Didon
Embark on a culinary journey at Didon, where the art of bistronomique cuisine comes to life. Delight in the captivating blend of creative and sensitive charcoal-grilled dishes, meticulously crafted over wood fire, in a chic yet unpretentious setting. This inclusive LGBTQ+ friendly and transgender safe space offers a seamless fusion of casual, cozy, and upmarket atmospheres, setting the stage for intimate and family-friendly gatherings alike.
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Didon embodies the art of bistronomique cuisine, offering a captivating blend of creative and sensitive charcoal-grilled dishes in a chic, yet unpretentious setting. This laid-back French restaurant invites patrons to savor the essence of shared dining, spotlighting raw ingredients crafted over wood fire. With a seamless fusion of casual, cozy, and upmarket atmospheres, it sets the stage for intimate and family-friendly gatherings alike. Didon’s commitment to inclusivity is evident in its LGBTQ+ friendly and transgender safe space, ensuring a welcoming environment for all. Embracing accessibility and offering a range of dining options, including lunch and dinner, Didon stands as a beacon of culinary excellence, inviting guests to indulge in a truly authentic Parisian dining experience.
Menu Highlights
- Zucchini vegetarian: Grilled heirloom variety, celery, mozzarella, basil sorbet, Virgin Mary jus – 19€
- Guinea fowl: Rolled with smoked, Granny Smith, kabosu, Kalamata, Espelette pepper yellow carrots and grilled, blueberry, peanut, egg, cucumber, ginger, brown butter emulsion – 21€
- Lobster in 3 courses: Grilled gulf confit, barberry, pernod, duck gurdle, purple mustard jus – 80€
- Assortment of gorgonzola and Abbaye de Citreaux with a seasonal homemade fruits compote – 16€ to share
- Black chocolate: Chocolate mousse, Armagnac plum, chocolate cream, cocoa sorbet, chocolate drink, blackberry compote – 26€
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Didon is a restaurants restaurant in the Array arrondissement of Paris.
Didon is a stylish bistronomic restaurant in the heart of Saint-Germain-des-Prés, at 8 Rue du Dragon in the 6th arrondissement. The kitchen builds its menu around live charcoal grilling, layering subtle Lebanese and Mediterranean accents over seasonal French produce. It is a warm, contemporary spot that has quickly become a Left Bank favourite.
What to expect at Didon
Almost everything passes over the barbecue here, with chef Erik Marchesan (alongside consulting chef Michel Portos) turning out creative, shareable plates that please vegetarians and meat-eaters alike. Expect dishes such as prawn tacos, beef tartare, charred almond broccoletti with jalapeño and a kale-garlic emulsion, vegan stuffed cabbage and grilled lamb shoulder confit with mint chimichurri. The room is small, cosy and unmistakably Parisian, run with care by owners Carole and Imad Kanaan.
Good to know
- Address: 8 Rue du Dragon, 75006 Paris (6th arrondissement)
- Cuisine: Bistronomie, charcoal-grilled, with Lebanese accents
- Chef: Erik Marchesan
- Phone: +33 1 81 69 63 72
- Style: Seasonal, shareable plates cooked over fire
- Best for: A creative, sociable dinner in Saint-Germain
The dining room is small, so booking ahead is recommended. For more places to eat, browse our guide to the best restaurants in Paris, and plan the rest of your day with our things to do in Paris.