La Terrasse du Jardin d'Acclimatation, the bistronomic restaurant with its feet in the grass

If you're passing through the Jardin d'Acclimatation, in the 16th arrondissement, don't miss a bite to eat at La Terrasse du Jardin, near the Fondation Louis Vuitton. On the edge of the Bois de Boulogne and surrounded by nature, this bistronomic restaurant has just reopened in June 2023, after years of closure. As old as the Parisian amusement park itself, the country pavilion was in need of a little change, and welcomes you with its new chef, Sophiane Bouar, and his adorable staff, for a delicious, entirely home-cooked meal, from starter to dessert.

In the dining room or on the lovely shaded terrace, you'll enjoy a mouth-watering menu, with the house specialty, braise grilling ! If you're lucky, you can even enjoy a table set directly on the lawn, in the shade of the trees, for a meal lulled by the sound of birds and the sight of pretty peacocks strolling in the garden. The products, as locally sourced as possible, come daily from Rungis, and are cooked over a wood fire, right before your eyes!

The restaurant may not be Michelin-starred, but we have nothing to complain about in terms of quality, for an authentic but upmarket establishment. Whether you're a vegetarian, meat or fish lover, there's something for everyone, from farmhouse chicken supreme to duck breast with honey, gambas and saffron kebabs, spicy cod steak, vegetable lasagne or a garden burger - perfect for kids!

After a few rides and loops, it's time to satiate ourselves, and our open-air meal lived up to our expectations, in a welcome interlude of calm. On the menu, we start with a salad of warm ashy goat's cheese, accompanied by dried apricots, which whets our appetite. Then we hesitate for a long time, but settle on the vegetable lasagne- seasonal, of course, and ultra-melting in the mouth.

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We absolutely had to try the house specialty, braised cooking, so we tried the AOC chicken supreme with green beans and mashed potatoes. All in all, a fairly common dish, but the braised aspect awakens the taste buds and reminds us of the barbecues of yesteryear, for a memorable taste. A special mention goes to the mashed potatoes, which are doubly appreciated for their softness and airiness.

Among the desserts, we opted for a café gourmand and three scoops of apple-strawberry sorbet. And we were particularly delighted with the end of the meal, thanks to the very authentic fruit flavors! While the hazelnut brownie is nourishing and therefore perfect in a small portion, we're asking for more of this exceptional macaron.

And that's easily explained by the fact that it's created that very morning, with the seasonal fruits worked on by the chef, in this case raspberries, which change regularly. Very fresh, the pastry literally gives the impression of eating the fruit itself! The same goes for the frozen sorbet, with its pleasant hint of cinnamon, ideal for summer.

You can even stop for a snack, as the Terrace offers a tea time option, filled with delicate, sweet treats. Bon appétit in this little haven of peace and sunny greenery!