River Café






RIVER CAFÉ RESTAURANT STARTER, MAIN OR MAIN, DESSERT €38 STARTER, MAIN, DESSERT €43 TO START Starters off the menu at €14 TO CONTINUE Mains off the menu at €26 TO FINISH Desserts off the menu at €14 WEEKLY SPECIALS €25 Monday to Friday for lunch DISH OF THE DAY + GOURMET COFFEE
146 Quai de Stalingrad, 92130 Issy-les-Moulineaux, France
2-Course Menu
Menu 2 Plats
Starter, Main, or Main, Dessert. Drinks not included.
A lunch or dinner set menu including two dishes of your choice (starter and main, or main and dessert). Allows you to discover the chef's seasonal cuisine at a fixed price.
3-Course Menu
Menu 3 Plats
Starter, Main, Dessert. Drinks not included.
A complete set menu including starter, main course, and dessert. Ideal for a full traditional French meal.
Weekly Specials
Semainier
Monday to Friday for lunch. Dish of the Day + Gourmet Coffee. Monday: Organic Aubrac Sausage, Mashed Potatoes Tuesday: Fish and Chips, Tartar Sauce Wednesday: Croque Monsieur, Comté and "Prince de Paris" ham Thursday: Thin Tomato Puff Pastry Tart Friday: Provençal Squid Sauté
A daily menu that changes daily according to the weekly schedule. Includes the specific dish of the day and a gourmet coffee (coffee accompanied by small pastries).
Starters off the menu at €14
Puglia Burrata
Burrata des Pouilles
Pineapple Tomato Gazpacho
Creamy Italian fresh cheese served with a cold soup of sweet pineapple tomatoes. A fresh and creamy starter.
Watermelon and Melon Salad
Salade de Pastèque et Melon
Feta, Kalamata olives
A refreshing salad combining the sweetness of summer fruits with the saltiness of feta and olives. Perfect for hot days.
Beef Carpaccio
Carpaccio de Bœuf
Truffle and arugula condiment
Thin slices of marinated raw beef, served with a truffle-scented sauce and peppery arugula. Tender and aromatic.
Yellow Tail Tataki
Tataki de Yellow Tail
Marinated Shiitake Mushrooms
Amberjack fish lightly seared on the outside and raw inside, served with marinated Japanese mushrooms. A melt-in-your-mouth texture with umami notes.
Salmon Gravlax
Gravlax de Saumon
Dill sweet mustard
Salmon cured in salt, sugar, and dill, served with a mild mustard sauce. A tender and flavorful Nordic specialty.
Prawns and Avocado
Gambas et Avocat
Cocktail sauce
Giant prawns served with creamy avocado and a classic cocktail sauce. A fresh combination of textures and flavors.
Homemade Cod Fritters
Accras de Morue "Maison"
Chili-mango
Spicy and crispy fried cod fritters, served with a sweet and spicy mango sauce. A Caribbean-inspired starter.
Fried Calamari
Calamars Frits
Creamy spicy
Breaded and fried calamari rings, served with a spicy creamy sauce. Crispy and addictive.
Mains off the menu at €26
Griddled Sea Bass Fillet
Filet de Bar Plancha
Grilled vegetables and virgin sauce
Sea bass fillet cooked on a griddle, served with grilled vegetables and a sauce of olive oil and herbs. A light and Mediterranean dish.
Salmon Tonkatsu
Tonkatsu de Saumon
Coconut-lemongrass rice
Japanese-style breaded and fried salmon, served with coconut-lemongrass fragrant rice. Crispy outside, tender inside.
Sea Bream Ceviche
Ceviche de Dorade
Green tomato, fennel, and Granny Smith
Raw fish marinated in citrus juice, with green apple and fennel for crunch and freshness. Tangy and light.
Seared Octopus
Poulpe Snaké
Vénéré risotto and gremolata
Quickly grilled octopus tentacles, served on a black rice risotto and seasoned with a parsley-lemon-garlic mix. Tender and fragrant.
Paella-style Rigatoni
Rigatoni façon Paëlla
Prawns, squid, and chorizo
Rigatoni pasta cooked with typical paella ingredients: seafood and spicy chorizo. A rich and sunny pasta dish.
Quinoa Salad, Crunchy Vegetables
Quinoa en Salade, Légumes Croquants
Avocado and fresh herbs
Nutritious vegetarian salad based on quinoa, crunchy fresh vegetables, and creamy avocado. Healthy and balanced.
Caesar Salad
Salade Caesar
Tender chicken, croutons, and parmesan
The famous American salad with romaine lettuce, tender chicken, golden croutons, and parmesan shavings. Drizzled with creamy Caesar dressing.
Beef Tartare
Tartare de Bœuf
Homemade matchstick potatoes
Raw minced and seasoned beef, served with very thin fries. A brasserie classic.
Weeping Tiger
Tigre qui Pleure
Homemade matchstick potatoes
Thai-inspired marinated and grilled beef, sliced, served with a spicy and tangy sauce ("makes the tiger cry"). Served with thin fries.
Braised Veal, Tangy Rich Jus
Fondant de Veau, Jus Corsé Acidulé
Homemade mashed potatoes
Veal piece slow-cooked to be very tender, coated in a rich jus. Served with a creamy puree.
Desserts off the menu at €14
Comté AOC 24 months
Comté AOC 24 mois
Jura pressed-cooked cheese, aged two years for intense fruity and nutty aromas. Served plain or with bread.
Floating Island
Ile Flottante
Caramel lava center and custard
Poached meringue whites floating on vanilla custard, with a caramel center. An airy and sweet dessert.
Chocolate Mousse Snickers Style
Mousse au Chocolat façon Snickers
Rich chocolate mousse with peanuts and caramel, reminiscent of the famous chocolate bar. Indulgent and nostalgic.
Flamed Bourbon Vanilla Crème Brûlée
Crème Brûlée à la Vanille Bourbon Flambée
Vanilla custard dessert with a thin layer of crunchy caramelized sugar. Flambéed at serving for added aroma.
Sandro's Unmissable Baba
L'Incontournable Baba de Sandro
Whipped cream and 3 rivers rum
Moist cake soaked in rum syrup, served with whipped cream. A classic, moist, and fragrant dessert.
Mirabelle Plum Clafoutis
Clafoutis aux Mirabelles
Rustic dessert made of fruits cooked in a thick crepe batter. The mirabelles add a sweet and tangy touch.
Sundae, Caramel Sauce and Peanuts
Sundae, Coulis Caramel et Cacahuètes
Creamy ice cream served with a rich caramel sauce and peanut pieces. An American-style frozen dessert.
Artisanal Ice Cream Scoop, 3 Scoops
Pédone Glacier Artisanal, 3 Boules
Vanilla, passion fruit, raspberry, mango, lemon, chocolate
Assortment of three scoops of artisanal ice cream or sorbet. Choice of classic and fruity flavors.
A Great Gourmet Coffee
Un Beau Café Gourmand
Coffee served with a selection of several small desserts in miniature versions. Ideal for tasting everything.
Glass of Charles Heidsieck
Coupe de Charles Heidsieck
Brut Reserve Champagne 12cl
A glass of brut Champagne from a renowned house. Fine bubbles and elegant aromas of brioche and fruit.
Aperol Spritz
Apérol Spritz
Aperol, Prosecco & soda 12cl
Vibrant orange Italian cocktail based on bitter Aperol, sparkling Prosecco wine, and sparkling water. Bitter and refreshing.
Mojito
Mojito
Bacardi Carta Blanca, lime juice, sugar, fresh mint, soda water
Classic Cuban cocktail with white rum, lime, fresh mint, and sugar. Very refreshing.
Moscow Mule
Moscow Mule
Ketel One, lime juice, Fentimans Ginger Beer
Vodka, lime, and spicy ginger beer cocktail. Served very cold, often in a copper mug.
Mai Tai
Maï Taï
Appleton, Neisson, Bacardi Carta Oro, orgeat syrup, cointreau, and lime juice
Complex tiki cocktail mixing several rums, orange and almond liqueurs. Potent and fruity.
Pamp It Up
Pamp It Up
Château Minuty Prestige, Pampelle, Perrier
Refreshing cocktail based on rosé wine, grapefruit liqueur, and sparkling water. Light and tangy.
Truffle Burrata
Burrata aux Truffes
(100g) Arugula & hazelnuts
Ball of mozzarella with a creamy center, flavored with truffle. Served with peppery arugula and crunchy hazelnuts.
Shrimp Croquettes & Cilantro
Croq'crevette & Coriandre
€9
Small crispy shrimp bites flavored with cilantro. Ideal for an aperitif.
Eggplant Caviar, Greek Yogurt & Pomegranate
Caviar d'Aubergine, Yaourt Grec & Grenade
Roasted eggplant puree mixed with creamy yogurt and sprinkled with fresh pomegranate seeds. A Mediterranean spread.
Crispy Calamari
Calamars Croustillants
Creamy spicy sauce
Breaded and fried calamari pieces until golden. Served with a flavorful and creamy sauce.
Pink Shrimp, Mayo
Crevettes Roses, Mayo
(160g)
Portion of cold cooked shrimp, served simply with mayonnaise. A fresh classic.
Belondines Oysters N°4
Huîtres Belondines N°4
Aged in Belon
Oysters aged in a river, offering a subtle nutty flavor. Served raw on ice.
Special Oysters N°3 "Black Pearls"
Huîtres Spéciales N°3 "Perles Noires"
Maison Cadoret
Superior quality oysters, plump and briny, farmed by Maison Cadoret. A delicate dish for connoisseurs.
Culatello di Zibello from Parma
Culatello di Zibello de Parme
(80g)
Prestigious Italian charcuterie, from pork leg and long-aged. Mild flavor and melt-in-your-mouth texture.
Tender Leeks & Hazelnut-Parmesan Crumble
Poireaux Fondants & Crumble Noisettes-Parmesan
Praline vinaigrette
Tender cooked leeks served with an original vinaigrette and a savory crumble for crunch. A gourmet vegetable starter.
Duck Foie Gras Terrine
Terrine de Foie Gras de Canard
Homemade, fruit chutney
Pan-seared foie gras slice prepared on-site, served with a sweet and savory fruity accompaniment. Rich and melt-in-your-mouth.
Beef Tataki
Tataki de Bœuf
Cilantro & lemongrass
Beef briefly seared and left rare inside, marinated with Asian flavors. Fresh and aromatic.
Butternut Squash Velouté
Velouté de Potimarron
Galangal & coconut foam
Creamy butternut squash soup, enhanced with a touch of galangal (peppery root) and coconut milk. Mild and comforting.
Breaded Soft-Boiled Egg
Œuf Mollet en Croûte
Comté Cream & Mushrooms
Soft-yolked egg encased in a golden crust, served with a rich cheese and mushroom sauce. Indulgent.
Burgundy Snails Fricassee
Fricassée d'Escargots de Bourgogne
Chorizo & tomato
Snails cooked not with parsley butter but with a spicy tomato and chorizo sauce. An original variation on the classic.
Raw & Cooked Vegetables
Légumes Crus & Cuits
with Madras curry
A plate of seasonal vegetables prepared in various ways, seasoned with mild Indian spices. Healthy and flavorful.
Braised Lamb
Fondant d'Agneau
Confit pumpkin & homemade gnocchi
Lamb piece slow-cooked to be very tender, served with sweet pumpkin and fresh gnocchi.
Weeping Tiger
Tigre qui Pleure
Homemade matchstick potatoes
Thai-inspired dish: marinated grilled beef, sliced, served with a spicy tangy sauce and thin fries.
New Style Beef Tartare
Tartare de Bœuf New Style
Snow peas, spring onions & cilantro
Reimagined tartare with crunchy green vegetables and fresh herbs. Lighter and more aromatic than the classic.
Iberian Pluma
Pluma Ibérique
Smoked potato pressé & Jerusalem artichokes
Very tender and flavorful Iberian pork cut, grilled and served with a side of potatoes and root vegetables.
Fine Veal Chop
Belle Côte de Veau
With truffle juice. Homemade matchstick potatoes
Large grilled veal cut, served with a truffle-scented jus and thin fries. A noble and generous dish.
Griddled Octopus
Poulpe à la Plancha
Confit potatoes, olives & tomatoes
Grilled octopus served with melting potatoes and a Mediterranean garnish. Tender and sunny.
Salmon Tonkatsu
Tonkatsu de Saumon
Coconut-lemongrass rice & sriracha
Japanese-style breaded and fried salmon, served with fragrant rice and a spicy sauce. Asian fusion.
Swordfish & Prawn Casserole
Cocotte d'Espadon & Gambas
Coconut-lemongrass rice & sriracha
Stewed fish and shrimp dish, served with Asian-flavored accompaniments (coconut, lemongrass). Rich and fragrant.
Seared Scallops
Noix de Saint-Jacques Snackées
Endives & pine nut - chive condiment
Lightly seared scallops, served with braised endives and a pine nut dressing. Refined.
Cod "Black Cod" Style
Cabillaud façon "Black Cod"
Ginger mashed potatoes
Marinated and glazed cod (often with miso), inspired by a famous Japanese recipe. Served with a ginger-spiced puree.
Swordfish Steak
Steak d'Espadon
(500g) For 2 People. Small potatoes & Sarawak pepper sauce
Large grilled swordfish steak to share, served with small potatoes and an exotic pepper sauce. (Price per person usually, check menu).
Sandro Recchia our pastry chef
Aged Comté 24 Months
Comté Affiné 24 Mois
Portion of aged Comté cheese, with powerful aromas and salt crystals. Simple and excellent.
Fresh Seasonal Fruits
Fruits Frais de Saison
Plate of cut fruit according to market availability. Fresh and light.
Cheesecake & Raspberries
Cheese Cake & Framboises
Creamy fresh cheese cake on a biscuit base, served with tangy raspberries. An Anglo-Saxon classic.
Passionately Chocolate
Passionnément Chocolat
All-chocolate dessert for cocoa lovers. Rich and intense texture.
Millefeuille
Millefeuille
Palmito-style Caramel
Crispy puff pastry layered with cream, served with caramel. A textured pastry dessert.
Crazy for Baba
Dingue du Baba
Variation on the Baba au rhum. Spongy cake soaked in alcoholic syrup.
Lemon Tart
Tarte Citron
With citrus supremes
Tangy lemon cream tart, adorned with fresh citrus segments. Fresh and zesty.
Rhône Valley, Burgundy, Beaujolais, Bordeaux, French Wines
Côtes Du Rhône AOP Saint Esprits Delas 2021
Côtes Du Rhône AOP Saint Esprits Delas 2021
Rhône Valley red wine, generally spicy and fruity.
Saint-Nicolas de Bourgueil AOP G. Hersard 2021
Saint-Nicolas de Bourgueil AOP G. Hersard 2021
Light and fruity Loire red wine, with red fruit aromas.
Brouilly AOP Château des Tours 2022
Brouilly AOP Château des Tours 2022
Beaujolais Cru, smooth and gourmet red wine.
Pinot Noir Doudet - Naudin 2021
Pinot Noir Doudet - Naudin 2021
French Wine
Light and elegant red wine from the Pinot Noir grape variety.
Southwest, Rhône Valley, Burgundy, Provence, Corsica, Ardèche
Jurançon AOP Organic Domaine Bayard "Symbiose"
Jurançon AOP Bio Domaine Bayard "Symbiose"
2021
Southwestern white wine, often dry and aromatic or sweet.
Chablis Jean-Marc Brocard 2022
Chablis Jean-Marc Brocard 2022
Dry and mineral Burgundy white wine, highly regarded.
Menetou-Salon AOC ORGANIC Remoortere 2021
Menetou-Salon AOC BIO Remoortere 2021
Light and aromatic Loire white wine (Sauvignon).
Côtes de Provence AOP Domaine de l'Île-de-Porquerolles 2022
Côtes de Provence AOP Domaine de l'Île-de-Porquerolles 2022
Pale and elegant Provence rosé wine, with citrus notes.
Côtes de Provence ACPC Château Peyrassol ORGANIC 2022
Côtes de Provence ACPC Château Peyrassol BIO 2022
Renowned Provence rosé, fresh and fruity.
La Winnerie Parisienne Organic 2021
La Winnerie Parisienne Bio 2021
French Wine
Wine produced in the Paris region, original and local.
Charles Heidsieck Brut Réserve
Charles Heidsieck Brut Réserve
Classic and balanced Champagne, perfect for an aperitif.
Louis Roederer Brut Premier
Louis Roederer Brut Premier
Grand Champagne from a renowned house, fine and complex.
Charles Heidsieck Brut Millésimé 2012
Charles Heidsieck Brut Millésimé 2012
Champagne from a specific year, offering more character and maturity.
Louis Roederer Cuvée "Cristal" 2014
Louis Roederer Cuvée "Cristal" 2014
Prestige cuvée, icon of luxury and finesse in Champagne.
Charles Heidsieck Rosé Réserve
Charles Heidsieck Rosé Réserve
Rosé Champagne with red fruit aromas and a delicate color.
Contains Dairy
Peanut Allergy
Contains Fish
Contains Shellfish
Gluten Free
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