Positioned within the 11th arrondissement, Orgueil was created in 2022 by the Bonaloi group, with award-winning chef Eloi Spinnler spearheading the inventive kitchen. Since then, the Bonaloi group has additionally opened Colère and Envie Le Banquet (grand opening in August), which comply with Orgueil’s zero-waste, experimental mannequin.
Orgueil means “vanity” or “pleasure” in French, and every Bonaloi restaurant is called after one of many seven lethal sins. Even Orgueil’s décor implies pleasure, with a darkish, red-and-gold inside that includes depictions of lions. The lunch and dinner companies are at all times absolutely booked, a testomony to Orgueil’s recognition — and the attraction of a zero-waste restaurant.
With every menu merchandise fastidiously thought-about for its influence on the setting, Orgueil selects components provided that each half can be utilized or was one thing new, like a garnish or vinegar. Every dish is out-of-the-box: even a easy apple crumble comes with an ingenious twist. The restaurant’s motto is “share for your self,” preserving with the theme of vanity. The small dish sizes actually tempt you to maintain the scrumptious meals to your self — although if you wish to strive a little bit of every little thing, there’s a lot to share.
With sur mesure menus, every meal could be tailored to suit any dietary restrictions. Orgueil’s menus comply with 5 themes: snacks, vegetarian, sea, meat, and desserts. As a vegetarian myself, I undoubtedly respect their number of vegetarian choices. Every of those themes comes with its personal menu written on mini posters that resemble tarot playing cards, and the alternatives differ relying on the season. Which means the menus change each three months. For the culinary adventurers amongst us, the menu mystère is a fixed-price, multi-course meal through which every course is a shock.
Regardless of the season, zero-waste is at all times on the forefront of Orgueil’s work, in addition to sustainable fishing, meat, and poultry practices. They work hand-in-hand with native producers and purchase in bulk, storing a lot of their components in glass jars. To make sure nothing goes to waste, they create powders, pickled greens, sauces, and even chips out of vegetable and fruit peels or meals that’s beginning to go unhealthy.
Every time I go to, Orgueil by no means fails to amaze me not solely relating to their degree of sustainability, but in addition the standard of their meals. On our most up-to-date journey, my accomplice and I attempted a wide range of dishes (mine being all vegetarian, in fact). To provide you an concept of what they’re serving this season, listed below are a few of the dishes we tried:
- Potato purée with egg and soy sauce
- Aile de raie (stingray)
Whereas the service is superb, dinner is laid-back and follows the normal French methodology of a number of programs served individually, so count on to spend a few hours stress-free and having fun with your meal.
In step with its experimental imaginative and prescient, Orgueil is comprised of two eating places in a single: a bistro and a hidden speakeasy. The bistro is ideal for teams of pals, {couples}, or informal dinners, and the dishes are small in step with the motto of “share for your self.” The speakeasy, which may match as much as 12 individuals, has a chicer ambiance, gives an immersive multi-course meal at a hard and fast worth, and is accessible solely by way of the kitchen, the place diners have a front-row view of the goings-on all through their meal. The bistro is open for lunch and dinner every day, and the speakeasy gives dinner each night at 8pm and lunch from Thursday to Sunday.
Resulting from Orgueil’s recognition, reservations have to be made prematurely. You’ll find out extra about Eloi Spinnler and Orgueil’s zero-waste mission on his YouTube channel or uncover zero-waste recipes on his Instagram.
DETAILS
Orgueil
6 rue Popincourt, eleventh
Tel: +33 1 83 97 34 80
Open 7 days per week, lunch and dinner
Two-course lunch menu at 22 euros
Sharing plates from 9 euros
