Octant: a gourmet restaurant celebrating global flavors in the 5th arrondissement

Want to explore the five continents without leaving Paris? Take a seat at Octant, a gourmet restaurant nestled at 18 Rue Censier in the 5th arrondissement, just a stone's throw from the Jardin des Plantes.

Open Tuesday through Saturday for lunch (11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.) and dinner (7 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.), this elegant venue invites you on a unique culinary journey, designed by Damien Chomont, former chef at L'Astrolabe in La Rochelle, and Benoît Lefer, a passionate sommelier.

Their ambition? To bring together cuisines from around the world with the high standards of French gastronomy, respecting the seasons and French and international wine regions.

The accessible and flexible menu has something for everyone: small appetites and big eaters alike will find something to their liking. However, those who prefer set menus may be thrown off balance: here, you can create your own itinerary according to your mood.

Dishes like stopovers

's menuOctant offers a truly global gastronomic tour, skillfully orchestrated. Every ingredient is fresh, delivered daily, and each dish can be ordered as a starter or main course. Here is a glimpse of the stops along the way:

• Three types of fish: raw (similar to a Peruvian tiradito), medium, or fully cooked, offering a range of textures and influences.
• Three kinds of meat: raw, half-cooked (like the famous bleeding tiger), or fully cooked, delivering a bold yet refined flavor palette.
• An inventive vegetarian dish that evolves with the seasons to keep things fresh.

And to finish on a sweet note: the homemade desserts, renowned for their inventiveness and balance, are not to be missed.

A warm and welcoming atmosphere

At Octant, the change of scenery is also in the welcome. Margrid, the restaurant manager, radiates with her infectious good humor and will guide you on this culinary journey. The dining room, both understated and warm, combines contemporary elegance with touches of other places. Every detail of the decor discreetly evokes travel, without ever overloading the space.

A chef inspired by faraway places and excellence

Trained by Hélène Darroze and having worked in the Michelin-starred kitchens of L'Astrolabe, chef Céline brings a diverse, demanding, and poetic vision to her cuisine. Each dish is a travel memory, an encounter, a story to be told on the plate, she confides. This taste for sharing and refinement is found in every bite, for an experience that is as delicious as it is moving.

A neighborhood ripe for exploration

Before or after your meal, extend your escape into the surrounding area. Just a stone's throwfrom Octant, stroll along the picturesque Rue Mouffetard, explore the National Museum of Natural History, or relax in the Jardin des Plantes. A full day of discoveries, combining flavors and culture, awaits you in this lively neighborhood in the 5th arrondissement.