A small restaurant that looks like a cellar for eating and drinking, with a focus on sharing and dishes inspired by the world. This is what awaits you when you open the doors of Lagano.
" Lagano, which took up residence on Avenue de Breteuil in the 7th arrondissement in July 2024, means " lightly ", " easily " or " quietly " in Serbo-Croatian. Because here, we take our time with a short menu that includes snacks to enjoy with others, and more substantial plates to share... or not! It's a concept that allows manager Dimitri, of Serbian origin, to differentiate himself from neighboring addresses such as Lily Wang and Bistrot de Breteuil.
For this menu, which is printed every morning and changes regularly, Dimitri called on Julie. This Vietnamese-born chef likes to revisit the flavors of the world, particularly Asian, and give her recipes a twist.
That evening, we opted for three plates of " tapas ", including the essential Kalamata olives. Simple, but effective. Next, a peanut hummus, enhanced by an excellent olive oil. We end with a wonderful discovery: ajvar. This condiment, much appreciated in the Balkans, is mainly composed of red bell pepper, chili pepper and garlic. A snack to be enjoyed without moderation!
The tasting continues with the plates we choose to share. On the menu that evening? 7 proposals, each as tempting as the next. But we opt for the melting pumpkin gnocchi, accompanied by zucchini spaghetti and parmesan. Alongside, we fall for the soft-boiled egg with mushrooms, sublimated by a tasty mushroom emulsion. The dishes are served in attractive old-fashioned crockery.
Lagano also boasts a fine wine list. In addition to the thirty-odd bottles on display in the dining room, the restaurant also suggests wine glasses on the slate. For lovers of reds, let yourself be tempted by the house bestseller, Tvrdos, a Bosnian wine produced by the monks of the Monastery, with well-balanced black fruit notes (10 euros). If you prefer cocktails, the establishment makes eight beverages, including the " Pain retrouvé " (Bourbon, caramel, homemade toast syrup, vanilla cordial and egg white). Also note that Lagano is happy hour from 4pm to 8pm.
Finally, for those with a sweet tooth, the restaurant knows how to make gourmets fall in love. The proof is in the succulent chocolate moussewith fleur de sel, Espelette pepper and olive oil. French toast with salted butter caramel and popcorn is also worth a try. Prices range from 3 to 14 euros for snacks, 7 to 17 euros for plates and 7 euros for dessert.
And don't forget to make a reservation. Because, depending on the day of the week, this small restaurant with around 20 seats can quickly sell out.
This test was conducted as part of a professional invitation. If your experience differs from ours, please let us know.
