Casetta, the Mediterranean restaurant and its charming garden in Neuilly-sur-Seine (92)

Casetta, the restaurant and cocktail bar at Hôtel le 5 Particulier in Neuilly-sur-Seine, is establishing itself as the region's new gastronomic hotspot. On the edge of the Bois de Boulogne, this verdant haven invites you to enjoy Mediterranean cuisine in idyllic surroundings, from breakfast to dinner. Whether outside - flowers, half-timbering and wrought iron - or inside - velvet, marble and Versailles parquet flooring, Casetta brings the charm of country homes to the city.

Oyez, oyez dear foodies! Casetta, the restaurant and cocktail bar at theLe 5 Particulier hotel in Neuilly-sur-Seine, is about to become your new HQ!

Just a few minutes' walk from the Fondation Louis Vuitton, the Jardin d'Acclimatation and the Palais des Congrès, this green haven of peace, designed by artist and landscape architect Christophe Gautrand, invites you to start the day with a bucolic breakfast. All week long, enjoy a buffet of seasonal produce and homemade preparations in a lush 100m2 garden. With its half-timbered facade, tables nestled among flowers, lush greenery and birdsong, this is a country house in the city, far from the hustle and bustle of Paris!

For lunch, head for Italy! From 12pm to 2.30pm, Casetta delights you with a Mediterranean menu that changes with the seasons. Refined dishes made with fresh produce, featuring the flavors of the boot, with a French touch and always a veggie option. Each colorful, gourmet and elegantly presented plate is served in a floral decor where pastel yellow banquettes and wrought-iron chairs create a warm, authentic atmosphere. La Dolce Vita in the heart of Neuilly!

During our stopover in this verdant Eden, we opted for the declination of tomatoes, an astonishing starter featuring tomatoes in all their states - cherry, candied, in sauce - sprinkled with golden croutons for added texture. The must-try Puglian burratina also added its vibrant colors to our table.

After a few sips of our fresh fruit juices, it's time for the sea bream on a bed of Sardinian mini pasta and peas, sauced with tomato water. A dish that elegantly blends the spirit and nuances of the Neuilly garden with the iodized flavours of the Italian island. The linguine with tomatoes, basil and Parmesan, a classic dish from Italy, is also impossible to miss. With an extremely mild, light and gourmet tomato sauce, this recipe, at first glance quite simple, turned out to be a real favorite!

With our taste buds already in a tizzy, it's finally time for dessert. For us, it's tiramisu, of course, and the intriguing lemon textures. The tiramisu, creamy to perfection, is served in generous portions for coffee aficionados (but especially mascarpone aficionados!). But our preference is for the lemon, a divinely good combination of textures - mousse and cream - adorned with crisp, crunchy mini meringues, presented in a pretty cup. A fresh, tangy dessert well worth the detour!

Around 3.30pm, the cocktail bar takes over! With terracotta velvet, a marble bar, Versailles parquet flooring and a hushed, cosy atmosphere, the bar invites you to sip unique creations in a sophisticated setting overlooking the charming garden. Here, the head mixologist proposes elegant signature cocktails like the citrusy Fime D'Oro or the rhubarb-flavored Rabarbara. For a coffee break, tea time or afterwork, settle in on the sunny terrace or plunge into the intimacy of the indoor canapés.

Finally, at dinnertime, Casetta stands out as an address of choice for intimate evenings full of charm.