Allard
Bistro — La Monnaie (Paris)
About
Allard, a Parisian gastronomic institution nestled in the heart of Saint-Germain-des-Prés since 1932, embodies the soul of traditional French bistro cuisine. Taken over by Alain Ducasse in 2013, the restaurant perpetuates Marthe Allard's culinary heritage with classic dishes like frog legs, duck with olives, and profiteroles. Chef Lisa Desforges honors historical recipes while adding a contemporary touch. The authentic atmosphere, with red velvet banquettes and wallpapered walls, transports diners to a bygone Paris. A place where traditional French cuisine is celebrated with passion and respect for ancestral techniques.
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Allard — Restaurant Review | Condé Nast Traveler
Tell us about your first impressions when you arrived. An intimate dining room whose diffused light, dark wood paneling, red leather banquette, tobacco-stained walls, and floral-printed wallpaper make every tête-à-tête look like a scene in a Merchant Ivory film. What was the crowd like? Because you come here for a flawless preparation of say, dover sole à la meunière, you aren't getting the hipsters in search of the new, but rather a mix of middle-aged to older twosomes and foursomes who want to actually talk. What should we be drinking? As you would expect, Gérard Margeon, the head sommelier of Alain Ducasse restaurants, has a list of over 150 wines from Burgundy, Bordeaux, the Rhone Valley, etc. Main event: the food. Give us the lowdown—especially what not to miss. Allard is among the last-of-its-kind classic gourmet (if ever there were an apt if antiquated word) bistros you come back to again and again. "Here, beauty is both in the room and on the plate," says Mimi Thorisson. "The duck with green olives is utterly satisfying." Frogs' legs, poached turbot, and duck foie gras are prepared as they should be and without unnecessary or unwanted flourish. And how did the front-of-house folks treat you? Attentive enough. What’s the real-real on why we’re coming here? For cities you have occasion to go back to again and again, Allard is like home. Good for family dinner as well as a cozy twosomes. While impressive enough for foodies who need to round out their classical food education, Allard is a place that would satisfy the least adventurous American.
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Allard – Paris - a MICHELIN Guide Restaurant
41 rue Saint-André-des-Arts, Paris, 75006, France €€€ · Traditional Cuisine Inspectors favorite ALLARD 41 rue Saint-André-des-Arts, Paris, 75006, France €€€ · Traditional Cuisine Inspectors favorite Bistro In the heart of bustling Saint Germain des Près, this authentic Parisian bistro, dripping in charm and now part of the Ducasse empire, has changed very little since it opened in 1932. The culinary score wavers between bistro fare and heroic brasserie staples: snails in parsley, butter and garlic, pâté en croûte, sole meunière, profiteroles. Attractive lunchtime menu. Monday 12 PM-2 PM 7 PM-10 PM Tuesday 12 PM-2 PM 7 PM-10 PM Wednesday 12 PM-2 PM 7 PM-10 PM Thursday 12 PM-2 PM 7 PM-10 PM Friday 12 PM-2 PM 7 PM-10 PM Saturday 12 PM-2 PM 7 PM-10 PM Sunday 12 PM-2 PM 7 PM-10 PM Travel 3 minutes THE BEST BRUNCHES IN PARIS On Sundays in Paris, it's common to linger a little longer in bed, maybe even rest up after a late night. When you do emerge from beneath the covers, there's nothing like a gourmet brunch in a cosy setting to kick-start the day. Here are our top brunch picks. Travel 6 minutes 2 DAYS IN PARIS Explore the City of Light with our 48-hour guide covering restaurants, hotels, and a host of activities.
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Allard - Restaurant - Paris
12.5/20 Table Gourmande On ressent obligatoirement un petit pincement au cœur lorsqu'on pénètre chez Allard, mythique bistrot bientôt centenaire où clients et serveurs doivent faire preuve d'une grande agilité pour circuler entre les tables et rejoindre les fameuses banquettes de velours de rouge. Alain Ducasse est toujours aux manettes et s'attache, comme le veut l'histoire du lieu, à placer des femmes en cuisine. Lisa Desforges, en place depuis 2023, rend hommage aux fondatrices, Marthe et Fernande Allard, en revisitant les cuisses de grenouilles (de Saint Nizier sous Charlieu, magnifiques), le ris de veau au sautoir et laitue braisée et le savarin au rhum, accompagné d'une addictive crème chantilly. Tarifs conséquents à la carte, cave de circonstance. LIRE LA SUITE... LIRE MOINS...
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