Le Café d'Avant sur Paris

30/03/2024: Great little bar with amazing cocktails 💫

25/03/2024: Wandering around Paris in need of a lunch we walked past Le Clown Bar and threw ourselves down on a seat. With no expectations the menu came at us, intimidating to someone who was after a classic French bite to eat but intriguing, clever and the sign of someone who knew what they were doing. A charming unpretentious interior awaits you with all the cutlery you need in a drawer at your table. After a small discussion about wine we ordered the recommendation. The appetisers were incredible sized. You could have them for a starter if there was something you preferred. We opted for the beef tartar and the crab beignet. Both were wonderfully presented and tasted amazing. I went for the veal sweetbreads, accompanied with a smoked eel purée, bitter leaves and purslane. They were definitely the best sweetbreads I’ve had and will be thinking about them for a while. Light, delicate and wonderfully prepared. A joy to eat from start to finish. We finished with a dessert wine and a coffee. Too full to go for the selection of desserts they had on offer.