Café Charbon

Name: Café Charbon
Address: 109 Rue Oberkampf, Paris, Paris
Price range: €0.6 - €90

The house does not accept checks, credit cards from 10€ net prices including service Homemade recipes passed down for generations.

★ 4.2 (2,070) $$Moderate 📍 109 Rue Oberkampf, Paris

STARTERS

6 large wild Burgundy snails from Maison de l'Escargot

6 gros escargots de bourgogne sauvage de la maison de l'escargot

Large wild Burgundy snails prepared with traditional garlic and parsley butter. They have a chewy texture and a rich, herbal savory flavor. Use the provided pick to extract the snail and dip bread in the butter sauce.

€12 ≈ $14.00

Artisanal buffalo mozzarella

Mozzarella di buffala artisanale

extra virgin olive oil

Artisanal buffalo milk mozzarella cheese served with extra virgin olive oil. Soft, creamy texture with a mild, milky taste. Enjoy as a fresh starter.

€12 ≈ $14.00

Egg mayonnaise and mesclun bouquet

Oeuf mayonnaise et bouquet de mesclun

Hard-boiled eggs topped with mayonnaise, served with mixed greens. A classic French bistro staple. Creamy and savory.

€4.50 ≈ $5.00

Beautiful plate of Rubbia Galéra cecina

Belle Assiette de cecina Rubbia Galéra

A plate of cured beef (Cecina). Salty, smoky, and thinly sliced similar to prosciutto but made from beef. Enjoy with bread or on its own.

€14 ≈ $16.00

Cherry tomato salad

Salade de tomates cerise

lemon, extra virgin olive oil and basil

Cherry tomato salad dressed with lemon, olive oil, and basil. Fresh, tangy, and light. A simple vegetable starter.

€6 ≈ $7.00

Beef Gyozas

Gyozas de Boeuf

shiitake, coriander, ginger, soy sauce

Beef dumplings with shiitake mushrooms, coriander, and ginger. Served with soy sauce. Savory meat filling wrapped in a thin dough.

€10 ≈ $12.00

TO SHARE

Charcuterie or mixed board

Planche de charcuterie ou mixte

Sharing board with cured meats (charcuterie) or a mix of meats and cheeses. Salty and savory. Perfect for sharing with drinks.

€18~ ≈ $21.00

Fried squid with parsley and garlic, and tartar sauce

Friture d'encornet en persillade et sauce tartare

Fried squid seasoned with parsley and garlic, served with tartare sauce. Crispy on the outside, chewy on the inside. Dip in the creamy sauce.

€10 ≈ $12.00

Homemade focaccia with rosemary and garlic

Foccacia maison au romarin et à l'ail

Homemade focaccia bread flavored with rosemary and garlic. Soft, airy bread with a savory crust. Good for snacking.

€6 ≈ $7.00

Patatas bravas and aioli

Patatas bravas et aïoli

Fried potato cubes served with aioli (garlic mayonnaise). Crispy, savory, and garlicky. A popular Spanish-style tapa.

€6 ≈ $7.00

Hummus with grilled sesame and sumac

Houmous au sésame grillé et sumac

Chickpea dip with grilled sesame and sumac spice. Creamy, nutty, and slightly tangy. Scoop up with bread.

€8 ≈ $9.00

Guacamole with basil

Guacamoles au basilic

Avocado dip seasoned with basil. Creamy and fresh with an herbal note. Eaten as a dip.

€8 ≈ $9.00

Vietnamese chicken spring rolls

Nems de poulet à la vietnamienne

Vietnamese-style fried spring rolls filled with chicken. Crispy skin with a savory filling. Often eaten wrapped in lettuce with dipping sauce.

€12 ≈ $14.00

Sardines in organic olive oil "La Guildive"

Sardines à l'huile d'olive bio « La Guildive »

Premium canned sardines in organic olive oil. Oily fish with a rich, briny flavor. Served simply, often with bread.

€12 ≈ $14.00

Shrimp fritters with lemon and spicy sauce

Accras de crevettes au citron et sauce pimentée

Shrimp fritters with lemon and spicy sauce. Fried dough balls with seafood flavor. Crispy, fluffy, and savory.

€9 ≈ $10.00

Roasted Isigny Camembert

Camembert d'isigny rôti

Whole roasted Camembert cheese, melted and gooey. Served with either honey and lemon thyme or truffle. Dip bread into the hot cheese.

€20~ ≈ $23.00

Chicken fingers breaded with cereals

Finger de poulet pané aux céréales

marinated and Espelette pepper

Chicken fingers breaded with cereals, marinated and seasoned with Espelette pepper. Crunchy and savory with a mild spicy kick.

€10 ≈ $12.00

Fine sweet potato tempura and organic curry mayonnaise and coriander

Fine tempura de patate douce et mayonnaise au curry bio et coriandre

Thin sweet potato tempura served with organic curry mayonnaise and coriander. Light, crispy, sweet and savory.

€6 ≈ $7.00

BRASSERIE CLASSICS

Croque Monsieur gratinated with 18-month aged Comté cheese

Croque Monsieur gratiné au comté 18mois d'affinage

served with fries or lettuce hearts

Hot ham and cheese sandwich topped with melted 18-month aged Comté cheese. Rich, savory, and crispy. Served with fries or lettuce.

€14~ ≈ $16.00

Vietnamese-style beef tartare, "Thi Giao" style

Tartare de boeuf à la vietnamienne façon « Thi Giao »

sweet potato tempura

Raw beef tartare prepared with Vietnamese flavors (likely herbs, spices, soy). Served with sweet potato tempura. Fresh texture with Asian seasoning.

€18 ≈ $21.00

Homemade smash burger buns

Smash burger buns maison

French beef selection nivernaise, cheddar, ketchup, mustard, homemade pickles and onions, fries

Burger with a smashed beef patty, cheddar, ketchup, mustard, pickles, and onions on a homemade bun. Crispy meat edges, juicy center. Served with fries.

€19~ ≈ $22.00

Free-range egg omelet (2 ingredients of your choice), mesclun

Omelette aux oeufs plein air (2 ingrédients au choix), mesclun

« White ham mushroom, emmental »

Free-range egg omelet with a choice of 2 ingredients (Ham, Mushroom, Emmental cheese). Served with salad. Fluffy and savory.

€13 ≈ $15.00

SALADS

Caesar salad

Salade César

crispy chicken, parmesan, caesar dressing, soft-boiled egg and garlic croutons

Caesar salad with crispy chicken, parmesan, soft-boiled egg, and garlic croutons. Creamy dressing, savory and crunchy.

€16 ≈ $19.00

Heirloom tomato salad

Salade de tomates anciennes

buffalo mozzarella, olive oil, lemon juice, nectarine and basil

Heirloom tomato salad with buffalo mozzarella, nectarine, and basil. Fresh, sweet, and tangy flavors. Light and healthy.

€19 ≈ $22.00

Organic Peruvian quinoa salad

Salade de quinoa bio à la péruvienne

sea bass ceviche, red onion carpaccio, pomegranate, green pepper, cherry tomatoes, parsley, coriander and lime

Organic Peruvian quinoa salad with sea bass ceviche (raw fish cured in citrus), pomegranate, and fresh vegetables. zesty, fresh, and citrusy.

€17 ≈ $20.00

Bo Bun

rice vermicelli, marinated angus beef strips, Vietnamese chicken spring rolls, toasted peanuts, coriander, fried shallots and carrot pickles

Vietnamese rice noodle salad with marinated beef, spring rolls, peanuts, and herbs. Served cold or warm. Sweet, sour, and savory fish sauce dressing.

€16 ≈ $19.00

LITTLE CHARBON MENU (up to 12 years old)

Kids Menu

Menu Enfant

Kid's menu for children up to 12 years old. Includes a main dish (minced steak or ham) with fries, and a dessert.

€12~ ≈ $14.00

FISH

Grilled octopus over charcoal

Pouple grillé à la braise

Camargue rice Portuguese style and coriander

Grilled octopus served with Portuguese-style rice and coriander. Smoky, tender seafood with savory seasoned rice.

€28 ≈ $32.00

Roasted sea bream fillet

Filet de Daurade rôti

candied vegetable piperade and basil

Roasted sea bream fillet served with piperade (stewed peppers and vegetables). Light fish with sweet and savory vegetables.

€22 ≈ $25.00

Mediterranean-style sea bream tartare

Tartare de Daurade à la méditerranéenne

Kalamata olives, preserved lemon, toasted hazelnuts, olive oil and herb salad

Raw sea bream tartare with Mediterranean flavors: olives, preserved lemon, hazelnuts, and herbs. Fresh, citrusy, and nutty.

€21 ≈ $24.00

GRILLED MEATS OVER CHARCOAL

Flank steak (200g) with real shallot sauce, fries

Bavette d'aloyau 200gr véritable sauce échalote, frites

Flank steak (200g) served with shallot sauce and fries. A flavorful, fibrous cut of beef cooked to preference.

€21 ≈ $24.00

Argentine Black Angus ribeye steak (250g) with Béarnaise sauce, fries

Noix d'entrecôte Black angus 250gr d'argentine sauce béarnaise, frites

Argentine Black Angus ribeye steak (250g) with Béarnaise sauce and fries. Rich, marbled beef with a creamy, herbed sauce.

€35 ≈ $41.00

Argentine beef fillet with Malabar pepper sauce, fries

Filet de boeuf d'argentine sauce poivre malabar, frites

Argentine beef fillet with Malabar pepper sauce and fries. A very tender, lean cut of meat.

€40 ≈ $46.00

Homemade duck confit with Sarladaise potatoes

Confit de canard maison pommes sarladaises

Homemade duck confit served with Sarladaise potatoes (cooked in duck fat). The duck is slow-cooked until tender and falling off the bone.

€20 ≈ $23.00

Grilled Andouillette sausage with my childhood mustard sauce, fries

Andouillette AAAAA grillée sauce moutarde de mon enfance, frites

Grilled Andouillette sausage (AAAA certified quality) with mustard sauce and fries. Made from pork chitterlings (intestines), it has a distinctive, pungent aroma and chewy texture. A traditional French dish for adventurous eaters.

€18 ≈ $21.00

Beautiful 1kg Beef Rib

Belle côte de Boeuf 1kg

« nivernaise selection » 2 garnishes of your choice (2 people)

Large beef rib steak (1kg) for two people. Comes with a choice of two sides. Rich, flavorful, and perfect for sharing.

€90 ≈ $104.00

PASTA AND RISOTTO

Trofie pesto alla genovese

buffalo mozzarella, pine nuts and basil

Twisted pasta (Trofie) with Genovese basil pesto, buffalo mozzarella, and pine nuts. Herbaceous, creamy, and nutty.

€17 ≈ $20.00

Rigatoni from Mancini house with summer vegetables

Rigatoni de la maison Mancini aux légumes du soleil

straciatella di buffala and basil

Rigatoni pasta with summer vegetables (sun vegetables), creamy stracciatella cheese, and basil. Fresh and comforting.

€17 ≈ $20.00

Cacio e Pepe Risotto

Risotto Caccio e Pepe

Risotto cooked in the Cacio e Pepe style (cheese and pepper). Creamy rice dish with a sharp peppery kick and salty cheese.

€18 ≈ $21.00

GARNISHES

Fries

Frites

French fries.

€6 ≈ $7.00

Lettuce hearts

Coeur de laitue

Lettuce hearts.

€6 ≈ $7.00

sweet potato tempura

Tempura de patate douce

Sweet potato tempura.

€6 ≈ $7.00

Vegetable piperade

Piperade de légumes

Stewed peppers and vegetables.

€6 ≈ $7.00

Patatas bravas

Fried potatoes with spicy sauce.

€6 ≈ $7.00

Tomato rice

Riz a la tomate

Tomato rice.

€7 ≈ $8.00

DESSERTS AND CHEESES

Cheese plates

Assiettes fromage

Aged cheeses from our selection (Comté, Sainte Maure de Touraine, Saint nectaire, Fourme d'ambert, brillat savarin, sheep's tomme)

Selection of refined cheeses. Choose between 1 or 3 pieces. Served with bread.

€7~ ≈ $8.00

Made-to-order crepe

Crêpe à la minute

sugar, Nutella, jam or salted butter caramel

Freshly made crepe with choice of sugar, Nutella, jam, or salted caramel. A thin French pancake.

€6.50 ≈ $8.00

Crepe flambéed with Grand Marnier

Crêpe flambée au grand marnier

Crepe flambéed with Grand Marnier liqueur. Sweet with an orange liqueur flavor.

Fresh fruit salad

Salade de fruits frais

apple, pear, pineapple, kiwi, mango, passion fruit, lime

Fresh fruit salad with apple, pear, pineapple, kiwi, mango, passion fruit, and lime. Healthy and refreshing.

€7 ≈ $8.00

Mi-cuit au chocolat Inaya 65% Madagascar vanilla ice cream

Mi-cuit au chocolat Inaya 65% glace vanille de Madagascar

(12min patience)

Chocolate lava cake made with 65% Inaya chocolate, served with Madagascar vanilla ice cream. Warm, gooey center.

€9 ≈ $10.00

Gourmet coffee

Café gourmand

crème brûlée, fruit salad and homemade cookie

Coffee served with a selection of miniature desserts (crème brûlée, fruit salad, cookie).

€7 ≈ $8.00

Gérard Taurin MOF ice cream

Glace Gérard Taurin MOF

ask for our selection the scoop

Artisanal ice cream by Gérard Taurin (MOF). Ask for available flavors.

€5~ ≈ $6.00

Inaya 65% chocolate profiteroles, vanilla ice cream

Profiteroles au chocolat Inaya 65%, glace vanille

1: 5.5€, 2: 9€, 3: 12€

Choux pastry filled with vanilla ice cream and topped with warm chocolate sauce.

€5.50~ ≈ $6.00

Farm yogurt

Yaourt fermier

Farm yogurt. Plain and creamy.

€5 ≈ $6.00

Tahitian vanilla crème brûlée

Crème brulée à la vanille de Tahiti

Vanilla crème brûlée. Rich custard topped with a layer of hardened caramelized sugar. Crack the top with your spoon.

€8 ≈ $9.00

Tiramisu

Classic Italian dessert with mascarpone cream, coffee-soaked ladyfingers, and cocoa.

€8 ≈ $9.00

Rhubarb foam, strawberry sorbet, almond financier and sugar opal

Espuma à la rhubarbe, sorbet fraise, financier aux amandes et opaline au samba

Rhubarb foam with strawberry sorbet, almond financier cake, and a crisp sugar garnish. Fruity, airy, and textured.

€9 ≈ $10.00

COCKTAILS

Alcohol 4/5cl

HOUSE MOSCOW MULE

(vodka, lime, cucumber and pepper)

Vodka cocktail with lime, cucumber, and pepper. Refreshing and spicy.

€11 ≈ $13.00

PORN STAR MARTINI

(Vodka, passion fruit, lime, vanilla and champagne)

Fruity cocktail with vodka, passion fruit, lime, vanilla, and a shot of Champagne.

€12 ≈ $14.00

ENGLISH GARDEN

(Gin, elderflower liqueur, fresh basil and apple juice)

Gin cocktail with elderflower liqueur, fresh basil, and apple juice. Floral and herbal.

€11 ≈ $13.00

SUZANNE

(Gin, suze gloss, lime, cointreau, bitter, pineapple juice and grenadine)

Complex gin cocktail with suze, lime, Cointreau, pineapple, and grenadine. Sweet, bitter, and fruity.

€12 ≈ $14.00

BROOKLYN 99

(Whisky, lime, egg white, absinthe and soda)

Whisky cocktail with lime, egg white, absinthe, and soda. Creamy texture with anise notes.

€12 ≈ $14.00

GREEN SIBERIAN

(vodka, melon liqueur, lime, honey and champagne)

Vodka cocktail with melon liqueur, lime, honey, and Champagne. Sweet and bubbly.

€14 ≈ $16.00

THE REAL MAÏ-THAÏ

(White rum, amber rum, lime and orgeat syrup)

Classic Mai Tai with white and dark rum, lime, and orgeat (almond) syrup. Tropical and strong.

€12 ≈ $14.00

LE ZINZIN

(vodka, flavored tea, elderflower and lime)

Vodka cocktail with flavored tea, elderflower, and lime.

€11 ≈ $13.00

MOCKTAILS

7€ « 33cl »

APPLE FIZZ

(Apple juice, lime, egg white and passion fruit syrup)

Non-alcoholic cocktail with apple juice, lime, egg white, and passion fruit syrup.

€7 ≈ $8.00

CIRCLE WINNER

(Cranberry juice, orange juice, lime and vanilla syrup)

Non-alcoholic cocktail with cranberry, orange, lime, and vanilla.

€7 ≈ $8.00

KIWI BELLINI

(Pineapple juice, kiwi, lime and peach syrup)

Non-alcoholic Bellini with pineapple juice, kiwi, lime, and peach syrup.

€7 ≈ $8.00

PINK CHARBON

(Strawberry juice, orange juice, lime and peach syrup)

Non-alcoholic cocktail with strawberry, orange, lime, and peach.

€7 ≈ $8.00

APERITIFS

AMERICANO

AMÉRICANO

(8cl)

Bitter aperitif cocktail made with Campari, sweet vermouth, and club soda.

€9 ≈ $10.00

KIR

« Birlou, cassis, mure ou pèche (12.5cl)

White wine cocktail with fruit liqueur (blackcurrant, blackberry, or peach).

€5.50 ≈ $6.00

CAMPARI

(5cl)

Bitter Italian liqueur, served neat or on rocks.

€5.50 ≈ $6.00

SPIRITS

CHARCOAL COLLECTION 10° Scotland

COLLECTION DU CHARBON 10° Écosse

House whisky selection from Scotland.

€10 ≈ $12.00

SMOKEHEAD 43° / LAPHROAIG 10° Scotland

SMOKEHEAD 43° / LAPHROAIG 10° Écosse

Peated single malt whisky.

€13 ≈ $15.00

GLENMORANGIE 10° Scotland

GLENMORANGIE 10° Écosse

Single malt Scotch whisky.

€12 ≈ $14.00

ROZELIEURES RARE 40° France

French single malt whisky.

€15 ≈ $17.00

WOODFORD RÉSERVE 43.2° U.S.A

WOODFORD RÉSERVE 43,2° U.S.A

Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey.

€13 ≈ $15.00

Japanese Selection

Selection Japonaise

Selection of premium Japanese spirits including whiskies, gins, and rums.

€11~ ≈ $13.00

BREAKFAST

THE BASIC BREAKFAST

One hot drink of your choice Espresso, café latté, hot chocolate Monbana Or tea Dammann Fresh orange juice Bread, butter, jam Alain Milliat And croissant or Chocolate bread

Continental breakfast set including a hot drink, fresh juice, and pastries.

€8.50 ≈ $10.00

THE FULL BREAKFAST

One hot drink of your choice Espresso, café latté, hot chocolate Monbana Or tea Dammann Fresh orange juice Bread, butter, jam Alain Milliat And croissant or Chocolate bread One yogurt or 2 fried eggs

Complete breakfast set with hot drink, juice, pastries, and choice of eggs or yogurt.

€10.50 ≈ $12.00