Chef meticulously plating haute cuisine in minimalist kitchen

Culinary artistrythat transcendsthe plate

Since 2012

Three Michelin stars celebrating the precision of French technique, the purity of seasonal ingredients, and the poetry of each moment.

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Vision

We believe cuisine should disappear—leaving only the emotion, the memory, the moment when taste transcends the plate.

For over a decade, we've crafted dining experiences that respond to the rhythm of the seasons—the first asparagus of spring, the depth of autumn truffles, the purity of winter citrus.

Our work isn't about culinary statements. It's about creating moments where you feel most present—meals that linger in memory and transform how you understand flavor.

12

Years of Excellence

3

Michelin Stars

24

Seasonal Menus

100+

Signature Creations

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Philosophy

Four principles that guide every dish we create

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Ingredient as Foundation

Every dish begins with sourcing. We work with farmers, foragers, and artisans who share our reverence for quality. The ingredient teaches us what the dish should become.

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Technique as Language

We honor French foundations while embracing innovation. Sous-vide precision, fermentation depth, classical sauces reimagined—technique serves expression, never overshadows it.

03

Seasonality Over Trend

Fashion fades. We compose menus that celebrate the moment—spring peas at their sweetest, summer stone fruit at peak, autumn game in its glory. Nature dictates our rhythm.

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Memory as Measure

Cuisine exists to create lasting impressions. Every flavor combination, every textural contrast, every visual composition is calibrated to leave an indelible mark on your palate and memory.

Chef preparing fresh ingredients in ESSENCE kitchen
Our kitchen — Where passion meets precision
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Experience

An evening orchestrated across four movements

Our tasting menu is a journey through twelve to sixteen courses, designed to unfold over three hours. Each dish builds upon the last, creating a narrative arc that celebrates the season.

Chef carefully plating signature dish with precision

Your evening begins in our lounge with a signature cocktail and amuse-bouche. A moment to transition from the outside world into our culinary universe.

  • Seasonal cocktail
  • Two amuse-bouche
  • Bread service begins
  • Menu presentation

Three to four opening courses that introduce the evening's themes. Delicate preparations that tease and intrigue, building anticipation for what follows.

  • Raw preparations
  • Garden vegetables
  • Seafood expressions
  • Intermezzo

The centerpiece courses where technique, ingredient, and vision converge. This is where the menu reaches its emotional and gustatory crescendo.

  • Fish or seafood
  • Poultry or game
  • Signature preparations
  • Seasonal highlights

A progression of desserts that provide resolution and reflection. From pre-dessert through final mignardises, a gentle descent that completes the narrative.

  • Pre-dessert
  • Main dessert
  • Cheese service option
  • Petit fours & mignardises
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Signature Dishes

Creations that have defined our culinary voice

Diver Scallops
Oyster & Caviar
Black Cod
Spring

Our menu changes with the seasons. These signature dishes represent our philosophy, but each visit brings new expressions of the moment.

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Reservations

Reserve your table for an unforgettable evening

Our intimate dining room seats just thirty-two guests per evening. Reservations are highly recommended and open three months in advance.

Restaurant

428 rue Saint-Honoré
75001 Paris, France

Hours

Tuesday – Saturday
Dinner: 19:00 & 21:30
Closed Sunday & Monday