Le Grand Bistro Muette

in Bistros & Restos 16th to 20th Arr.

In the heart of Paris’ elegant 16th arrondissement the Bistro de la Muette could just as easily be called the Bistro 42,as in euros-the cost of a complete meal that features a choice of entrée, plat,dessert ou fromage and a bottle of wine for two.

 

In the heart of Paris’ elegant 16th arrondissement the Bistro de la Muette could just as easily be called the Bistro 42,as in euros-the cost of a complete meal that features a choice of entrée, plat, dessert ou fromage and a bottle of wine for two. Scroll down to see complete menu.

I was joined by my culinary rabbi, Albert Nahmias and Agnès, another Paris-based food writer and former photo editor. After introductions we shared a bottle of champagne-Deutz Classic NV and industry gossip.

We continued to sip as Albert ordered a Portofino melon with Italian ham; Agnès the foie gras et moi a poached egg atop marinated artichoke hearts bits of smoked salmon.

A 2005 Pommard from Louis Jadot was ordered for the main courses: Charolais beef for Albert, veal sweetbreads for Agnes and a perfectly rosé carré d’agneau served with purée de pommes de terre Charlotte -light, fluffy and buttery.

My friends opted for a creamy Camembert from Marie-Anne Cantin and satisfied a rare sweet tooth with a tarte au pommes avec glace vanille. Coffee and more chat until the end of an amiable evening.

A hell of a meal for 42 euros.

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Le Grand Bistro Muette, a Dorr family business since 1975

10 chaussée de la Muette, 01-45-03-14-84 Metro: La Muette

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