Open since 2018 just a stone’s throw from the Île Saint-Louis in Paris, this Mediterranean-influenced restaurant was a wonderful surprise for my favorite photographer and me when we first discovered it in November 2018. That experience was confirmed by a second visit in November 2024, almost exactly 6 years later. At Hébé, the establishment offers discerning foodies high-quality, gourmet plates designed for sharing (a concept I am a huge fan of, as you may have noticed).
In terms of decor, you’ll find an original, elongated establishment with a sleek, simple, contemporary style that gives the space an elegant and intimate tone. The service is very professional and efficient (especially when it comes to food/wine pairings, which I highly recommend you try). The menu is crafted by Chef Ramzi in collaboration with Michelin-starred Chef Michel Portos. The plates offer a beautiful balance of flavors and high-quality products, featuring a curated selection of partner producers that result in very successful dishes centered around inventive, seasonal cuisine. The wine list is curated by Stéphane Derenoncourt, artisan and winemaker.
Our 2024 test lunch:
- Appetizers: hand-cut tuna tartare with crispy satay rice, sriracha, wasabi, and peanuts (€23); pastrami-style beef tongue with carrot hummus, chimichurri, and red cabbage pickles (€22).
- Mains: grilled gnocchi with button mushrooms, sage parmesan cream, garlic, and fried sage (€27); roasted duck fillet with parsnip cream, crispy parsnips, and charred pear (€38).
- Dessert: creamy dark chocolate with sesame praline, whipped cream, fleur de sel shortbread, and black sesame ice cream (€16); vanilla and coconut milk tapioca, rum-flambéed pineapple, and passion fruit sorbet (€16).
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Our 2018 test lunch:
- Appetizers: swordfish tartare with pomelo (€16); cauliflower mousseline, caramelized, multicolored, and crunchy (vegetarian – €10).
- Dishes to share: Duck, roasted fillet in sweet and sour sauce, baby potatoes, figs, and tarragon (€17); Scorpion fish, squid ink mushrooms, and pomegranate (€16)
- For dessert, we tried the mirabelle plum clafoutis with orange caramel and vanilla ice cream (€10).
- As for drinks, there is a very lovely and interesting selection of wines (by the glass, notably between €6 and €12) from France as well as from around the world.
The extra touch: a small terrace with a few tables for sunny days
Tested in 2018 and in 2024. Thanks to Hébé restaurant for these invitations.
Hébé Restaurant
15 rue Frédéric Sauton 75005 ParisOpen Tuesday to Sunday, lunch and dinner
Price: 6-course tasting menu for 2 people €148 (€74 per person) / 9 or 10-course tasting menu for 3 people €222 (€74 per person) / individual gourmet menu €69 with appetizer + main + dessert / individual vegetarian menu €63
The hot tip: Hébé lunch menu with appetizer + main + dessert for €35 / or appetizer + main or main + dessert for €28 / still and sparkling HÉBÉ water, refined on-site by Castalie, is complimentary at lunch
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