Would you believe us if we told you we’ve found THE gem, one that makes your senses tingle as much as your taste buds, and it’s located in the 2nd? You should! At Leven, nestled on rue de Montmartre and driven by Victor Yasar, the flavors from elsewhere take center stage, treating us to a fabulous journey to the Middle East with every bite. Savory, sweet, street food, and hearty plates… We were completely won over and we guarantee that this spot is worth the detour!
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A menu with many influences
What can you taste there? Authentic Levantine dishes that chef Or Bitan has mastered, made from local, high-quality, and seasonal ingredients, of course. Blending the culinary influences of Israel and Tunisia that she grew up with, the chef offers a unique menu bursting with flavors, where spices and condiments create the perfect harmony.
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A menu that truly varies between lunch and dinner. At lunchtime, you can find durums with options like lamb, fish, kefta, chicken, or veggie on the menu, but when dinner rolls around, it’s all about the mezzés and shared plates.
Light, flavorful, and delicious dishes
Even though the whole menu is tempting, you have to make a choice, and we suggest going for four shared plates that are perfect for two. Our absolute favorites? Here they are: the grilled eggplant that’s incredibly creamy, served with tahini and tomato salsa, the tasty crushed potatoes with parmesan, and of course, the Muhammara, that Lebanese sauce made from roasted red peppers and spices, perfect for spreading on a generous slice of homemade focaccia.
And because a good dinner always ends with a...
sweet touch, we can’t resist the Rhubarbara, made with yogurt mousse and feta, pistachios, honey, and rhubarb. A plate as light as it is delicious that beautifully rounds off the meal and reinforces the idea we’ve had from the beginning: at Leven, we will definitely be coming back very soon.Voir cette publication sur Instagram
Address: 110 Montmartre Street, 75002 Paris, France