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Thomas Martin
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Nov. 23, 2024 at 7:06 p.m.
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A very nice discovery. A stone's throw from the Trinity Square in the 9th arrondissement of Paris, the restaurant Gargoyle has been delighting since 2022 on rue Jean-Baptiste Pigalle. The welcome is warm in this establishment and the cuisine is in unison. After reading the rave reviews on Google, we can't wait to see what it's all about.
Egypt, Italy, Greece and Lebanon on the menu
That evening, we jostled a bit to get settled. No wonder, Gargoyle is sold out. A couple tries their luck, without success. For the lucky ones, however, it is a very pleasant evening.
Contrary to what the period tiles, the zinc countertop, the art deco details and the opulent mirror might suggest, it is a cuisine with Mediterranean influences that is at play here.
On the map, Jules, one of the founders, rewrites in his own way his personal story, that of his family, who over the generations (starting with his great-grandparents) crossed Egypt, Italy , Greece and Lebanon. All with the key word: sharing.
The map is most attractive. We'll fall in love with the “Tunis brick, yogurt, dill, fresh herbs” (10 euros) and the “scallops on grilled sandwich bread, mayonnaise, coral, oyster mushrooms” (15 euros).
And at lunch?
At lunch, Gargouille offers a formula based around a complete plate
based on cereals, vegetables and a protein (your choice: fish, meat or vegetarian option). This could be, for example, roasted eggplant, Lebanese tabbouleh, rice pilaf, olive and mint labneh, tomatoes and kofta. The menu is renewed every week. Plate = 19 euros / Plate + dessert = 25 euros
Wines that also take you on a journey
Unlike some establishments, the dishes are not only good, without fuss, but also generous. This is verified by following with the “Beef kefta with herbs, cauliflower puree, roasted cauliflower, virgin hazelnut parsley, beef jus” (21 euros) or the “pig belly, yogurt, chard, spring onions and dates candied” (24 euros).
On the bowling side, the house does not lack responsiveness and imagination either. We thus travel in white, from Roussillon to Greece via a Chenin with equal success. No less than fifty references are offered with a fine range of natural wines from France, Corsica, Italy, Spain, Greece and Portugal but also other drinks to vary the pleasures. The opportunity to try Arak (Lebanon), Masticha (Greece) or even Boukha (Tunisia).
In this happy hubbub, we would spend many hours among friends before facing the cold outside. The perfectly prepared brioche, accompanied by a pear, will be the perfect argument to prolong the pleasure.
An address to remember obviously.
Gargoyle – 7 rue Jean-Baptiste Pigalle 75009 Paris – 01 48 74 62 27
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