Paulownia, Restaurant in Paris, France
Paulownia is a restaurant on a quiet street near the Belleville neighborhood in Paris. Inside, a rounded zinc-topped bar, a glass-windowed wine cellar, and an open kitchen define the space.
The restaurant was opened by Tess Duteuil and Geoffrey Belin, who met while working at the renowned Paris restaurant Arpège. That shared background shaped their approach to cooking with seasonal vegetables and natural wines.
The name of the restaurant comes from a paulownia tree growing through the pavement just outside the door. The owners saw it as a sign and chose the spot because of that tree and the leafy street around it.
The restaurant sits on a quiet residential street near Belleville, away from the busier tourist routes. Booking ahead is a good idea since the space is small and fills up quickly.
The menu is written on a blackboard each day and changes with what is available at the market. This means no dish is guaranteed to appear on your next visit, making each meal a one-time experience.
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