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Le CasseNoix sits on a quiet street in the 15th arrondissement, a short walk from the Eiffel Tower. It has earned a Michelin Bib Gourmand for its good-quality, good-value cooking—a fitting recognition for a restaurant that has been packed since opening day in 2010. The name comes from the nutcrackers the chef’s grandfather collected for his mother, some of which now decorate the room.
Pierre-Olivier Lenormand describes his journey as “devoted… with inspiration and passion, for my beloved ‘La Cuisine’.” He began at l’Hôtel de Crillon with Christian Constant, then honed his craft alongside Didier Varnier at C’amelot, cooked for President Jacques Chirac at the Palais de l’Élysée, and worked with Alain Solivérès, Benoit Guichard, and Bruno Doucet at La Régalade. When it was time to fly on his own, he opened Le CasseNoix in the neighbourhood that now knows him best.
The multi-choice menu changes several times a year, following the seasons and the chef’s inspirations. For €44, you choose one appetiser, one main dish, and one dessert. Daily specials are written on a slate, and a fine wine list curated by friend Eric Rossi highlights French regions, with options by the glass and carafe. The cooking is bistro-style: generous, authentic, and built on quality seasonal produce. For groups of eight or more, a tasting menu (€50 without beverages) is offered.
The restaurant welcomes guests Monday to Friday for lunch (12:00–14:00) and dinner (19:00–22:00). Reservations require a bank imprint to guarantee the booking.
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