Pavyllon, a Michelin-starred restaurant nestled in the gardens of the Champs-Élysées
The latest restaurant from chef Yannick Alléno, Pavyllon opened last winter, in October 2019. Just a few months later, Le Comptoir Gastronomique was awarded its first Michelin star! We’ll give you the tour.
We already know Alléno Paris and L’Abysse… Last October, Yannick Alléno inaugurated his third Parisian restaurant: Pavyllon. Located on the garden level of the Pavillon Ledoyen, Pavyllon’s entrance is totally independent from those of its ‘big brothers’.
As you cross the threshold, you’re immediately struck by the large (and very handsome) counter surrounding the open kitchen, a central element of the decor. A quick tour of the room: velvet and suede for the seats, ceruse oak panels on the walls and a geometric layout of glazed earthenware tiles punctuated by small smoked mirrors reflecting the garden… The combination of materials is very well chosen and every detail has been carefully thought out by the talented architect. Chahan Minassian.
Even if, in fine weather, it’s on the bucolic terrace that it’s most pleasant to dine, the bronze patina of the metallized wood counter is the perfect spot for curious gourmets. Here, they’ll have a front-row seat to observe the execution of a cuisine minute that blends French influences with other culinary traditions: the lightness of vegetable tempura, served as an accompaniment to several dishes, cooking on teppanyaki (a metal griddle), or a few blends of Nordic and Italian cuisine.
For those who prefer a more discreet setting, a few tables are set out along the large picture windows, offering a direct view of the gardens.
Our experience: seated on the terrace, we let ourselves be guided by the team and didn’t regret our choice at all. For starters, we were treated to several dishes, starting with mussels from Morisseau, tomato seeds accompanied by ice cream… with mussels! A surprisingly tasty ice cream that turned out to be delicious. This was followed by wood-grilled langoustines with ginger butter, and a steamed cheese soufflé with an airy texture to match.
Then the main course arrived, featuring trout confit, crispy tuiles with gros de lais and dill butter, to be enjoyed with a perfectly seasoned wheat. Now it’s time for dessert, which was offered on the day’s menu(a 68€ starter-main course-dessert): raspberry boudoir tuile in a milkshake mousse. A delightful treat…
We love: the setting, of course – it’s impossible not to fall under the spell of this elegant terrace, bathed in just the right amount of sunshine . The staff are very attentive, but above all, the dishes were all exquisite, as beautiful and well-presented as they were tasty. A flawless performance!
Leaving Le Pavyllon, it’s easy to see how this new restaurant earned its first Michelin star in just a few months. In fact, she’s well on her way to winning more…
Pavyllon at Pavillon Ledoyen, 8 Avenue Dutuit, 75008 Paris. Open every day of the week. Lunch from 12:00 to 15:00 and dinner from 18:30 to 23:00. Reservations: 01 53 05 10 10 – [email protected]
