On several occasions we’ve been recommended this tapas restaurant called “Pinxo” in Paris and since we’re staying in the area at the moment, we decided to finally check it out last night. A note here: all the people who recommended this place at the same time curiously added that some of the dishes aren’t up to par with others. “Which ones?” we asked. No one could remember.

Pinxo, serves dishes in 3 small and beautiful portions, and all the dishes ordered are placed in the middle of the table. which openly invites sharing at the table. Like our friends, I’m only going to focus (mostly) on what we thought was excellent.

^{Skewered Sauteed Baby Squid and Sweet Pimento with Garlic and Ginger Crisps}

^{Steamed Vegetables and Prawns in a Garden Herb Broth}

^{Spicy Shrimp with Rice and Spring Onions Cooked in Coconut Milk}

^{Scallops with Asparagus on a bed of zucchini spaghetti with a
side of Puree of Potatoes and Asparagus}

Final note: Regarding the desserts: we ordered 3 different desserts and thought they didn’t quite meet the level of the other dishes’ excellence. Having said that, we would very much like to return to sample other items on the menu.

Pinxo
9, rue d’Alger (area near the Louvre)
Paris 75001 France
Telephone: 01.40.20.72.00