Truffes Folies, the short circuit restaurant dedicated to truffles, just a few steps from the Champs-Elysées

Truffles are one of gourmets' greatest guilty pleasures. This exceptional delicacy is a regular feature on the menus of Parisian restaurants, much to the delight of truffle aficionados. If you're looking for a value-for-money address where you can find this distinctive mushroom at the heart of inventive cuisine, then Truffes Folies is the place for you.

This warm, bistro-style address awaits you a stone's throw from the Champs-Elysées, on Rue de Berri. With its old-fashioned mosaics, sleek furnishings, comfortable banquettes and open kitchen, this address reminds us of the capital's charm of yesteryear, while preparing us to savor the modern, committed gastronomy imagined by chef Nicolas Orlando.

On the brick walls, the shelves are overflowing with truffle-related delicatessen products, unsurprisingly, as well as bottles of wine so you can extend the experience at home. As an aperitif, you can even try our cooked truffle wine, or the house special cocktail with this famous wine, the production process of which remains a secret, passion fruit, champagne and, of course, a few shavings of our star mushroom.

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The à la carte menu features recipes that evolve with the seasons, with products sourced from short supply chains. Depending on the time of year, the star of the menu changes with the seasons: from black Périgord or Burgundy truffles to white truffles, and summer truffles, it's a veritable seasonal dance that takes place here. We love the excellent value for money at this address, which also offers a lunch menu at 19€, also available on public holidays, including a choice of pasta of the day with truffle or truffle brouillade, plus coffee (add 6€ for gourmet coffee).

As an appetizer, the "œuf en cocotte" is sure to win over gourmets with its truffle-infused cream, blended with egg white for a smooth, airy consistency, and its runny yolk just the way we like it. If you're looking for a lighter introduction, the richly flavored grilled zucchini with fresh goat's cheese and truffles, topped with a parmesan crumble, is sure to win you over.

On our visit, we found an ultra-comforting winter menu featuring Périgord truffles. For those with a sweet tooth, the beef Rossini, with its spicy foie gras, recommended rare and well-controlled cooking, mashed potatoes with a hint of acidity and forgotten vegetables, is a must-try.

As for lovers of maritime flavors, don't miss the grilled octopus with its melt-in-the-mouth flesh, accompanied by a butternut cremeux for a comforting note in this winter season. Shavings of fresh truffle cover both dishes, and the flavors are mutually sublimated by this exceptional dish. The beautiful presentation of the dishes is a perfect match for the tasting that follows.

Truffles remain the star of the menu right through to dessert, with a very hearty truffle tiramisu revisited (be sure to save room for this sweet treat if you've got a hearty appetite). Our favorite is the French toast brioche resting on a generous bed of salted butter caramel, and a surprisingly light truffle ice cream, whose subtle notes are perfectly suited to this delicacy. Don't know what to choose? Then without hesitation, we recommend you go for the Café Gourmand, where you'll be able to try these two desserts in addition to the crème brûlée... with truffles, of course.