Located in the beating heart of the lively 9th arrondissement of Paris, Rue Bergère is a veritable jewel of cultural and culinary heritage, where market gardeners, bourgeoisie and shopkeepers have crossed paths over the years.
It's on this street, at the corner of the peaceful Cité Rougemont, that the gastronomic restaurant Passionné recently opened its doors.
Offering refined and daring French cuisine, the restaurant is a new culinary destination for epicureans in search of an unforgettable gastronomic experience, in a charming and historic setting.
Offering an evolving culinary experience throughout the day, this restaurant is the ideal place to gather and chat as the neighborhood comes alive at lunchtime. As night falls, the hushed, intimate ambience invites diners to enjoy an unforgettable dinner with friends or as a couple.
Interior designer Kuniko Takano has created a minimalist, elegant décor, featuring a bar with midnight-blue mosaics, walls in dark tones, and sleek furniture and lighting. The result is a sophisticated atmosphere, perfect for relaxing and enjoying exceptional cuisine in a contemporary, timeless setting.
Le Passionné is a refined cocoon that also includes a table d'hôte facing the open kitchen, as well as another hidden table for 8 guests. In short, a confidential new address where French gastronomy is sublimated every day according to the chef's whims.
"My strong attachment to French cuisine comes from my mother. I also grew up in Japan, on land at the same latitude as France, rich in legumes and other roots. As a result, I developed an immense respect for small-scale producers and their products, which I like to work with in their entirety, right down to the root, right to the bone. I cook with all my heart, and in that sense, you could say I'm a true enthusiast."
This is how Japanese chef Satoshi Horiuchi explains his culinary philosophy.
Passionate, he is. In his dashing thirties, he now shares his gastronomic creativity behind the stoves of Passionné's open kitchen.
The chef works with Bottes en Ville, a fervent advocate of sustainable and/or organic agriculture, Caviarly's, an expert in Iranian caviar, and Hydropousse, an innovative vertical farm in the heart of Paris.
The chef's talent is expressed through his seven-step "carte blanche" menu (dinner only), and a starter/main course or main course/dessert menu at just €47 for lunch.
But also a few "à la carte" dishes where he assumes his strong penchant for seasonal vegetables (but not only).
Our taste buds travel to the whim of his inspirations, with starters such as Grilled Octopus with potato purée, aioli sauce and spinach powder, or radishes sprinkled with African bottarga in a salicorne sauce.
Then crispy veal rice with shellfish sauce, or straw-smoked roast fillet of beef with red wine sauce.
And let's not forget the Pavlova Passionné-style or the seasonal Chocolate dessert, renewed every month.
A newcomer to Paris, the Passionné gourmet restaurant is the latest culinary project from a family group behind the Shiro, To and Sphère restaurants. All of these restaurants share a fine, demanding approach to French gastronomy, but each also cultivates a world of its own.
If you too have a passion for gastronomy, don't hesitate to push open Le Passionné's door and discover Chef Satoshi's recipes!
Location
Le Passionné
17 rue Bergère
75009 Paris 9
Prices
Formule Déjeuner Semaine: €47
Carte Blanche Prestige 7 étapes: €145
Official website
restaurantpassionne.com
Instagram page
@passionne.paris
Booking
bookings.zenchef.com
01 89 43 24 70
contact@restaurantpassionne.com
