Le Violin d’Ingres, a one-star restaurant near the Eiffel Tower, has passed from the hands of Christian Constant to Bertrand Bluy (owner of Les Papilles). The kitchen is now run by Alain Solivérès (formerly the chef at Taillevent) and Jimmy Tsaramanana.
I have mixed feelings about my recent visit. When I reexamine the photos, I’m reminded of how much I loved the spelt risotto with blue lobster, the glazed sweetbreads with morel mushrooms, and the vanilla millefeuille. Almost everything was delicious (the Grand Marnier soufflé was gravely overcooked), but it was also very expensive. Unfortunately, one consumes all this deliciousness in an over-lit dining room that’s devoid of personality. Service is kind and attentive, but the room and crowd are so bland that it’s hard to recommend this place for a special occasion. It might be a great place for students at the nearby American University of Paris to bring their visiting parents for a pricey meal. It might be the right choice for you if you need something fancy on a Sunday or Monday near the Eiffel Tower. It might not be a place I return to.
LE VIOLIN D’INGRES
135 rue Saint-Dominique, 75007
Open every day for lunch & dinner
Reservations online or at +33 1 45 55 15 05
OUR PHOTOS OF LE VIOLIN D’INGRES
