The story
Vantre occupies a quiet corner of the 11th arrondissement at 19 rue de la Fontaine-au-Roi, a short walk from the bustling Oberkampf neighbourhood. The restaurant presents a clean, contemporary take on Modern Cuisine, with a focus on precision and seasonality.
The kitchen is led by a chef whose approach favours clarity over complexity. Dishes are built around carefully sourced ingredients, with an emphasis on vegetables, fish, and meats prepared with restraint. The wine list is notably interesting, offering thoughtful pairings that complement the menu without overshadowing it. Air conditioning ensures a comfortable environment year-round.
Vantre’s reputation has been recognised by the Michelin guide, which includes it in its recommended selection for 2026. This nod reflects the restaurant’s consistent execution and the quiet confidence of its cooking.
The dining room is understated – warm lighting, neutral tones, and a calm hum of conversation. Service is attentive but unhurried, allowing guests to settle into the rhythm of the meal. The open schedule runs Monday to Friday, with lunch service from 12:00 to 14:00 and dinner from 19:30 to 22:00. Closed weekends.
For those seeking a modern French experience that lets the food speak for itself, Vantre delivers without fuss.
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Not only does Vantre take care of your belly, but it also pampers your gullet thanks to its book of magical wine spells, the most impressive in all the bistrosphere! Inside this Parisian den (oak floors, bistro chairs, vintage light fixtures), sommelier Marco Pelletier (ex-Bristol and Taillevent) keeps an eye on his impressive bottles, while Japanese chef Masaki Nagao (ex- Clarence ) carves out ultra-precise plates. Served à la carte the night we went: emblematic gnocchi under a veil of golden sage butter; prodigious crisp asparagus magnified by sea urchin, smoked ricotta and blood orange; an incredible savory pie filled with pigeon and foie gras, paired with a parsnip mousseline and fried artichokes; a lovely, perfectly roasted duck to share, paired with spinach, jus and crisp asparagus; before a somewhat liquefied dessert of chai crème brûlée paired with vanilla ice cream. The striking lunch menu is also worth a look – eg.: nectarine gazpacho with anchovies and ricotta; plancha-grilled Iberian pluma of pork with smoked potato purée and red peppers; chocolate mousse with strawberries and a rosemary ice cream. // M.J.-D. and A.A.
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