La Dame de Pic — Restaurant in Paris

A Culinary Masterpiece at La Dame de Pic, Paris 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

I recently had the pleasure of dining at La Dame de Pic, Paris, and it was an extraordinary gastronomic experience that I will not soon forget. From the moment I entered, the atmosphere was perfect—elegant yet warm, allowing guests to fully immerse themselves in the refined dining experience.

The menu offers both a 5- and 7-course tasting experience, and I chose the 7-sequence option to make the most of my visit. Every dish was a testament to the chef’s creativity and deep appreciation for quality ingredients. We began with Field Tomatoes, a refreshing and intricate starter that paired ewe’s milk brousse with the delicate sweetness of white peach and the fragrant touch of meadowsweet. This dish set the tone for an unforgettable culinary journey.

Next was the Berlingots ASP, a standout dish of pasta parcels filled with Livarot cheese, alongside girolles and a beautifully rich vegetal broth with hints of eucalyptus and marigold. The layers of flavour in this dish were outstanding, and each bite was a true delight.

The Bouchot Mussels were a revelation—served with green rhubarb and seaweed, and complemented by a beurre blanc sauce infused with French turmeric and pink peppercorn. This dish combined the familiar with the unexpected, delivering a beautifully balanced plate that I won’t soon forget.

For me, the highlight of the evening was the Red Mullet, flame-grilled and served with gnocchi à la parisienne. The bell pepper sauce, enhanced with amazake, rosemary, and blackcurrant pepper, brought a wonderful depth of flavour to the dish. The mullet was cooked to perfection, and the combination of textures and tastes was simply sublime.

The Racan Pigeon was another remarkable dish, infused with lavender and faustrime lemon leaves, and served alongside corn prepared in various textures. The jus corsé added richness, and the pigeon was cooked to tender perfection.

As a cheese lover, I could not pass up the 24-month-aged Comté, served warm with a delicious preserved fig. This was an optional extra on the 5-course menu, but it is well worth adding to your experience. The cheese was rich and satisfying, and the fig provided the perfect accompaniment.

For dessert, I chose the Apricot from Drôme, a light and airy Îles flottantes creation flavoured with summer white beer and served with jasmine ice cream. It was the perfect way to conclude an exquisite meal—refreshing, fragrant, and not too heavy. My companions enjoyed the Strawberry Tartlet and Peach and Raspberry, which were equally impressive, both in presentation and taste.

The wine pairing was meticulously thought out, perfectly complementing each dish and enhancing the dining experience. For those opting for the alcohol-free pairing, it was clear the same attention to detail was applied, offering a refreshing and creative option.

The service was exemplary—attentive, knowledgeable, and friendly. The staff at La Dame de Pic went out of their way to ensure that every aspect of the meal was flawless, and their passion for the cuisine was evident.

Overall, La Dame de Pic, Paris is a must-visit for anyone seeking an unforgettable fine dining experience. Every course was crafted with precision and presented like a piece of art. Whether you are a seasoned gourmand or simply looking to treat yourself to an exceptional meal, this restaurant will exceed all expectations. I’m already looking forward to...

74th in my Parisian Michelin Marathon. Way better than expected.

I’m trying not to read about the chef and restaurant before going. To avoid any preconceived ideas. But it’s very very hard to avoid Anne Sophie Pic in France, it’s even harder not to hear about her when you do hundreds of Star Michelin. So, to be honest, I was a bit weary about going to her one star in Paris (I have not tried yet the 3 stars), since I’ve been disappointed by big names before. Well, I was not. First, let’s speak about everything but the food (the service, the design etc…). Very quickly, you understand that there’s a strong logic and a very high commitment for quality. Everything is designed and well designed. For instance, the leather “paintings “ on the walls are also sound absorbers (which is great…). But you’ll also have leather clothes on each waiters. The flowers are in the paintings, on the tables and in the dishes. Etc… You can sense that the service has to respect processes and are held to high standards. But it does work! Honestly, it’s a two stars service level more than a one star. Actually, I’ve been in two stars with worse service. It’s shy of a palace level, but not that far, and amongst the best in the one star category. To give you an example: the towels in the bathroom are magically always way more than enough. You can sense the work ethic, the method, the logic and the commitment everywhere. And it’s the same for the food. You have a touch, you have a logic and you have an execution. The chef manages to take you from an oyster to venison seamlessly. I’m not sure what is the craziest : just doing so or doing it so nearly no one notices ! There’s a specific touch, and I think it comes from a very systematic and analytical side that you can sense running in every aspect of the restaurant. What is it if it’s not personality ? A spice of sensibility ?

I saw some couples, but also families. The atmosphere was nice, still I was fortunate enough to be hidden in a spot where I could watch the scenery. The main table is really beautiful for groups. It’s a very solid one star with a two stars level service.

My experience : Not only I enjoyed my meal but it’s also an experience to remember.

Update 2022: went back less than a year after. The difference is that I went to the 3 stars in Valence meanwhile, that I’ve also went to restaurant where the chef worked for and with her. So the difference is that I appreciate her cuisine more and more. She’s like a good book that you appreciate more every time. To be more precise, like an author that you grew to understand and appreciate. Bottom line is that it’s better every time, not because it’s getting better (although may be but I don’t think that’s it), no because you ll appreciate more and more the subtleties, the structure, the play with the notes.

The crowd was friends, family, couples and very few business.

It’s definitely a very solid one star that you will appreciate more...

Sorry seems to be the hardest word. Have been looking forward to dining at La Dame de Pic. Unfortunately, was sorely disappointed. First, a wall separated us from the gent’s toilet. Every time the toilet was used, I hear a loud thud from the closure of the door, resulting to a headache midway through our meal. Shared this with the wait staff…was surprised that they didn’t even know about it. No sorry. Realised that there were small flies in this restaurant. We informed the waitress that there was a fly in my dining partner’s white wine. The waitress went,”Oh! Let me change that for you.” No sorry. They offered to remove the vase of flowers, which we also found flies hovering around another flower display near the entrance. In my lifetime, I have not come across any flying object in restaurant of this level. Thirdly, the waitress loves to fill up our glass of gassy water which should not be the way as the gas would have fizzled out. The biggest disappointment which ruined the entire meal was when they delivered our beef done not accordingly to our order. My dining partner ordered rare and it came medium rare. When we informed the waitress, she said that we ordered “Blue”. Even if we did, the doneness was not even close. My medium doneness was well done. No need to say more. And again, no sorry. And we are not done here. We had hoped that dessert would bring a tinge of nice end to this meal. Boy! We were so wrong! Guess what! They had gotten our orders wrong. We were served two chocolates and one apple dessert when we ordered two apple and one chocolate. Of course, no sorry. By this time, we just wanted to get out of the place. We didn’t bother for another glass of Blanc, aperitif nor even coffee. When the bill came, they told us they had removed the cost of the drinks and charged us for the 5-course set instead of the 7 and said that it was for the “disagreements” for the meal. Seriously?! Disagreements? My French friends would likely say that, as English is not their native language, they may not have used the right word. I am sorry that I cannot accept that as I was not dining in McD. With all these “disagreements”, we caught two waitresses eyeing our table and whispering. Paris has MANY good restaurants which have not been credited by a brand known for tyres. They are equally good. We have come across the service which are better…who readily apologised for anything that missed the point. I left this restaurant wondering how did La Dame de Pic get their (one)...