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Restaurant café le Vaillant Gentilly

Set lunch menu (from 12:00 to 15:00)

★ 4.4 (111) $$Moderate 📍 31 Av. Paul Vaillant Couturier, 94250 Gentilly, France

OUR STARTERS

Poached egg with truffle
Œuf poché à la truffe
An egg cooked without its shell in boiling water, served with truffle for an earthy and rich flavor. The yolk remains runny while the white is set. A refined and delicate starter.
€6.50 ≈ $8.00
Avocado and shrimp tartare
Tartare d’avocat et de crevettes
A fresh mix of creamy avocado cubes and shrimp, often seasoned with lemon and herbs. A light and refreshing starter.
€6.50 ≈ $8.00
Country terrine
Terrine de campagne
A traditional French charcuterie made from chopped and seasoned pork, cooked in the oven. Rustic texture and savory taste. Usually enjoyed with bread and pickles.
€6 ≈ $7.00
Stracciatella antipasti
Antipasti stracciatella
Assortment of marinated or grilled vegetables served with stracciatella, the creamy heart of burrata. A smooth and gourmet Italian starter.
€6.50 ≈ $8.00

OUR MAIN COURSES

Beef tartare
Tartare de bœuf
Finely chopped and seasoned raw beef. Served cold, often with fries. A classic of French bistro cuisine.
€16 ≈ $19.00
Duck confit with parsley potatoes
Confit de canard pomme persillées
Duck thigh slow-cooked in its own fat until tender, with crispy skin. Served with potatoes sautéed with garlic and parsley.
€17.50 ≈ $20.00
Salmon fillet, lemon cream
Pavé de saumon, crème de citron
Thick piece of grilled or pan-fried salmon fillet. Topped with a creamy and tangy lemon sauce to enhance the fish's flavor.
€15.50 ≈ $18.00
Chicken escalope with Milanese sauce
Escalope de poulet à la sauce milanaise
Thin slice of breaded and fried chicken, golden and crispy. Inspired by Italian cuisine, it is a simple and popular dish.
€14.50 ≈ $17.00
Veal kidneys with Martini sauce
Rognons de veau sauce martini
Veal kidneys (offal) cooked in a Martini-flavored sauce. Firm texture and pronounced taste, for offal lovers.
€17 ≈ $20.00
Filet mignon 200g, mustard sauce
Filet mignon 200g, sauce moutarde
Tender piece of pork, served with a creamy mustard sauce. A lean and flavorful meat.
€16 ≈ $19.00
Entrecôte with Béarnaise sauce, fries and salad
Entrecôte à la sauce Béarnaise, frites salades
A marbled and juicy cut of beef, grilled. Served with a rich tarragon butter sauce, fries, and salad.
€21 ≈ $24.00

OUR HOMEMADE BURGERS

Chef's burger
Burger du chef
Minced steak, caramelized onions, cheddar, pickles, tomatoes, lettuce and homemade fries (Cocktail sauce)
Gourmet burger with a juicy minced steak and melted cheese. Served with crispy homemade fries.
€17 ≈ $20.00
Chicken burger
Burger chicken
Chicken, cheddar, caramelized onions, pickles, tomatoes, lettuce and homemade fries (tartar sauce)
Chicken burger with herb tartar sauce and cheddar. Served with homemade fries.
€17 ≈ $20.00

OUR COUSCOUS

( Thursday and Friday )

Vegetable Couscous
Couscous Légumes
Traditional Maghreb dish made from steamed wheat semolina. Served with a rich broth of various vegetables (carrots, zucchini, turnips) and chickpeas.
€12.50 ≈ $14.00
Beef Couscous
Couscous Bœuf
Wheat semolina accompanied by vegetables and simmered beef pieces. A complete dish flavored with spices.
€15 ≈ $17.00
Chicken Couscous
Couscous Poulet
Fine semolina served with tender chicken and vegetables in a flavorful broth. A comforting classic.
€15 ≈ $17.00
Merguez Couscous
Couscous Merguez
Couscous served with merguez, spicy beef and lamb sausages. Spicy flavor and grilled texture.
€15 ≈ $17.00
Lamb Couscous
Couscous Agneau
Wheat semolina served with tender lamb meat and vegetables. The characteristic taste of lamb blends perfectly with the couscous spices.
€16 ≈ $19.00
Royal Couscous
Couscous Royal
The most generously garnished version of couscous, including several meats such as lamb, chicken, and merguez. Ideal for hearty appetites.
€20 ≈ $23.00

TODAY'S STARTERS (Set Menu)

Charcuterie board
Assiette de charcuterie
Selection of cured meats and charcuterie (salami, ham, pâté). Served cold with bread and butter.
€6.50 ≈ $8.00
Tuna rillettes
Rillette de thon
Spreadable preparation made from flaked tuna mixed with a creamy binder (cream cheese or mayonnaise). Savory and smooth.
€6.50 ≈ $8.00
Lentil salad with sausage
Salade de lentilles avec saucisse
Salad made of cooked lentils and pieces of sausage. Dressed with vinaigrette, it is a rustic and nourishing starter.
€6.50 ≈ $8.00
Egg mayonnaise
Œuf mayonnaise
Hard-boiled egg cut in half and topped with mayonnaise. A timeless classic of French bistros.
€6.50 ≈ $8.00

OUR MAIN COURSES (Set Menu)

Beef onglet, pepper sauce, fries/salad
Onglet de bœuf, sauce poivre, frites/salade
Long-fibered beef cut, tender and flavorful, served rare. Served with a peppery sauce, fries, and salad.
€12.50 ≈ $14.00
Endives with ham, salad
Endives au jambon, salade
Endives cooked and rolled in ham, covered with béchamel sauce and gratinated in the oven. A traditional winter dish from Northern France.
€12.50 ≈ $14.00
Salmon fillet, hollandaise sauce, rice
Filet de saumon, sauce hollandaise, riz
Cooked salmon fillet, served with a rich and creamy hollandaise sauce made from butter and egg yolk. Served with rice.
€12.50 ≈ $14.00

SIDE DISH SUPPLEMENT

Homemade fries
Frites maison
Potatoes cut into sticks and fried. Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside.
€3 ≈ $3.00
Homemade mashed potatoes
Purée de pomme terre maison
Potatoes mashed with milk and butter to achieve a smooth and creamy texture.
€3 ≈ $3.00
Green beans
Haricots verts
Green vegetables steamed or sautéed. Light and healthy.
€3 ≈ $3.00
Pasta
Pâtes
Pasta served as a side dish.
€3 ≈ $3.00
Seasonal vegetables
Légumes de saison
Mix of fresh seasonal vegetables, simply cooked.
€3 ≈ $3.00
Sautéed potatoes
Pommes de terre sautées
Potatoes cut into pieces and browned in a pan with fat.
€3 ≈ $3.00

OUR HOMEMADE DESSERTS

French toast, crème anglaise
Pain perdu, crème anglaise
Stale bread dipped in a mixture of milk and egg, then pan-fried. Served warm with vanilla crème anglaise.
€5.50 ≈ $6.00
Strawberry cup
Coupe de fraises
Fresh strawberries served in a cup, often with a little sugar.
€5.50 ≈ $6.00
Panna cotta, red berries
Panacotta, fruits rouges
Italian dessert made of set cream, with a silky texture. Topped with a red fruit coulis.
€5.50 ≈ $6.00

OUR LUNCH DEALS

From noon to 3 PM, Monday to Friday

Today's starter + Today's main or Today's main + Today's dessert
Entrée du jour + Plat du jour ou Plat du jour + Dessert du jour
Lunch formula including two dishes of your choice from the daily specials.
€15.50 ≈ $18.00
Today's starter + Today's main + Today's dessert
Entrée du jour + Plat du jour + Dessert du jour
Complete lunch formula including a starter, a main course, and a dessert from the daily specials.
€18 ≈ $21.00
Children's Menu
Menu Enfant
Dish (Minced Steak or Pasta) + Drink
Menu adapted for children, including a simple dish and a drink.
€11.50~ ≈ $13.00

OUR WINES

RED WINES

Côtes du Rhône
Rhône Valley red wine, generally fruity and spicy with a good structure.
€4~ ≈ $5.00
Côtes du Rhône villages
More specific appellation red wine from the Rhône Valley, often offering more complexity and depth.
€4.50~ ≈ $5.00
Saint Emilion
Prestigious Bordeaux red wine, known for its red fruit aromas, roundness, and elegant tannins.
€5~ ≈ $6.00

WHITE WINES

Chardonnay
Popular dry white wine. Depending on its origin, it can be mineral or more buttery and fruity.
€4~ ≈ $5.00
Sauvignon
Dry and crisp white wine, with aromas of citrus and fresh herbs. Very refreshing.
€4~ ≈ $5.00

ROSÉ WINES

Excellence Saint Laurent
Fresh and fruity rosé wine, ideal for accompanying light meals or as an aperitif.
€4.50~ ≈ $5.00
Luberon
Pale and aromatic Provençal rosé wine with notes of small red berries.
€4~ ≈ $5.00

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