A new restaurant at the heart of the Bourdelle Museum
The Bourdelle Museum welcomes a new culinary destination that brings together artistic heritage and contemporary cuisine: Le Rhodia. Set within the museum itself, this intimate restaurant has quickly established itself as a must-visit address in Paris’s 15th arrondissement.
Located around a thirty-minute walk or just a few metro stops from Hôtel Moderniste, Le Rhodia appeals equally to art lovers and discerning food enthusiasts in search of a refined, peaceful and unmistakably Parisian dining experience.
Le Rhodia, a tribute to Antoine Bourdelle
The restaurant’s name is far from incidental. Le Rhodia pays tribute to the daughter of Antoine Bourdelle, a leading figure of modern sculpture. This lineage is reflected in the spirit of the menu, which weaves together memory, transmission and cultural openness.
The cuisine draws inspiration from the South-West of France, Bourdelle’s native region, while also embracing South American influences — such as delicious empanadas served as a starter. A subtle nod to the close ties that connected Bourdelle to his students from South America, and to the circulation of ideas so central to the artistic world.
A vibrant, comforting and contemporary menu
Le Rhodia’s cuisine stands out for its balance: clear, generous and modern dishes, designed for pleasure as much as for well-being.
Among the highlights on the menu, you’ll find:
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a fresh fish ceviche, served with seasonal citrus,
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golden empanadas, crisp on the outside and meltingly soft within,
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roasted seasonal vegetables, carefully prepared and finished with fresh herbs,
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and well-balanced vegetarian plates, perfect for a light lunch during your museum visit.
Expressive yet restrained, the cuisine gives pride of place to ingredients and textures — ideal for a gourmet pause during a cultural escape.
Organic, seasonal ingredients at the heart of the experience
Le Rhodia embraces a responsible and thoughtful approach: mostly organic ingredients, strict respect for seasonality and carefully selected sourcing. This philosophy results in dishes that are healthy, flavourful and deeply rooted in the present moment.
Here, “healthy” never means austere. The recipes are comforting, the seasoning precise, and each plate feels perfectly at home in the serene setting of the Bourdelle Museum.
An ideal address during your stay at Hôtel Moderniste
For guests of Hôtel Moderniste, Le Rhodia is an ideal choice — whether for lunch after a cultural visit, a business meeting, or a quiet dinner away from the bustle of Paris.
Staying at Hôtel Moderniste means discovering a cultivated, authentic and discreet Paris. Le Rhodia is its natural extension: a museum restaurant where atmosphere matters just as much as the cuisine.
Practical information
Le Rhodia – Bourdelle Museum. 18 rue Antoine Bourdelle, Paris 15th. Restaurant located within the Bourdelle Museum. Seasonal cuisine with South-West French and South American influences. Just a short distance from Hôtel Moderniste. Open Tuesday to Sunday, from 10:00 am to 5:30 pm. Weekend brunch from 11:30 am to 4:00 pm.
Photo ©Risha Riabinina