Chez Raoul
A lively tapas bar where French conviviality meets sharing plates, cocktails, and festive evenings in the 2nd arrondissement.
Chez Raoul: A Festive Tapas Bar in the Heart of Paris
Chez Raoul reimagines the tapas concept through a distinctly French lens, creating a menu that celebrates quality ingredients and the art of sharing. The kitchen organizes its offerings into thoughtful categories that guide you through the experience: hot dishes that arrive at your table with enticing aromas, cold preparations that showcase fresh, raw ingredients, vegetarian creations that prove plant-based options can be just as exciting as their meat-based counterparts, and carefully composed boards featuring charcuterie and other artisanal products.
The signature ginger-infused tuna plate exemplifies the kitchen's approach—taking quality ingredients and elevating them with thoughtful flavor combinations that feel both familiar and surprising. Each dish is sized for sharing, encouraging you to order multiple plates and create your own tasting menu as you go. The portions are designed to be substantial enough to satisfy while leaving room for you to explore more of the menu, embodying the tapas philosophy of variety over volume.
The vegetarian offerings receive equal attention to their meat and fish counterparts, reflecting a modern approach to dining where plant-based options aren't afterthoughts but integral parts of the menu. The boards—featuring charcuterie and other carefully selected products—provide a more traditional French element, grounding the menu in familiar territory while the smaller plates venture into more creative territory.
The kitchen works with fresh, quality ingredients, letting the natural flavors shine through simple but effective preparations. This approach aligns with the overall philosophy of the restaurant: honest, generous food meant to be enjoyed in good company, without pretension but with plenty of care and attention to detail.
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Chez Raoul
Opening Hours | |
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| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 19:00 - 23:00 |
| Wednesday | 19:00 - 23:00 |
| Thursday | 19:00 - 00:0019:00 - 00:00 |
| Friday | 19:00 - 00:0019:00 - 00:00 |
| Saturday | 19:00 - 00:0019:00 - 00:00 |
| Sunday | Closed |