Abstinence - Restaurant & Bar

Name: Abstinence - Restaurant & Bar
Address: Paris
Price range: €6 - €90

Dishes to share, carefully selected wines, and vinyl records spinning in the background at Abstinence, an ambiance designed for modern epicureans.

★ 4.5 (981)

TO SHARE OR NOT

Pâté en croûte Maison Verot

Traditional pâté en croûte made with a meat filling baked in puff pastry. Flavorful and rich in textures.

€18 ≈ $21.00

Eggs mayonnaise with cider, toasted buckwheat

Oeufs mayonnaise au cidre, sarrasin torréfié

Classic French starter made with hard-boiled eggs and mayonnaise, revisited here with cider and toasted buckwheat for crunch.

€12 ≈ $14.00

Black truffle and ham croque monsieur

Croque monsieur à la truffe noire et jambon

Hot ham and cheese sandwich, enhanced with black truffle for an earthy and luxurious flavor.

€22 ≈ $25.00

Sea bass crudo

Crudo de bar

Thin slices of raw sea bass, seasoned. A fresh and light dish highlighting the delicacy of the fish.

€24 ≈ $28.00

Fried Chicken, Duo of Mayonnaises

Poulet Frit, Duo de mayonaises

Pieces of chicken coated in a crispy breading and fried. Served with two different mayonnaise sauces.

€18 ≈ $21.00

Roasted leeks with spicy sauce

Poireaux rôtis au four, sauce spicy

Leeks baked until tender, topped with a spicy sauce.

€18 ≈ $21.00

3 Mushroom Velouté

Velouté 3 champignons

Smooth and creamy soup made with three varieties of mushrooms. Rich in woody flavors.

€16 ≈ $19.00

Saint Félicien roasted in the oven with honey

Saint Félicien rôti au four et miel

Soft cheese roasted in the oven until melted, served with honey for a sweet and savory touch.

€18 ≈ $21.00

Brioche bun, shredded beef

Pain brioché, effiloché de boeuf

Soft brioche bun filled with slow-cooked shredded beef. Tender and flavorful.

€24 ≈ $28.00

Beetroot carpaccio with yogurt and hazelnut sauce

Carpaccio betterave sauce yaourt noisette

Thin slices of beetroot served cold with a yogurt and hazelnut sauce. Fresh and vegetal.

€15 ≈ $17.00

Tarama and Toasts

Tarama et Toasts

Creamy preparation based on fish roe, served with toasted bread. Salty and creamy.

€12 ≈ $14.00

Roasted asparagus

Asperges rôties

Fresh asparagus baked in the oven. Simple and tasty.

€18 ≈ $21.00

LUNCH MENU

WEEKDAYS

EN SEMAINE

On selected items

Lunch menu available on weekdays. Allows you to choose two dishes from a selection.

€24~ ≈ $28.00

MAIN COURSES

CHICKEN SUPREME

SUPRÊME DE VOLAILLE

homemade mashed potatoes, full-bodied poultry jus

Tender chicken breast served with homemade mashed potatoes and a rich meat jus.

€26 ≈ $30.00

BEEF FILLET

FILET DE BOEUF

Full-bodied jus, homemade fries

Noble piece of grilled beef, served with its jus and homemade fries.

€38 ≈ $44.00

SEA BASS FILLET

FILET DE BAR

Beetroot sauté with lemon butter sauce

Pan-seared fish fillet, served with beetroot and a lemon butter sauce.

€29 ≈ $34.00

ROASTED SQUASH

COURGE RÔTIE

Squash mousseline and pickles

Roasted squash served with a squash purée (fine mash) and pickled vegetables.

€25 ≈ $29.00

TO SHARE

A side dish of your choice per person

BEEF TOMAHAWK

TOMAHAWK DE BOEUF

85€/KG

Very large bone-in ribeye steak, grilled and intended for sharing. Marbled and flavorful meat.

€85~ ≈ $98.00

LAMB SHOULDER

ÉPAULE D'AGNEAU

Whole roasted lamb shoulder, tender and confit. Ideal for sharing among several.

€90~ ≈ $104.00

SIDES

FRIES

FRITES

Potato wedges, fried. Crispy and golden.

€6 ≈ $7.00

HOMEMADE MASHED POTATOES

PURÉE MAISON

Potatoes mashed with butter and milk. Smooth and creamy texture.

€6 ≈ $7.00

SALAD

SALADE

Mix of fresh seasoned salad leaves.

€6 ≈ $7.00

DESSERTS

CHOCOLATE MOUSSE

MOUSSE AU CHOCOLAT

Classic dessert made with melted chocolate and whipped egg whites. Light and airy texture.

€14 ≈ $16.00

APPLE CRUMBLE

CRUMBLE AUX POMMES

Baked apples covered with a crispy crumble topping.

€13 ≈ $15.00

RED BERRY PAVLOVA

PAVLOVA AUX FRUITS ROUGES

Dessert made of meringue, crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, topped with cream and red berries.

€16 ≈ $19.00

RED BERRIES AND WHIPPED CREAM

FRUITS ROUGES ET CHANTILLY

Assortment of fresh red berries served with homemade whipped cream.

€15 ≈ $17.00

WINES BY THE GLASS

SPARKLING WINES

Rosé Champagne, LAHERTE FRERES, rosé de Meunier, Brut rosé

Champagne rosé, LAHERTE FRERES, rosé de Meunier, Brut rosé

A sparkling wine, complex, aromatic

Sparkling rosé wine from the Champagne region. Fresh and festive.

€15 ≈ $17.00

CHAMPAGNE PHILIPPONNAT, Royale Réserve

Beautiful vivacity, fresh apple, warm bread

Sparkling wine from Champagne. Notes of fresh fruit and brioche.

€16 ≈ $19.00

WHITE WINES

DOMAINE CLÉMENT ET FLORIAN BERTHIER, Coteaux du Giennois, 2020

Balanced, peony, white flower

Dry white wine from the Loire Valley. Floral and balanced.

€8 ≈ $9.00

CHÂTEAU LA FOND DU LOUP, Côtes du Rhône 2020

CHÂTEAU LA FOND DU LOUP, côte du Rhône 2020

Saline, apricot, aromatic

White wine from the Rhône Valley. Aromatic with fruity notes.

€9 ≈ $10.00

OLIVIER TRICON, Bourgogne Chardonnay, 2020

White fruits, balanced, citrus

White wine from Burgundy made from the Chardonnay grape. Fresh with citrus notes.

€9 ≈ $10.00

DOMAINE EGIATEGIA DENA DELA 2020

Fresh fruits, great vivacity, saline

Basque white wine vinified underwater. Very lively and fresh.

€9 ≈ $10.00

RED WINES

DOMAINE CHANCELLE, Saumur Champigny, 2019

Fresh, gourmet, supple with a hint of spice

Red wine from the Loire. Light and fruity with a spicy touch.

€8 ≈ $9.00

RIOJA, Navajas, Tinto, 2021

Fresh, cherry, tannic

Spanish red wine. Structured with red fruit aromas.

€8 ≈ $9.00

CHÂTEAU CHANTEGRIVE, Graves, 2016

Melted tannins, spicy, fresh

Red wine from Bordeaux. Elegant and complex.

€10 ≈ $12.00

DOMAINE BONNARDOT, Côte de nuit villages, 2020

Fruity, red berries, light tannins, round

Red wine from Burgundy. Round and fruity with light tannins.

€12 ≈ $14.00

ROSÉ WINES

DOMAINE DE LA NAVICELLE, « A flot », Coteaux d'Aix-en-Provence, 2021

Citrus, tangy, fruity

Rosé wine from Provence. Very pale, fresh, and fruity.

€7 ≈ $8.00

DOMAINE CLÉMENT ET FLORIAN BERTHIER, L'instant, 2021

Fruity, fresh, light

Light and refreshing rosé wine.

€7 ≈ $8.00