Menu to Taste

Chez l'Ami Jean

French Basque · Paris · Chef Stéphane Jégo

Awarded two toques by Gault&Millau, chef Stéphane Jégo's Paris bistro Chez l'Ami Jean delivers Basque-inspired French cuisine. Operating since 1931 and led by Jégo since 2002, the bustling dining room serves a signature rice pudding alongside wild game and terrines.

27 rue Malar, 75007 Paris, Paris

  • Listed Restaurant
  • 50 Best Discovery

Menu

Dishes

  • Seared Foie Gras with Smoked Oregano — Pan-seared foie gras finished with smoked oregano
  • Le riz au lait de l'Ami Jean — signature rice pudding with caramel sauce (10)
  • Poitrine de canard grillé à l'origan (grilled duck breast with oregano) (45)
  • Riz au Lait — The legendary rice pudding served in a giant mixing bowl with whipped salted caramel and caramelized nuts - the restaurant's most famous dessert
  • Soupe de maman Philomène (seasonal vegetable soup with croutons) (20)
  • Beef Shoulder Stew — Tender slow-cooked beef shoulder, rich and flavorful
  • Parmesan Soup — Chef Jégo's signature savory dish, rich and creamy
  • Grilled Quail — Perfectly grilled quail topped with delicate pea tendrils
  • Wild Game (Seasonal) — The star when in season - includes wild hare, partridge, and other game birds
  • Flaming Lamb — Roasted lamb with fresh herbs cooked on top, flamed tableside

Tasting Menu

  • Tasting menu (dinner) | ~ (75)
  • Tasting Menu (98)

Wines

  • Les Sorcières (red) | ~ (48)

Cocktails

  • Cidre Basque (8) — Basque cider
  • À la carte starters | ~ (18)
  • À la carte mains | ~ (38)
  • Bottle (premium) (90)

The Experience

Expect a lively atmosphere. The meal is structured around à la carte dining.

Phone: +33 1 47 05 86 89

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