Le Cheval d'Or
Restaurant · Combat
21 Rue de la Villette, 75019 Paris, France
Highlights
Creative East Asian-French fusion with curated wines and natural wines
Creative East Asian-French fusion with curated wines and natural wines
"Cheval d’Or has been a Belleville restaurant since 1987, and its red facade hasn’t changed since (nor has the vintage wood fridge in the kitchen that you can spot from the window). What’s different is the international team running it and what they’re cooking. Now, it's one of the only places in Paris that does a menu of French-Chinese mashups in a soaring, industrial-chic space that fits in with the area’s bohemian vibe. Stylish locals and their friends sit alongside food and wine industry pros and devour dishes like shrimp-stuffed croque madame topped with chili oil, or foie gras wontons swimming in a flavorful superior stock. The French inspiration extends to dessert. There's a twist on the Paris-Brest called the Paris Bellevill, where hazelnut praline cream is swapped for red bean buttercream and sesame praline, making for an indulgent finish." - sara lieberman, lindsey tramuta
"Another beloved Belleville neighborhood eatery mentioned as a favorite for the author's date nights, implying a cozy, local-dining experience that blends into the district's everyday restaurant scene." - Lane Nieset Lane Nieset Lane Nieset is a travel writer from Miami who has lived in France for the past decade. From Paris, she covers a mix of lifestyle, wine, food, and design for publications including Food & Wine, Condé Nast Traveler, Vogue, and more. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"Cheval d’Or has been around since 1987, and the facade hasn’t changed since. What is different, though, is who’s running it. New owners and chefs have taken over this former Chinese restaurant in Belleville and turned it into a fusion spot where fashion folk and their friends get into whole roast duck, croque madame stuffed with lobster and topped with chili oil, or their take on barbajuan: fried wontons wrapped in swiss chard. There’s French flair at dessert, too, thanks to an île flottante with hints of black tea and spoonfuls of tapioca, which makes for a soupy, soft, and chewy final bite." - sara lieberman, lindsey tramuta, lindsey tramuta, lindsey tramuta, lindsey tramuta, lindsey tramuta, lindsey tramuta, lindsey tramuta, sara lieberman, sara lieberman, sara lieberman, lindsey tramuta, sara lieberman
"In the buzzy Jourdain district of Paris, a hotspot of gentrification, head to this Golden Horse with your eyes closed. Behind an oriental red façade, you will find a pared-back interior of polished concrete, untreated walls and an open kitchen where you will sample the handiwork of an Australian chef of Philippine origins. Gallic and Chinese gourmet traditions are savvily merged and treated to an inspired new spin to the delight of a trendy, cosmopolitan crowd. Steamed cod, endive braised in ginger, apple and spring onion sauce; croque madame, shrimps and chili pepper oil; tortellini, minced veal, shiitakes and tofu mapo sauce." - Michelin Inspector
"Since it’s so popular with young Parisian creatives, including chefs, Belleville continues to be one of the best places to eat in Paris. With a fire engine-red facade and a bare-bones decor, Le Cheval d’Or is a local favorite for the modern Asian bistro cooking of chefs Hanz Gueco and Luis Andrade. The menu evolves regularly, but look for dishes like red tuna tartare with watermelon and egg yolk; pork belly Tatin garnished with red pepper, rhubarb, and pearl onions; and orange marmalade cheesecake for dessert. Located in the 19th arrondissement. Vibe check: Expect a hipster hangout." - Alexander Lobrano
