The Motte-Picquet district is waking up to the opening of a brand-new restaurant for the summer months, a welcome change from the neighborhood's traditional brasseries. Named Abstinence, this stylishly decorated new venue invites us to reunite with friends and good food after long months... of abstinence!
Lucas Felzine, formerly of Ze Kitchen Galerie alongside William Ledeuil, and now chef of Uma restaurant in Paris, will probably be familiar to you.
As for the menu, Abstinence opts for conviviality, with a multitude ofdishes to share, some small, some truly generous. Settled under the beautiful glass roof or on the sunny terrace, you're invited to discover the cuisine of chef Lucas Felzine!
Starting with the excellent Landes white asparagus, jasmine and candied egg yolk (14€), the delicately spiced artichoke cream with summer truffle and fried peppers (13€) and the egg mayo mimosa topped with a generous spoonful of caviar (28€). This is the perfect way to get our mouths watering for what's to come.
Next up are the pea and gorgonzola gnocchi (12€), which we're delighted with, and the truly original gastro mini-burgerswith veal sweetbreads (22€), accompanied by a hint of horseradish for extra zing, and baby spinach for freshness; finishing with the grilled octopus, zucchini cream and cucumber (26€).
Granted, prices aren't the cheapest in the area, but if you prefer to trust the chef with your eyes closed, take note that a daily menu at €35 changes according to arrivals and chef Lucas Felzine's whims!
For those with a sweet tooth, don't forget the banana and chocolate churros (€9), which bring back our fondest memories of summer fairs, or the original ice creams and sorbets turbinated on site.
In the evening, the atmosphere changes asAbstinence transforms into a wine bar, featuring some 50 fine natural, organic and biodynamic bottles, as well as signature cocktails .
A lovely address to discover this summer!
Location
Abstinence
47 Avenue de la Motte-Picquet
75015 Paris 15
Official website
abstinenceparis.com
