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Zostera – Paris: Chef Julien Dumas' Seafood Cuisine | Wattafork

Zostera: A Sea-Inspired Table in Paris

At 40 rue Pergolèse in the 16th arrondissement, Zostera brings the sea to the table in a luminous, dreamlike setting. Chef Julien Dumas has named his restaurant after the zostère, a marine plant essential to underwater life—and that spirit of living nature runs through every plate. The cuisine is poetic and living, each dish evoking the coastal landscape. Omble chevalier with wild garlic suggests the spring thaw; crab and sea urchin recall the hidden life beneath the tides; chocolate meets seaweed for a gourmet crossing of the shoreline.

The dining room wraps guests in soft light, an intimate backdrop for Dumas’ work. His cooking is matched by the wine list of Samuel Ingelaere, conceived as a homage to nature. The menu changes with the seasons, focusing on a seafood-based cuisine that is fresh and vibrant throughout the meal.

Zostera has earned a Michelin Recommended distinction, a recognition that aligns with the restaurant’s ambition: to reinvent the sea at table without pretense. The atmosphere is refined yet welcoming, suited for both lunch and dinner. Private dining options are available for events.

For those seeking a genuinely original marine cuisine in Paris, Zostera offers an experience that is both grounded and elegant—where the sea nourishes inspiration, and light envelops guests in dreamy sweetness.