Langosteria at Cheval Blanc Paris: Italy invites itself with treasures from the sea

After Milan and Paraggi, Langosteria by Enrico Buonocore invites itself to Paris with a dream address: the 7th floor of the new palace in the making, the Cheval Blanc, in the historic Samaritaine building. Facing the Seine, in a dream setting with ashlar walls and a glass roof, Parisians and lovers of Italian cuisine will find what has made Enrico Buonocore such a success: quality ingredients and an Italian rhythm.

Intended as"a hymn to fish and seafood in all their forms, as long as they take on the accent of the South and its seasonal markets", the dishes of the Italian restaurant Langosteria play on the iodized side of fish through warm and hot dishes, based on pasta or vegetables. Take a look at the menu, with its carpaccio of red tuna, smoked eggplant, tomato confit and basil, or linguine with Brittany blue lobster. To bring out the best in these wines, the wine list offers almost 900 references!

If there's one gastronomic nugget after another in Paris, there's Langosteria. Located on the 7th floor of the Cheval Blanc Paris palace, this restaurant dedicated toItaly and seafood offers an experience that transcends simple tasting. Theelevator starts your experience, with screens all around simulating a climb to the rooftops of Paris as you ascend (when they work, unfortunately not always).

Once on the 7th floor, you'll enjoy breathtaking views of the Paris skyline, the Eiffel Tower and Notre-Dame. Above all, the view over the Seine adds a romantic, almost cinematic note to the setting. The decor, a refined alliance of warm woods and elegant tables, immediately conveys an atmosphere of discreet luxury, typical of this exceptional place. Thewelcome is that of a long-standing friend: warm and attentive, the service impeccable.

The menu is a tribute to the sea, with each dish telling a story of salt water and Italian passion. The sea bass carpaccio, for example, is a gustatory poem, where the freshness of fennel and orange marries wonderfully with taggiasche olives: the signature of a chef who knows the sea and its products, a chef who knows that the star is the ingredient. This appetizer prepares the palate for the richness of the flavors to come, and the main courses confirm this first impression.

The Smoked Spaghetti, for example, with Red Lobster andAmalfi LemonRed Lobster from Brittany, is a comforting embrace: this embrace surprises with its apparent simplicity, and its depth of flavor. What's striking, beyond the quality of the dishes, is the coherence of the experience. The service is naturally elegant, never ostentatious, always attentive.

And if you'd like to accompany your meal with a glass, the wine list, though discreet about the labels, offers a selection that is right on target, without ever overshadowing the plates.

In this aquatic ballet, you could forget the dessert, which is anything but ordinary. The Tiramisu is a culpable balance between sweetness and comfort, offering a climactic finale. This pleasure comes at a price: expect to pay around €100 per person, a little more for the tasting menu (and much more with wines and cocktails). Paris has plenty to offer.

Dinner or lunch at Langosteria is not just a meal, it's a journey of the senses in a unique Parisian setting, confirming that gastronomy can be a gourmet stopover, a maritime journey, and a destination. Special mention goes to the Cheval Blanc team, who do justice to the excellence of French hospitality.