Restaurant Magma sur Paris

We had a delicious meal with very original dishes. The service was super friendly, and we were able to watch what was happening in the open kitchen. What stood out was the silence and intensity with which the team gave their all to make every dish a masterpiece.

A good experience, but with a few drawbacks. I think there was a problem with the service. We ordered the six-course tasting menu at 8:30 pm. Initially, we had a problem with our table. We were given a table in the middle of the two rows of seats. It was the only table in the middle, so we sensed there was an issue. After 10 minutes, the waitress asked us, "A table will soon be available; would you like to change? It's a sort of upgrade." We said yes. We changed tables an hour and a half later, for the last course... We received no compensation for this problem. There was a large table of 7-8 people, and the three tables weren't at the same height. The service was adequate, but a bit impersonal—few smiles, few recommendations for wine. The restaurant's atmosphere is a bit cold; there are no candles, no soft lighting, and… Regarding the flavors, to be honest, some of the dishes are quite daring and won't appeal to everyone! Overall, it's good, but there was no "wow" factor! The presentation is well done. €240 for two is not insignificant.

A restaurant run by a Japanese chef Not purely heavy French cuisine, but lighter French cuisine with a hint of Japanese influence. Of all the French cuisine I've had in my short experience, this had the least fishy smell. Japanese people might notice a fishy smell in French dishes, but at MAGMA, it was completely unnoticeable. The cooking was perfect. They valued the natural flavors of the ingredients, making for a delightful dining experience. The flavors were clean and refined. If you have the budget, I recommend the wine pairing. You can enjoy various types of wine paired with your meal, including French champagne, natural wines, acidic wines, and sweet wines. If you're not knowledgeable about wine, you might be unsure what to drink, but here they pair various wines with your meal. It's sure to enhance the flavor of your meal. It was truly enjoyable.

A strange experience; the flavors were there, but not unforgettable. The dishes arrived in quick succession (making it easy to reorder the wine bottles again and again), but were they really dishes? Or just appetizers? Each bite lasted less than a minute, amounting to the equivalent of two or three tablespoons. The service was pleasant, but we weren't blown away. €125 per person in the end. Hmm...

Exceptional cuisine Top-notch wine list and service Professional and warm welcome Just two average neighbors, but the restaurant has nothing to do with that 😀

Simply delicious! Each dish, from appetizer to dessert, is an adventure. Every bite is surprising, flavorful, and bursting with umami. Original combinations and truly sublime ingredients. The efficiency of the front-of-house team, who are lovely and attentive, must also be highlighted. Bravo!

Exceptional dishes, subtle Japanese influences, and plenty of successful contrasts: cooked/raw, land/sea... They deserve at least one star 🤞🏼

A truly wonderful culinary experience!

A truly wonderful experience. The dishes are exquisite, with original and consistently delicious combinations. The service was incredibly friendly. Some dishes could perhaps have used a touch more zest, such as the beef tartare with oysters. Special mention goes to the monkfish, the crab, and the lamb. And the dessert was absolutely superb, with a delightful herb sorbet.

An excellent restaurant that easily deserves a first star. The only slight drawback: the ventilation. Unfortunately, upon leaving, clothes still retain the memory of the meal for a very long time… a shame, because everything else is truly remarkable.