Vesper: where sushi meets the night
Dès qu’on passe devant, difficile de ne pas ralentir le pas. Terrasse feutrée, lumière tamisée, musique suave… Vesper dégage ce petit truc magnétique qui intrigue. Niché avenue Bosquet, ce bar à sushis nikkei mixe cuisine fusion, cocktails léchés et vibes ultra-chics sans jamais tomber dans le tape-à-l’œil. Spoiler : leurs gyozas de canard valent le détour à eux seuls.
A Franco-Nickei cuisine that's really well-balanced
At the helm of Vesper are Lucas Felzineby Ze Kitchen Galerie, who has mastered the art of Japanese-Peruvian fusion like no one else. Here, you can enjoy dishes that are as refined as they are delicious.
For starters : crispy duck gyozas topped with a coconut curry broth, crispy rice with salmon or tuna tataki with miso.
Main course: we love the bcaramelised lack cod (to die for), grilled octopus, beef picanha or tangy yellowtail ceviche just the way we like them.
Each dish is designed to strike a balance between powerful and delicate flavours, spiced up with mild spices and playing on the mix of crunchy and melt-in-the-mouth textures.
But how can we talk about our visit to Vesper without mentioning the local star!
The sushi bar isn't just there for show: nigiri with foie gras or hamachi, signature rolls, sashimi sliced cleanly.
Each piece is accompanied by a homemade soy sauce and spicy wasabi.
Mention spéciale aux assiettes de nigiri (12 pièces pour 60 €), parfaites à partager ou à dévorer seul avec une coupe de saké pétillant.
Clever menus and a well-mastered a la carte menu
Here you can enjoy two menus offered in the form of bentos at €38 and €45. Une option gourmande (sans coûter un bras) qui permet de goûter à l’essentiel sans exploser son budget. La carte monte en gamme mais reste accessible : entrées entre 12 et 22 €, plats de 25 à 42 €, desserts autour de 10 €. Les cocktails, eux, oscillent entre 12 et 16 €, with pretty in-house creations like the Nikkei Mule and the Cactus Club. Le dimanche, place au brunch buffet (48 €), avec viennoiseries, ceviche, black cod, œufs benedict… le tout accompagné de jus pressés et, pour les plus joueurs, d’un petit cocktail. Chaque 3e dimanche du mois, un coin enfants avec animations est proposé — idéal pour se régaler sans faire garder les marmots.A chic but not boring atmosphere
The interior, signed Lázaro Rosa-ViolánWith its blood-red tiled bar, old-fashioned mirrors, velvet banquettes and subdued lighting, the restaurant is a cross between an art deco speakeasy and a chic club. In the background, a jazzy or deep house playlist accompanies the ballet of plates and shakers. Visit terrace, on profite des beaux jours sur l’avenue dans un calme presque irréel pour Paris. Le soir, ça se remplit vite : ambiance cocktail & sashimi, clientèle mixée entre trentenaires branchés, épicuriens discrets et touristes bien renseignés. Un DJ takes over the decks at the end of the week, but the volume remains reasonable: here, we dine and talk, no need to shout over our black cod.Why do we love it?
- A true nikkei fusion: neither gadget nor catch-all
- The duck gyozas, a cult favourite
- A sophisticated decor, without overdoing it
- Smart lunch menus and a stylish Sunday brunch
- Cocktails that last (and last the evening)
Practical information
- Address: 81 avenue Bosquet, 75007 Paris
- Times: Daily from 5pm to 2am, Sunday brunch from 11.30am to 4pm, then from 6pm to 2am
- Telephone: +33 1 83 64 82 93
- Website : vesperparis.com
