Les enfants du marché
Wine Bar — Enfants-Rouges (Paris)
À propos
Nestled in Paris's oldest covered market, Les Enfants du Marché is a vibrant gastronomic counter where contemporary French cuisine meets market spirit. Led by Japanese chef Masahide Ikuta, this establishment offers bold and inventive seasonal dishes, served in a lively and casual atmosphere. Guests crowd around the open kitchen counter on high stools, savoring ever-changing culinary creations that showcase high-quality local produce. Natural wines and a convivial atmosphere complete a unique dining experience where each plate tells a story of creativity and passion.
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Les Enfants du Marché — Restaurant Review | Condé Nast Traveler
What were your first impressions when you arrived? It'll become clear pretty quickly on arrival why the website for this walk-in-only "restaurant" (which is really more of a market stall) states in bold, capital letters: NO BOOKING. There just aren't that many seats to go around—and go around, they do; encircling the two chefs who cook seasonal small plates out of an open-kitchen vendor stand inside Paris's oldest covered market, Marché des Enfants Rouge. Nestled in the corner, not far from a florist and a fishmonger, expect to get whiffs of various scents during your meal here, in addition to those coming from its own chefs. This is a stools-only, silverware-in-buckets, blackboard-menu kind of joint. But what it lacks in deco refinement, it more than makes up for it on the plate. What’s the crowd like? Depending on the hour of your arrival (they're open continuously all day long, which is quite rare for a "bistronomique" spot), you'll find a mix of foodies who have heard the buzz about this spot, and those who just happened to show up hungry—much to their luck and great surprise—and find an empty seat or two. So, the demographic is a real mix, but it's overall casual and skews young and hip. What should we be drinking? There's no wine list here—or, if there is, we weren't offered it; rather the sommelier asks what you like and will suggest something based on whatever you're ordering and your price range. As with other spots of this nature, the offerings skew natural from a range of independent producers throughout France and other parts of Europe. While it'd be a shame to skip the food here, you could easily just come for a glass (and maybe a small nibble) and still leave satisfied. Main event: the food. Give us the lowdown—especially what not to miss. The menu here will change seasonally, though owner Michael Grosman offers variations on the same dishes: a ceviche (ours was topped with tart raspberries and salty salicorne), a soup of the moment (we skipped this; as it didn't feel group-friendly) and a few other "regulars" such as oysters and a selection of finely sliced charcuterie. Otherwise, expect the likes of crispy fish croquettes with a red pepper dipping sauce, grilled octopus smothered in chimichurri, and a perfectly-pink (but still cooked through) "faux filet," aka skirt steak, served with creamy mashed potatoes and greens. (The latter, I was told, will remain on the menu—and it's definitely worth ordering, even despite its hefty price of $40.) In general, the prices are high for the setting, but that's part of the appeal: high-class, neo-bistro cuisine in a rough-and-tumble joint. And how did the front-of-house folks treat you? It varies depending on the time of day (and the number of covers in your party), but when I went with two friends the service was lovely and vigilant. They remembered to bring us water when we asked for it (never a given in France!) and came around to ask if we wanted dessert—even though we were sitting on the other side of the horseshoe counter, facing a wall. The dishes could've been better spaced—especially given the not-so-roomy bar setting—but nothing goes cold when you ravish them all pretty quickly. What’s the real-real on why we’re coming here? This is a great place to go if you're feeling social and casual; if you want to try some inventive and flavorful food in a no-fuss, let's-not-bother-getting-dressed-up setting. Because of the bar set up, it's also good for solo diners, but unless you have a big budget (and even roomier pants) you may miss out on the opportunity to try a bunch of things, so coming with a dining partner in-crime is ideal. There are two high-top tables, off to the side, more amenable to groups; but it'll be a gamble to score them because of the no-reservations policy, so choose your dining time wisely.
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Les Enfants du Marché - Restaurant - Paris
12/20 Table Gourmande La frénésie qui entourait la table est passée mais le plaisir est toujours au rendez-vous ! Il y a de cet esprit à la Anthony Bourdain, où l’on s’installe à l’improviste sur un de ces étroits tabourets de comptoir, picorer du produit de marché, avec des amis et du bon vin. Le moment est assez authentique, des plats à l’ardoise qui sont toujours aussi généreux et vrais, une petite assiette d’escargots à la bourguignonne, une terrine de porc et canard, des moules au gorgonzola, du poulpe grillé, un pigeon maturé entier, un ris de veau de saison. Ambiance animée. LIRE LA SUITE... LIRE MOINS...
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Les Enfants du Marché, Restaurant in Paris
LES ENFANTS DU MARCHÉ * Paris * Restaurant * Food * Seafood * Wine * Bar 39 Rue de Bretagne75003 ParisFrance Visit Website +33 1 40 24 01 43 * * * 1 of 3Active Image : Les Enfants du Marché, restaurant and seafood bar in Paris France RELATED GUIDES * Where to Dine Out in Paris with Silencios' Guillaume Sanchez View Guide “You will have a good laugh, tell them I sent you”
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