L’ardoise: The local bistro

L’Ardoise is a gourmet bistro that highlights local, traditional cuisine. The restaurant has been recently renovated, featuring a contemporary decor that enhances its cozy, intimate atmosphere. Given the limited space, it tends to be very busy during peak hours, so making a reservation is advisable to secure your table.

Une Carte Créative et de Saison

The culinary team is led by Pierre Jay, a seasoned chef who has gained experience at renowned establishments like La Tour d’Argent and Chez Jean. L’Ardoise offers a seasonal menu with a daily special, providing a well-rounded selection of dishes. The menu is straightforward: 38€ for an entrée, a main course, and a dessert, with a variety of options:

• 8 starters
• 8 main dishes
• 7 desserts

Des Plats Créatifs et Diversifiés

The menu at L’Ardoise is both inventive and diverse. Some highlights include:

Entrées:

• Crispy snail cake with bacon and mushrooms – a well-executed dish featuring fresh products and a refined sauce.
• Moor duck foie gras cooked “au torchon” with cognac porto, served with quality sourdough bread.

Plats Principaux:

• Free-range chicken with tarragon and mushroom risotto – the poultry is firm and flavorful, complemented by a generous sauce.
• Ox cheek fondant with aromatics and carrot mousseline – quality meat, well-cooked with a strong, balanced sauce.

Desserts:

• Chocolate entremet with caramel ice cream – a dessert that is fondant, crunchy, powerful, and harmonious in flavor.

To accompany these dishes, the Corbières Rozeta from Maxime Magnon, a 12-hectare organic vineyard, was selected. This wine is robust enough to complement the ox cheek while remaining delicate enough not to overpower the foie gras.

In summary, L’Ardoise leaves a very good impression with its well-crafted dishes, often rarely found on menus, all at an affordable price.

28 rue du Mont Thabor, 75001 Paris
Tél. : +33 (0)1 42 96 28 18
From Monday to Saturday, 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm and 6:30 pm to 11:00 pm