Mino Paris : cocktail bar and Mediterranean restaurant in Ménilmontant

Perched on the heights of Ménilmontant, Mino pulls out all the stops. Both a cocktail bar and a Mediterranean restaurant, we climb there to sip a drink and nibble on small plates. By the sea or in the middle of Paris? We'll decide on the way out.

Jennifer Le Nechetis in charge of this blue and wooden spot . Former bartender of Café Moderne, in the Bastille district, Jennifer Le Ne chet has also made a name for herself in the mixology world by becoming the best bartender in the world in 2016, no less! That year, she won the French final and then the international final of the World Class competition; a reference in the field.

As a result, the cocktail menu makes you dizzy before you even dip your lips in it. Vodka lovers opt for the "Panier percé", a vodka infused with pink berries and timut pepper. More of a " gin to "? It's up to you to compose it! Bulleit bourbon, original dark plantation rum with toasted sesame oil... Whatever your favorite poison, the cocktail will be delicious.

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As for the plates, they are to be shared (or not) and always concocted with fresh products from small producers. To make you salivate: anrancini, panisses, grilled octopus, creamy burrata...

Mino Ménilmontant, a landmark to put in full the eyes and papillae to a first date. Don't thank us!

Alcohol abuse is dangerous for your health. To consume with moderation.

Please note that it's been over 4 years since our last visit, so the place and experience may have changed.