Substance

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"We’ll forgive the ’90s decor (inexplicable modern art, stonewashed walls, etc.) because the food itself at Substance is representative of today. The degustation menu is seasonal, but there are two standout signatures: the amuse-bouche bowl of whipped potatoes and runny cancoillotte cheese topped with trout eggs, and a sharp, creamy lemon tarte palate cleanser that’s presented as a paw print. The three-course lunch is €68-€98 and the multi-course dinner ranges from €138-€188. Despite its location in the posh and otherwise quiet 16th, it’s a great destination pre- or post-visit to Place du Trocadéro for viewing the Eiffel Tower, or the nearby fashion houses and museum expos of YSL or Dior." - sara lieberman, lindsey tramuta

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"Opened in 2018, the One MICHELIN-Starred Substance is the flagship restaurant of the Éclore Group and is a collaboration between the group’s headman Stéphane Manigold and Chef Matthias Marc. Six years on, it's become a dining destination in its own right, showcasing Marc's increasingly personal cuisine inspired by his French Jura roots. After an extensive renovation, it’s reopened with a fresh décor and ambiance inspired by Marc's book, IN SITU . The redesign is meant to capture the chef’s dual identity, blending elements of his Jura heritage with his Parisian lifestyle." - Rooksana Hossenally

"Matthias Marc, a chef who honed his skills in prestigious eateries (Le Saint-James in Bouliac, Le Meurice and Lasserre in Paris) and who also took part in France’s Top Chef TV show, serves a surprise menu that favours short supply chains and sticks close to the seasons, together with nods to his native Jura. Unorthodox, vibrant cooking with a creative streak and a weakness for vegetables, together with low-sugar desserts in a modern vein. A terrific list of mostly organic or natural wines. What’s not to like?" - Michelin Inspector

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"We’ll forgive the ’90s decor (inexplicable modern art, stonewashed walls, etc.) because the food itself at Substance is representative of today. The degustation menu is seasonal, but there are two standout signatures: the amuse-bouche bowl of whipped potatoes and runny cancoillotte cheese topped with trout eggs, and a sharp, creamy lemon tarte palate cleanser that’s presented as a paw print. The three-course lunch is €68-€98, and the multi-course dinner ranges from €138-€188. Despite its location in the posh and otherwise quiet 16th arrondissement, it’s a great destination pre- or post-visit to Place du Trocadéro for viewing the Eiffel Tower, or the nearby fashion houses and museum expos of YSL or Dior." - Sara Lieberman

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"For the sleepy 16th arrondissement, Substance is a refreshing jolt right from the door. Expect a relaxed, but exacting, foodie crowd in the evenings; these are diners who are either well-versed in chef Matthias Marc's resume (a Top Chef candidate), champagne connoisseurs, or locals of Western Paris. The biggest draw here is the champagne selection, with more than 180 cuvées from both well-known houses and small producers; Substance, named for a top-end bubbly, is the only restaurant in Paris serving the Jacques Selosse Initial Brut cuvée. For food, you might find potato emulsions with trout eggs and pickled onions, goat cheese and beetroot cannelloni, and lots of plant-based dishes (be sure to specify any food allergies or intolerances right when you get the menu). From start to finish, dishes are refined and modern, predicated on the seasonality and local-sourcing that diners have come to expect from the best French restaurants." - Sara Lieberman, Lindsey Tramuta