Gramme Paris: A beloved bistro offering an affordable and inventive lunch menu

A fresh new look for a new chapter at Gramme Paris (formerly Gramme 11). After years running the spot together, Romain Tellier and Marine Gora have decided to part ways, giving Romain the freedom to reinvent the venue as a modern bistro, a true friendly neighborhood eatery we love to visit.

In a landscape where restaurant closures are just as swift as the rise of soulless new establishments, and where taking out a loan to enjoy good food has become commonplace, Gramme Paris stands out. It champions a accessible, homemade, and seasonal cuisine from starter to dessert.

Gone are the days of numerous small sharing plates (hurry, that trend is fading!) — now, a short menu is in place, organized around 3 starters, 3 main courses, a cheese platter, and 2 desserts for lunch; and 5 starters, 3 mains, 2 sharing dishes, and 2 desserts for dinner.

For lunch, there are two budget-friendly options (available in the 11th arrondissement and for such quality), at €22 — including starter/main or main/dessert — and €28 for a full menu including starter, main, and dessert. Count us in!

And there are plenty of clever ideas on the plate. Behind the stove, Chef Louis Fedide, a young culinary talent from Nantes who previously honed his skills at the renowned Calice in the 5th arrondissement, is now seeking new culinary horizons. "To me, every dish must be clear, coherent, and well-executed. I enjoy working with condiments, smoky notes, and above all, sauces that build the flavor without overpowering it," explains the perfectionist chef.

Does he also smoke and ferment everything on site, with a generous array of sauces and condiments (a masterful display of sauces and seasonings)? He carefully works his ingredients from start to finish, respecting the raw material. The beef tartare is served as a starter, subtly enhanced with soy sauce, panko breadcrumbs, and a perfectly molten cured egg; meanwhile, the grilled bonito is presented with a laid-back vibe, dressed in kiwi vinegar and fermented kiwi.

And the same level of excellence extends to the following dishes: on one side, a beautiful plate of calamarata (pasta, not anything truly seafood-flavored aside from the name), served with generous portions and great comfort — a creamy gorgonzola sauce, spinach, Piedmont hazelnuts, all accented with lemon and black garlic for added depth; and on the other, a pink veal roast on the BBQ, perfectly cooked, accompanied by glazed carrots and an equally successful play on condiments — carrot ketchup with Espelette pepper and a juniper berry gravy for dipping every last bite.

Before moving on to dessert—a delicate Mont Blanc-style tart—there's a must: help yourself to a generous handful of homemade matchstick fries, prepared in three (!) tempting batches, and possibly addictive.

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A welcoming spot known for its generous portions and warm, friendly service, open every day, including weekends. Guests can enjoy a classic breakfast as soon as they wake up, and indulge in hearty meat dishes perfect for sharing over lunch.

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