Tartes Kluger has been on my restaurant list for quite some time. I first read about it in Le Fooding, a French publication about restaurants and food. The food’s concept: simple and organic, and the restaurant’s atmosphere: casual with communal tables and take away, struck me more as New York Sunday brunch than Paris, that I was intrigued. This place indeed oozes more American with its minimal wooden decor and cluster of food magazines, but the Parisian staff and ingredients along with a view of the tiny rue du Forez keeps this place grounded in France.
This is a great place for lunch or a weekend brunch. The salmon tart was well cooked with a good ratio between the fish, egg, and veggies. I much preferred my friend’s chicken curry tart which was more flavorful and fun. The seasoning isn’t bold and a far cry from real Indian food, but the spices add a nice depth and aromatic to the dish. The best part, however, is the crust of the tarts. Flaky and filled with poppy seeds, they are savory and slightly reminiscent of America’s chicken pot pie dough.
For dessert, we shared a dark chocolate mousse tart and an organic yogurt with raw cane sugar. The chocolate filling reminded me more of a flour less cake than mousse, but I enjoyed it anyway. It was dense and moist without being overly too sweet. The yogurt contrasted the tart nicely and was a great way to refreshen the palate after a nice meal.
Tartes Kluger
6 rue du Forez
75003, Paris
M° Filles-du-Calvaire
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Maria @ Scandifoodie says
Yum, I want to go to Paris NOW! 🙁 Makes me miss my brother who lives in France.
Jessica says
Maria-You should plan a visit! See your brother and sample some great food!
Camille says
That’s been on my list for quite a while, too! Thanks for the reminder, and glad to hear it’s good. Mmmm… potpie.
Ellie (Almost Bourdain) says
What a beautiful place. Bookmarked to visit on my next trip to Paris!
Kathy says
How fun – it is so great you are exploring and experiencing restaurants on your list. Thanks for sharing.
Jessica says
Kathy-Thank YOU for stopping by! Your comments are always so encouraging!
Stella says
Wow, the art in the window is so whimsical, who could resist walking by this place? (Even if they have mousse more like a torte?!? lol!)
Michelle says
I used to not like brunch food, but I love it now. Except my brunches are at Denny’s, not cute restaurants in Paris!
Jessica says
Michelle-What’s wrong with Denny’s??! Even with all the wonderful restaurants around, sometimes I miss the good ole American things like Pancake House and bagels!
Twinkle says
I am loving all your foodie posts! I must go to Paris one day and just eat! Hope your superior classes are going well! =)
Jessica says
Twinkle-Thank you!! You must come to Paris and try out all these places! Then you can tell me if you agree or not!
Jackie at Phamfatale.com says
i was in Paris a month ago… oh I miss this city!
Lynne Kovan says
Those tarts look so good. I want to get into my kitchen now and start baking. I love your blog and the photos are great!
parisbreakfast says
way too easy to spend the entire day reading yr archive here 🙁
Jessica says
ParisBreakfast- Thanks so much! I love your blog too! I wish I could do watercolors like you.