Tiny Urban Kitchen

Exploring Food from Boston to Hong Kong and Beyond

  • About Me
  • Travel
  • Recipes
  • Michelin
  • Subscribe
  • Taiwanese
menu icon
go to homepage
  • About Me
  • Travel
  • Recipes
  • Michelin
  • Subscribe
  • Taiwanese
    • Email
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • LinkedIn
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
    • YouTube
  • subscribe
    search icon
    Homepage link
    • About Me
    • Travel
    • Recipes
    • Michelin
    • Subscribe
    • Taiwanese
    • Email
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • LinkedIn
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
    • YouTube
  • ×
    • Po Toi Island and Stanley Hong Kong
      Po Toi Island and Stanley Hong Kong
    • Wakaran Hong Kong
      Wakaran Wan Chai
    • Godenya Hong Kong
      Godenya Hong Kong (revisited)
    • The Chairman Hong Kong
      The Chairman Hong Kong (1 Michelin Star)
    • Hanu Wan Chai Hong Kong
      Hanu (Korean Beef) Wan Chai
    • Always Joy Hong Kong
      Always Joy Hong Kong
    • Michael Chiarelli Ottimo Yountville California
      Bottega + Ottimo Yountville
    • Ciccio Yountville California
      Ciccio Yountville
    • Charter Oak St. Helena Napa Valley California
      Charter Oak St. Helena Napa Valley California
    • Cole’s Chop House Napa California
      Cole's Chop House Napa California
    • Compline Restaurant Napa California
      Compline Restaurant + Wine Shop Napa
    • Napa, California
      Thomas Keller's La Calenda: A Tribute {Now Closed}
    Home » World Travel

    Mavrommatis Paris

    Published: Apr 2, 2023 by Jennifer Che

    I am a huge fan of Mediterranean food, even though I only had limited access to it when I was growing up. Sure, my Mom would buy tabouli salad from the market, and we occasionally tried stuffed grape leaves. However, I didn't taste my first falafel nor hummus until I visited a food truck right outside of MIT (back then, it was only $2.50 for a falafel sandwich!). My world was transformed.

    Since then, Greek food is often one of the first cuisines I'll suggest when Bryan asks "what do you want to eat tonight?". This is why I was especially intrigued when I learned about Mavrommatis in Paris, an upscale 1-Michelin starred restaurant focused on Greek cuisine.

    Signature Menu is 7 Courses, designed to celebrate the finest Hellenic cuisine for 145 €. There is also a 5 Courses tribute to Greek terroirs for 105 €. Wine pairing is 80 or 55, respectively.

    The Signature Menu is 7 Courses, designed to celebrate the "finest Hellenic cuisine" for 145€. There is also a 5 Courses "tribute to Greek terroirs" for 105€. Wine pairing is 80€ or 55€, respectively. The chef-owner of this eponymous restaurant is Cypriotic chef Andreas Mavrommatis.

    Amuses Bouches

    Kalamata olive feta tart
shrimp red pepper ball
cuttlefish ink choux w/ bottarga
    Kalamata olive feta tart
shrimp red pepper ball
cuttlefish ink choux w/ bottarga

    We began with a beautiful set of three single bites: cuttlefish ink choux topped with bottarga, pistacho dusted shrimp red pepper ball, and a kalamata olive feta tart.

    Bread + "Soup"

    focaccia w/ evoo from Peloponnesus

    Freshly baked focaccia with extra virgin olive oil from Peloponnesus.

    peas, Greek-style pastry (fine hairs)

    Kataïfi is a Greek-style pastry made from shredded phyllo dough. Though often enjoyed as a dessert, here it is served with a savory pea veloute.

    We had our choice of bread, including more focaccia if we wanted it!

    Starters

    We decided to get the wine pairing, which allowed us to taste a number of interesting Greek white wines together with the food.

    karasumi, sea bream carpaccio, oyster, oyster leaf, w/ Cypriotic Greek white wine

    Karasumi (mullet roe), sea bream carpaccio, oyster, and oyster leaf paired with a Cypriotic Greek white wine.

    asparagus, citrus sorbet, olive oil on top, olive crumble w/ pine tears wine

    Asparagus, citrus sorbet, olives, olive crumble, and extra virgin olive oil paired with "Tear of the Pine" wine.

    grilled eggplant, basil pesto, prawns, calamari, radish, lardo di Colonnata (mild overall), artichoke

    Grilled eggplant, artichoke, topped with prawns, calamari, radish, and lardo di Colonnata with dollops of basil pesto on the side.

    Santorini wine

    Seafood

    turbot a la plancha, capers, rhubarb, gnoccchi green w/ curcurmin

    Turbot a la plancha, capers, rhubarb, turmeric, and herb gnocchi.

    Meat Courses

    Finally, a red wine! We tried a 2016 Gentilini Eclipse, a dry red wine made from the unique and rare "Mavrodaphne of Kefalonia" grape variety.

    pistachio, asparagus,

    Beef with pistachio and white asparagus.

    suckling lamb, saddle roasted with halloumi, chard "Dolmades", artichokes, carrots, olive sauce

    Suckling lamb, saddle roasted with halloumi, chard "Dolmades", artichokes, carrots, and dollops of olive sauce.

    Dessert

    basil, strawberry, basil chantilly,  thyme ?? crumble, citrus strawberry sorbet, sauce

    Fresh strawberry with basil chantilly cream, thyme and citrus strawberry sorbet with crumble, basil and strawberry sauce.

    chocolate flourless cake

    Chocolate flourless cake with St. John Commandaria KEO, a fortified Greek wine.

    A variety of petit fours.

    Mavrommatis Paris France - General Thoughts

    Mavrommatis celebrated its 40th anniversary in 2021 right in the midst of the pandemic. The staying power of such a restaurant, especially through Covid, is a testament to its quality. The day we went the place was packed, full of new diners and regulars alike. We saw Chef Mavrommatis come out multiple times, greeting old friends, hugging guests, and really exuding Greek hospitality.

    The food is beautifully presented, and this is certainly the most upscale version of Greek food I have ever had. The restaurant maintains the authentic flavors and techniques of Greek food. At the same time, Chef Mavrommatis certainly adds a refined and elevated twist through the stunning artistry in the food presentations, thoughtful pairings with Greek wines, and the incorporation of ingredients from other cultures.

    It was refreshing to have a tasting meal in Paris punctuated with a different set of flavors. I'd certainly love to come back.

    Below is a REEL video that I made of our meal. Enjoy!

    View this post on Instagram

    A post shared by Jennifer Che (@tinyurbankitchen)

    Mavrommatis Paris France
    47 rue Censier 75005 Paris
    Tel: +33(0)1 45 35 96 50

    More World Travel

    • Mesa by José Avillez Macau
      Mesa by José Avillez Macau
    • Restaurante Litoral Taipa Macau
      Restaurante Litoral Taipa Macau
    • Antonio Macau Taipa
      Antonio Macau Taipa
    • Vienna Opera House
      Vienna Austria Trip Report

    Recent Posts

    • Po Toi Island and Stanley Hong Kong June 17, 2025
    • Wakaran Wan Chai June 15, 2025
    • Godenya Hong Kong (revisited) June 12, 2025
    • The Chairman Hong Kong (1 Michelin Star) June 6, 2025
    • Hanu (Korean Beef) Wan Chai June 2, 2025
    • Always Joy Hong Kong May 29, 2025
    • Bottega + Ottimo Yountville May 14, 2025
    • Ciccio Yountville May 11, 2025
    Jennifer Che Tiny Urban Kitchen

    Hi, my name's Jen and welcome to my cooking, eating, and travel site! I am an expat who moved from Boston to Hong Kong 5 years ago. Born and raised in Ohio to Taiwanese immigrant parents, I am a chemistry nerd, patent attorney by day, blogger by night, church musician on weekends, and food enthusiast always. Feel free to explore away, maybe starting with the Recipe Index or one of the travel pages! I hope you enjoy this site!

    More about me →

    logo
    Food Advertisements by

    Explore

    • Recipe
    • Restaurant
    • US Travel
    • World Travel

    Popular Posts

    • Ad Hoc Thomas Keller Brunch Yountville California
      Thomas Keller Ad Hoc + Addendum + Bouchon Bakery
    • Mandalay San Francisco
      Mandalay San Francisco (Burmese Food)
    • Boulettes Larder Ferry Building San Francisco
      Boulette Larder (Ferry Building) San Francisco
    • Bodega SF California (Vietnamese)
      Bodega SF (Modern Vietnamese)

    Recipes

    • Appetizer
    • Snacks
    • Meat
    • Vegetables
    • Soup
    • Salad
    • Seafood
    • Noodles

    Recently Traveled

    • Hong Kong
    • France
    • Belgium
    • Boston
    • California
    • United Kingdom
    • Germany
    • Spain

    Support Us

    Support Tiny Urban Kitchen by making purchases on Amazon through our affiliate link:

    Recognition


    Featured on the front page
    of the FOOD Section: 2015

    Best Food Blog Awards:
    Restaurant & Dining 2012

    Footer

    ↑ back to top

    About

    • About Me
    • My Equipment
    • In the Press
    • Project Food Blog
    • Privacy Policy

    Eating Guides!

    Eating & Travel Guides
    Trip Reports
    "Kawaii" (Cute Foods)
    Around the World

    • Pinterest
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Twitter
    • LinkedIn
    • YouTube
    • Mail
    • RSS Feed

    As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

    Shop at Amazon

    Copyright © 2024 Tiny Urban Kitchen