Becoming an ambassador for the Marriott Ambassador, it almost turns out to be a pun in the end. It was for a lovely dinner with gastronomic notes that I discovered this hotel with its prestigious past for the first time. Personally, I didn’t know it, so I was thrilled to join the very exclusive circle of bloggers who serve as ambassadors for this historic venue.
The latter opened its doors in 1927 and was the most modern hotel in the city at the time. It is, in fact, in this establishment—now a 4-star property in the Marriott range—that Charles Lindbergh celebrated his first transatlantic flight and, at the same time, gave his name to the hotel bar (yes, I like little historical details).
16 Haussmann is the hotel’s restaurant, and that evening we discovered the cuisine and menu of the establishment’s new chef, Alex Vallim, as well as the succulent desserts by pastry chef Nicolas Renoir, a regular at the establishment.
Obviously, all dishes are homemade and prepared with fresh, quality products, as is the case in the majority of restaurants I talk about on the blog, since it is a principle that is close to my heart.
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A sneak peek at the new 2019 menu
To taste on this 2019 summer menu: the asparagus duo with pomelo mousseline sauce (€17); the vegetable spring tart (€14); the avocado tartare with mango and marinated shrimp (€17); for dessert, the exotic chocolate timbale (€15).
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A sneak peek at the new Spring 2018 menu
- To start, a small non-alcoholic cocktail with hibiscus and ginger.
- As an appetizer, the leeks vinaigrette (a often forgotten classic) revisited (€15) and above, the trio of cabbage with peas (€16).
- For the fish dish, the hake fillet with a duo of crisp asparagus and a mango cream (€28).
- Other main courses include roasted king prawns with a medley of cabbage (€33) and for meat lovers, grilled lamb chops, polenta, eggplant caviar, and artichoke (€29).
- The butcher’s cut of the day, a glazed lamb shank with mogette beans, baby carrots, and spring onions (€30).
- To finish, the pineapple refresh, lemongrass and pistachio emulsion (€13), super fresh and light, and white chocolate ravioli for the dessert of the day (€13).
- For dessert, I really liked the caramelized hazelnut éclair and kiwi minestrone (€13).
- Other desserts include the very, very chocolatey praline chocolate polyhedron (€13) and the coffee and licorice sweetness (€13), but let me reassure you, it’s quite light on the licorice for those who might not like it as much as I do…
Price: Lindbergh menu for €30 with appetizer + main or main + dessert / Haussmann menu for €38 with appetizer + main + dessert
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A sneak peek at the 2016 menu
To taste:
- To start our meal, we had a small cocktail, one of the strong points of the address. For my part, I tested the Japan 81 (elderflower liqueur, yuzu juice, and champagne) which I highly recommend (20 €).
- The green asparagus, cockles, and marinière-style clams with a vinaigrette (€18), a particularly successful seasonal starter, with a fairly original combination of flavors.
- The sake-cured mackerel fillet with tomato marmalade and candied lemon (€18), another success, as I found it delicious even though I’m not a fan of mackerel at all, so I say bravo!
- I tried the dish of the day, langoustines with fennel (€32), lots of flavor and nicely cooked vegetables, lightly braised.
- A main course from the menu, the yellowtail steak (a fish I was discovering for the first time) just seared, with crispy risotto and green asparagus (€35).
- The mille-feuille for one very hungry person or two gourmets (€16), to share according to your appetite, the unmissable dessert of the establishment!
- The strawberry and basil half-moon (€14), a light and crispy dessert that I personally really enjoyed.
- The mini savarin with pineapple and passion fruit (€14).
- The anise palet with fresh raspberries (€14). I absolutely don’t like the taste of anise, but I was still able to taste this dessert (the taste is not too overpowering for those who might be wondering).
- The dessert specially made for Mother’s Day, whose composition I don’t really remember, please forgive me…
In conclusion, since the prices are not within everyone’s budget, I advise you to reserve this place for a special event or take advantage of the tip below, which is really worth testing!
The great tip: the Thirty menu, 30 menus served every day from Monday to Friday, in 30 minutes, for €30 with appetizer + main + dessert
Restaurant 16 Haussmann Paris Marriott Opera Ambassador 16, boulevard Haussmann, 75009 Paris
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