Best Dishes at La Mascotte
Belle Sole de Loctudy en Meunière
SeafoodA whole wild-caught sole from Brittany, gutted but cooked intact. It's dusted with flour and pan-fried in clarified butter until the skin crisps and the flesh turns opaque and tender. Finished with fresh brown butter (beurre noisette), a squeeze of lemon, and minced parsley. The classic technique, done with the finest ingredients, is the point.
Escargots de Bourgogne
StartersSnails (from Burgundy, the classic source) are arranged in their shells and topped with compound butter made from parsley, garlic, shallots, and beurre blanc. The shells are baked until the butter melts and infuses the snail meat. Served with bread to sop up the herby, garlicky butter.
Moules à la Normande
SeafoodFresh mussels (often from Normandy) are steamed in a pot with white wine, double cream, and a splash of cider. Lardons (pancetta-like bacon) are cooked separately and scattered over. The cooking liquid becomes a rich, slightly sweet sauce. Served with crusty bread to soak it up.
Beef Tartare
StartersRaw sirloin is hand-chopped (not ground) and mixed at the table or in the kitchen with finely minced shallots, capers, anchovy paste (optional), and a raw egg yolk. Served with toast and cornichons on the side. A test of ingredient quality and butchering skill—only the finest, freshest beef works.
Fish & Chips Façon Mascotte
SeafoodA housemade version of the British classic, using fresh white fish fillets (often sole or another local catch) dipped in a light beer batter and deep-fried until the exterior crisps and the inside stays moist. Served with crispy house-cut fries and homemade tartare sauce (mayo, capers, cornichons). A lighter, more delicate interpretation than British versions.
About La Mascotte
La Mascotte opened in 1910 as a classic Belle Époque brasserie and is now in its third generation of family ownership. The restaurant has been split into two concepts: the main brasserie and the Écailler (a dedicated seafood bar). Known for high-quality sourcing from the French coast and traditional French seafood techniques. The art deco mirrors, Belle Époque decor, and lively atmosphere make it a piece of historic Paris.
Top 5 dishes at La Mascotte:
- Belle Sole de Loctudy en Meunière – 94% recommended(Signature)
- Escargots de Bourgogne – 80% recommended
- Moules à la Normande – 81% recommended
- Beef Tartare – 86% recommended
- Fish & Chips Façon Mascotte – 82% recommended
Details
- Cuisine:
- French
- Price Range:
- €€€
- Phone:
- +33 1 46 06 86 55
- Website:
- Visit Website
- Services:
- Dine-in, Reservations, Bar, Takeaway, Outdoor Seating
Hours
- Friday:
- 8:00 AM - 11:30 PM(Open Now)
- Sunday:
- 8:00 AM - 11:30 PM
- Monday:
- 8:00 AM - 11:30 PM
- Tuesday:
- 8:00 AM - 11:30 PM
- Wednesday:
- 8:00 AM - 11:30 PM
- Thursday:
- 8:00 AM - 11:30 PM
- Saturday:
- 8:00 AM - 11:30 PM
Arrive hungry and don't rush. This is a destination brasserie, not a quick bite. The menu is large; focus on the seafood specialties.
The Menu 'Mascotte' at €52 (3 courses from set selection) is better value than à la carte. Lunch is quieter than dinner (5:30-7pm arrival recommended).
Located on Rue des Abbesses, the street is charming and touristy but walkable to Sacré-Cœur. The terrace is lovely for people-watching on clear days.
Book ahead, especially for dinner and weekends. The restaurant is popular with both tourists and locals. Walk-ins may face a wait.
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