Maison L’Orélic, sincerity and expertise
Behind the Maison L’Orélicwhich owes its name to a mischievous contraction of owners Aurélie and Éric Delansorne’s first names, hides a restaurant as warm as it is authentic. This two-storey address boasts an eclectic, intimate decor, punctuated by fraternal winks, thanks to portraits of famous duos hanging on the wall. But it’s on the terrace, bathed in light, that we enjoy our lunch.
Live cooking and mobile menu
At Maison L’Orélic, simplicity is a guiding principle. The menu evolves every week, offering a starter-main course-dessert formula at a contained price that doesn’t neglect quality. Let’s start with eggs mayonnaise, a French classic revisited with a homemade mayonnaise seasoned with chives and red onion pickles. Two other starters are on the menu that day: tomato-mozzarella and basil pesto, and a knife-cut beef tartare.
Time for the main course: which dish will win the vote between a salmon pavé with beurre blanc and vegetable lasagne? In the end, it will be the chicken supreme! Yellow poultry cooked to perfection, tender and tasty, escorted by a crushed potato enhanced with olive oil, adding Mediterranean accents. An unctuous old-fashioned mustard sauce completes the picture. A slice of carrot, more decorative than tasty, nevertheless adds a colorful touch to this masterful tableau.
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In the dining room, Aurélie and Éric orchestrate the service with efficiency and warmth, between attention, discreet but real presence and that extra soul that we don’t fake. In the kitchen, young chef Arthur Hutine and his second Théo Meunier keep the pace of service under control, despite the restaurant being fully booked. The pace is steady, but the plate never betrays the rhythm. Another classic arrives with a bang: a crème brûlée, with its crunchy, creamy texture. We break the caramelized sugar crust and revel in the pleasure.
Maison L’Orélic rightly cultivates the art of the relationship between traditional cuisine, straightforward service and the soul of a place inhabited by its guests. Simple, but executed with precision and honesty, this neighborhood restaurant is already a regular haunt: you come back for the food and stay for the atmosphere.
