Signature By Pierre Sang - Paris

On my last night in Paris, a Sunday when many restaurants are closed until Tuesday, I chose to dine at Pierre Sang 's flagship restaurant fittingly named Signature. This was an absolute fabulous dinner in a small, chic space, not much bigger than the open kitchen. Our server Anatole, was professional and informative, handling dozens of my questions with aplomb. Signature does not have a Michelin star. Certainly, an utter surprise, since the food and service were Michelin quality, and well respected critics in Paris have showered Signature with praise. It may be because the kitchen is run by a rotating team of chefs, something Michelin doesn 't like. Favoritism is shown to chef driven restaurants and kitchens. Michelin does what Michelin wants. However, don 't allow the lack of a Michelin star to deter you from visiting Signature. Our dinner was scrumptious. Pierre Sang owns and has mastery over three restaurants within shouting distance of each other in the northern reaches of the Eleventh Arrondissement, not far from the nightlife on Oberkampf. The two other casual joints are very popular with the denizens who enjoy the bars and clubs in this neighborhood. Signature is a destination restaurant, very different from the other two Our 6 course set dinner was complex, innovative, and so difficult to describe. It was right up there with one of my best meals in Paris. The room holds about ten tables and personal attention is assured. The price of 69 Euro, was rather reasonable for this amazing food. There are two sittings I believe, 7:00 and 9:00, but that may be wrong. Have dinner here on a Thursday, Friday or Saturday and then hit the nightlife of the 11th and 20th a few steps away. I think that would be a perfect evening.

Trust The Chef! Such a amazing dining experience, but I am not surprised as it another Pierre Sang restaurant. Small, quaint and personal... and personable. Only questions are you food sensitivities, then you leave it to the chef to create dishes for you. This is different as you try first, then you try to guess what you had which means you’re probably wrong. Food can be so alluring and masquerade as different foods. This is a fun and rememberable experience. Note the entrance is somewhat hidden, it has the hole in the wall feel, trust the address and you shall find this true gem.

Pierre Sang can be exasperating when he won^t tell you what is in your plate except after you have tried to find each and every ingredient yourself. besides that, his plates marry french cuisine with an asian touch, and the quality of the food is excellent. like in hbis two other restaurants in Gambey street, this one is a success: less crowded, less noisy, more upscale, more haute cuisine , it is a perfect spot for a romantic evening. ver good wines served, very high quality products served, nice service. fish was exceptional, served nacré , so perfectly cooked. dessert was nice to look at, good, maybe could have been more inventive, chocolate plate) starters were extremely surprising and perfect matching of various ingredients, just perfect plates! we loved it!

It's a good time in this restaurant, thank you! We were on the counter overlooking the kitchen, a great experience. The staff is very welcoming. And especially the kitchen is very good and original! We loved the concept of not knowing the dishes in advance. We'll be right back.

Dinner with a view of the kitchen, chefs accompany us and surprise us at each of the 6 dishes of the discovery menu that takes place in the blind with a Korean touch. At the end of each tasting, we try to find out what was on your plate and chat with cookers and waiters directly to see if we couldn't find the ingredients. It's a journey for senses and taste buds. A little disappointment for dessert that was not at the level of other incredible dishes! Just missing the dessert in pictures