Quoi de neuf chez LAVA ? #2
LAVA a l'immense plaisir (et fierté !) d’être recommandé par le Guide Michelin. Après une ouverture en fanfare en mars 2024, nous voilà dans l’édition papier de la bible de la gastronomie.
A few words with Will, head chef of LAVA, the wood-fired bistronomic restaurant in the Latin Quarter
Wilfried Romain, former Top Chef contestant and chef of LAVA restaurant in Paris 5, looks back on a memorable first year, marked by recognition from the Michelin Guide. Located in the heart of the Latin Quarter, this signature restaurant offers creative, travel-inspired cuisine, always driven by fire.
Hi Will! What does it feel like to learn that LAVA is in the Michelin Guide?
“Honestly, it’s crazy. What a year! When I started 15 years ago, Michelin was a distant myth. Today, seeing LAVA mentioned in the guide, right in the heart of Paris 5, is huge. It’s proof that anything is possible when you work hard, surround yourself with the right people, and keep the flame alive. Literally.”
If you had to mentor the younger version of yourself, who wanted to get started today, what would you tell him?
“I’d talk to him about my beginnings abroad: 15-hour days, languages you don’t understand, the struggles of service... Those are the moments that shape everything. I made mistakes, got burned, got cut sometimes... But it’s that journey that made me who I am. Today, at the helm of a signature restaurant in Paris, with wood-fired cuisine and a tasting menu inspired by my travels, I tell myself it was all worth it.”
A few words to finish?
“Thank you to everyone who walks through LAVA’s door, whether for a lunch set menu on the terrace in Maubert Mutualité or a romantic dinner near the Panthéon. You are the soul of this place. Thanks to you, we keep our cuisine alive, between embers, emotions, and travel memories.”
A few words with Will, head chef of LAVA, the wood-fired bistronomic restaurant in the Latin Quarter
Wilfried Romain, former Top Chef contestant and chef of LAVA restaurant in Paris 5, looks back on a memorable first year, marked by recognition from the Michelin Guide. Located in the heart of the Latin Quarter, this signature restaurant offers creative, travel-inspired cuisine, always driven by fire.
Hi Will! What does it feel like to learn that LAVA is in the Michelin Guide?
“Honestly, it’s crazy. What a year! When I started 15 years ago, Michelin was a distant myth. Today, seeing LAVA mentioned in the guide, right in the heart of Paris 5, is huge. It’s proof that anything is possible when you work hard, surround yourself with the right people, and keep the flame alive. Literally.”
If you had to mentor the younger version of yourself, who wanted to get started today, what would you tell him?
“I’d talk to him about my beginnings abroad: 15-hour days, languages you don’t understand, the struggles of service... Those are the moments that shape everything. I made mistakes, got burned, got cut sometimes... But it’s that journey that made me who I am. Today, at the helm of a signature restaurant in Paris, with wood-fired cuisine and a tasting menu inspired by my travels, I tell myself it was all worth it.”
A few words to finish?
“Thank you to everyone who walks through LAVA’s door, whether for a lunch set menu on the terrace in Maubert Mutualité or a romantic dinner near the Panthéon. You are the soul of this place. Thanks to you, we keep our cuisine alive, between embers, emotions, and travel memories.”
Restaurant near Panthéon Paris: where to eat after your visit to the iconic monument?
The Panthéon is one of Paris's most iconic monuments. After exploring its crypts and discovering the history of France, one question systematically comes up: where to eat near the Panthéon to round off the day? If you are looking for a restaurant that combines quality cuisine, a refined atmosphere, and an ideal location, LAVA is the obvious choice. Located just a 3-minute walk from the monument, this bistronomic restaurant offers unique wood-fired cuisine and immersive menus, perfect for extending your cultural visit with a memorable gastronomic experience.
Restaurant near Panthéon Paris: where to eat after your visit to the iconic monument?
The Panthéon is one of Paris's most iconic monuments. After exploring its crypts and discovering the history of France, one question systematically comes up: where to eat near the Panthéon to round off the day? If you are looking for a restaurant that combines quality cuisine, a refined atmosphere, and an ideal location, LAVA is the obvious choice. Located just a 3-minute walk from the monument, this bistronomic restaurant offers unique wood-fired cuisine and immersive menus, perfect for extending your cultural visit with a memorable gastronomic experience.
Parisian black ceviche: LAVA's signature dish, between Lima and the Latin Quarter
There are dishes that tell the story of a journey. LAVA’s black ceviche is one of them. Born from a trip to Lima in 2019, a revelation experienced over a street food ceviche, and a desire to bring that culinary emotion back to Paris's 5th arrondissement, this dish is now one of the most striking signature creations on LAVA's menu. A dark, intense, and precise version of a Peruvian classic, reimagined through the sensitivity of fire-based cooking.
Parisian black ceviche: LAVA's signature dish, between Lima and the Latin Quarter
There are dishes that tell the story of a journey. LAVA’s black ceviche is one of them. Born from a trip to Lima in 2019, a revelation experienced over a street food ceviche, and a desire to bring that culinary emotion back to Paris's 5th arrondissement, this dish is now one of the most striking signature creations on LAVA's menu. A dark, intense, and precise version of a Peruvian classic, reimagined through the sensitivity of fire-based cooking.
LAVA at the Lyon Street Food Festival 2026: see you from June 11 to 14 at Grandes Locos
From June 11 to 14, 2026, LAVA is participating in the Lyon Street Food Festival at Grandes Locos (La Mulatière). Chef Wilfried Romain will showcase his signature fire-cooked cuisine during this major event celebrating the 10th anniversary of France's largest food festival. Food, culture, music & party: a unique opportunity to experience LAVA outside of Paris before booking your table at our restaurant in the Latin Quarter.
LAVA at the Lyon Street Food Festival 2026: see you from June 11 to 14 at Grandes Locos
From June 11 to 14, 2026, LAVA is participating in the Lyon Street Food Festival at Grandes Locos (La Mulatière). Chef Wilfried Romain will showcase his signature fire-cooked cuisine during this major event celebrating the 10th anniversary of France's largest food festival. Food, culture, music & party: a unique opportunity to experience LAVA outside of Paris before booking your table at our restaurant in the Latin Quarter.