Chez Alain

Name: Chez Alain
Address: Paris
Price range: €3.1 - €49

Traditional restaurant since 1976

★ 4.3 (172)

OUR STARTERS

HOUSE SPECIALTIES

Egg brick

Brick à l'oeuf

Crispy phyllo dough pastry filled with a whole egg. Fried until the dough is golden and the egg is cooked to perfection. A flavorful Tunisian specialty.

€6.50 ≈ $8.00

Tuna brick

Brick au thon

Phyllo dough pastry filled with tuna, often flavored with parsley and spices. Crispy on the outside and melting on the inside.

€6.50 ≈ $8.00

Checkchouka

Traditional dish made of simmered peppers and tomatoes with spices and eggs. Similar to ratatouille but with Maghrebian flavors.

€6.50 ≈ $8.00

Bourack

Phyllo dough cigar stuffed with spiced minced meat. Fried to achieve a crispy texture.

€6.50 ≈ $8.00

Herring fillets

Filets de harengs

Fish fillets marinated in oil and herbs. Served cold, often with warm potatoes.

€6.50 ≈ $8.00

Frog legs

Cuisses de grenouilles

French specialty, legs sautéed usually with garlic and parsley. The meat is tender and reminiscent of chicken.

€7.80 ≈ $9.00

Pan-seared scallops

Noix de Saint-Jacques poêlées

Scallops with fine and delicate flesh, seared in a pan. Sweet flavor and melting texture.

€8.70 ≈ $10.00

6 Burgundy snails

6 escargots de Bourgogne

Snails served in their shells with garlic and parsley butter. A classic of French gastronomy.

€7.80 ≈ $9.00

12 Burgundy snails

12 escargots de Bourgogne

Dozen snails served in their shells with garlic and parsley butter. A classic of French gastronomy.

€12.80 ≈ $15.00

Vegetable salad

Salade de crudités

Plate of raw seasonal vegetables, grated or thinly sliced. Fresh and crunchy, seasoned with vinaigrette.

€5.50 ≈ $6.00

APERITIFS

House aperitif

Apéritif maison

Alcoholic drink served before the meal to whet the appetite. Special restaurant recipe.

€4.60 ≈ $5.00

Kir with Sauvignon

Kir au Sauvignon

Classic French cocktail made with white wine and cassis cream.

€3.20 ≈ $4.00

Kir Royal

Variation of kir prepared with Champagne instead of white wine. Sparkling and festive.

€7.90 ≈ $9.00

Pastis / Ricard / Anise

Pastis / Ricard / Anis

5cl

Typical anise-flavored liqueur from the South of France. Usually drunk diluted with fresh water.

€3.20 ≈ $4.00

Red Martini

Martini rouge

4cl

Sweet and aromatic Italian vermouth, red in color. Herbal and slightly sweet flavors.

€3.50 ≈ $4.00

White Martini

Martini blanc

4cl

White Italian vermouth, with notes of vanilla and herbs. Sweet and aromatic.

€3.50 ≈ $4.00

Suze

4cl

Bitter French aperitif based on gentian. Distinctive flavor and golden yellow color.

€3.40 ≈ $4.00

Port

Porto

4cl

Portuguese fortified wine, rich and sweet. Ideal to start the meal.

€3.40 ≈ $4.00

Byrh

4cl

French aperitif wine flavored with quinquina. Sweet and bitter taste.

€3.40 ≈ $4.00

J & B

4cl

Blended Scotch whisky. Balanced taste with notes of fruit and vanilla.

€5.90 ≈ $7.00

Chivas Regal

4cl

Premium Scotch whisky. Rich and smooth with notes of honey and fruit.

€7.60 ≈ $9.00

COUSCOUS

House couscous

Couscous maison

Lamb chops, chicken, skewer, merguez, meatballs

Complete dish of steamed wheat semolina, served with an assortment of grilled and simmered meats. Accompanied by vegetables and a fragrant broth.

€19 ≈ $22.00

Méchoui couscous

Couscous méchoui

Couscous served with slowly roasted lamb pieces, either on a spit or in the oven. The meat is tender and flavorful.

€15.80 ≈ $18.00

Mixed couscous

Couscous mixte

Lamb chops, skewer, merguez, meatballs

Couscous garnished with a varied selection of meats: lamb, skewer, spicy sausage, and meatballs.

€15.50 ≈ $18.00

Lamb chop couscous

Couscous côtes d'agneau

Couscous served with grilled lamb chops. The combination of semolina and grilled meat.

€14 ≈ $16.00

Farmhouse chicken couscous

Couscous poulet fermier

Couscous accompanied by pieces of farm-raised chicken, known for its firm and flavorful meat.

€13.50 ≈ $16.00

Lamb chop couscous

Couscous brochettes d'agneau

Couscous served with marinated and grilled lamb pieces on skewers.

€12.50 ≈ $14.00

Merguez couscous

Couscous merguez

Couscous accompanied by spicy lamb and beef sausages.

€11 ≈ $13.00

Chicken couscous

Couscous poulet

Classic version of couscous with simmered chicken. Comforting and nourishing dish.

€10 ≈ $12.00

Vegetable couscous

Couscous légumes

Couscous served only with its assortment of vegetables simmered in broth. Vegetarian option.

€9 ≈ $10.00

OUR MAIN DISHES

our main dishes

Entrecôte steak with garnish

Entrecôte de boeuf garnie

Grilled beef steak, tender and marbled. Served with a side dish.

€15.50 ≈ $18.00

Rumsteck heart cut

Pavé de coeur rumsteack

pepper or Roquefort sauce

Thick piece of lean and tender beef. Served with a creamy sauce of your choice.

€15~ ≈ $17.00

Lamb skewers

Brochettes d'agneau

Marinated lamb pieces grilled on a spit. Smoky flavor and juicy meat.

€11.50 ≈ $13.00

Pan-seared duck breast with green peppercorns

Magret de canard poëllé au poivre vert

Fillet of fatty duck breast, pan-seared and served with a zesty green pepper sauce. Rich and flavorful.

€14.80 ≈ $17.00

Grilled lamb chops

Côtes d'agneau grillées

Small grilled lamb chops, often served pink. Tender meat with a characteristic flavor.

€13.50 ≈ $16.00

Lamb mechoui

Méchoui d'agneau

Whole lamb or large pieces roasted slowly. The meat is very tender and the skin crispy.

€14 ≈ $16.00

OUR SIDE DISHES TO CHOOSE FROM

sides garnish

Homemade fries

Frites maison

Potatoes cut into sticks and fried. Crispy and golden.

Green beans

Haricots verts

Steamed or sautéed green vegetables. Light and healthy.

Green salad

Salade verte

Seasoned fresh salad leaves.

Rice

Riz

Cooked rice grains, a neutral and versatile side dish.

OUR DESSERTS

Cheese platter

Assortiment de fromages

Selection of various cheeses. Usually served with bread.

€7.70 ≈ $9.00

Oriental pastry

Pâtisserie orientale

Sweet treats made from almonds, honey, and fine pastry. Often flavored with orange blossom.

€3.50 ≈ $4.00

Crème brûlée

Dessert with vanilla cream topped with a layer of crunchy caramelized sugar.

€5.50 ≈ $6.00

Crème caramel

Egg custard topped with liquid caramel. Smooth and melting texture.

€5.50 ≈ $6.00

Chocolate mousse

Mousse au chocolat

Airy and chocolatey dessert. Rich in flavor and light in texture.

€4.50 ≈ $5.00

Three scoops of ice cream

Glaces trois boules

Sorbets: Coconut milk, strawberry, raspberry Ice creams: pistachio, vanilla bean, coffee, dark chocolate

Cup of three scoops of ice cream or sorbet of your choice from the available flavors.

€5.60~ ≈ $6.00

OUR WINES

RED

Cuvée du Président (Algeria)

Cuvée du Président (Algérie)

Algerian red wine.

€10.50~ ≈ $12.00

Medea (Algeria)

Medea (Algérie)

Algerian red wine from the Médéa region.

€10.50~ ≈ $12.00

Mascara (Algeria)

Mascara (Algérie)

Algerian red wine produced in the Mascara region.

€10.50~ ≈ $12.00

Boulaouane red (Morocco)

Boulaouane rouge (Maroc)

Moroccan red wine.

€10.50~ ≈ $12.00

Boulaouane rosé (Morocco)

Boulaouane rosé (Maroc)

Moroccan rosé wine, fresh and fruity.

€10.50~ ≈ $12.00

Saint-Emilion (France)

Prestigious Bordeaux red wine. Full-bodied and elegant.

€21~ ≈ $24.00

Bordeaux supérieur (France)

Red wine from the Bordeaux appellation.

€17~ ≈ $20.00

Brouilly (France)

Light and fruity Beaujolais red wine.

€17~ ≈ $20.00

WHITE

Pinot gris (France)

Alsace white wine, rich and aromatic.

€19~ ≈ $22.00

Alsace wine (France)

Vin d'Alsace (France)

White wine from the Alsace region.

€16.50~ ≈ $19.00

Bottle of Champagne (France)

Bouteille de Champagne (France)

World-renowned sparkling wine.

€49 ≈ $57.00

Glass of Champagne

Coupe de Champagne

Glass of sparkling wine.

€8.50 ≈ $10.00

PITCHERS

Côtes du Rhone (France)

Rhône Valley wine served by the pitcher.

€4.30~ ≈ $5.00

Bordeaux (France)

Bordeaux wine served by the pitcher.

€4.30~ ≈ $5.00

Sauvignon blanc (France)

Dry and fresh white wine served by the pitcher.

€4.30~ ≈ $5.00

DIGESTIFS

4cl

Cognac

Renowned French wine eau-de-vie. Aged in oak barrels.

€5.60 ≈ $6.00

Armagnac

Wine eau-de-vie from the Southwest of France. Rich and complex.

€5.60 ≈ $6.00

Poire William

Very fragrant pear eau-de-vie.

€5.60 ≈ $6.00

Mirabelle plum

Mirabelle

Yellow plum eau-de-vie from Lorraine.

€5.60 ≈ $6.00

Cointreau

Liqueur made from sweet and bitter orange peels.

€5.60 ≈ $6.00

Marie Brizard

Anise liqueur.

€5.60 ≈ $6.00

Get 27

Green mint liqueur, fresh and sweet.

€5.60 ≈ $6.00

Gin

Spirit flavored with juniper berries.

€5.60 ≈ $6.00

Vodka

Neutral distilled spirit.

€5.60 ≈ $6.00

Boukha

Fig eau-de-vie originating from Tunisia. Fruity and strong taste.

€5.60 ≈ $6.00

DRINKS

Heineken

Classic lager blonde beer.

€4 ≈ $5.00

Draft

Pression

Beer served on tap.

€3.10 ≈ $4.00

1664

French blonde beer.

€4 ≈ $5.00

Badoit or Vittel

Badoit ou Vittel

Sparkling mineral water (Badoit) or still water (Vittel).

€3.80~ ≈ $4.00

Coca-Cola

Cola-flavored carbonated drink.

€3.20 ≈ $4.00

Coca-Cola Light

Sugar-free version of Coca-Cola.

€3.20 ≈ $4.00

Orangina

Sparkling orange drink with pulp.

€3.20 ≈ $4.00

Perrier

Natural sparkling mineral water.

€3.20 ≈ $4.00

Fruit juices

Jus de fruits

Various fruit juices.

€3.20~ ≈ $4.00

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