As part of the "In Seine-Saint-Denis" initiative, the Department has provided six-month culinary residencies for chefs from Seine-Saint-Denis at the Grandes Serres de Pantin. Manon Noël, 33, already the chef of the vegetarian restaurant Zinc-93 and caterer Popote végétale, is the first to launch.
The restaurant's menu changes weekly and always includes an appetizer, two or three main courses, and several desserts and pastries. Options feature a grill-cheese with roasted vegetables and salad, more elaborate dishes like polenta with vegetable broth and roasted squash, or lasagna the following week. In the evening, the offering becomes more bistronomic with plated dishes such as a revisited Caesar salad with sweet potato croquettes and beetroot béchamel. Everything is homemade, requiring significant preparation work.
Manon Noël's inspirations come from seasonal vegetables, with comforting, warm dishes in winter and raw preparations in summer. She particularly enjoys Mediterranean and Asian cuisine. Weekday lunch prices are accessible, with options under 10 euros for a light meal and under 15 euros for a larger appetite.
Located at the Grandes Serres, Manon Noël has sampled offerings from other restaurants like Refugee Food and Mûre. She describes the atmosphere as warm, with a spirit of mutual support and sharing among the restaurateurs. She is eager to meet the public and make this place a vibrant hub.
The Grandes Serres also host other culinary ventures: Refugee Food, which trains refugee cooks; Mûre, using produce from its farms; Coupi bar with its Vietnamese sandwiches; Carnis cantine for its bistro cuisine; and Fermento for its organic pizzas.
Opening hours are Monday to Wednesday from 8 am to 8 pm, Thursday and Friday from 8 am to midnight, Saturday from 10 am to midnight, and Sunday from 10 am to 6 pm. Nearby public transport includes Metro Line 5 Eglise de Pantin, Tramway Line 3 Delphine Seyrig, and RER E Gare de Pantin.
