What to order at Plénitude

Must order
The seven-course tasting; ask for the langoustine course early in the order.
Signature dishes
Sauce-led tasting menu, Langoustine
Editor tip
The Sunday dinner is the easiest seating, with the same kitchen and a calmer floor.
CuisineFrench fine dining
Price€€€€
Tasting menu€420
HoursTue-Sat 19:30-22:00, Closed Sun-Mon
ChefArnaud Donckele
Book ahead6 weeks
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Signature dishes: Sauce-led tasting menu, Langoustine

Must order: The seven-course tasting; ask for the langoustine course early in the order.

Tip: The Sunday dinner is the easiest seating, with the same kitchen and a calmer floor.

Location

Address: Cheval Blanc Paris, 8 Quai du Louvre, 75001 Paris

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