If there’s one new venture we’ve immediately trusted without hesitation, it’s certainly Vivide. This is the second restaurant from the duo behind Pristine, a remarkable bistronomic spot located in the 9th arrondissement, which celebrates all facets of vegetal cuisine.
The duo, Michelle Primc and Jérémy Grosdidier, is back in action just a few streets away, this time above Boulevard Rochechouart in the 18th arrondissement. They’ve opened a restaurant that’s much more gastronomic than their previous venture—and it’s been a hit since day one (so be sure to book well in advance). And no wonder!
Following the example of Pristine, Vivide celebrates the richness of vegetables with bold, sustainable and entirely plant-based cuisine (vegan, to be precise). It’s a testament to how vegetables, carefully prepared and lovingly showcased, can stand alone to create an extraordinary dining experience.
To achieve this, the chef and his kitchen team — working in an open kitchen where you can see everything — rely on a variety of techniques that guarantee pure, concentrated flavors. From smoking and fermentation to salt crust cooking and even using a charcoal oven.
And such an incredible amount of creativity packed into a single plate (!), exemplified by the 100% hazelnut dish — whether in powder, duxelles, mousse, fermented, or shaved form — as well as the herb sorbet served as a palate cleanser, and the olive oil cream (without real cream but full of flavor), not to mention the welcoming infusion that, at first glance, seems simple but reveals a profound depth of taste. The goal isn’t so much to mimic traditional meat dishes but to find the perfect, unique language of a reinvented plant-based cuisine.
This establishment reveals itself through an artfully curated seven-course dinner menu (85€), which changes daily based on fresh arrivals and seasonal ingredients. Here, the focus is on building trusting relationships with a select group of quality, organic, and locally-sourced producers and artisans.
Guests can choose from a variety of pairing options: indulge in five expertly curated alcoholic drinks for €50, enjoy five innovative non-alcoholic beverages crafted on-site for €30, or opt for a balanced mix of both for €40. For example, a cold juniper infusion might be served alongside the meal, offering a unique flavor combination.
An undeniably gastronomic spot, both in its service and in its offerings, that could very well earn a coveted Michelin star in the near future. More details to come, in images!
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Vegetable peel infusion, raspberry leaves, fig leaves
Yeast and miso crackers, smoked algae tarama, steamed bao with white pepper
*Supercharged mandarin juice, non-alcoholic pear cider, za'atar infusion*
Butternut, lime, coriander oil, miso
Fermented lemon condiment, pear and butternut leche, XO sauce
Hazelnut tartlet with a buttery shortcrust crust filled with hazelnut powder, topped with a duxelles of hazelnuts, onions, garlic, parsley, and red wine
Fermented black hazelnut mousse, shaved toasted hazelnuts
Jerusalem artichoke confit with black garlic, topped with crispy Jerusalem artichoke chips, and finished with a black garlic condiment
Jerusalem artichoke sauce infused with tarragon, served with a rich béarnaise reduced with oat cream
Salty Normand break with a herb sorbet of the season
Mixed greens, cabbage, and nasturtium microgreens
Sautéed pleurotes and shiitake mushrooms glazed in vegetable juice, topped with a chard risotto fused with mushroom 'cream'
Delicately whipped chard leaf purée paired with toasted buckwheat and baked yeast flakes
'Cream' made with olive oil, infused with Greek olive oil, featuring black lemon and olives
Almond financier, Italian meringue with Sichuan pepper, chili ice cream
Honeysuckle-infused teddy bears with a tangy touch of sugar
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This test was conducted as part of a professional invitation. If your experience differs from ours, please let us know.
Location
Vivide
3 Rue Dancourt
75018 Paris 18
Official website
vivide-paris.com
