Restaurant Des Terres in Paris, the lively and affordable bistro in the 20th district of Paris

The 20th arrondissement of Paris is definitely the perfect place to discover good neighborhood addresses. It must be said that this part of the capital has its own atmosphere where the charm of a Paris of yesteryear still unknown to foreigners, the popular and friendly spirit conducive to good times with friends, and a certain trendy hype rather bobo. And it is there that we are tempted to say that to authentic district... good authentic addresses!

Among these spots that make us fall in love with the 20th arrondissement, is the restaurant Des Terres. This neighborhood nugget, run by a passionate team, is a real landmark for gourmets in search of a cuisine that sublimates natural flavors and is accompanied by a fine selection of natural wines for which you can be guided with your eyes closed. Self-proclaimed Bistrot Vivant, the restaurant Des Terres gives full meaning to this title. We are welcomed here as good friends and we meet with our loved ones to enjoy a warm atmosphere and good food at an ultra affordable price.

Because yes, Des Terres proves to us that eating well is not synonymous with a big budget. Here, you will find a menu that changes from day to day, respecting as closely as possible the seasonality of the products, the latter being of the highest freshness. You can then go back again and again without ever getting tired of it! At lunchtime, the menu is limited with a starter + main course or main course + dessert at 18€. For the complete formula, you will have to count 21€. We recommend the latter to make the most of this gourmet experience: the plates are balanced so that you will be perfectly satisfied with your meal.

During our visit, we were able to taste a beluga lentil, pumpkin seed and horseradish soup as a starter, well spiced and comforting enough to counter the grey weather outside. The other option? A creamy burratina with taggiasca olives , shredded bottarga and pistachios for a crunchy note. Just what we need to whet our appetite and a promising introduction for the rest!

We salute the presentation of the dishes, drawn like culinary paintings and testifying to the passion expressed behind the stoves. In this winter period, the risotto with parmesan and its roasted pumpkin with zaatar topped with basil leaves make us love this season synonymous with great cold, reminding us of the good flavors that characterize it.

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The braised boneless chicken leg with tarragon and mashed potatoes flavored with nutmeg also brings us comfort. These two dishes remind us of the conviviality of a family meal while bringing a touch of modernity and refinement of which the best Parisian restaurateurs have the secret. We won't leave a crumb.

Then it's time for dessert, the moment sweet tooths have been waiting for. Here, the common thread of naturalness is followed right to the end with a proposal that is both gourmet and respectful of the product. On the one hand, the cottage cheese with honey, medjoul dates and citrus zest will have taken us to other horizons while countering the very sweet side of the one nicknamed the fruit of heaven.

On the other hand, the muscovado roasted apples with candied citron and crispy filo tulles are a destructured reinterpretation of the traditional apple pie. A final note of lightness without compromising on greediness!

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