Le MaZenay

Our experience at dinner was excellent, in fact I even had lunch the same day to sample the lunch menu and both were extremely good with a stand out mention for the fresh herbs used in the salad; an extraordinary combination that really delivered a new TWIST on traditional French cuisine. I discussed this with the chef and it was very excited to get the feedback as I think it is a signature part of his cuisine. Exceptional service also from his wife and the other brigade members. We will definitely be back definitely worth a detour!

Love their Vietnamese Salad and their steak, the Bordeaux wine they recommended was ok, will definitely want to try their different menus next time.

We got so lucky finding this little gem. Reservation is a must. The owners are obviously passionate about food and serving. My Scotish grouse with red wine sauce and grilled eggplants was probably the best meal of my 10day trip in France. The wine list was also vast and very good.

The place looks very inviting, being located on a small street in a touristy area. The service is kind and not very formal. The food was amazing, I really liked it. Dishes weren't "super creative" (not like fine dining at all), but not quite ordinary either. Interesting, original, with a twist, but simple and tasty at the same time.

Having finished both challenges (all the Parisian stars under 365 days and all the 3 stars in France : follow me for all the reviews and updates) I’m now redoing most of them and testing some more Michelin. I went to this one by chance, simply because I arrived way too late for the Michelin Star in front , and they were kind enough to accept me for a late lunch. What’s interesting here? I thought that I would appreciate more the meat (the chef is a country guy who loves his game and it was the beginning of the season) but surprisingly I loved his take on the sea. Especially with the usage of citrus not for acidity but for the fruit flavor. It’s not very common and very pleasing. The service is very nice, the staffing is normal for a standard Michelin. The nice touch is that the chef is active in the dining room, so you get to see and meet him. The crowd was chilled. Family on holidays, friends and I guess people from the surrounding (or working in the surrounding ). A solid Michelin

Arrived for a Saturday night dinner. Overall, service is not what I expect out of a restaurant in this standard and hence the 4 stars intend of 5. When brought the glass of wine to the table, they have already poured it, and presented the bottle to me. Not very available, but when asked responded nicely. The fillet was amazing, though the unusual bean side. The Millefeuille was brilliant as well. The bread is really amazing and too notch.

What a wonderful two nights we shared at Le MaZenay. I had heard about them in America and made sure to stop in with friends recently. We loved it so much we came back on our last night in Paris. I can’t say enough good things about both the food and the service. Lan was wonderful- not only in choosing our wine but to talk to. We talked about wine, her children, and her lovely restaurant. For the life of me I can’t remember the waitress with the Jordans name, but we chatted fitness with her. As trainers, it was all so fun. Now the other stuff. The wine list is outstanding. Coming from California I had high expectations of French Pinot and the list at Le Maz- and Lan’s recommendations- did not disappoint. The partridge, filet, Iberian ham, and multiple desserts all stood out to us. I was especially a fan of the partridge. I don’t know if and when we will be back to Paris any time soon, but we will be back if so. And if you guys head out to California, we need to chat wine!

I feel like concept of this restaurant is like modern french style. It’s based on french food but some of the food they infused Vietnamese style. I tried salad, blanqueete de beau and strawberry dessert. Salad was fresh and it was very interesting dressing. I can feel Vietnamese style which is combined with citrus, sweetness and herb taste. Proper amount of dressing for salad. Perfect appetizer for me. Then I had blanqueete of veal. To be honest I’m not get used to this type of sauce but the texture of meat was melting. I definitely tell they cooked long time for the meat. All the ingredients are fresh too. It comes with potatoes and even these are good too. My favorite was their dessert. I highly recommend to try any desserts from here. Mine was strawberry short cake. Between the bread dough there are vanilla ice cream and dissolved strawberries. Dough was soft and crispy. It’s just so good. I was quite full but I had to finish the dessert. Server was nice and quick. At the bar seat I can see how they cook. It was nice to have fun watching.

Excellent lunch. It was very quiet in the restaurant. I was the sole diner for much of it. Someone regular did come in for a quick lunch. The service was good and I appreciate them letting me practice my French without switching to English. I definitely said some stupid things. I haven't been here 24 hours yet and it takes a while for my French to kick in. Everything was delicious, but I could make a meal from the bread and kalettes. They're a cross between kale and Brussels sprouts. Don't get me wrong the rest was very good. They have a very affordable fixed price lunch, but the sweetbreads aren't on it. So, I went a la carte. Today is Monday which Yelp shows them closed. So check with their website. Easy reservations there and the take them for one person, which isn't always easy to find.

I sought this restaurant out after seeing it on the list of Paris by Mouth's top 50 restaurants and reading their glowing review. I was not disappointed! I came solo and at a (reserved) time that's early for Parisians. I was the first one in the restaurant! Lan Groison, the proprietress, was of course attentive in that case, but even after the restaurant filled with boisterous locals, I was never forgotten. Throughout the time I was there, Madame and Chef Groison were warm, friendly, and welcoming. I was given my choice of a couple of tables (or the bar if I wished), and Madame even recommended the one closest to the kitchen so my food would be hottest -- a nice touch. (I appreciate that as a solo diner I wasn't automatically seated at the bar.) I loved that the owners laughed and chatted with everyone -- it gave the whole place a local, homey, unpretentious feel. The two of them do all the service, so it was an extra treat to have Chef come to the table more than once so I could tell him how much I was enjoying his food. I skipped a starter so that I'd have room for the pommes dauphine side and dessert. I ordered the imperial pigeon entree with those pommes, and Madame recommended the perfect glass of Burgundy to accompany the pigeon, since it was only second time in my life I'd had pigeon and I was unsure. And after Paris by Mouth raved about the pommes, I had to get them. And OH MY, how wonderful it all was. The pigeon was almost like a filet mignon -- rich and dark and melt-in-your-mouth tender. As the Michelin guide says, Chef is focused on finding just the right jus and this one was perfect, accompanied by the flavor of the tarocco oranges (blood oranges) the bird is roasted with and with a condiment of quince on the side. I really wanted to gnaw on the bones to get every last bit of flavor, LOL! The winter vegetables complemented everything well, giving the whole dish almost the quality of comfort food -- a nice balance of elegant but relaxed that the whole restaurant reaches. And oh, those pommes dauphine! Crunchy on the outside, they were like explosions of little clouds of perfectly creamy mashed potatoes on the inside. I used them to mop up every drop of the perfect jus of my pigeon, too -- they're seemingly made for that! The wine recommendation was indeed terrific -- the flavors of the food and the wine brought out the best in each other. And I should also mention the wonderful country bread -- there were two kinds, and I only ate one, but it's worth noting because it had a surprising, almost citrusy taste as well as a nutty quality that also went well with my main dish. Then dessert. I picked the chocolate mousse, made with Marou chocolate from Vietnam and shaped into a cake on a base of feuilletine (crispy crepe flakes) and pain de Genes (almond paste cake), served again with the tarocco oranges. This, too, was fabulous. I've been a bit obsessed with good chocolate mousse since I first came to Paris when I was an impressionable child, and this is one of the mousses that will live forever in my memory. Whichever of the Marou chocolates they used, it also had just the lightest hint of spice, which balanced beautifully with the sweet oranges, and the textures of the perfectly creamy, smooth mousse and crispy and airy base were also a lovely contrast. Because I was dining alone and because it was all so good, I was finished rather fast. I tried to savor it, I really did, but in some ways I couldn't stop -- I just wanted more! I told Chef this because I didn't want him to be insulted that I inhaled the food and left so fast! It's just because it was so good I couldn't help myself! The space is very elegant but simple, and the Groisons are eager to help if you have any questions about any of the food. But in the tradition of French service, they don't force themselves on you -- you may have to ask. I probably could have just stumbled in there at 7:30 (it was a Tuesday in March, after all) without a reservation (and even when I left there were still free tables), but their website is easy enough to use to reserve a table, so I recommend you do that, especially in high tourist season.

We wanted to try this place on our last night in Paris, but despite Yelp and its website saying it was open, when we got there it was closed. Very disappointing because the menu looked very interesting. I guess you have to call to make sure.

I really wanted to like this place. However, the meal really fell short of expectations. The first course - snails, was a miss. Basically a few snails on shortbread with creme fraiche and some greens - very uninspired and nothing notable. The second course - partridge, had no sauce, no seasoning and no starch. That is not an exaggeration - it had no sauce and no seasoning and definitely no salt. For €34 for just the main course, it was extremely overpriced for Paris. The cheese course was great, but to be frank, it was the only course that wasn't prepared in house. For the 4 of us dinner came out to ~€240 which again, is top of the market for non Michelin starred restaurants in Paris. With how many options Paris has to offer, I would go elsewhere.

Exceptional in every way. Lan & Chef Denis continue to amaze us. The key to this restaurant is the simplicity of the preparation and the source of the ingredients. We would call it "farm to table," but France has been doing farm to table cooking for centuries. The team here has figured out how to source the best ingredients in France and present them to you in a delightful and non-pretentious way. The bread made my wife cry it was so good... The cheese was so incredibly pure that we came back five times in the same week for dinner. Do yourself a favor and book in advance, let them take care of you and allow yourself to get lost in the best France has to offer. Also, if you call ahead they will decant your wine for you through the afternoon leading up to dinner... This was very helpful for full-bodied wines that we had been planning on drinking during our stay.

Fabulous! You can always rely on this kind of chef. He never turned me down. I followed this chef Denis for many years and always enjoyed his simple style but sophisticated food. Strongly recommended!

Had lunch here on our second to last day in Paris and absolutely loved it. Wait staff was really pleasant, and an English menu made it super easy to order. I got the boiled chicken and it was great! The sauce it was in was delicious, and I wish I had more just dip more bread in. We also got desserts and loved them as well - I had an excellent strawberry shortcake-like dish and it was great tasting without being too filling. Would definitely come back here next time we're in Paris!

Amazing restaurant opened by a French and Vietnamese couple. Very simple menu, but tastes great. The pigeon is amazing with the gravy that's made of the pigeon's liver. I think it is a must try place. Make sure you make reservation before you go.

Love the food here. Everything is so fresh, very good quality of food. I always have a thing for burgundy wine, and Le Mazenay is doing a fantastic job curating it. I will definitely come back.

We came to the street for another restaurant that we hoped we'd get into without a reservation, but could not. It was to our advantage. We (husband, 14 year old son and I) had a very good meal at what felt like a high-end, neighborhood restaurant, but with food that could rival the best. The choices were limited, but understandable in a small restaurant. There were 4 appetizer and 4 entree choices. The pate was excellent (one of the best we've had) and each entree (fish, chicken and filet) were all prepared to perfection and unique. The wine list is limited but nice and well priced. The service was casual but attentive - no complaints (and I complain about poor service). I couldn't more highly recommend the restaurant.

Le Mazenay is a relatively new addition to an area in Paris that already has quite a collection of outstanding restaurants. We were referred there by our favorite "caviste" - the owner of an outstanding local wine shop whose judgement has been quite reliable in the past. He was right again. Le Mazenay is owned and operated by Chef Denis Groison and his wife. He brings extensive experience in high end restaurants in Paris, Singapore, and Vietnam. Most importantly, he is deeply committed to providing the very highest level of cooking, using local ingredients, artisanal breads, cheeses, and traditional recipes. My wife and I had Boeuf Bourguignon - a classic, and the duck breast. Both were perfectly prepared, and elegantly presented. If you are looking for Modernist cuisine, a deconstructed construction, a spherified olive, this is not the place. If you want the finest of food, reasonably priced, carefully prepared, and tastefully presented, we highly recommend Le Mazenay.

Excellent food, great ambiance, and professional and friendly service - would definitely go back again!