Le Ritz Paris Le Comptoir awarded « best patisserie in the world » by La Liste

Coco Chanel, Ernest Hemingway, and Marcel Proust all named Le Ritz Paris as their favorite place to stay. Located at Place Vendôme, a symbol of elegance and luxury in the French style, it is one of the most famous hotels in the world. Already renowned for its savory menu, it does not neglect the sweet experience with its pastry shop “Ritz Paris Le Comptoir”, which was voted the best pastry shop in the world by La Liste. Opened in 2021 under the direction of the renowned chef François Perret, it quickly gained popularity thanks to its innovative and elegant creations, while respecting French pastry traditions. But what exactly makes this pastry shop worthy of the recognition bestowed upon it by this famous guide that ranks more than 3000 pastry shops in over 200 countries each year?

This modern and gastronomic pastry shop stands out for its welcoming atmosphere and its ability to make the luxurious world of the Ritz accessible to a wide audience. François Perret expresses his joy and gratitude in response to this prestigious title: “This distinction rewards three incredible years, rich in exchanges and daily sharing with the Comptoir team but also with French and international customers who come to discover our creations.” The chef expresses his desire to innovate in an interview with Version Femina, by rethinking the croissant and the pain au chocolat in length for more flavor as well as ease of tasting. Replacing the bread in his sandwiches with puff pastry to make the whole more gourmet. But if there is one treat to remember from the Comptoir, it is his madeleines with a melting heart. As a nod to Marcel Proust, François Perret, not wanting to make the macaron his signature like many others, decided to establish the melting madeleines as his specialty, available in multiple tastes and flavors. In sum, Le Comptoir does not try to replicate but experiments by creating new recipes, flavor combinations to find the perfect balance between taste and beauty.