Chef Yannick Alléno’s terraces unveiled for spring
Summer is approaching, Paris is starting to breathe… and the hidden addresses of the Yannick Alléno Group are reopening their terraces. Three places, three atmospheres, one common thread: gastronomy that’s both uninhibited and ultra-mastered.
Pavyllon Paris: a chic terrace without the fuss
Nestled in the leafy square of the Champs-Élysées, the Pavyllon restaurant boasts one of the capital’s most confidential terraces. Sheltered by a removable roof and protected from view, it’s a haven for aesthetes who shun the crowds – but not taste. Here, the cuisine defends a contemporary, instinctive approach, driven by the idea of joyful, free-spirited gastronomy, Yannick Alléno’s signature.
The dishes? They change with the day and the products. Enjoy an artichoke lasagne à minute, a cordon bleu à deux, or a man’ouché with curry and ginger, in an atmosphere that’s both elegant and relaxed. And what can we say about pastry chef Valentin Mille‘s technical and sensual desserts, such as spoöm glacé with grapefruit, or soba noodles confit with orange sugar? Brunch is also available on Sundays, à la carte or as a set meal (145€), for those who want to extend the experience with their eyes closed.
Plum: iodized, discreet, Art Deco
Just a stone’s throw from the Arc de Triomphe, Yannick Alléno’s Prunier restaurant plays a seafaring score in a setting of old-world charm. Its 18-cover terrace, sheltered behind a listed facade of turquoise mosaics, evokes a Belle Époque interlude. On the plate, racy, precise seafood cuisine, accessible at lunchtime and in the evening.
Lean sashimi with sesame oil and shiso opens the ball, followed by the criée du jour, or the inevitable Prunier-style fried whiting, with a twist of tuna tartare and a touch of caviar. The star dessert? A trompe-l’œil floating island to share, a mischievous nod to French tradition, revisited with Alléno’s elegance. An ideal address for an iodized escape… without leaving Paris.
Izakaya Dassai: intimate Japan in the heart of Beaupassage
Tucked away in the green passageway of the 7th arrondissement, theIzakaya Dassai terrace is undoubtedly the most Zen of the three. Here, everything evokes popular Japan, sublimated by the refinement of a great chef. Come for a plate of black cod marinated in miso and sake, ramen in clear broth, or twisted onigiris, to assemble yourself, in a playful, participatory spirit.
The Dassai x Alléno menu (€69) is paired with exceptional sakes from Maison Dassai. And for the more curious, desserts such as coffee jelly or matcha sundae offer a real surprise. An address that combines precision, silence and spontaneity – in a corner of Paris that only discerning gourmets still frequent.
Three terraces, one philosophy
Whether you prefer the hushed comfort of the 8th, the salty fragrance of the 16th or the Japanese shade of the 7th, these three terraces embody the same idea of cuisine: liberated, contemporary, but never banal. At Yannick Alléno, each place tells a story. It’s up to you to choose the one you want to experience this summer.
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