Restaurant Le Ballon La Défense

Name: Restaurant Le Ballon La Défense
Address: Paris
Price range: €7 - €40

Our dishes are homemade and prepared on-site from raw ingredients. Our beef is exclusively from meat breeds and sourced from France / European Union.

★ 3.8 (496)

Our Daily Specials

Verrine of avocado/tomato tartare and its shrimp skewer

Verrine de tartare d'avocat/tomate et sa brochette de crevettes

A fresh starter served in a glass, composed of seasoned diced avocado and tomatoes. Accompanied by a skewer of grilled shrimp. Ideal for a light start to the meal.

€10.50 ≈ $12.00

Swordfish tartare marinated with pepper, fries/salad

Tartare d'espadon mariné au poivron, frites/salade

Raw fish cut into small cubes and marinated with peppers for a Mediterranean flavor. Served with crispy fries and green salad. Firm texture and delicate taste.

€24 ≈ $28.00

Italian beef carpaccio (Parmesan, Burrata, arugula, pesto) fries

Carpaccio de bœuf à l'Italienne (Parmesan, Burrata, roquette, pesto) frites

Thinly sliced marinated raw beef, topped with Parmesan cheese, creamy burrata, peppery arugula, and pesto. Served with fries. A rich and flavorful Italian classic.

€23 ≈ $27.00

Seafood trilogy (prawns/salmon/monkfish) saffron risotto

Trilogie de la mer (gambas/saumon/lotte) risotto safrané

A trio of seafood: prawns, salmon, and monkfish. Accompanied by a creamy saffron-infused risotto. A colorful and refined dish.

€28 ≈ $32.00

Basquaise marinated chicken skewer, new potatoes/salad

Brochette de poulet mariné Basquaise, pommes grenailles/salade

Marinated chicken pieces with mild spices and peppers, cooked on a skewer. Served with small new potatoes and salad. Flavors inspired by the Basque Country.

€24 ≈ $28.00

Apple/red berry crumble, Bulgarian ice cream

Crumble pommes/fruits rouges, glace Bulgare

Dessert made of cooked apples and red berries covered with a crumbled, crispy shortcrust pastry. Served with Bulgarian yogurt ice cream. A hot-cold mix and crunchy texture.

€9 ≈ $10.00

Wines of the month

Pouilly Fumé, 2023, Domaine des Mariniers, Joseph Mellot

Dry white wine from the Loire Valley, Sauvignon Blanc grape. Known for its smoky and flinty aromas (

€9~ ≈ $10.00

Peyrassol Méditerranée IGP2024

Rosé wine from Provence, fresh and fruity. Ideal for accompanying summer dishes or as an aperitif. Pale color and delicate aromas.

€8~ ≈ $9.00

Amour Château d'Astros Côte de Provence

Dry rosé wine from the Côtes de Provence AOP. Elegant with notes of citrus and white-fleshed fruits. Full and balanced palate.

€9~ ≈ $10.00

Set Menus

Set menu €40.00

Formule 40,00

starter + main + dessert

A complete menu including a starter, main course, and dessert of your choice from a selection of refined dishes.

€40~ ≈ $46.00

Starters

Poached country egg and its meunière-style endive

Œuf poché champêtre et son endive meunière

A poached egg served with butter-cooked endives. The runny yolk mixes with the slight bitterness of the endive.

€10.50 ≈ $12.00

Salmon tartare with dill and pesto, mixed salad

Tartare de saumon à l'aneth et pesto, mesclun de salade

Raw fresh salmon cubes seasoned with dill and pesto. Served chilled with a mix of young salad leaves. Light and fragrant.

€12 ≈ $14.00

House-smoked salmon, toasted Poilâne bread and its pot of crème fraîche

Saumon fumé maison, pain Poilâne grillé et son pot de crème fraîche

House-smoked salmon, served with a slice of toasted country bread and crème fraîche. Classic and tasty.

€12 ≈ $14.00

Antipasti platter (marinated vegetables) with thinly sliced country ham

Assiette d'antipasti (légumes marinés) chiffonnade de jambon de pays

Sharing or starter platter of oil-marinated vegetables and thin slices of cured ham. Mediterranean flavors.

€14 ≈ $16.00

Sharing platter, local ham, dry sausage and condiments

Ardoise à partager, jambon de pays, saucisse sèche et condiments

Platter of assorted cured meats (cured ham, salami) served with gherkins or small onions. Designed for sharing as an appetizer.

€16 ≈ $19.00

Duck foie gras, fig chutney

Foie gras de canard, chutney de figues

Rich and smooth duck foie gras terrine, accompanied by a sweet and sour fig jam. Usually served with toast.

€16 ≈ $19.00

Fresh goat cheese millefeuille with zucchini and tomatoes, mixed greens

Millefeuille de chèvre frais aux courgettes et tomates, mesclun

Layered fresh goat cheese, zucchini, and tomatoes. A fresh and creamy vegetarian starter, served with salad.

€11 ≈ $13.00

Large Salads

Southwest Salad

Salade Sud-Ouest

salad, foie gras, gizzards, potato, green beans, smoked duck breast

Hearty salad typical of Southwest France. Contains foie gras, candied gizzards, smoked duck breast, and vegetables. Rich and gourmet.

€20 ≈ $23.00

Tuscan Salad

Salade Toscane

salad, country ham A.Tosini, mozzarella balls, parmesan, artichoke heart, asparagus, avocado

Italian-inspired salad with cured ham, cheeses (mozzarella, parmesan), and various fresh and marinated vegetables. Fresh and varied.

€20 ≈ $23.00

Ocean Salad

Salade Océane

salad, smoked salmon, mussels, shrimp, crayfish tails, cod fillet

Mixed salad of various seafood and fish (salmon, shrimp, mussels, cod). Ideal for lovers of marine flavors.

€20 ≈ $23.00

Vegetarian Platter served hot or cold

Assiette Végétarienne servie chaude ou froide

seasonal vegetables and starches

Dish composed solely of seasonal vegetables and starches (such as rice, potatoes, or grains). Can be served hot or cold depending on the season.

€18 ≈ $21.00

Pasta and Risotto

Asparagus risotto plate

Assiette de risotto aux asperges

Creamy Italian rice cooked slowly with broth and asparagus. Smooth texture and delicate green vegetable flavor.

€18 ≈ $21.00

Faggotini (Comté and basil) with Gorgonzola, thinly sliced country ham

Faggotini (Comté et basilic) au Gorgonzola, chiffonade de jambon de pays

Stuffed pasta (faggotini) with Comté cheese and basil, served with a rich blue cheese sauce (Gorgonzola) and thin slices of cured ham.

€21 ≈ $24.00

Meats

Choice of sauces for our meats: pepper, Béarnaise, Roquefort

Veal steak, morel mushroom sauce, rosemary new potatoes

Pavé de veau, sauce morilles, pommes grenailles au romarin

Thick and tender veal steak, served with a morel mushroom sauce and rosemary-scented potatoes.

€26~ ≈ $30.00

Roasted pork tenderloin, whole grain mustard, mashed potatoes and green beans

Filet mignon rôti, moutarde à l'ancienne, purée et haricots verts

Roasted pork tenderloin, whole grain mustard, mashed potatoes and green beans

€22~ ≈ $25.00

Salers beef burger with Saint-Nectaire cheese, homemade fries and mixed salad

Burger de Salers au Saint-Nectaire, frites maison et mesclun de salade

Hamburger made with Salers beef and melted Saint-Nectaire cheese. Served with fries and salad.

€22 ≈ $25.00

Duck confit, grandmother-style potatoes

Confit de canard, pommes de terre façon grand-mère

Duck leg slow-cooked in its own fat until tender, with crispy skin. Served with pan-fried potatoes.

€21 ≈ $24.00

Salers ribeye steak grilled with Guérande salt

Entrecôte de Salers grillée au sel de Guérande

homemade fries and mixed salad

Prime cut of marbled Salers beef, grilled and seasoned with fleur de sel. Juicy and flavorful meat.

€29~ ≈ $34.00

Grilled beef fillet, homemade fries and mixed salad

Filet de bœuf grillé, frites maison et mesclun de salade

Very tender and lean beef cut, grilled to your preference. Served simply with fries and salad.

€28~ ≈ $32.00

Traditional or lightly seared beef tartare, homemade fries, salad

Tartare de bœuf traditionnel ou en aller-retour, frites maison, salade

Raw minced and seasoned beef (capers, onions, sauce). Can be served completely raw or lightly seared on each side.

€20~ ≈ $23.00

Fish

Salmon fillet with white butter sauce

Pavé de saumon au beurre blanc

market vegetable stir-fry (depending on availability)

Cooked salmon fillet served with a creamy butter and shallot sauce. Accompanied by seasonal vegetables.

€21 ≈ $24.00

Royal sea bream, morel mushroom sauce

Dorade royale sauce morilles

mashed potatoes with pine nuts and arugula

Sea bream fillet (white fish) topped with a morel mushroom sauce. Served with a rustic mashed potato with pine nuts and arugula.

€26 ≈ $30.00

Roasted cod fillet, virgin sauce

Dos de cabillaud rôti, sauce vierge

Squid ink tuile and mashed potatoes

Thick piece of roasted cod (flaky white fish). Served with a virgin sauce (olive oil, lemon, herbs) and a crispy black ink garnish.

€22 ≈ $25.00

Scallops on the plancha, asparagus risotto

Noix de Saint-Jacques à la plancha, risotto aux asperges

Scallops seared on a hot plate (plancha). Served with creamy asparagus risotto.

€28 ≈ $32.00

Cheeses and Desserts

Plate of 3 AOC Cheeses, mixed salad with walnuts

Assiette de 3 Fromages AOC, mesclun de salade aux noix

Selection of three Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée cheeses. Served with green salad and walnuts.

€9.50 ≈ $11.00

Valrhona chocolate moelleux, vanilla ice cream

Moelleux chocolat Valrhona, glace vanille

Rich chocolate cake with a molten center. Made with high-quality Valrhona chocolate. Served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

€9 ≈ $10.00

Pear/cinnamon crumble, pear sorbet

Crumble poire/canelle, sorbet poire

Poached pears flavored with cinnamon, covered with a crumbled shortcrust pastry. Served with a refreshing pear sorbet.

€9 ≈ $10.00

Seasonal fruit salad, lemon sorbet

Salade de fruits de saison, sorbet citron

Mix of fresh seasonal cut fruits. Accompanied by a scoop of lemon sorbet for extra freshness.

€9 ≈ $10.00

Caramelized thin apple tart, salted butter caramel ice cream

Tarte fine aux pommes caramélisées, glace caramel beurre salé

Thin-crust tart filled with cooked and caramelized apples. Served with a rich salted caramel ice cream.

€8 ≈ $9.00

Natural faisselle with choice of coulis: red berries, exotic, or honey

Faisselle nature coulis au choix fruits rouges, exotique ou miel

Fresh, curdled white cheese with a lumpy and fresh texture. Served with a sweet sauce (coulis) of your choice.

€7~ ≈ $8.00

Bourbon vanilla crème brûlée

Crème brûlée à la vanille Bourbon

Smooth vanilla custard dessert topped with a layer of crunchy caramelized sugar. Break with a spoon.

€8.50 ≈ $10.00

Gourmet coffee or tea with 4 mini desserts

Café ou thé gourmand 4 mignardises dessert

A coffee or tea served with an assortment of four small miniature desserts. Perfect for tasting everything.

€10~ ≈ $12.00

Ice creams and/or sorbet

Glaces et/ou sorbet

Choice of ice creams (creamy) or sorbets (fruity, dairy-free) served by the scoop.

€7.50~ ≈ $9.00

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