'Black pig from Bigorre, pumpkin mash and Swish chard (as part of two-course prix fixe), 24€.'
Camouflaged behind its 70s, smoked-glass front is this surprising restaurant that made its mark in summer with its delightful back-yard dining, but the garden isn’t the only appealing thing about this newcomer to the 18th. The non-smoking conservatory area with large abstract paintings is airy and pleasant and the food is creative and delicious, with lots of AOC references. We enjoyed pheasant terrine with mango chutney, and marinated ceps on salad. Black pig from Bigorre was served with pumpkin and Swiss chard, and magret de canard with Jerusalem artichokes, sparking an enthusiastic conversation with the waitress about old veg varieties. Though it was far from full at lunchtime, in the evenings the local bobos are out in full force.