Boubalé

Category: Fine Food. On the day we arrived at our Paris hotel for the last night of our trip, before flying home the next day, The City of Light was really The City of Rain. We didn’t want to leave the hotel so we decided to eat in the hotel’s restaurant (unlike in the U.S., eating in hotels in most of the rest of the world is a Thing). Don’t get me wrong, we love French food. But after two weeks in France it was a pleasant surprise to learn that the hotel restaurant serves Mediterranean cuisine (see my separate review of Le Grand Mazarin Hotel). It is a joyous and somewhat flamboyant place, a feast for the eyes, with colorful flower motif wallpaper, grapecluster motif painted ceiling, green and orange fabric-covered and tasseled chandeliers, parquet floors of antique character, and glass sconces emitting amber-ish light. The sparkling open kitchen’s counter was veined marble with mosaic tile below. The dining room chairs were ornate blue with orange seats, or dark wood with green cushions, the tables wood. Off the dining room is a 7-seat L-shaped bar and a lounge area. An ornate private dining room with a glass roof seats 24. We chose to eat at the kitchen counter, watching the busy cooks work. We ordered a mezze lunch of three entrees: Arayes (pita stuffed with spicy beef), Confit D’Oignons (onion confit with anchovies and black olives) with pita, and Thon Blanc au Sumac (thinly sliced seared tuna with pistachios, caper berries, shaved parm, and lemon). All three dishes were delicious and exactly the taste and quantity we sought. Our accompanying wine choice was Domaine Fournier Bourgogne Côte d’Or, which complimented the food. This was a cheerful place to enjoy lunch on a wet, dreary, and cold late October afternoon. YouTube’s Chef’s Apprentice

Loved the atmosphere a lot, we’ve ordered tartare tomates, arayes & riz parfumé aux amandes and cranberries. Also, effilecoché de jour de boeuf aux épices & la mousse chocolate glacé tahini were recommended to us by other lively guests but we were full already 😁

I visited this amazing restaurant yesterday! The atmosphere is wonderful, the staff are professional and friendly, and the service is excellent. The food is truly delicious, with a rich and varied selection. Altogether, it’s a special experience. This is one of my favorite restaurants in Paris – I highly recommend it, it’s definitely worth a visit.

Delicious food, good service (except they were slow when giving the bill - we had to ask 3x), lovely decorations and good quality-price ratio - not overpriced at all for the quality and amount of food that you get. Would definitely come back!

Amazing experience. The food was exceptionally tasty. The design and atmosphere were so unique. Highly recommend, service on point 👌

Amazing restaurant! The food was delicious and beautifully presented, the service was warm and professional, and the atmosphere and design were simply perfect. A real gem in the heart of Paris – highly recommended!

An absolutely sublime experience. Impeccable service, splendacious food and perhaps some of the most lavish decor I have come across in 20 years of international fine dining. Absolutely recommended to anyone with taste. Disregard bad reviews and indulge. Big shout out to Luis and Justine for the warm welcome and recommendations.

Boubalé is a must-visit! We ended up here via a friend’s recommendation and could not have been happier with our experience. By luck we were able to sit at the bar by the kitchen and be served directly by chefs, all of whom were delightful to interact with. The food was a fantastic fusion and easily modified to be gluten-free for my Celiac. There are many options to suit every palette. Worthy of a Michelin nod for sure.