Sphère is the latest addition to a family of restaurants already delighting our taste buds: Passionné, Shiro, To and Ao Izakaya. We're off to discover this new gourmet restaurant on rue de la Boétie in the 8th arrondissement, a stone's throw from the Miromesnil metro station.
On arrival, you'll be impressed by the beautiful, spacious room with different areas to accommodate both large groups and couples, with different alcoves on the sides of the main room. Designed by architects Anegil, the decor is uncluttered and Zen-like. We love the retro-chic designer lighting and the lounging benches. There's no lack of space at Sphère.
In the kitchen is Japanese chef Tetsuya Yoshida. A talented young chef who has earned his spurs in such fine establishments as Les Enfants Gâtés (1 Michelin star) and Esquisse (2 stars). After 5 years at Canailles, he takes the helm at this new address, where he aims to reveal his talent and delicate cuisine.
At Sphère,Tetsuya Yoshida offers us refined French cuisine that he aims to evolve with the seasons. A la carte, you can opt for the Carte Blanche menu, available in 4, 6 or prestige courses. For lunch, the starter + main course + dessert menu costs €48 (€39 for starter + main course or main course + dessert).
Let yourself be seduced by the Carte Blanche menu, which begins with 4 amuse-bouches consisting of an Emmental Gougère, a Madeleine cake with Iberian chorizo, grilled mackerel on a bed of celeriac and chips, and a Parmesan sablé with cauliflower purée and fish roe.
Next, citrus-marinated sea bream with salad and fennel purée, awakened by diced grapefruit and Timut pepper jelly.
As for my sidekick, he enjoys a meltingly soft, semi-cooked marinated salmon, accompanied by a crunchy fennel salad and trout roe.
We continue the service with a roasted monkfish tail accompanied by crayon leeks and a hazelnut butter espuma.
The third course unveils a beautiful plate of Simmental Beef Fillet, served with meat jus, sweet purple carrots, watercress mousseline and mashed potatoes. Melt-in-your-mouth delicious.
Of course, the sommelier will be delighted to advise you on the best wines to accompany your meal. The curious can discover the superb cellar in the basement. My sidekick, meanwhile, is enjoying a fine Filet de Canette with Brussels sprouts and pumpkin mousseline from the à la carte menu.
Finally, it's time for dessert. A deliciousCrémeux au chocolat with crispy tuiles, caramelized walnuts and a quenelle of vanilla ice cream.
In short, to discover a new, modern and welcoming address, and to enjoy fresh, gourmet cuisine featuring good produce from small producers, stop by the Sphère gourmet restaurant in Paris.
Location
Sphère Restaurant Paris 8e
18 Rue La Boétie
75008 Paris 8
Prices
Entrée + plat ou plat + dessert: €39
Entrée + plat + dessert: €48
Carte Blanche 4 services: €79
Official website
restaurantsphere.com
Instagram page
@sphere.restaurant.paris
Booking
bookings.zenchef.com
01 89 43 24 86
More information
Open Tuesday to Sunday from 12:00 to 14:30 and from 19:00 to 22:30
