Gemellus

Rating: 15
Author: Gault&Millau

37 Avenue Duquesne, 75007 Paris, France

15/20
Remarkable Restaurant

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12 PHOTOS

Chef: Maxime Le Meur
Cooking: French | Signature cuisine
Style: Romantic | With family

Budget (€)

Indicative price per person (excl. drinks)

39 to 135

Gault&Millau's review 2026

In his charming, chicly decorated restaurant, Chef Maxime Le Meur creates elegant, colorful, and precise dishes, where each plate seems to be composed like a musical score. His philosophy can be summed up in a few words: “A meal, at its core, is an excuse to come together and share something simple and authentic.” It is, therefore, modern cuisine that plays with contrasts and land-and-sea pairings, always with precision. The subtle, perfectly balanced sauces complement the ingredients without ever overpowering them; on the contrary, they add depth and dimension. At lunchtime, the “Nuance” menu features three or four courses, and the “Nuancier No. 24” offers five or seven courses—a true invitation to explore the chef’s culinary universe. The five-course menu, priced at €105, opens with a delightful land-and-sea pairing featuring button mushrooms and spider crab—a starter of great finesse, where the delicacy of the crustacean harmonizes with the woody notes of the mushrooms. The second course also plays on contrasts: thin slices of melt-in-your-mouth apples create a delicate bridge between the tuna and the foie gras, in a composition that is both surprising and well-balanced. The perfectly seared John Dory rests on a ribeye tartare delicately seasoned with capers, accompanied by a red wine beurre blanc—a bold dish where earthy flavors complement the fish’s delicacy. Next comes an exquisitely subtle pigeon-langoustine duo, complemented by a mousseline of carrot and wild fennel. The courses follow one another with beautiful coherence, blending freshness and delicacy. Finally, the chocolate soufflé brings the meal to a close on a rich and velvety note. This cuisine dares to innovate, surprises without ever resorting to cheap thrills, and creates a dialogue between land and sea with great finesse. Friendly service, well-curated wine list.