Nestled in the heart of the 2nd arrondissement, a stone's throw from the Opéra, La Fontaine Gaillon blends history and modernity. This iconic address offers an elegant setting where ancient woodwork rubs shoulders with contemporary touches. The restaurant brings together lovers of French cuisine revisited with subtlety, with private lounges upstairs (perfect for large family gatherings, groups of friends, or executive dinners).
Right from the start, the Croque-Monsieur au Jambon à l'Os appeals. This classic Parisian bistro dish is particularly enjoyable here. The lightly brioche bread is crisp to perfection, while the finely sliced ham reveals fleshy, comforting flavors on the palate, with its hint of melting béchamel.
Escargots de Bourgogne Persillés en Coquilles remain a classic. Served in their original shells, they are bathed in a vibrant garlic butter, topped with fresh parsley that perfectly balances thearomatic intensity. A perhaps unsurprising starter, but perfectly executed for connoisseurs.
Tartare de Bœuf au Couteau et Frites Maison is carefully crafted. The beef, enhanced with a hint of shallot and a drizzle of vinegar, reveals an ideal balance between freshness and intensity. It's accompanied by fine, golden, crispy, more classic fries.
Our favorite is Turbot en Croûte. Here, Marie-Victorine Manoa reveals all her inventiveness: the turbot, impeccably cooked, is adorned with a citrus zest crust that brings an explosion of freshness to the palate. Subtly perfumed, melt-in-the-mouth Paimpol cocos complete the composition with discreet elegance.
Among the cocktails, we recommend (in moderation!) the Old Cubana. This blend of rum eminente, lemon, ginger and champagne is a veritable ode to lightness and exoticism. Delicately infused mint adds an irresistible final freshness.
With impeccable execution and delicious creativity, Marie-Victorine Manoa's revisited Gaillon Fountain is an experience to be savored.
Prices are high (expect to pay around €80 per person , excluding wine), so this establishment is not for everyone.
The value for money is nevertheless coherent, if you're looking for culinary excellence combined with a beautiful setting, whatever the season:
Dates and Opening Time
Starts November 19, 2024
Location
La Fontaine Gaillon
15 Rue Gaillon
75002 Paris 2
Official website
www.fitz-group.fr
Booking
www.sevenrooms.com
01 83 64 82 94
contact@fitz-group.fr