Violetta and Alfredo, the tea room inspired by the Opera, our photos

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Published by Laurent de Sortiraparis · Photos by My de Sortiraparis, Laurent de Sortiraparis · Published on November 17th, 2022 at 03:34 p.m.
Opera and pastry lovers meet at Violetta et Alfredo, a tea room inspired by Giuseppe Verdi's famous work, La Traviata. The opportunity to enjoy the most musical Tea Time in Paris!

A real trip back in time... This is what Violetta et Alfredo, a tea room located in the 9th arrondissement of Paris, offers, with different teas with intoxicating flavors, accompanied by its desserts and other pastries to die for. An establishment that also offers savory dishes for brunch, to satisfy all gourmets and food lovers.

Why Violetta and Alfredo? This is a reference to Giuseppe Verdi's famous work, La Traviata, and its two main characters, Violetta Valery and Alfredo Germont. A desire of the conductor Ivan Alvarez who wants to pay tribute to the famous courtesan Marie Duplessis, lover ofAlexandre Dumas fils until he left her. A woman who inspired him without a doubt for the character of Marguerite Gautier, heroine of one of his most famous works, The Lady of the Camellias, which later inspired Verdi for La Traviata.

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A tea room that transports you directly to Act II of Verdi's opera, in the pretty country house where Violetta and Alfredo settled and where they experienced true love. As far as delicacies are concerned, everything is inspired by the greatest operas: one can savor Swan Lake, a delicious chocolate and praline cake served with a meringue swan and custard; one can succumb to the Carrot King, a carrot cake inspired by Offenbach's work, to the Nutcracker, a praline muffin and custard or one can swoon over the Opera, a famous cake that needs no introduction. A large choice of tea is also available, for a great Tea Time!

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A tea room that the editorial staff has been able to test, and the great opera lovers that we are loved it! So we let ourselves be tempted by the Swan Lake, a tasty chocolate and praline cake, very light and fine in the mouth, accompanied by its China Sencha green tea , marigold flowers, rose petals, orange peels, cornflowers and bourbon vanilla. A delightful treat. A delicacy that tells a story, that of Tchaikovsky 's ballet , with a real lake in custard and a white swan in meringue and cream.

Beyond these delicacies, we particularly appreciate the porcelain service provided and the decoration, worthy of a 19th century literary salon. As a bonus, opera arias are played in the background, for a total immersion.

In short, the opportunity to escape for an afternoon or a lunch... Shall we go, friends?

Please note that it's been over 4 years since our last visit, so the place and experience may have changed.

Practical information

Location

30 Rue de Trévise
75009 Paris 9

Access
Metro line 7 "Cadet" station

Prices
le petit déjeuner: €3.5 - €14
Cakes, muffins et cookies: €4
le thé (bio): €4.2
dessert (finale): €6
entrée (ouverture): €6
la part de gâteau: €7.5
plat (entracte): €9.2 - €11
Formule déjeuner: €12 - €15
Tea Time, pour une personne: €20
le Brunch: €25

Official website
www.violettaetalfredo.fr

More information
Open Wednesday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

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