Historically, Paris in particular and France as a whole have always been symbols of freedom, love and creativity. Anyone who has not been there, wants to visit at least once, and who had the good fortune to see the world from the heights of the Eiffel Tower, will always experience pleasant impressions of what he saw, even when he returned to his homeland. And when you want to nostalgia, you need to find in your vicinity a place a la France, close to the atmosphere and mood of your favorite city, and sit there for an hour or two. In Ukraine, at least one of these already exists. So come to Kharkov. Restaurant "Paris" has long captivated many residents and visitors.
Location
Where is the restaurant "Paris" (Kharkov)? "French Boulevard" is a shopping and entertainment center within which it has taken root. The exact address is Yaroslav the Wise (former Petrovsky) street, 30/32. The nearest metro station is Pushkinskaya. The advantages of this arrangement are evident: in the mall next door are billiards, and an ice rink, and a shooting range, and a poker club, and an auto track, and other attractions. So after or before visiting the restaurant you can have a wonderful rest, combining business with pleasure. Children are especially happy about such a pastime: first, parents get their dose of pleasure from touching France, and then they all go, say, to the ice rink. By the way, a great idea for some family holiday.
There is one small but: this institution should not be confused with another, which is called "Paris-Dakar" (restaurant). Kharkov is a big city, in it as many as two "Paris" fit. But they are just namesake, no more.
Concept
This is a landmark place for fans of all French. Authors of ideas and designers embodied in the interior all that best conveys the atmosphere of Paris. The idea was for every visitor to feel in France with both soul and body.
Restaurant (or cafe) "Paris" (Kharkov) was built on the principle of a brasserie. As expressed by the owners of the institution, the concept is to sell positive emotions in a gastronomic accompaniment. There are several thematic rooms, each of which has its own rules of conduct and purpose. One introduces the French cinema, the other - with books, the third - with the favorite dishes of famous actors. And all the action is accompanied by good background music (it is clear in what language the songs sound). Here you can also buy tickets for performances that will be held in Paris in the near future (although you still have to go there to enjoy watching).
It is easy to guess that the cuisine here is, of course, French. Also, this institution defends the right of people to healthy food, therefore, in the preparation do not use preservatives, emulsifiers and the like.
Date place
Restaurant "Paris" (Kharkov) is like a collective image of everything French. And this country is always associated with falling in love, hobby, passion. Therefore, this is a great place for a first date, a romantic getaway with your loved one, wedding anniversary celebrations. People come here to watch a movie, wrapped in a warm blanket, listen to music, offer a hand and heart, or just keep silent together.
Description of the halls
The institution has seven separate rooms. Each guest can choose the one in which he is most comfortable with everything.
The first is called "Actor." Here you can taste your favorite dishes of some modern actors of French cinema. Chef Francois Leger once worked in a restaurant near the legendary Gomon studio, where such famous films as Fantomas, Umbrella Tumble, Boom and others were shot. Therefore, he knows firsthand what he prefers breakfast Pierre Richard or what kind of wine Gerard Depardieu likes . To feel complete unity with French cinema, sculptures of these actors were placed in the hall. You can choose a table, for example, near Louis de Funes - and a pleasant tête-à-tête evening is guaranteed. So, who loves the good old French cinema, here.
Glass terrace "Chocolate" - for the sweet tooth. Having left it, you can enjoy not only all kinds of confectionery, but also a view of Yaroslav the Wise.
In the Glamor Hall you can buy various pleasant little things, souvenirs, as well as the above-mentioned tickets to theaters in France for performances that are broadcast there in real time.
The next room is "The Womb of Paris." The name is not the most disposable, but it was actually called the former central market of the city, sung in the works of Hugo and Zola. This room has a clear purpose: they kiss, and during breaks, of course, eat. But you can’t smoke here. So couples in love have a direct road to Kharkov, the Paris restaurant.
If you suddenly want to diversify your meal and try something other than the French menu, then in the hall "Behind the Scenes" they will offer dishes from European cuisine in the author's processing.
Another cinema hall is called Pari-Komi. Here daily, at 20:00, films in the genre of arthouse are shown. Warm blankets give a feeling of home comfort, you can sit in an embrace, enjoying a quality movie.
You can breathe fresh air in the Orangery. There is a lot of greenery, you can hear the birds singing, and the view of Kharkov is simply amazing, especially under the light of lanterns.
In short, the place is very atmospheric. No wonder the authors of the idea call their creation a gastronomic-emotional hypermarket.
Restaurant "Paris" (Kharkov): menu
Although the interesting surroundings are very, very important, because it is he who creates the image of the establishment, but the immediate mission of the restaurant is to feed its visitors. So, what is surprising in the Kharkov “Paris”?
The menu offers as many as 243 dishes, but that's not counting the desserts. The emphasis here is on fondue, fish and meat in different interpretations. It should be noted that almost every dish describes its history in a nutshell. This is a good maneuver, because even out of simple interest you will want to know what kind of meat Luc Besson ate during the filming of "The Fifth Element" or which cutlets love stuntmen.
Among the most interesting items on the menu are the following: meat in pomegranate sauce , codenamed "Hemoglobin", duck fricassee with fruits, roast beef with vegetables (a favorite pilgrim dish), french fries "Savoyard" (classic French cuisine), fresh foie gras, frog legs, lacquer duck, veal with figs, onion soup, pear salad with blue cheese. As you can see, the choice of dishes will satisfy even gourmets.
Restaurant "Paris" (Kharkov): prices
The institution's policy is to make healthy food more affordable. And indeed it is. For example, prices in a dessert card start at 15 hryvnias (40 rubles) for a cake, and the most expensive cake costs only 35 hryvnias (94 rubles) per serving.
The cost of meat, cheese, fish dishes vary from 69 to 199 hryvnia (from 185 to 535 rubles) per serving, for example, you can order 350 grams of fondue for 88 hryvnias (236 rubles). Salads cost from 59 hryvnias (from 158 rubles), soups - from 38 (from 102 rubles). In short, the prices are not sky-high. Almost everyone can afford such a gastronomic pleasure at least once every five years. So if the soul asks for a holiday, but the budget is slightly limited, then you can safely come to Kharkov. Restaurant "Paris" is glad to every client.
Since the pastries here are offered exclusively fresh, by the end of the day, starting at 19:00, a 25 percent discount begins to apply.
"Chips" institutions
If on a weekday, in the period from 13:00 to 15:00, order a meal in the hall "Behind the Scenes", then a nice bonus is a free glass of French wine.
Unlike many other establishments in which you can’t bring anything of your own, this is allowed here. The restaurant participates in the Corkage fee program, which means that for a moderate fee (here it is 90 hryvnias - about 240 rubles) you can take a bottle of your favorite wine with you and drink.
French books are everywhere on the tables, and if you like some, you can buy it for only 45 hryvnias (120 rubles).
A take-out dish can be taken in a special thermal dish.
Service
There is one interesting rule: if a visitor waits for an ordered dish for longer than 25 minutes, then he will not pay for it. Here is such a nice compensation. Also, if the dish seemed to the customer completely tasteless, then he may not pay for it. Such bold offers can only be made by a restaurant that is confident in the quality of its dishes.
Positive reviews
The vast majority of guests were satisfied with their visit to the Paris restaurant (Kharkov). Menu, prices, service, interior - not all the reasons why for many this place has become a favorite.
You can come here a myriad of times, even for the sake of the situation itself, but the level of dishes does not lag behind the atmosphere. Everyone likes that the portions are large, you can eat well, and not just
kill the worm. Also, the highest marks put for cleanliness in the halls.
disadvantages
But if you read the reviews for 2015-2016, then many regular customers bitterly notice that “Paris” is not the same. And the notorious human factor played a key role in this. They complain mainly not about changes in the quality of food, but about poor service. The waiters used to be polite, attentive, responsive, administrators - kind. And now, without any politeness, they can point to the door if there are no places. There were cases when they brought the wrong dish through the fault of the waiters, but did not express any apology. Somehow the rule "the client is always right" has gone into oblivion here, especially when it is really so.
I would like to believe that this is a temporary phenomenon, that the administration of the institution will make the necessary adjustments and will select staff more carefully. Otherwise, many regular customers will find a replacement for this wonderful place in their plan, but nobody would like that.
So, where is the point of spending leisure time if a trip to Kharkov happens? Restaurant "Paris" is undoubtedly in the top of the must-see places. It’s simply impossible not to visit, because how else can one form one’s own opinion about this extraordinary establishment?