Good things come in small packages, and good ideas can occur in nanoseconds. Enter Nano by Ora-ïto. It was born out of a “projet de copains,” by a trio of buddies who go way back, from the days of their early 20-something party days to their current entrepreneurial endeavors that have cultivated in a restaurant that brings the art and culinary worlds together in style.
Budding French designer Ora-ïto, responsible for the ultra-innovative, futuristic design of his recently opened Hôtel O in Paris, has brought his forward-thinking touch to the world of refined rapid restauration, in collaboration with David Lévy, specialist in modern art, and David Chemla, who completes the creative pyramid with his expertise in textiles.
Together, they’ve created a new formula for fast food that includes a menu uniquely composed of verrines from entrée to plat to dessert. At Nano, the idea is to turn these mini portions into a meal, with 23 hot and cold recipes and two plats du jour to choose from that will please those with local and global tastes alike. Seasoned chef Olivier Chaput, of Gulli’s “Un chef à ma porte,” is the team’s recruited kitchen wizard behind the colorful and elegant array of nourishment.
In a hyper-modern setting that looks as clean as the food feels, you’ll feel like you’re in the cantine of the future, with deep purple and blue accents, a trippy wall design and abstract touches throughout, signed Ora, of course.
Start with a fresh salad of tomatoes, feta and strawberries or a shrimp salad with fennel and pineapple — get both if you can’t decide. For the main dish, you can go vegetarian or carnivore with choices such as risotto Saint-Jacques, a blanquette de veau or a chorizo and peas dish. You can get one of each, depending how famished you are, but save room for dessert. The tarte au citron is the perfect way to end your meal on a sweet note, and there’s plenty more options for the sugar-inclined. With microscopic prices of 2,50 to 3,50 euros apiece, you can stock your tray as you like and get out of there with a full stomach and a full wallet — a rare experience by Parisian standards.
Currently open only from lunchtime to the early apéro hours, the resto will later evolve into a bar at night and a brunch spot on the weekends. The official opening is slated for early July, but we’re letting the word out now, so get there before the buzz breeds the crowds.
Nano by Ora-ïto
14 rue Bachaumont Paris 75002
Open weekdays from 11 am to 8 pm
01 40 26 35 10
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Article : Stéphanie Holmes
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