20/08/2026: My first experience at a Michelin-starred restaurant, La Scène Thélème, was a wonderful experience, rich in flavors, tastes, and unusual ingredients, such as chicharron, pigeon, and pollack.
I enjoyed the four-course meal, without wine pairings.
Only the complimentary petits fours did my palate fall short, but that's purely a personal preference: I have a deep-seated dislike for dark chocolate, and one of them was entirely made of it.
This is purely a matter of personal taste.
The overall experience was more than pleasant. The ambiance, the service, and the attention to detail in the presentation of the dishes were all excellent (which is to be expected, given its Michelin star, but I'll mention it nonetheless).
It was delicious, and I will definitely return.
13/08/2026: A pleasant experience at La Scène Theleme.
The dishes we tasted were both aesthetically pleasing and delicious. We had the pleasure of trying pigeon, a dish not commonly found elsewhere, cooked to perfection and perfectly complementing the restaurant's ambiance and decor.
However, there was a slight drawback: a touch of creativity in the technique was lacking to truly distinguish it from other Michelin-starred restaurants. The use of gelatin sheets was a recurring technique, as was the sorbet, which appeared several times. Although, I must admit, the red chili sorbet was quite impressive. Overall, it was a good experience, but I think La Scène Theleme has room to improve and offer more surprises and a fresh perspective to its dishes.