Boubalé

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"From the team behind Kapara, Tekés, and Shabour comes (another) equally fun and lively spot inside the new Grand Mazarin Hotel in the Marais. The Eastern European menu isn’t Jewish per se—would your bubby put prawns in her matzah ball soup?—but it’ll definitely evoke a sense of nostalgia for those who are. When it comes time for dessert, make sure you order the plump chocolate babka topped with a big scoop of ganache and drizzled in olive oil." - sara lieberman, lindsey tramuta

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"An intimate bar in Paris with grandma-chic design and impeccable service, offering Ashkenazi Jewish cuisine-inspired snacks."

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"I had a late dinner at the bar of the colorful Boubalé, the Ashkenazi-inspired restaurant inside Hôtel Le Grand Mazarin, a delightfully maximalist new hotel in the Marais."

Boubalé - Review - Le Marais - Paris - The Infatuation

"Boubalé is fun and lively spot inside the new Grand Mazarin Hotel in the Marais. The Eastern European menu isn’t Jewish per se (would your bubby put prawns in her matzah ball soup?) but it’ll definitely evoke a sense of nostalgia for those who are. Like most restaurants in Paris, there are only two seatings (and the second doesn't start until 10pm), so book ahead if you’re worried about falling asleep at the table after going to town on some brisket paired with gnocchi. When it comes time for dessert, make sure you order the plump chocolate babka topped with a big scoop of ganache and drizzled in olive oil." - Sara Lieberman

G S

Google

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.

Daniela Garza

Google

Beautiful place with great service and food. Simple good quality ingredients, very fresh. I had two salads for lunch and they were excellent.

Morgan Primak

Google

Wow. Just wow. This place is magnificent. Perhaps one of the best new restaurants, but also still a relatively hidden gem! I highly suggest running, not walking, to try every item on their seasonal menu. From the food, to the ambience, to the service; every aspect was impeccable. We legitimately ordered half of the menu: the challah, yellowtail crudo, fatayer, fried corn ribs, chicken skewers, and a taste of the chocolate mousse. Of all the starters, I have to champion the fatayer, which was a delicious goat cheese and spinach mixture inside of a hand-pie. But the challah was a close second (make sure to save some challah to dip into the homemade chicken broth. ) The chicken broth can be found when you order the chicken skewers, which contained grilled chicken thighs and chicken dumplings all sitting in that aromatic broth. After such a satisfying meal, we had a small sampling of the sea salt chocolate mousse. Let me just say, this dessert was probably the best mousse I've ever had anywhere. The best word to describe it: heavenly. This meal was a complete rockstar and it was all made possible by the extremely talented executive chef, Itamar Gargei. We sat by the bar, overseeing the kitchen operations, and saw the food being prepared as Itamar inspected every plate and ensured all dishes came to perfection. 10 out of 10! A must go to restaurant, whether you are a local or just visiting.

Sherri Mecke

Google

My daughters and I had one of the top dining experiences ever. The atmosphere was warm and inviting - refined yet cozy. The food was simply fantastic - the various ingredients melded together perfectly. The service was exceptional. However the absolute best part of our perfect dining experience was our fabulous server, Karla. Immediately she was warm and friendly making us feel welcome. She recommended several starters as well as her favorite entrees. All were amazing! If in Paris do not miss this place and be sure to ask for Karla - you will not be disappointed.

Emily Wagener

Google

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.

asnat guetta (‫אסנת גואטה‬‎)

Google

A perfect combination between traditional food and style. This is a ashcenaz / west European food but with a lot of twists and fine dinning. Everything is very tasty and very beautiful served. My favourite is the hala and the chopped liver Love this place. Dont miss out the cocktails

Maksim Abramchuk

Google

We stayed at the Le Grand Mazarin hotel and went in for a Valentine's Day dinner. The food was great, coming from Eastern Europe ourselves most of the meals felt very homey. But the overall experience was quite tiring: we ended up spending 3+ hours to finish dinner, since service was quite slow and we were waiting for a long time in between the meals. Honestly if it had been a first date - it would've been ruined by how long overall dinner was. Also rather expensive (probably because of tasting menu, they didn't have other options for Valentine's) - we ended up spending €250+ that night. Overall, food - 5, service - 3, value - 4. Would come again on a regular night I think :)

Richard Mah

Google

Amazing restaurant! Everything was served with great attention, quality, and flair. From the flawless service to the detail and decor, menu design, etc. I started with a vodka cocktail which was probably a bit to fruity for my liking but exactly as it was detailed and served in a unique mug. I followed this with the gravlax and the beet root tahini. I don’t know what kind of bread was served but it was one of the best breads I have had, nice and crusty on the outside and soft, warm, and airy in the middle. The chefs explained both dishes and the bread served as an amazing vessel for both. For my main dish I ordered the goulash. Some parts of the beef cheek were grisly and tough and others were tender but still had amazing flavor and I paired it with an amazing red wine. Was quite stuffed but the chef allowed me to have some time for my food to settle before dessert. All in all I had an amazing experience and I would recommend to anyone wanting a special, unique meal in Paris

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"An intimate bar in Paris with grandma-chic design and impeccable service, offering Ashkenazi Jewish cuisine-inspired snacks."

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"I had a late dinner at the bar of the colorful Boubalé, the Ashkenazi-inspired restaurant inside Hôtel Le Grand Mazarin, a delightfully maximalist new hotel in the Marais."

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