement. And <strong>families haven&#8217;t been forgotten<\/strong>: a children&#8217;s menu at <strong>\u20ac10<\/strong>, even free for children under 6. Rare in Paris, and sincerely appreciated.  <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">A place of passage turned landmark<\/h2>\n\n<p>With <strong>over 200 place settings<\/strong>, <strong>valet parking<\/strong>, long opening hours ( <strong>7am to midnight, until 1am on Fridays and Saturdays<\/strong>) and a strategic location, <strong>Congr\u00e8s Maillot attracts an eclectic clientele<\/strong>. Tourists on their way to the convention center, local regulars, customers on their way out of an opera or show&#8230; there&#8217;s something for everyone. <\/p>\n\n<p>The <strong>private mezzanine<\/strong> and <strong>modular spaces<\/strong> also appeal to companies looking for an elegant yet practical venue for tailor-made lunches or dinners.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Why return to <strong>Congr\u00e8s Maillot<\/strong>?<\/h2>\n\n<p>Because it&#8217;s a <strong>chic, unpretentious refuge<\/strong>. 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