The story
Paloma Paris serves grounded bistro cooking born from a long friendship between chef Marie-Anna Delgado and cabinetmaker Olivia Brunet. The pair met at the École des Beaux-Arts and spent years refining their separate crafts before launching the venue near Belleville. Delgado brings experience from her time leading the kitchen at Le Dindon en Laisse. Le Fooding noted this steady hand when they placed the restaurant on their 2026 list.
Lunch menus feature simple compositions like a lentil and goat cheese salad dressed with a bright chervil sauce. Visitors often order the beef tataki served alongside new potatoes tossed in garlic and parsley butter. The kitchen shifts focus after dark, offering richer plates such as pasta with razor clams finished in brown butter, a staple of this neighborhood bistro. A runny egg resting on toasted breadcrumbs paired with carrot and goat cream makes for a popular evening starter.
Brunet crafted several shelving units herself, blending her woodworking skills with vintage furniture found throughout the dining area. Retro tiling lines the walls while a custom sign designed by Studio Mieux marks the entrance. Guests frequently claim seats on the expansive outdoor terrace during warmer months. The layout encourages relaxed conversation without demanding formal attire or rigid service pacing, keeping the bistro accessible all day long.
Recognition
