Aldehyde is rated as GOOD with two stars * *
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Chef Youssef Marzouk brings Tunisian-influenced creative cooking to a quiet spot near Notre-Dame in the Marais. Aldehyde excels at lunch, offering a market-driven three-course menu for 35€ where the chef’s presence in the dining room transforms the experience. Dinner service runs slower with elaborate tasting menus that showcase technical skill but lack the warmth of the midday service.
The cooking highlights Marzouk’s heritage through dishes like lamb prepared two ways with harissa-spiced espuma, pollack in turmeric beurre blanc, and duck wontons in ramen-style broth. Tunisian olive oil and careful sourcing elevate simple preparations.
Aldehyde works best as a post-museum lunch destination rather than an evening splurge. The nearby European Photography Museum and Notre-Dame make logical pairings. The space itself feels underpopulated at dinner, creating an uncomfortable atmosphere that the food alone can’t overcome. Stick to lunch for the best balance of quality, value, and experience.
ALDEHYDE Restaurant
5 Rue du Pont Louis-Philippe, 75004
Open Wednesday-Saturday for lunch & dinner
Open Tuesday for dinner only
Closed Sunday & Monday
Reservations online or at +33 9 73 89 43 24
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