Just a stone’s throw from Place Victor-Hugo, in Paris’s 16th arrondissement, lies a spot that is as elegant as it is off the beaten path. Behind the Art Nouveau façade of a former private mansion dating back to 1911 lies a magnificent secret garden, where charming summer tables invite you to enjoy the sunny days. In this peaceful outdoor haven, you can savor refined cuisine in a setting that is simply enchanting. A terrace that elegantly blends Slavic charm with the Parisian art of living. Undoubtedly one of the most beautiful spots of the summer…
A secret summer garden, with a lush 1,000 m² patio
Maison Revka is one of the most elegant venues in the Paris Society group, which is behind several of the capital’s iconic restaurants, including MUN, Baronne, Monsieur Bleu, Bonnie, the iconic Maxim’s, Le Grand Véfour, and Laurent.
And when the warm weather arrives, Maison Revka undergoes a transformation. While in winter we love to settle into the velvet of its elegant lounges, in summer it’s the immense garden that captures everyone’s attention. Flowers, white tablecloths, wrought-iron chairs, fringed parasols… In the heart of this 1,000 m² tree-lined patio, you can enjoy lunch or dinner away from prying eyes, in a bucolic atmosphere that makes you feel as though you’ve left Paris behind.
Slavic cuisine takes center stage
While the setting evokes a poetic Impressionist painting, the menu showcases traditional Eastern European flavors. Highlights include delicate smoked salmon dishes: Norwegian salmon, salmon with vodka and spices, and Gravlax salmon heart—perfect for summer days. Caviar lovers will also be delighted. Caviar-topped eggs, spider crab and caviar tartlets, and the famous chicken nuggets with crème fraîche and caviar ( ultra-Instagrammable) make up a menu where “black gold” reigns supreme. The editorial team’s favorite? The spectacular potato mille-feuille to share, topped with caviar.
As for the dishes, you simply can’t miss the house specialty: salmon coulibiac. An iconic recipe, perfectly executed, which is undoubtedly one of the best dishes on the menu. We also recommend the tuna with straw potatoes, Badaboum sauce, and caviar—it’s particularly delicious. Seafood lovers, meanwhile, can share a blue lobster, served with paprika mayonnaise, house-made fries, and a sucrine lettuce heart.
The terrace at Maison Revka, a dreamlike spot to enjoy the best frozen pavlovas in Paris
To round out this dinner in the heart of one of Paris’s most beautiful terraces, raise a glass of champagne before indulging in one of the house’s sweet specialties: iced pavlovas. Strawberry-basil, chocolate, or apricot-almond—in our opinion, they’re the best in the capital. A special mention goes to the strawberry-basil pavlova, which is as refreshing as it is delicate. The best part? Large groups can even share a giant pavlova—as spectacular as it is delicious—perfect for celebrating a birthday.
Lunch, dinner, or brunch: whatever the occasion, Maison Revka offers an enchanting escape in the heart of Paris. A hidden terrace where the decor is just as impressive as the food, from appetizers to dessert.
Practical information:
Maison Revka,
59 Avenue Raymond Poincaré, 75 116 Paris
