Alluma, the delicious and affordable bistronomic restaurant, Paris 11th arrondissement

We're off to discover Alluma, a Mediterranean bistro in Paris's 11th arrondissement. This address is the brainchild of chef Liran Tal, who wanted to create a place where Levantine flavors and French gastronomy blend harmoniously. On the menu, quality bistronomic cuisine that will delight gourmets.

On arrival, you discover a bright, uncluttered room that combines elegance and conviviality. Black and tall wicker chairs, raised white walls and green banquettes form the decor of this modern venue.

The Israeli chef offers us a blend of here and there that marries Mediterranean flavors, the refinement of French gastronomy and the audacity of Japanese and Scandinavian cuisine. Originally from Tel Aviv, this self-taught chef cut his teeth in Paris at Belagan au Dersou before becoming the official chef to the Israeli ambassador to France. The desire to create his own restaurant never left him. So, together with his wife Noa, he launched Alluma, a project he had been thinking about for several years.

From the open-plan kitchen, where you can even sit back and watch the chef officiate before your very eyes, you can smell the fragrance of the Orient. The powerful flavors of zaatar and cardamom promise us a beautiful voyage. The plates are both technical and creative, revealing a veritable interplay of flavors and textures. We love the freshness of the seasonal produce and the beautiful combinations.

Alluma offers a well-balanced, affordable menu at €25 for lunch, a 4-course meal that we highly recommend for an inexpensive treat. In the evening, a more elaborate 6-course menu is offered at 55€. Note that the lunch menu changes every week, while the dinner menu changes every 6 weeks.

As we passed through, we were treated to an amuse bouche of lahoh bread, garnished with parsnips and dill. We continued with a delicious golden cauliflower with Amba yogurt and fresh herbs, a superb discovery accompanied by a hearty homemade foccacia.

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We then continued with the Parisian-style gnocchi, in a beef shank version for carnivores, and chard and parmesan espuma for vegetarians. All meltingly soft and fluffy.

We finished with a fresh dessert of malabi cream, raspberries, date honey and almond crumble.

In short, Alluma is the ideal place to discover high-quality Mediterranean cuisine with an international flavour, both delicious and affordable. Fresh produce and tasty dishes are served in a warm, friendly atmosphere.

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