Restaurant Le Ballon La Défense








Our dishes are homemade and prepared on-site from raw ingredients. Our beef is exclusively from meat breeds and sourced from France / European Union.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Pouilly Fumé, 2023, Domaine des Mariniers, Joseph Mellot
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 (
Peyrassol Méditerranée IGP2024
Peyrassol Méditerranée IGP2024
Rosé wine from Provence, fresh and fruity. Ideal for accompanying summer dishes or as an aperitif. Pale color and delicate aromas.
Amour Château d'Astros Côte de Provence
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Asparagus risotto plate
Assiette de risotto aux asperges
Creamy Italian rice cooked slowly with broth and asparagus. Smooth texture and delicate green vegetable flavor.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Ice creams and/or sorbet
Glaces et/ou sorbet
Choice of ice creams (creamy) or sorbets (fruity, dairy-free) served by the scoop.
Contains Dairy
Peanut Allergy
Contains Fish
Contains Shellfish
Gluten Free
Vegan Options
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