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La Maison d'Avignon, at Arnoldstraße 2 in Hamburg, is the avant-garde French restaurant of chef Mathias Mercier, with Provençal roots and a Michelin Recommended listing for 2026. It sits in the Ottensen district and works with a single menu.
Mercier was born in Avignon and cooked at Petit Amour and bianc before opening his own place. The menu changes monthly and runs from three to nine courses. A homemade fougasse with anchoiade appears among the amuse-bouche every time. In 2026 the Schlemmer Atlas awarded 2.5 Kochlöffel and singled out the bouillabaisse, duck liver and monkfish.
March brought duck liver parfait with orange and avocado, then skrei with morels, Albufera sauce and walnuts. A Duroc pork chop came with pomme fondante and truffles, and pear with honey and lavender closed the meal. The autumn menu had a blood sausage tart with pumpkin. The Bouillabaisse Riche is served Tuesday to Thursday on pre-order, at 65 euros per person.
Le Livre des Vins is entirely French and arranged by region, from Alsace and the Loire to Burgundy and the Rhône. Pairings start at three wines for 55 euros, and a nine-wine pairing accompanies the long menu. The furnishings are minimalist, softened by accessories that celebrate France. A private room is available for groups.
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Concept A small, highly personal restaurant by Mathias Mercier in the trendy district of Ottensen. A single menu (3–9 courses). Culinary Style After many years working in top-tier kitchens ("Petit Amour", "bianc"), Mathias Mercier opened his own restaurant, where he showcases his distinct style: unconventional combinations rooted in French cuisine, boldly seasoned and creatively presented. The fluffy homemade fougasse with anchoiade holds a permanent spot among the amuse-bouche. Blood sausage tart with pumpkin and octopus broth thickened with pork blood, along with octopus or pheasant served with Albufeira sauce, kale, cider-glazed elements, and autumn trumpet mushrooms – two examples from the autumn menu. Wine French-influenced wine list, with wine pairing options. Atmosphere Minimalist furnishings paired with lovingly chosen accessories that celebrate France. Conclusion Always worth a visit, never boring.
You can enjoy really good (southern) French food at Mathias Mercier's: for example, a rich bouillabaisse, duck liver, monkfish, or the grand spread in the form of a nine-course tasting menu.
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