In the same room as where Le Perroquet once stood, the recently opened Mistinguett is rich with the history of 1920s high society celebrities who have graced its halls. Now breathing modern life into the 1920s Art Deco aesthetic, Mistinguett strikes a balance of old and new with an extravagant interior that makes way to impress with its luxury bistro.
Located at the top of the stairs, overlooking the grand Napoleon III entrance hall within the spectacular music hall Casino de Paris, Mistinguett is named after the effervescent singer-dancer Mistinguett, who was once the most popular French entertainer of her time. Now, dinner guests continue to be entertained in this legendary space, as singers, dancers, DJs and even acrobats bring life to the venue in dazzling displays. Chef Etienne Daviau heads the culinary team to give diners an experience in classic French cuisine, with a modern twist. Some of its dishes include a stunning Beef Carpaccio, a Crusted Veal Rib for two, and a Lamb Saddle Fillet. Aiming to impress, Chef Daviau, originally hailing from Angers, mastered his culinary skill training in palaces, as well as with the greats, Alain Senderens and Eric Fréchon at Le Bristol.
Accompany these dishes with one of their eye-catching cocktails such as the ‘Quietude’, matcha and cucumber infused Beefeater gin, basil syrup, verjus and tonic. In addition to cocktails, the restaurant also hosts a wide selection of French wines, ready to be paired with your meal.
On the dessert menu, diners are met with the pivotal choice between sweet and savoury, where one can feast on a selection of cheeses, or indulge in one of their sweeter options, like their Kiwi and Black Cherry Pavlova.
As if the food wasn’t already fabulous enough to merit a visit, what elevates this venue to the next level truly is its revival of the mythical glamour of the Roaring Twenties, made possible by architects Hugo Vince and Aèle Nourry, founders of Atelier Ha. Brought together by a monumental Art Nouveau-style stained glass window, the restaurant decor epitomises the look and feel of a night at the theatre, with a consistent theme of red colours, plush furniture and regal gold accents.
Brimming with bold choices, a description of this venue’s decadent interior is not complete without mentioning its leopard-print carpeted floor or its undulating guilded ceiling designed by visual artist Matthias Kiss. The ceiling, adorned with two magnificent Murano feathered glass chandeliers exuding a warm glow, is enough to take one’s breath away.
The show goes on in the toilets, where a whimsical woman fountain sculpture stands tall as the reincarnation of Mistinguett herself, created by artists Caroline Derveaux and Margaux Dehry, a lasting final touch to the showstopping venue.
Discover the enchantment of this Parisian gem at once, and embark on a journey through history back to the Roaring Twenties, while savouring the delights of classic French cuisine. With such a rich history defining the restaurant at its core, Mistinguett doesn’t dissapoint, keeping up the grand theatrics of those who came before to Casino de Paris.
Mistinguett at 16 Rue de Clichy, Paris, France, Tel: 8457 8732