Café de l' Homme boasts one of the finest views of the Eiffel Tower. The restaurant, run by Coco Coupérie-Eiffel and Christophe Bonnat since 2004, is one of the chicest brasseries in the area. Closed for several months due to the Covid and Trocadéro construction projects, the restaurant-terrace took the opportunity to give itself a facelift and revamp its gourmet offering.
We're off to rediscover this mythical place and play the"Emily in Paris" game, enjoying a delicious moment while admiring the Iron Lady, who's also getting a makeover.
The Café de l'Homme experience is structured around five key moments of the day, each offering a particular experience:
Since May 20, 2023, the Café also offers a "Before diner" from 3pm to 6pm on its magnificent south-facing terrace. The musical ambience, by Goom radio on Wednesday and Friday evenings, is an integral part of the experience. The music continues until 2am with a DJ set.
An important part of the Café de l' Homme experience is its sound dimension. The establishment's playlists, available on the major streaming platforms, feature up to 700 titles, recreating the musical atmosphere of the place in your everyday life. Much more than a restaurant, Café de l'Homme aims to offer you a magical moment that blends gastronomy, art, music and celebration. In short, it's the perfect place to enjoy a good time.
A redesigned interior to offer a wider view, a new wine cellar, a large table d'hôte, a terrace enhanced and redesigned for greater comfort - this is what awaits connoisseurs of the place.
On the plate, the chef works with local produce to offer a generous and authentic menu, full of flavors and stories. Seasonal products, homemade sauces and French dishes that make your mouth water. The kitchen has been enlarged in the basement to offer us a real menu prepared on site, unlike anything you'll find anywhere else.
We set out to discover this renewed offering. For starters, the choice was as varied as it was refined. We tasted a tasty Ceviche of royal sea bream , harmoniously accompanied by sweet potatoes, coconut milk, red onion and sweet smoked chili. Foie gras du Sud-Ouest cooked au torchon, Maison Paris, served with poached pear and homemade brioche, is a dish in itself. Gourmet and very fine, we warmly recommend it. Finally, the Octopus , gently cooked at low temperature for over an hour before being seared, is just the way we like it. With its beet, feta and zaatar hummus, it's a real treat.
For the main courses, we like to rediscover classic French dishes. The Vol-au-Vent of farmhouse poultry from the Landes region with spinach, mushrooms and truffled chicken sauce is very generous. The 7-hour Braised Beef with green olives, gherkins, tomato confit and croutons is divinely melting. Giant tiger prawns from Madagascar with coconut risotto, seasonal herbs and turmeric sauce offer an exotic interlude, while the French veal chop with ginger and lime melts in the mouth.
The side dishes are equally delicious: salad, homemade mashed potatoes, fresh French fries and cheddar and truffle fries are sure to please everyone.
To finish on a sweet note, there are some lovely, original desserts to discover. Soufflé chaud au chocolat Ouganda 70% with hazelnuts was a real treat. The Forêt blanche with white chocolate, cherry and Ossau-Iraty, titillated our taste buds. Finally, the freshness ofAloe Vera, kiwi and lime was the perfect choice to end on a light note.
In short, it's the perfect way to spend a good moment, while enjoying a fine wine list too. Note that Café de l' Homme is open 7 days a week, from 12pm to 2am. Remember to book online, as the place is sometimes privatized. Then all you have to do is enjoy the menu and the view!
This test was conducted as part of a professional invitation. If your experience differs from ours, please mention it in the comments.
Location
Le Café de l'Homme
17 Place du Trocadéro et du 11 Novembre
75116 Paris 16
Prices
Garnitures: €8 - €14
Desserts: €14 - €18
Entrées: €24 - €34
Plats: €30 - €50
Official website
www.cafedelhomme.com
Booking
www.cafedelhomme.com
More information
Open every day from 12 a.m. to 2 a.m.