Where to enjoy the best caviar in Paris?
Synonymous with festivities, caviar is a delicacy to be savored with pleasure during the festive season. This noble product immediately adds an air of refinement to any meal… To treat yourself to this little luxury and spice up your Christmas table, here are our 3 favorite addresses.
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Prunier is a century-old company specializing in caviar. It was in 1921 that Émile Prunier discovered the abundance of sturgeon in the French rivers of Gironde. He proposed an alternative to Russian caviar, and set up a production unit. He became France’s leading producer of this black gold. Four years later, he opened his eponymous “Prunier” restaurant on Avenue Victor Hugo in Paris, making the capital the world center for caviar.
Mosaics evoking shellfish and ripples, punctuated by marble and mahogany chairs. The Prunier restaurant, with its Art Deco setting, boasts historic monument status. Over the years, it has become a must for Parisian gourmets. In addition to their incredible fresh caviar, they also offer Balik salmon, tarama, king crab, oysters and other top-quality seafood. By making their prices more accessible, the house aims to democratize and introduce everyone to a new way of consuming this noble product.
Prunier, 15 place de la Madeleine, 75008 Paris. 01 47 42 98 91
Kaviari
For over 40 years, Kaviari has been selecting the finest caviars and seafood from the source. The grains are refined in our Paris laboratories, then packaged in numbered tins… Each tin contains the eggs of a single sturgeon! Each box is unique, a true invitation to gastronomy.
Created by Raphaël Bouchez and Jacques Nebot, Kaviari is a place for life and discovery. Housed in the company’s historic workshops, close to the Opéra Bastille, the Manufacture Kaviari has been converted into a warm, modern loft. Every Tuesday and Thursday, tastings are organized by Bruno Higos. Of course, it’s also possible to buy seafood products such as smoked salmon, crab, bottarga… and rarer delicacies like Palamos octopus or Devon crab.
La Manufacture Kaviari, 13 Rue de l’Arsenal, 75004 Paris. 01 44 78 90 52
Caviar Kaspia
Of course, it’s impossible to talk caviar without mentioning Caviar Kaspia! Founded in Paris in 1927, this luxurious restaurant of Russian specialties is the house that contributed to the rise of “Caviar Culture”. It has made its mark on all the most prestigious tables.
In the early 20th century, its caviar was tasted by the great names of theRussian aristocracy. Over the past 80 years, the famous Parisian institution created by Mr. Arcady Fixon has become a meeting place for the Jet Set. Whether politicians, actors or singers, Caviar Kaspia attracts gourmets as well as French and international celebrities. Between a glass of champagne and a mouthful of caviar, you’re sure to bump into several of them! The house’s best-sellers include Baeri caviar, with its slightly iodized taste, Osciètre Gold – the “Rolls” of caviar! – and Beluga.
Synonymous with pleasure and refinement, this legendary restaurant on Place de la Madeleine has all the ingredients for a great time.
Caviar Kaspia, 17 place de la Madeleine, 75008 Paris. 01 42 65 33 32
