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Jamat serves a spirited brand of Parisian bistro cooking at 33 Rue de Navarin. The kitchen belongs to Jacinthe Vandendriessche and Matthieu Sales, who named the room after themselves. Jacinthe previously worked in sports facilitation while Matthieu trained at Les Arlots and La Cuisinière Lyonnaise. Their straightforward approach earned a place on the 2026 Le Fooding list, which noted how well their sauces and living wines complement each other.
Matthieu builds his bistro plates around heat and texture rather than heavy refinement. A batch of perfectly fried spicy panisses arrives with chipotle mayo, while braised asparagus comes dressed in tangy sauce gribiche and briny capers. He also grills whole octopus under layers of hummus, speck, and bonito flakes before serving herbaceous veal kefta alongside roasted carrots and fennel. Guests often finish the meal with a strawberry rhubarb pavlova topped with cacao whipped cream.
Old tomette tile floors ground the space beneath a striking wall covered in chili red tiles. Tavern style furniture sits across the floor, creating a relaxed environment for evening meals. Jacinthe and Matthieu keep the service unhurried, allowing diners to focus on the food and the curated wine list. The couple opens Tuesday through Saturday evenings, making the compact room easy to reserve. The modest layout suits those seeking a grounded version of modern French cooking without unnecessary pretense.
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