Warm colors, large banquettes, chandeliers, imposing mirrors, white tablecloths, patinated walls, "Belle Epoque" frescoes, smartly dressed waiters, period flooring with tiles and mosaics... There's no doubt about it, we are indeed in a Parisian brasserie of yesteryear. Au Petit Marguery on the Left Bank is a veritable institution in the world of traditional French cuisine.
Established in the 1900s, this restaurant has stood the test of time, keeping traditional specialties on its menu—most of which are based on original recipes from the Cousin family.
Awarded the title of"Maître Restaurant," the restaurant offers local cuisine, with homemade dishes that change according to the seasons and market produce.
While French specialties are obviously the focus, the chef at Au Petit Marguery Rive Gauche, Stéphane Mangin, dares to add a few original touches, such as seafood sauerkraut or fish cassoulet.
But before we get to the main course, let's talk about the starters. There are several choices available, with no fewer than seven starters on the à la carte menu and four starters available on the €29 menu (starter + main course + dessert).
For my part, I let myself be carried away by this menu and start the tasting with the succulent cream of Paris mushroom and black trumpet mushroom soup, ideal when the cold weather sets in, while my companion prefers the French wild boar terrine with chestnuts, which was also very popular with our neighbors at the table that evening.
Cream of mushroom soup
On the main course side, make way for the surprising and delicious cod steak on a bed of Vendée mogettes beans, cassoulet-style with bacon and sausage. This unusual combination of fish and charcuterie is a real treat for the taste buds!
Cod steak cassoulet style
Opposite, we opt forthe French wild boar shoulder braised in spicy red wine, accompanied by a celery and chestnut mousseline.
Braised wild boar shoulder in spiced red wine
Finally, for dessert, we couldn't pass up the house specialty: the impressive Grand Marnier soufflé, flambéed before our eyes by the waiter.
Grand Marnier soufflé
We also tried the salted butter caramel lava cake with lime-infused pear compote. A classic that never fails to delight our palates!
Salted butter caramel lava cake
If you find this menu rather limited, order directly from the à la carte menu and let yourself be tempted by the pan-fried frogs' legs with parsley, thePort-En-Bessin scallops or the roast Scottish grouse on a bed of canapés.
Renewed every day, the menu at Au Petit Marguery showcases the impressive work of the chef and his team, who lovingly cook high-quality, seasonal produce in the purest tradition.
Lunch or dinner at Le Petit Marguery guarantees you'll leave with a full stomach and your taste buds delighted!
Practical information:
Au Petit Marguery - Left Bank
9 bd de port Royal, 75013 Paris
Tel: 01 43 31 58 59
Menu (starter + main course + dessert) for €29
