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I’ve never had any difficulties finding a good meal in Paris, but it can be tricky to find a restaurant that provides both an original location and reasonable, imaginative food.
It was a happy day therefore when I first discovered L’Aromatik, a jazz era venue where food is the music of life! The décor is pure 1930s and as fresh as the produce on your plate, with the original art deco fittings tastefully retouched in crisp sky blues, sunshine yellows and flashes of raspberry reds. The restaurant is not a large one, but the large mirrors, healthy pot plants and subtle lighting give the venue a feeling of space and well-being.
With the cool notes of jazz surrounding you it is easy to imagine Josephine Baker – a regular here in the early days – at the next table. She would have no problem recognising her old haunt, and would surely have appreciated the concerts that are held on Monday evenings. Thankfully though, this is not just a venue that draws on its heritage and atmosphere, but is also a table that is designed to appeal to the taste buds.
The menu is based around seasonal, organic produce, spinning Asian influences into classic bistrot favourites. The wine list is also heavily weighted in favour of organic producers, and there is even a full organic brunch offered at weekends.
L’Aromatik | Restaurants (Organic) | Starter/main at lunchtime € 15.90
7, Rue Jean-Baptiste Pigalle | Montmartre/Clichy | +33148746227
10:00 – 15:00 & 19:00 – 01:00 daily
Hi Ralph, and thanks for adding a comment. You’re right to point out that this is not a jazz venue, but it is a venue that retains the feel of the 1920s, when it was a popular place to go for jazz artists.
They don’t particularly play up to this heritage and as far as I know they don’t organise any concerts, but there is still a little touch of jazz in the air!
I’m glad you liked it!
Just to be clear, this excellent restaurant is not a jazz venue. Neither is it an organic food joint oozing health club athmosphere. It has a modern bistro look and feel.
Seating arrangements are promiscuously close. Food was creatively presented and very tasty. Portion size is medium/small. Good wine. Sympathetic service. I’ll come here again with pleasure.
This sounds like a win-win-win idea (food-music-atmosphere) – thanks for the tip!
We did take your recommendation and this restaurant was a treat. So different from the other places we ate at (though they were really good as well).
However this restaurant didn’t disappoint any of us. Three of us did the main menu (the starters, the main and the dessert) and while the variation was between fish and meat and sea food, the overall experience was really worth it.
I’d recommend this restaurant.
And thanks for pointing us in the right direction.