Howard T.
Yelp
Wow. I'm still thinking about the meal I ate at Neva last night.
So I travel to Paris 3-4 times per year for work. And at most, I probably am able to go out for one meal on my own. So, even I travel here quite a bit, I can't say that I know Paris all that well for food. That being said, I've had a handful of meals in Paris at Michelin star restaurants.
I don't believe I'm exaggerating to say that Neva has Michelin star - level cuisine or just slightly below (but only because the preparations are fairly simple while many Michelin star restaurants are known for more complex dishes). I literally cannot say enough positive things about dinner at at Neva.
First the amuse bouche--it was a piece of octopus over pureed garlic and I think celery root. I don't even love octopus (usually too chewy), but it was so tender and tasty. I knew we were in for a fabulous meal.
Next, I ordered the foie gras--it was a terrine/mouse style and absolutely delicious and seasoned to perfection.
Then my friend and I ordered the beef chop for 2 people (I thought it was for 4 people as it was so huge)--cooked to a perfect rare/medium rare and absolutely delicious and served with some chimichurri and some sort of pureed potato/cream sauce that reminded me of the potatoes i've had at L'Atelier de Joel Robuchon.
Then finished with the chocolate sphere--it's a rounded chocolate sphere with ice cream inside--and then they pour a hot chocolate sauce on top and it melts! Absolutely fabulous.
Small, but tasty wine list (we ordered a Burgundy and Bordeaux).
And great value--the 3 course menu (starter, main, and dessert was 41 Euros, with some additional supplements for more expensive dishes).
Highly recommended! I can't wait to come back during my next trip to Paris in a few months. More memorable than the 1 star michelin restaurant I ate at my trip before.