Rech, lunch by the sea

Rech is THE upmarket fish restaurant in Paris. Opened in 1925, this establishment, taken over 7 years ago by Alain Ducasse, is a little iodized bubble in which you feel good. The restaurant has just been awarded its first Michelin star.

La salle du Rech / DR

Just a stone’s throw from Place de l’Etoile, the Rech storefront is relatively discreet. We enter the premises and, after climbing a few steps to the second floor, we discover a refined, bright place. You take a seat at the table, with a few watercolors of fish on the walls. The setting is meticulous. Pebbles have been slipped onto our plate. A waiter places several varieties of bread on the table, including one with seaweed.

Pebbles on the plate / Copyright Julien Tissot.

We start with a tartare of sea bream with borage juice as an appetizer. Promising!
We follow with a succulent green risotto with golden chanterelles.

Green risotto with chanterelles / Copyright Julien Tissot

Eric Mercier, the head waiter, with his François-Xavier Demaison look, has the same diction and humor. He details the dishes on the menu with brio and wit. The man was awarded the title of “Maître d’hôtel of the year” by the Pudlo guide in 2013. It’s true that in the dining room, we’re dealing with a true virtuoso of service.

Eric Mercier, head waiter / Copyright Julien Tissot

For the main course, the Saint-Pierre is perfect with shellfish and tomatoes. It’s brought right to us! The choice of fish on the menu is very tempting: skate, gilthead bream or langoustines.

Le Saint-pierre / Copyright Julien Tissot

For dessert, the éclair is simply gargantuan. Placed on a plank, it’s a sublime dessert for gourmets. We are offered a selection of chocolates from Alain Ducasse’s factory on rue de la roquette. We leave the room after eating a Chamalow à la chartreuse.

L’éclair according to Rech / Copyright Julien Tissot

Lunch at Rech is a truly wonderful experience. The atmosphere is peaceful, the location rare, the cuisine cutting-edge. Adrien Trouilloud, the chef, really spoiled us.

Rech
62 Avenue des Ternes
75 017 Paris
Tel : 01 58 00 22 13
www.restaurant-rech.fr

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