As soon as you walk through the door of this restaurant very close to Porte Maillot, you are instantly transported somewhere else, to Tuscany, into a magnificent green patio with ochre walls, shaded by real olive trees.
Brasserie Le Sud is a true haven of peace, well-hidden and almost invisible from the street—who could guess what awaits inside?… You could easily walk right by it without ever suspecting that behind the door lies a little Italian-inspired paradise.
Since it was hot, we chose to sit in the central patio of the establishment, but the decor upstairs is just as charming, so don’t hesitate to take a peek at the cozy lounges upstairs on your way!
For a bit of background, this large restaurant (160 seats!) is well known to regulars and has been around for many years, even though the menu and concept have just been rethought and renovated.
On the plate, Chef François Lucchesi Palli highlights high-quality products sourced straight from the South, served in a generous Mediterranean cuisine.
To taste:
- As an aperitif, we tried the detox juices (€6.50) and non-alcoholic options (yes, it’s not really our habit, what can I say, we were trying to be reasonable). I recommend the Bel Amour (rum syrup, fresh raspberries, pineapple juice, and exotic fruit juice) and the Green Detox (kiwi, cucumber, fresh mint, and lemon).
- For my part, I gave in to the mozzarella croquettes and speck with basil (€10) for a starter.
- My favorite photographer opted for a fresher and lighter starter with the fresh goat cheese mille-feuille, zucchini and homemade sun-dried tomatoes, figs, pesto, and olives (€10.50).
- For the main course, I tested the sea bream tartare with its crunchy vegetables (€25); the whole thing was fresh and crisp, perhaps with the fish pieces being a bit large for my taste, but when the weather is very hot, it’s the kind of dish I love.
- For meat, my favorite photographer chose the slow-cooked lamb shoulder casserole, with seasonal vegetables and olive oil mashed potatoes (€27.50).
- For dessert, I couldn’t resist the call of the classic tiramisu, Amaretti-Amaretto (I say that because there was also a red fruit one, but I remain very conservative regarding tiramisu), with a smooth and melting cream for an excellent tiramisu (€9.50) that I rank in my Parisian top list (I’ll have to write a special tiramisu article one day…).
- And to finish, obviously, a small espresso coffee and its Amaretti biscuit (€3.50).
In conclusion, I would say that the cuisine of the South is very good, the products are fresh, but for some dishes, it might lack a little finesse.
However, I would return with my eyes closed to enjoy their excellent tiramisu and to enjoy the incredibly exotic setting of this restaurant.
Brasserie Le Sud 91 boulevard Gouvion Saint Cyr, 75017 Paris Open every day from 8:00 AM to 11:30 PM
Find all my restaurant reviews in Paris below:
⇒ My restaurant reviews in Paris
⇒ My favorite brasseries in Paris
MY FAVORITE BRASSERIES IN PARIS
⇒ Brasserie Coquin
⇒ Bistrot de la Gare
⇒ Brasserie Cézanne
⇒ Bouillon Chartier
⇒ Polpo, the brasserie on the water
⇒ Brasserie Bellanger
⇒ Brasserie de l’Isle Saint-Louis
⇒ Brasserie La Coupole
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MAP OF MY FAVORITE FOOD SPOTS IN PARIS AND THE ILE-DE-FRANCE REGION
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