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“I always wanted to have my own restaurant. It’s every cook’s dream: to have their own identity, their own clientele… And for my very first one, it’s more of a success.”rejoices Ali Errajraji, new owner of the restaurant Le Maupertu.
On the banks of the Oise, at 25, route d’Auvers à Pontoise, the detour is worth it. The city’s flagship address since its opening in 1980, it has nevertheless taken a new turn in recent months.
We are on May 1, 2022 when after years of service, chef Florent Tierce leaves his place to Ali Errajraji. A significant change, which, at first, was not so easy.
A journey dotted with stars
“At the beginning, it was not easy to take up the torch, especially after the Covid. I struggled a bit to find staff, but having worked a lot during the pandemic, I was well prepared and quickly knew how to manage”says the manager.
Ali Errajraji has an impressive career. In the past, he worked in many restaurants in Michelin-starred hotels, such as the Ritz and the Espadon. Having shared his work alongside a wide variety of recognized chefs, the young man in turn has a lot to contribute.
What motivated me was to be able to pass on my know-how, but also to dream up my chef’s jacket, with the Master Chef of France logo. It is a pride.
Over the seasons
The most important thing for the chef was also to bring something different from his predecessor, by offering a new facet of French gastronomy. “Each cook has his pinch of salt, his experience, his background. I did not bring a new concept, but a new soul”, explains the master chef.
In order not to make the plate boring, he opted for a menu that changes every three months, with the exception of the flagship products, requested exclusively by customers.
From 35 to 75 euros, the menu offers a wide choice of dishes, including the potato of sweetbreads and its charlotte of macaroni, the tournedos of pan-fried beef tenderloin and its cappuccino of potatoes, the crispy sea bass fillet with chorizo and parmesan, and many more.
Variable themes
On the decoration side, find several particularities, such as the exhibition of Japanese paintings varying every six months, or the floral theme of the tables, which differs each week.
Thus, Ali Errajraji invites customers to discover the menu and the restaurant over the seasons. Closed until the end of August, the restaurant will reopen its doors on September 1 for a fall and winter season.
Online reservations on the maupertu.com website or by telephone on 01 30 38 08 22.
Juliette VALLEIX
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