La Scène, Stéphanie Le Quellec's 2-star restaurant

In the 8th arrondissement, a stone's throw from the Palais de l'Elysée, Stéphanie Le Quellec, former chef at the Prince of Wales's two-star La Scène restaurant, has opened her first restaurant, also named La Scène.

This new, chic and refined restaurant offers gourmets several options for a delicious meal. At the bar, let barman Christopher Gaglione guide you and sip cocktails. On the first floor, at lunchtime, you'll discover tasty everyday cuisine.

A few steps down, and you're in a brass space with a mysterious charm. Quite simply, you'd think you were on a boat or in an Orient-Express carriage, ready to embark on a culinary voyage led by Stéphanie Le Quellec. In the corner of your eye, you can watch the chef in the open kitchen, juggling the dishes that are sure to please.

Our journey begins with two 'frivolities' to get us going: a lightly truffled foie gras tartlet with red port jelly; and a small marinated taco, beef, avocado and corn crisp. An auspicious start to our lunch.

We then enjoy a beetroot-based mise-en-bouche, before getting down to business: pan-fried scallops topped with fine slices of white truffle, accompanied by a celery and sea urchin granita.

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Before us come turbot steamed in bigaradier water and celery, and sweetbreads glazed with harissa and cauliflower. Two great dishes that are a feast for the eyes and the taste buds.

Before moving on to the desserts imagined by pastry chef Pierre Chirac, let yourself be tempted by a spoonful of Mont d'Or and a Granny Smith apple granita topped with a small tagette leaf, just to reset your taste buds before moving on to the sweet stuff.

Vanilla, or rather vanillas, are then brought to the table in the form of ice cream for Madagascar vanilla, and crème brûlée and praline for Tahitian vanilla. A delight for connoisseurs.

If you're more the chocolate type, the chocolate dessert, with a Venezuela grand cru chocolate ganache and matured olive oil, should not leave you indifferent, just like we are.

We were betting on it, feeling the Michelin 2020 star as we passed by, but it's not one but 2 stars that the chef has managed to obtain for this vintage. It's a well-deserved accolade for a delicious work that's a must-try.