LE COMPTOIR

Gourmet foodies and dedicated locals sit elbow-to-elbow at this tiny Latin Quarter bistro run by legendary French chef, Yves Camdeborde.

With diners willing to wait up to six months in advance for a reservation, expect an unforgettable dining experience at acclaimed French chef Yves Camdeborde’s Art Deco bistro, Le Comptoir du Relais. As one of the pioneers of French “bistronomy” with its signature modern take on traditional French bistro cuisine, Le Comptoir du Relais serves an a ordable xed-course gastronomic menu of everchanging creations, such as porcini mushroom foie gras, and marinated Coquilles St Jacques scallops with cream of caviar. For dessert, savour the chilled aromatic broth of wild strawberries and watermelon, or the devastatingly rich pot de crème with Valrhona chocolate. As a glimmer of hope for those without a booking, you can also arrive (very) early for the no-bookings Friday and Saturday night tables, or otherwise make an evening of it and stay at their quintessentially French boutique hotel next door, Le Relais Saint Germain, where guests are given preference in securing a table. During the daytime, the restaurant serves a casual bistro-style menu, where the outdoor terrace tables on the busy Carrefour de l’Odéon are perfect for people-watching in true Parisian style. e Relais du Comptoir team has also opened a casual wine and tapas bar next door, L’Avant Comptoir, where you can stand and enjoy premium charcuterie, tapas, crêpes and an inexpensive glass of wine also a great place to hang out while waiting for a table next door. Having transformed the charming Carrefour de l’Odéon in Paris’s Left Bank with his widely acclaimed restaurant, hotel and wine bar, Yves Camdeborde has also launched a successful television career, where he is currently one of the judges of the widely acclaimed Master Chef France television series.

9 carrefour de l’Odéon, 75006 Paris | +33 1 44 27 07 50 hotel-paris-relais-saint-germain.com