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Situated in the heart of Paris, Le Grand Restaurant takes you on
an intimate journey created by Chef Jean-François Piège who
wanted to express his creativity and ambition and let gastronomy
enthusiasts discover his world. The signature restaurant presents
perfectly cooked dishes through the hands of an experienced and
passionate team led by Piège. At the restaurant, freedom and
timing are two words that are taken extremely serious which was
rather visible during our visit.
“The restaurant is characterised by a
bold and creative appeal that is not only
rendered into the cuisine but also to the
interior decor...”
Le Grand Restaurant offers modern and innovating cooking
techniques that together with an astonishing and comfortable
ambience completely transport you into a unique voyage into self-
discovery. The restaurant is characterised by a bold and creative
appeal that is not only rendered into the cuisine but also to the
interior decor which was conceived by Iceland-born designer,
Gulla Jónsdóttir who masterfully combined noble materials with
concrete in the 25-seat venue.
The first thing that guests discover is the black and white marble
kitchen where the vast oval oven allows people to easily pass. After
crossing this area, one can also find the phenomenal wine cellar,
and ultimately, arrive in the dining area. We were immediately
hypnotised by the massive skylight with grey geometric forms
that are absolutely striking.
On another note, the attentive staff was always ready to tend
to your every need which is something extremely important in
luxury dining services.
As we left the restaurant we felt like we really had experienced an
authentic sense of French cuisine, from the scrumptious entrées to
the delicious main course, not to mention the fabulous dessert, all
delightfully served next to a wide variety of wines.
The dishes were presented marvellously and one could almost
see the reasoning behind each and every ingredient. Each aroma
and flavour is maximised and you can almost feel the full
transformation of the ingredient.
One particularity that left us craving for more was the fact that
from where we were sitting in the dining room, we could see the
artist techniques of the chef while he was cooking which is a truly
beautiful process to witness. Another one that we were thrilled
about was the display of a wide variety of cheeses that really brings
one of the most important aspects of French cuisine to light.
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