L'Îlot Vert

L'Îlot Vert is a restaurant. It emphasizes working with good products and sourcing locally whenever possible, summarized in its statement that using local produce "is neither a feat nor a marketing argument." The house has been recognized by the Michelin Guide under the category "Cuisine moderne" and is listed as Selected. A small creative team executes the restaurant's clear commitment to local sourcing. The dining room is contemporary, muted and understated. A hushed, refined atmosphere is created by architects Simon and Capucine Himpens. The space sits in the fortified town of Boulogne-sur-Mer, a short walk from the Basilica of Notre-Dame and its crypt. In the kitchen, chef Tony and his brigade produce inventive, daring plates rooted in seasonal ingredients and the market's inspirations. Each plate is presented with refinement. The kitchen focuses on seasonal, market-driven dishes that are inventive and refined.