L’Ardoise de Roissy @ Roissy-en-France, France
It was a memorable dinner with great good and good companions~~~
Due to the privacy concerns, I didn’t take any photos of the interior of the restaurant.
Tucked away in the quiet suburb of Roissy-en-France, near Charles de Gaulle Airport and just several minutes walk from my hotel, L’Ardoise de Roissy surprised me in all the best ways. This cozy French bistro offers a locally-loved menu, warm hospitality, and an atmosphere that feels like a slice of rural France.
The interior gave me a homey feel with ample glass windows that provided sufficient sunlight (longer daylight hours in Paris during end of May), ambient lighting, paintings, posters, as well as hanging drapery greens adorning the walls.
The friendly staff brought this chalkboard menu and explained/translated every dishes on it patiently to us. The menu is changing based on what’s in season.
Complimentary chips
Wine is an integral part of any French dining experience, which is often paired to complement and enhance the flavors of the food.
Complimentary bread basket.
Pâté de Tête Maison (€9.50)
Served as appetizer, this French style terrine was made with pig head, pork cut and herbs. It had a rather mild flavour, firm and gelatinous in texture with chunky pieces, paired with fresh greens and gherkins.
Fresh oysters on ice, served with lemon — a classic done right. Simple, briny perfection.
Escargots de Bourgogne (€20.00/12pcs)
Served bubbling in rich garlic parsley butter, these deshelled snails were beautifully done — fragrant, earthy and utterly French.
Mignon de Porc au Piment d’Espelette (€23.00)
The pork filet mignon was lean yet tender, with very minimal seasoning to showcase the natural flavour of the meat. The mildly sweet-spicy flavor of the Piment d’Espelette (Espelette pepper) sauce introduced another dimensional of flavour to the dish. The side of roasted potatoes (which I guessed were roasted duck fat potatoes) deserved an additional clap, they were aromatic with rich, savory flavor and a crispy exterior that’s simply irresistible.
Dos de Cabillaud Sauce Vierge (€28.00)
The cod was seared just right with soft flesh, sitting on a tangy-sweet herb dressing that complemented the fish fillet perfectly.
Gnocchetti à la Crème de Truffes (€20)
A dream for truffle lovers. These chewy Gnocchetti Pasta (Malloreddus) were coated in a silky cream sauce that was earthy and luxurious without being overwhelming. It was so good, we just had to go for round two!
Coffee and desserts to end our splendid dinner.
Other food that we had like Coquilles Saint-Jacques (Gratinated scallops), Bavette d’Aloyau Echalote (Flank Steak and Shallots), Chocolate Mousse Cake and Pistachio Crème Brûlée were equally tantalizing.
Verdict: Everything we ordered at L’Ardoise de Roissythat had unmistakable fait maison (homemade) touch. With comforting French classics, a cozy ambiance, and friendly service, it was memorably wonderful experience that left a lasting impression.
L’Ardoise de Roissy
58 Avenue Charles de Gaulle, Roissy-en-France, Paris, France.
Tel: +33 1 34 29 89 80
Operating hours: Mon – Fri: 12.00pm to 2.00pm & 7.00pm to 10.00pm
Sat:7.00pm to 10.00pm, closed on Sunday
Website: https://www.lardoiseroissy.fr/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090047301823
Wow! Very impressive what you enjoyed at this restaurant. Interesting, that platter that they used to serve the escargots, with individual slots hee..hee… I don’t think I will ever have a chance to go to this place but who knows? Must dream and must have hope! LOL!
PH, there’re different designs and materials for the tray to serve escargots, some with bigger holes to fit snails with shell.
I never thought I have chance to visit Paris too but the chance just came and I knew I had to grab it!
That terrine is something I wouldn’t dare try. The oysters look plump and juicy. As for the escargots, I had something done exactly like that (deshelled) in a French restaurant here…with the exception of a bread/cheese crisp on top. Eh, what happened to the other food photos? So good that you forgot…lol! 😀
Kris, the Terrine, I didn’t know what was is made from when I had it, but if I knew, I wouldn’t try too, LOL.
Since I’m not very close with hubby’s colleagues, so I feel it’s not good to ask them let me take photos of their food. 😛