Le Grand Café d’Athènes is a Mediterranean restaurant located in the lively rue du Faubourg Saint Denis district, in the heart of Paris’ 10th arrondissement. Their light wood terrace, with marble tables and terracotta plates, offers a warm, friendly atmosphere that invites customers to discover the Mediterranean way of life.
Chef Chloé Monchalin revisits classic Greek dishes with a modern twist. The new Spring-Summer menu offers a variety of mezzedes to tantalize the taste buds: homemade tzatziki, spanakopita with spinach shoots, zucchini fritters with feta, marinated razor clams a la plancha… Main courses are equally tempting, such as melting octopus with warm potato salad, Spring Dakos with marinated cherry tomatoes or spinach risotto. For those with a sweet tooth, there’s frozen soufflé with hazelnut and raspberry confit, frozen Greek yoghurt with hibiscus and thyme honey, or a slice of Limnos PDO feta with honey and dried fruit.
The restaurant also boasts a surprising in-house cellar with natural wines and a « Made in Greece » cocktail menu. From lunch to dinner, guests can enjoy a culinary voyage through the heart of Paris.
The ambience inside the restaurant is equally pleasing. Pastel colors, celadon greens on the walls and floral-printed wallpaper blend perfectly with rattan hanging baskets and the majestic white marble bar. Guests will be able to relax and enjoy a pleasant moment in this warm, elegant setting.
Le Grand Café d’Athènes therefore offers a unique culinary experience for all lovers of Mediterranean cuisine, and is an ideal place for a pleasant evening with friends or family. The terrace is a haven of peace in the heart of Paris, where you can relax and enjoy exquisite dishes of modern Greek gastronomy.
All in all, the Grand Café d’Athènes is a must-visit establishment, whether for a business lunch or a romantic dinner. It’s clear that chef Chloé Monchalin and her team have succeeded in creating an unforgettable culinary experience that will appeal to all lovers of modern Greek gastronomy.
