For Valentine’s Day, treat her to a gastronomic voyage
This Valentine’s Day, as every year, dining out remains the unmissable option. And since we can’t think of anything better than a candlelit dinner to gaze into the eyes of your loved one, let’s take a look at some of the restaurants where you can celebrate love by traveling through your plate…
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Take off for Lebanon… With Maison Noura
Perched on Avenue Marceau, Maison Noura is undeniably THE Parisian reference for lovers of Oriental cuisine. Wood panelling, gilding, chandeliers and velvet banquettes… In this sublime setting worthy of a thousand and one nights, Maison Noura offers a mouth-watering Valentine’s Day menu, starting with 8 crazy mezzés to share: hommos, traditional tabbouleh, Samaké Harra, Labné with Halloumi bottarga & eggplant tempura, Sultan Ibrahim fillet smoked with cedar, “shishbarak” ravioli… You’ll then have to choose between 3 anthology dishes: royal lamb confit smoked with cedar, Sayadieh of black cod, smoked with fish & caramelized onions, or Duo of Chiche Taouk accompanied by sweet potato batata harra style. Finally, it’s time for sweet delights, always to be shared! Assortment of baklawas (4 pieces), Mouhalabié with candied kumquat, Lebanese flan with orange blossom, Red fruit with orange blossom… All accompanied by a glass of Champagne Perrier-Jouët Rosé.
Maison Noura, 21 Avenue Marceau, 75116 Paris. 01 47 20 33 33
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Stopover in Greece… At Mavrommatis
This Valentine’s Day 2020, set sail for Greece, without even leaving Paris. For those who swear by Greek cuisine, head for Mavrommatis Daubenton, where you’ll embark on a delicious culinary and solar voyage… Since 1981, Mavrommatis has been offering Parisians the best of Mediterranean flavors in its 4 establishments. Here, you’ll enjoy typical Greek dishes that you won’t find anywhere else. So, for Lovers’ Day, Chef Andréas Mavrommatis has devised a 6-course meal, to which can be added appetizers and mignardises. You’ll discover on the plates: quail egg and caviar, artichokes “Constantinople style” with truffle, langoustine ravioli, rosemary-roasted Limousin veal, passion fruit “au pluriel”, grand cru white chocolate dessert… The chef’s signature dishes to savor in a chic, resolutely modern setting. The promise of an unforgettable evening!
Mavrommátis, 42 Rue Daubenton, 75005 Paris. 01 43 31 17 17
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We’re off to Africa… At African Lounge
For over 10 years, African Lounge has been the Parisian reference for African cuisine. On the menu: fish or meat pastelles, braised chicken, maffé, thiof… Tasty dishes that invite you to travel, in a contemporary setting and a warm, cosy atmosphere. This address, a stone’s throw from the Champs-Élysées, is sure to delight fans of African specialties.
African Lounge, 20Bis Rue Jean Giraudoux, 75016 Paris. 01 47 20 58 14
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Discover the flavors of Southeast Asia… Chez BON
Behind its splendid Art Nouveau façade, BON is a veritable invitation to travel through trendy Paris. For Valentine’s Day, the restaurant is offering a menu of exotic flavors: “Black Bon” tasting plate, scallop carpaccio, mango and balsamic vinegar, fresh duck foie gras, mango chutney, beet salmon heart or lobster ravioli with coconut as starters. You’ll then have to choose between several dishes: the famous Black Cod “C’est Bon” – the signature dish of the house – plate of basil chili shrimp, delicious tiger tears, roasted turbot and wok of veal onglet au poivre. To finish on a sweet note: coconut-mango-passion soup, chocolate-raspberry millefeuille, red fruit macavlova or chocolate-mango fondant. All to be enjoyed in an old-fashioned yet contemporary atmosphere that will delight all lovers.
Bon, 25 rue de la Pompe, 75116 Paris. 01 40 72 70 00
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We’re off to Peru… At Manko
Located in the former Drouot auction house, Manko pays tribute to Inca culture through trendy Peruvian cuisine. Very much in vogue, Manko offers a special Valentine’s Day menu with a South American accent. After a delicious ‘El Beso del Corazon’ cocktail, you’ll discover an excellent blue lobster, scampi and a delicious veal chop grilled in a charcoal oven, before finishing with a dessert made with Peruvian grand cru chocolate – a real delight… A special mention for the decor, with its gilding, warm colors and noble materials, designed by Laura Gonzalez.
Manko, 15 Avenue Montaigne, 75008 Paris. 01 82 28 00 15
We’re off to Japan… At Hanafousa
A pioneer in its field, Chez Hanafousa is one of the capital’s finest ambassadors of Japanese cuisine. The restaurant’s special feature is its Teppanyaki specialties, cooked before our greedy eyes on a large hot plate by real jugglers of meat and seafood… A true culinary discovery, this show is followed by an excellent tasting session.
Chez Hanafousa, 4 Passage de la Petite Boucherie 75006 Paris. 01 43 26 50 29
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Discover Chinese gastronomy… At Taokan
Taokan is the place to discover contemporary Chinese gastronomy. In a chic setting with a refined, elegant décor, you can sample local specialties. And don’t forget the famous Dim Sum, made right before your eyes. Fresh and original, prepared from the finest ingredients. Our ultimate favorite is the tasty beef loc lac… Enjoying a meal at Taokan is a unique experience. Discover the best of Chinese cuisine, in Paris.
Taokan Saint Germain des Prés, 8 rue du Sabot 75006 Paris. 01 42 84 18 36 & Taokan Saint-Honoré, 1 rue du Mont Thabor 75001 Paris. 01 42 61 97 88
