Where to brunch during the Olympics?
During the Paris Olympic Games, discover the best brunches for savoring gourmet moments. Paris is hosting the Olympic Games, and with this global event comes more and more opportunities to brunch in the capital. Here’s a selection of brunches to discover during this exceptional period.
La Datcha: bistronomic brunch
Located in a country bistro setting, La Datcha has reinvented itself by offering a gastronomic brunch every weekend. This new Sunday event has quickly become a must for lovers of good food. But there’s more to brunch than pastries. To satisfy every craving, the formula includes not only the breakfast options, but also a full menu.
For starters, the chef proposes a poached egg Bénédicte, crowned with puff pastry and accompanied by a yellow wine sabayon, a veritable explosion of flavors on the palate. For the main course, guests can enjoy a poultry pressé, a choice that combines finesse and gourmandise. Last but not least, the desserts, always creative, vary over time. Recent creations include the crown-kiea puff pastry crown with a cookie dough topping, or a delicious strawberry gariguette tart.
La Datcha, 62 Rue Jean-Pierre Timbaud, 75011 Paris
Eataly Paris Marais: an Italian brunch
Sunday brunch at Eataly Paris Marais is an Italian-style experience, to be discovered at La Piazza and on its terrace, every Sunday from 10.30am to 3.45pm. Enjoy a sumptuous all-you-can-eat buffet, with live music! Enjoy dishes and beverages featuring market produce: a selection of charcuterie and cheeses from local producers, a cold buffet, a hot buffet, a pasta bar, pastries and must-try Italian pastries. Accompanied by an espresso or cappuccino and freshly squeezed fruit juice!
Ralph’s: Parisian elegance in the heart of Saint-Germain
Brunch at Ralph’s brunch is a rendezvous with gourmandise and elegance. As such, it breaks with classic brunch codes with a refined culinary experience that lives up to Ralph’s reputation. Among the must-tries, you’ll discover a menu of exquisite Eggs Benedict, prepared with a precision worthy of Michelin-starred chefs. Clearly, every bite maintains the quality of ingredients and attention to detail to satisfy discerning palates.
The classic brunch menu also offers a variety of delicious dishes that will delight even the most gourmet guests. From sweet to savory, every choice is designed to tantalize your taste buds. Our favorite starter: the tasty Mini Lobster Roll, with lemon mayonnaise and brioche bread. For the main course, eggs Benedict with Maine lobster and hollandaise sauce are a brunch must.
Le Ralph’s – 173 Boulevard Saint-Germain, 75006 Paris
Le Boubalé: a gourmet buffet
Every Sunday, the Boubalé Brunch unveils a sumptuous buffet of sweet and savoury delights to tantalize the taste buds of young and old alike. At the counter, you’ll find a tempting selection of fresh produce and Ashkenazi specialties such as schnitzel, chopped liver and coleslaw. The irresistible aroma of freshly baked pastries invites you to discover the Chef’s Ashkenazi pastry creations, true gourmet sins to be savored without moderation!
To accompany this feast, Itamar Gargi, the restaurant’s Executive Chef, also offers an exquisite selection of à la carte dishes, including the must-try Borekas, Eggs Benedict and a divinely prepared burger. For those with a sweet tooth, exquisite babka perdue and endlessly moist pancakes promise an unforgettable taste experience. Brunch is €72 per person and €36 per child (5-12), free under 5.
Boubalé – 6 Rue des Archives, 75004 Paris
Le Bistrot Podium: a festive 70/80s brunch
Bistrot Podium unveils Paris’s first 70/80s brunch party! Located a stone’s throw from the Seine and headed by talented chef Glenn Viel, the bistro promises to reinvent the Sunday brunch experience. A retro-chic ambience combining culinary delights and festive music. Every Sunday, from 12pm to 7pm, guests are invited to enjoy a unique taste experience.
The menu, priced at €40 per person, promises a feast for the taste buds. On the menu: an assortment of viennoiseries, tempting starters including avocado toast and eggs Benedict. A main course to choose from classics such as burger, Parisian croque or Caesar salad, and a dessert that’s 100% pleasure. This brunch like no other unfolds to the rhythm of a captivating live show. The show features a duo of singers brilliantly revisiting classics from the 70s and 80s and French variété. This performance precedes a lively DJ set that keeps the atmosphere lively until 7pm. Find out more about Paris’s trendy restaurants here.
Bistrot Podium, 2 rue de Linois, 75015 Paris
