Astrance

Paris, France

Opened in 2000, Astrance soon made its presence felt on Paris’ crowded dining scene. Tables were almost impossible to come by in its tiny dining room, while the 16-square-metre kitchen was helmed by chef Pascal Barbot, who won three Michelin stars then retained them for over a decade. After closing during the pandemic, it’s made a welcome comeback, with a new – more capacious – rue de Longchamp location. Barbot’s cooking still marries Japanese precision with French produce and savoir-faire, in dishes like white asparagus with buttermilk, rosemary and chilli, or pan-seared mackerel with a soy-laced, velvety beurre blanc. Barbot was formerly a sous chef at L’Arpège, and it shows: there’s an evident respect for each ingredient, and focus on what’s seasonal and fresh, rather than relying on luxury standbys like truffles and caviar. Unusually, there’s full a la carte alongside the tasting menus, which include a great-value lunchtime offering.

Key Information

• Average price per person $200
• Tasting menu from $206
• Lunch and dinner: Mon – Fri
• Visit Astrance's Website

Location

32 Rue de Longchamp, Trocadéro, Paris, 75016