A walk and a starlit lunch at low prices at Baeita

We offer what we think is the best value for money for a star-studded dining experience near the Relais du Louvre. We have tested for you the 3-course lunch menu at €60: a nice surprise that we recommend without reservation.

To get to the Baeita restaurant from the Relais du Louvre, we suggest a pleasant 25-minute walk.

We walk along the Quai de la Mégisserie, where we have a fine view of the Conciergerie.

We then head for the Ile de la Cité via the Pont au Change.

We pass the cathedral and take a new bridge to the left bank of Paris.

We walk along the quays of Montebello and their Bouquinistes.

We walk along the quays of Montebello and their Bouquinistes.

Finally, we make our way to Rue de Pontoise, where our restaurant is located.

Like its chef Julia Sedefdjian, BAIETA is a warm, friendly and resolutely Mediterranean restaurant. Here, you’ll find the flavors of the South and the spirit of sharing. Julia, France’s youngest Michelin-starred chef, and her team welcome you to a place that reflects her image.

The 3-course lunch menu offers a choice of fish or meat.  I opt for the red mullet and order a glass of white Bandol, which reveals a perfume of white flowers and citrus fruit.

Before the amuse-bouches, I’m brought a focaccia, a southern bread similar to our fougasse. Here, it’s served warm, accompanied by an excellent Baux-de-Provence olive oil.

This is followed by three amuse-bouches that are as pretty as they are tasty, playing on textures and aromas with finesse. They are presented on an elegant bamboo base, which immediately sets the tone for simplicity, elegance and pleasure.

The starter combines a delicate smoked trout with vinaigrette leeks, topped with a crispy shell containing a warm jus made from egg yolk and smoked fish cream.

By breaking it up, the colors blend beautifully on the plate. A lively starter, as beautiful as it is tasty.

The red mullet arrives next, delicately placed on white and green eggplant, accompanied by a zucchini mousseline and an intense red mullet jus. A light dill mayonnaise adds a welcome freshness to the whole. A subtly balanced dish.

To finish, a high-quality strawberry salad with rhubarb sorbet and strawberry coulis. The dessert is served on a plate that extends the elegance to the last bite.

To round off this beautiful walk, two truly succulent mignardises: one is a chocolate-praline cream on a shortbread base, the other a softer interpretation of the financier.

The service is fast, precise in its explanations and answers all questions attentively. We had a great time.

Baieta
5 Rue de Pontoise – 75005 Paris
tel:+331 42 02 59 19
https://restaurant-baieta-paris.fr/