COMICE | MICHELIN STARRED FRENCH CUISINE PARIS 16TH AUTEUIL

A Canadian couple, Chef Noam Gedalof and sommelier Etheliya Hananova, opened Comice and earned a Michelin star in less than a year. They bring thirty years of combined professional experience across New York, California, Montreal, and Paris to this quiet corner of the 16th. The chef draws inspiration from classical French tradition and adds a contemporary sensibility, but his true mission remains simple: highlight seasonal ingredients with meticulous care. The menu changes to follow the market. There is no written menu. Each diner receives a single set progression tailored to the produce of the moment.

Cauliflower soup arrives refined and substantial. Scallop carpaccio with Meyer lemon speaks of the ocean without apology. Roasted kabocha squash with roasted lemon purée demonstrates how depth emerges from restraint. Cuttlefish risotto. Pressed veal with potato millefeuille shows classical French technique made contemporary. Blood orange sorbet cleanses the palate. Desserts arrive as a duo: a fig tart and chocolate molten cake prepared with the same rigor as the savory courses. The sommelier, Etheliya, personally pours wines from small producers, explaining why each pairing matters. The wine program shapes the experience as much as the food.

The room arrives elegant without pretension. Deep blue walls hold paintings by contemporary artists. The open kitchen announces the kitchen’s discipline. The staff moves with genuine warmth and Canadian hospitality. Service takes time. Excellence cannot be rushed. This is cooking that proves seasonal ingredients and classical technique never require reinvention.

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