The story
Trouble operates at 15 Rue Hippolyte Lebas in Paris, serving refined coastal Italian cooking under the direction of Nicolas Phillips and Stefano De Carli. Phillips previously collaborated with the Fulgurances team while De Carli arrives after rotations at Passerini and Mokoloco. Their shared approach secured a place on the 2026 Le Fooding list for delivering consistently layered flavors without excess. The duo favor straightforward techniques that let sharp ingredients lead every course.
Flash searing defines the beef tongue, which rests on smoked cod roe taramasalata and finishes with wild fennel alongside fried enoki mushrooms. The cuttlefish Milanese pairs firm fish with light breadcrumbs, sweet friggitelli peppers, and a dusting of bottarga. A Sardinian pasta called culurgiònes arrives stuffed with potatoes, pecorino, and fresh mint, then served beside raw cuttlefish and an ’nduja drizzle. These Italian coastal recipes balance rich textures with bright acidity.
Cream painted walls meet a striking blue storefront along Rue Hippolyte Lebas. High tables line the main floor and corner bars invite quiet conversation near the windows. A spacious terrace opens toward the evening sky for relaxed sunset dining. Phillips pours a Burgundy Chardonnay directly from the tap to cut through richer bites, while the tiramichou dessert closes the meal with creamy mascarpone and a crackling craquelin shell.
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