I been trying to dine at Pramil since a conversation years ago at Aux Enfants Gates in the 14th…read moreabout small, chef owned, non-touristy restaurants.
Primal is an odd restaurant. Chef owned by Alain Pramil, he is present and accounted for during your entire meal. He never touches a pan in the kitchen. Chef Pramil greets you seats you, and engages you. He's a nice guy, and accommodated me when I refused to dine in the back room. Pramil is touted as a small, intimate restaurant. It isn't small or intimate in reality. There are two dining rooms, one up front, one in the back, divided by a service station and the bathroom. Pramil's space is long, narrow and very odd.
Food is classic and very good. My Foie Gras de Canard appetizer was silky smooth and quite delicious. As a main, the onglet de veau did not have a refined presentation, but it tasted good. Tagliatelle with truffles was a healthy portion, but while I found it savory, my spouse found it bland. Desserts were good.
I splurged on a bottle of Condrieu my preferred white. This 2016 Invitare by Chapoutier, lacked depth and that hint of apricot I love so much. Yet, it has high ratings by people who know more than me. Thus, I may have needed an older vintage.
Our set menu of appetizer, entree, and dessert, without the wine, was a prescribed price of 33 Euros per person. Thus, one can dine very reasonably at Pramil. Our lack of enthusiasm may come from all the amazing meals we experienced in Paris by creative and innovative chefs. Unfortunately, I am spoiled, so accept my review within this context.
