Est. 2024
Paris Record

Gastronomic Record

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Le Châteaubriand (Revisited)

11th Arr.

Reviewed: Oct 12, 2024 • Bill: €210 (2 pax)

A decade past its zenith as the vanguard of bistronomy, Iñaki Aizpitarte's flagship remains structurally sound but spiritually exhausted. The tasting menu, now €95, featured a brilliant cuttlefish with burnt onion, followed immediately by a lamb dish entirely devoid of seasoning. The natural wine pairing felt less curated than randomly assembled from a surplus.

Verdict: Skip the tasting menu, order à la carte at the bar.
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