Sables, Paris

Celebrated table

Sables

A Breton-inspired seafood kitchen on Avenue Montaigne, led by Léopold and Hippolyte, serving responsible catches and shared plates.

The story

Sables Paris: Coastal Cuisine and Fresh Erquy Catches

Origins and Fishing Ports

At Sables in Paris, the kitchen draws its rhythm from a decades-long friendship between co-founders Léopold and Hippolyte. After taking over the Avenue Montaigne space once helmed by Jean Imbert, they built a refined coastal cuisine around responsible sourcing. Daily deliveries arrive straight from the Erquy fishing port, a disciplined practice that recently earned the venue a spot on the 2026 Le Fooding list. Their straightforward method proves that regional waters require little embellishment.

The Sharing Plate Philosophy

Diners navigate a marine menu designed entirely for the table rather than individual portions. Captain Florian Giacalone guides guests through selections like a rich taramasalata dressed with green dill oil, or palourde clams finished with wild garlic and generous butter. Lighter options feature white asparagus held together by whelk mayonnaise and pickled shallots. For those seeking heartier fare, pan-fried pollack arrives alongside a tangy ginger-orange glaze, while a dedicated plant-based rotation ensures everyone finds a place at the table.

Ocean-Inspired Interiors

The dining room translates its maritime references into tactile materials rather than themed gimmicks. A terrazzo communal table stretches across the main floor, echoing the length of a harbor jetty while framing conversations in soft blue and beige tones. The layout remains deliberately relaxed, accommodating families and pets without sacrificing polish. Guests linger longer thanks to the open terrace and a compact bar that keeps drinks flowing between courses.

Recognition

Awards & accolades

2026
Le Fooding
Listed

Ambience

A glimpse inside

Details

At a glance

Le Fooding 2026 — Listed

History

On the record

2026
Le Fooding — Listed

Having landed a gig on Avenue Montaigne, Jean Imbert has handed over the keys to his restaurant to his younger brother Léopold. The latter teamed up with his childhood friend Hippolyte Talaya and decided to bring in a sea breeze from the Armorican Coast to this establishment. The result? In a space with ocean-themed decor (a terrazzo-covered communal table that’s as long as a jetty, blue and beige tones), captain Florian Giacalone serves a feast of tantalizing tapas. The other night: an impressive taramasalata with green dill oil; palourde clams with wild garlic and a glorious amount of butter; white asparagus laying like a game of pick up stick, held together with whelk mayonnaise and lightly pickled shallots; fish & chips with a generous serving of tartare sauce; surf & turf pollack and carrots with a tangy ginger-orange glaze; and to bring you back to dry land, a crème brûlée set on fire in front of you with rum (which could have stayed under the flames a little longer), or a heady strawberry-basil pavlova. // Pica Bidon

Established

Location

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35 bis, rue Jean-de-la-Fontaine 75016 Paris
Paris, France
+33 1 42 24 41 54
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