What to order at La Verticale

Must order
The spice-led tasting menu; Corlou wrote a Vietnamese spice encyclopedia and the kitchen builds courses.
Editor tip
Three slim floors; the top floor is the quietest and the spice room downstairs sells Corlou's own blends to take home.
CuisineFrench fine dining
Price$$$
Tasting menu$70-100
Neighborhoodfrench-quarter
HoursTue-Sun 18:30-22:30; closed Mon
ChefDidier Corlou
Book ahead1 week
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Must order: The spice-led tasting menu; Corlou wrote a Vietnamese spice encyclopedia and the kitchen builds courses.

Tip: Three slim floors; the top floor is the quietest and the spice room downstairs sells Corlou's own blends to take home.

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