Our best addresses for an American Thanksgiving
On Thursday November 28, 2024, Thanksgiving comes to Paris. Iconic restaurants are offering menus inspired by American traditions, revisited with a French twist. Here are the addresses not to be missed.
Delano Café: autumnal chic
Located in the heart of the 8ᵉ arrondissement, Maison Delano offers a menu signed by renowned chef Thierry Marx. Combining autumnal flavors with sophistication, it includes butternut ravioli with crab and dashi consommé, turkey ballotine with raisins and braised cabbage, and sweet potato pudding with caramel. A refined dinner for €75.
4 rue d’Anjou, 75008, Paris
Breakfast in America: pure tradition
The famous Latin Quarter diner pulls out all the stops with a classic, comforting menu. Pumpkin velouté, stuffed turkey, mashed potatoes and pecan pie are on the menu. First service at 6pm, 100% American ambiance guaranteed, all for €54.
17 rue des Écoles, 75005, Paris
Chocho: a seven-step feast
French-American chef Thomas Chisholm offers a seven-step gourmet menu. Dishes include truffle mac&cheese, squash gnocchi with maple syrup, and the must-try turkey with huckleberries. The meal ends with a lemon donut and cheesecake. This feast costs €95.
54 rue de Paradis, 75010, Paris
Cali Sisters: three days of festivities
For Thanksgiving, sisters Capucine and Juliette from Cali Sisters offer a menu with Californian accents. From turkey stuffed with mushrooms and chestnut cream to destructured pumpkin pie, each dish combines tradition and innovation. Special Saturday brunch €35, dinner €45.
17 rue Notre Dame des Victoires, 75002, Paris
Fouquet’s: French elegance
The Hôtel Barrière Fouquet’s plays along with a sophisticated menu. The chef revisits the stuffed turkey with a cranberry sauce and gourmet mashed potatoes. The meal concludes with an exquisitely baked pecan tart. Price: €95 per person.
99 avenue des Champs-Élysées, 75008, Paris
Le Drugstore: modern refinement
On the Champs-Élysées, Eric Frechon offers an upscale Thanksgiving menu. From corn tempura with tandoori spices to roast turkey with chestnuts, each dish is accompanied by a selection of American wines. Dessert: Drugstore-style spiced pumpkin pie. The adult menu is €78, children €28.
133 avenue des Champs-Élysées, 75008, Paris
Verjus: an exclusive experience
For gourmets, Verjus offers an intimate Thanksgiving evening. With a tasting menu at €200, accompanied by champagne and wine pairings, it’s a true gastronomic immersion.
52 rue de Richelieu, 75001, Paris
