Emma Mykytyn Privé de Dessert Paris Review – A Playful Dining Experience in Pigalle
Privé de Dessert in Pigalle is one of the most unusual restaurants in Paris, serving savoury dishes disguised as desserts and desserts that look like classic French bistro dishes. It is fun, playful and ideal if you are looking for a quirky dining experience rather than a serious gourmet meal. Located at 4 Rue Lallier, close to Pigalle Metro, it is an easy restaurant to add to a Montmartre or Moulin Rouge evening.
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Restaurant | Privé de Dessert |
| Address | 4 Rue Lallier, 75009 Paris |
| Area | Pigalle / 9th arrondissement |
| Closest Metro | Pigalle, Lines 2 and 12 |
| Best for | Fun date night, quirky Paris dining, group meal |
| Price guide | Around €30–€50 per person |
| Booking | Recommended |
| Nearby | Montmartre, Moulin Rouge, Sacré-Cœur |
It’s a restaurant where presentation is as entertaining as the food itself, making it a popular stop for visitors looking for something a little different.
The experience begins with trying to work out what you’re actually eating before taking the first bite! Dishes such as a burger disguised as a Saint-Honoré pastry or asparagus risotto designed to look like a floating island dessert create plenty of conversation around the table.
Menu
What we ate
We started with a small plate showcasing a selection of the desserts.
MINI-MAGNUM Prawn terrine with preserved lemon
GRANOLA Burrata, savory muesli, tomatoes, Kalamata olives
CHEESECAKE Feta cream, seeded shortbread, candied beets
MATCHA LATTE Avocado and cucumber gazpacho, hummus emulsion
These were….interesting I’m a big fish fan, however, even this mini magnum was a lot of fish for me. The Matcha Latte and Granola were refreshing and ideal for a sultry Paris evening.
Onto the mains.
FLOATING ISLAND
Creamy risotto with asparagus and peas, cloud egg. So creamy, it tasted more like a rice pudding than a savoury. Maybe some salmon to give some umami flavour?
SAINT HONORÉ – burger and churros. perfect burger topped with éclair and cream served with sweet potato churros.
ECLAIR – Smoked salmon tartare, carrot and courgette salad, avocado whipped cream. A light éclair filled with smoked salmon and a luxuriously creamy avocado.
Desserts. We had to order the sponge.
THE SPONGE
Almond-pistachio financier with orange-passion fruit coulis. Order it! the almond cake just looked like a scrubbing sponge! Thankfully, it didn’t taste like it!
BREADED FISH. KETCHUP X MAYO
White chocolate and coconut panna cotta, hibiscus coulis. lemon cream. Smooth and creamy panna cotta with deliciously tart lemon curd mayo. Sadly, they didn’t really look like fish fingers to us.
STEAK TARTARE
Fresh fruit infused with hibiscus, creamy mango-passion fruit. Superb, tart fruit and a creamy custard like “yolk”. A realistic looking dish.
What to order at Privé de Dessert
- The Sponge – the must-order dessert and the most visually fun dish.
- Saint-Honoré Burger – best for the full savoury-disguised-as-dessert experience.
- Steak Tartare Dessert – one of the most realistic-looking sweet dishes.
- Mini sharing plate – good if you want to try several of the trompe-l’œil starters.
This works well because your review already names those dishes and gives a clear opinion on them.
Honest verdict
Privé de Dessert is worth visiting if you want a playful, memorable restaurant experience in Paris. The food is fun rather than flawless, and the concept is stronger than some of the flavours, but that is part of the appeal. Go for the theatre, the conversation and the sponge dessert. If you are after a refined gourmet dinner, there are better restaurants in Paris, but for a quirky Pigalle meal before or after Montmartre, it is a fun choice.
Where is Privé de Dessert?
Privé de Dessert
4 Rue Lallier
75009 Paris
How to book Privé de Dessert
Reservations are recommended, particularly for dinner and weekends, as the restaurant is popular with both locals and visitors. Tables can usually be booked through the restaurant’s website.
Getting There
The restaurant is very easy to reach using the Paris Metro.
Metro: Pigalle (Lines 2 & 12) – around a 2-minute walk.
Metro: Anvers (Line 2) – approximately 8 minutes on foot.
Bus: Several routes stop nearby along Boulevard de Clichy and Rue des Martyrs.
From Gare du Nord: Around 10 minutes by Metro on Line 2.
From Charles de Gaulle Airport: Around 45–60 minutes via RER B and Metro.
Things to do nearby
It’s within easy walking distance of Montmartre, the Moulin Rouge and the Sacré-Cœur.
FAQ
Is Privé de Dessert worth visiting?
Yes. Privé de Dessert offers one of the most unique dining experiences in Paris, serving savoury dishes that look like desserts using classic French techniques.
Where is Privé de Dessert?
The restaurant is located at 4 Rue Lallier, 75009 Paris, just a short walk from Pigalle Metro station.
Do I need to book Privé de Dessert?
Booking is recommended, especially during weekends and evenings, as tables fill quickly.
How much does it cost to eat at Privé de Dessert?
Expect to spend around €30–€50 per person, depending on the number of courses and drinks ordered.
Which Metro station is closest?
Pigalle (Lines 2 and 12) is the nearest Metro station, only around a two-minute walk away.
Is Privé de Dessert suitable for children?
Yes. The fun presentation and illusion-style dishes make it an enjoyable experience for families as well as adults.
