Brasserie Marcel Cerdan review: our verdict
Pushing open the door is like changing decades: Brasserie Marcel Cerdan is reliving the 1930s and 40s in a refurbished room that embraces the venue's past rather than disguising it. On the table, the menu follows the spirit of the bar counter, with generous tapas meant to be shared, served by a team that keeps an eye on every table.
Since reopening, regulars are returning and the service holds its own. The place is designed for reunions with friends and evenings that stretch around shared plates, on boulevard Rahal Meskini. If you're looking for chef-driven cuisine or a tasting menu, look elsewhere: here, atmosphere and sharing come before high gastronomy.
The dish to order: an assortment of tapas for the table, that's what the house serves best. The doors open at 10 a.m. every day, including the terrace, which also allows for an end-of-morning coffee in the same period setting.
