One enters as one pleases, either through the Warwick Westminster Opera Paris Hôtel, 13 Rue de la Paix, or through a distinct and separate entrance at 15 Rue Daunou. The spacious tables, round or rectangular, a sofa and a small library are all subtly lit by a cunning play of light, lampshades and candelabras. The refined décor by Pierre-Yves Rochon complements the subtle and creative cuisine of Christophe Moisand, former Sous Chef at Meurice and winner of the Trophy le Coq Saint-Honoré.
Half Regency, half oriental, amongst mask wall hangings and pale green Chinese porcelain, paintings, drawings and antique books, it is a majestic décor in which the daily ceremony of gastronomy unfolds at the Michelin-starred Céladon.
The service is attentive and warm. Its responsiveness and efficacy accompanies meals full of taste and character. Depending on the market, the availability and the season, in winter one might try: special oysters crusted with ginger or Saint-Jacques scallops roasted in the shell with lentils and chestnuts. In spring: prawns roasted on a skewer with lemon grass or a fricassee of pork cooked with sage. In summer: poached eggs with lightly fried chive cream or lobster roasted in its shell with Cuban pepper or roasted veal with fresh almonds. In autumn: in addition to fowl, a cream soup and crêpes with 'Paimpol' white beans and black pasta.
The desserts are both delicate and rich in gourmet sensations: mint souflé with chocolate ice cream, saffron biscuit with candied mango, candied lentils and carrots and lemon sorbet, small bananas roasted with spices and pineapple marinated with Sichuan pepper.
The menu 'from the market' at €49.00 (entrance, main course & dessert, without beverage) or at €62.00 (wine included) is updated each week and served for lunch. During the dinner Le Céladon offers a menu at €60.00 (entrance, main course, cheese & dessert, without beverage). Depending on the season, special menus highlight a particular product such as asparagus and morels in spring, lobster in summer, fowl in autumn and truffles in winter. In addition, a choice of "à la carte" dishes is served.
Taking his cue from Le Céladon's menu, the Chief Sommelier Richard Rahard puts the same care and spirit of discovery into his wine list. The eclecticism and the quality of the selection reveal a wide knowledge of French and international vineyards. The great vintages of Bordeaux and Bourgogne are put in line with other labels, original and unfamiliar, always classics. All of which are gustatory voyages and experiences. »