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Citrons et Huîtres

Name: Citrons et Huîtres
Address: Citrons et Huîtres, Boulevard Marguerite de Rochechouart, Paris, France, Paris, FR
Telephone: +33 7 64 29 26 66

A listed Parisian seafood counter where coastal catches meet earthy bistro plates under mirrored walls.

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Citrons et Huîtres Paris: A Market-Style Seafood Counter

The Kitchen Shift

Citrons et Huîtres functions as a streamlined seafood counter in Paris that has quietly adjusted its culinary direction. Paraguayan chef Ismaël Ghanem moved past strict ocean offerings to incorporate familiar land ingredients. He now places sliced charcuterie and egg mayonnaise beside the daily catch. This market style favors simple, communal plates over elaborate presentations.

Coastal Selections and Pairings

The menu highlights precise regional sourcing instead of chasing broader trends. Guests usually order number three Gillardeau oysters finished with chives and sea beans. Whelks and pink shrimp arrive with a delicate dashi mayonnaise for dipping. Sharp razor clams from the Morbihan coast complete the shellfish lineup. These seafood dishes integrate smoothly with a curated list of natural wines meant for casual pouring.

Design and Street Presence

Architect Marion Mailaender constructed the interior around polished tiles, deep blue tones, and floor-to-ceiling mirrors. A continuous stainless steel bar divides the seating area while glass doors blur the boundary with the boulevard. Patrons frequently shift between indoor tables and outdoor pavement seats. Le Fooding noted this relaxed oyster bar layout during its 2026 listings. The space maintains a quiet confidence through its honest materials and uncluttered layout.

Recognition

Awards & accolades

2026

Le Fooding

Listed

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Details

At a glance

Le Fooding 2026 — Listed

Services Outdoor Seating, Takeaway

History

On the record

2026

Le Fooding — Listed

Lemons and Oysters, the name says it all! This tiny spot docked to the Hôtel Rochechouart is a cross between a neighborhood fish monger’s and a New York oyster bar, with beautiful design by interior architect Marion Mailaender (tiled floors, a stainless-steel bar, mirrors all round, shades of blue). Plus, it has wide-open access to the sidewalk, so you can nibble extremely fresh eats half-inside and half-outside: bowls of whelks and pink shrimp served with a perfect dashi-flavored mayonnaise for dipping; top-quality razor clams from the Morbihan; n°3 Gillardeau oysters tickled by hot sauce, chives and sea beans… Plus a few plates scribbled out in marker on the aforementioned mirrors, which were less impressive than the rest, like sea bream ceviche in which the Paraguayan chef Ismaël Ghanem seems to have utilized his entire pantry – cucumber, spring onions, razor clams, mayo, herb-infused oil, edible flowers, piment d’Espelette… Our advice? Opt for the shellfish! // Gwen Jacquère

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Citrons et Huîtres, Boulevard Marguerite de Rochechouart, Paris, France
Paris, France
+33 7 64 29 26 66
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