Papa Pool, we tested Arnaud Delvenne and Stéphane Rotenberg's restaurant in Clamart

The Bistrots Pas Parisiens family is expanding with the arrival of a 10th spot called Papa Pool! Located in the heart of the new Panorama eco-neighborhood in Clamart, the restaurant currently offers, until around the end of March, a warm mountain chalet atmosphere complete with gondolas and snow-covered fir trees. The spot will then be transformed into a seaside resort as soon as the warm weather arrives. With arguably the largest terrace in the group and an uninterrupted view over a lovely 2-hectare lake , Papa Pool is the ideal destination for lovers of French gastronomy.

Chef Arnaud Delvenne, former Top Chef finalist, left his native Belgium to set up this first hot-spot in Clamart:"Papa Pool is a completely new challenge for me. I immediately fell under the spell of Panorama; and I immediately felt that I could make it a place of joy, of encounters that resembled me. I've transcribed into it everything that drives me: gourmet pleasure, good humor and sharing", declared the chef.

This family-run bistro seats 138 inside and 200 on the terrace, making it the largest summer terrace in the Hauts-de-Seine. The menu changes with the seasons, offering a starter, main course and dessert for €29.99, cocktails for €11.99 and a wine list featuring French vineyards.

Menu:

On these still chilly days, you'll find comforting and generous dishes. We start with cocktails and then move on to the thick, gourmet Onion Soup, the Potato with haddock and onion salad, or thePerfect Egg with Dubarry velouté, Rostella ham salpicon, cauliflower and gravy.

Then it's on to the serious stuff with Chou farci de veau en cocotte with rice, Risoni (pasta risotto with button mushrooms, oyster mushrooms, shimeji and aged parmesan) and Papy Gaby's unmissable Tartiflette with Tuyé smoked bacon.

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Of course, we end with a generous dessert. Let yourself be tempted by the Pavlova with red fruits, the decadent Chou praliné with melted chocolate or the regressive Pain perdu.

In the end, it's simple and tasty, just what you need for a good time with family and friends. At Papa Pool, large tables sit side by side with small duo tables. There's no denying the space. We love the warm, cozy feel and the trendy decor, whose reversible panels can be easily adapted to switch to summer mode in the blink of an eye.

What the Bistrots Pas Parisiens have in common is the desire to make the cuisine of chefs, some of them Michelin-starred, accessible to all. The nine restaurants and bakery combine good food and affordable prices, all nestled just a few minutes from the hustle and bustle of Paris. Among the now well-known addresses are Splash in Asnières or Chez Monix for the winter version, Sapristi in Reuil-Malmaison, Saperlipopette in Puteaux, Bistrot Top Chef in Suresnes, Bistrot Pas Parisien in Colombes, Là-Haut in Suresnes, La Pas Parisienne in Normandy and the Perlin Tatin bakery in Rueil-Malmaison.

Papa Pool promises to be the ideal place to spend a convivial moment with family and friends. Enjoy a relaxed, jovial atmosphere in a beautiful setting, while savoring gourmet bistro cuisine accessible to all. The view over the lake adds an extra change of scenery for a delightful culinary experience.

This test was conducted as part of a professional invitation. If your experience differs from ours, please let us know.