Cinq sur Clamart

Cinq, near Gare de Clamart, is a small, chef-owned spot worth knowing about if you're in the area. We visited in June 2025 during Fête de la Musique. We shared a few dishes for around €30-40 per person: a creamy mushroom penne with crispy red onion, shaved parmesan and cracked black pepper; a cured salmon starter with grapefruit, pomegranate and passion fruit that came across bright and citrusy rather than heavy; a smash-style cheeseburger with melted cheddar on a sesame brioche bun, served with roasted fondant potatoes; and a chili con carne over roasted eggplant and squash with guacamole, pico de gallo and a cabbage slaw — an unexpected combination that worked well. We also had an Apérol Spritz iced tea, a nice twist on the usual spritz. What stood out most was the owner, who's also the head chef and clearly hands-on — he came by to check how the meal was going, which felt genuine rather than routine. Service was warm throughout. The space is small (I'd guess no more than 50 people at once) and nicely decorated without feeling fussy. Worth knowing: the menu changes often, so don't go expecting these exact dishes — it's more a reflection of the kitchen's overall consistency than any one item. I'd go back — the food held up across very different styles (pasta, seafood, burger, chili), and having the chef genuinely engage with diners is rare enough to matter.

Excellent food. Best chili I've ever tasted.

A wonderful discovery, a lovely welcome, excellent food, we'll be back!

Everything was delicious, and the service was perfect. Thank you for the lovely dishes!

Five for five! Pleasant atmosphere, bright dining room, and very attentive service. The menu is short, but there are one or two daily specials to round out the offerings. On my second visit, I was with my 9-year-old daughter, and she was offered a small burger, which she thoroughly enjoyed. The food is good; the chef seems to enjoy making truffle pasta, which I particularly love, with a generous cream sauce, all at a reasonable price.

Cozy atmosphere. Everything is delicious.

The best restaurant in the area

A very warm welcome. The descriptions of the dishes and their ingredients testify to the chef's passion for his cuisine – and to their quality. A real treat!

A wonderful discovery! A charming little restaurant with a warm and friendly atmosphere. The young team is lovely, smiling, dynamic, and attentive from beginning to end. You can feel their genuine passion and desire to please. The dishes were delicious, beautifully presented, and prepared with care. A simple and authentic place, just the way we like it, where you immediately feel at ease. I will definitely be back 😊

I'm writing this review several weeks after my visit, and frankly, it was delicious. I'm not usually a fan of gnocchi in restaurants, but you're a wonderful exception; it was tasty, generous, and reasonably priced. I highly recommend this restaurant with its simple and cozy atmosphere. We'll gladly return when the menu is updated.