Angelina, Café and restaurant in the 8th arrondissement, Paris, France
Angelina is a café and restaurant on Rue de Rivoli in the 8th arrondissement of Paris, serving both French pastries and a selection of Asian dishes. Inside, the room is long and narrow, with wood paneling, soft lighting, and Belle Époque details that give it the feel of a classic Parisian tearoom.
The café was opened in 1903 by Austrian confectioner Antoine Rumpelmayer, who named it after the daughter-in-law of one of his patrons. It quickly became a meeting point for Parisian society in the early 20th century.
Angelina is known for its Mont-Blanc pastry, a roll of chestnut cream and whipped cream that has been on the menu for decades. Many regulars order it on every visit, and it is widely seen as the signature item of this café.
The café sits on Rue de Rivoli near the Tuileries and is easy to reach on foot from the surrounding sights. On weekends and holidays, arriving early or booking ahead is a good idea, as the place fills up quickly during peak hours.
Marcel Proust and Coco Chanel are said to have been regulars at Angelina, giving the place a quiet literary and fashion history. The café's hot chocolate, called "L'Africain", is made from a blend of three African cocoa varieties, which accounts for its notably thick texture.
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