Espadon is located in Paris's 1st arrondissement, at Ritz Paris, 15 place Vendôme, Paris, 75001. The MICHELIN Guide lists its cuisine as creative. The Guide describes it as a creative restaurant located in the Ritz Paris with a focus on local produce. [1]
Overview
Auguste Escoffier, the Ritz's first head chef and partner of César Ritz — who founded this legendary palace on place Vendôme in 1898 — made cooking a symbol of the French art de vivre here. Today, in a dining room whose opulence has been subtly lightened and which is crowned by a herbarium of crystal leaves, chef Eugénie Béziat holds the reins. Directing from behind the glassed-in kitchen, she skilfully blends childhood memories of Africa with the Mediterranean influences gathered over her career, producing plates that weave together smoky, tangy and roasted notes — as surprising as they are convincing[1].
Dishes & Highlights
- Signature examples: grilled oyster with brède mafane and brousse cheese[1]
- Grilled lobster with a spinach-and-cassava ballotine, seasoned with raspberry bissap[1]
- Ideal for a tête-à-tête; locavore cuisine[1]
Honours
The restaurant is on the starred list for central Paris in the MICHELIN Guide France 2025. [2]