Certainly, Cyril Lignac stands out as the most avant-garde chef in Paris's gastronomic and social scene. Beyond his media reputation, Mr. #GourmandCroquant succeeds in delighting and anticipating the desires of Parisians with strong, yet elegantly simple concepts. Proof of this is his Bar des Prés, a chic hotspot in the 6th arrondissement, which has now opened a second location in the Golden Triangle. Already, the most sophisticated personalities from the French media and nearby luxury brands are flocking there.
A FIRST ADDRESS ON THE RIGHT BANK
Just steps away from Avenue Montaigne, the culinary dandy has established a glamorous bar with clear inspirations from London and New York. Starting with the elegant decor, featuring round booths, graphic carpets, marble, and lacquered wood. It's a delight. The bar area is perfect for flirting.
The chef's concept is as obvious as it is trendy: superb cocktails and raw fish served as couture sushi and gourmet small plates, all prepared live at the bar by a top-notch team while signature drinks like the Tokyo Garden, a brilliant mix of gin, shiso, and lychee (€21), or the Zen Garden non-alcoholic drink: green tea, apple, aloe vera, and pandan (€13), are shaken.
TO ORDER, SHARE, AND ENJOY
Green asparagus from Provence with miso (€30), citrus-marinated fish on bombshell crispy rice (€26), lacquered eel and avocado makis (€18), an addictive crunchy galette with Madras curry crab and avocado (€30), beef filet with satay spices and lime condiment (€42), or an assortment of sashimi (€32). Don’t forget the mochi ice cream for dessert (€16) and the extraordinary matcha chiffon cake with chocolate sauce (€14). Orgasmic.
Open every day for lunch and dinner. DJ on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.
© Yann Deret and Géraldine Martens.
Also discover Cyril Lignac's Chinese restaurant and the upscale steakhouse.
