Le Piaf, Paris Society’s celebrated piano bar, opened its first address outside Europe at Jumeirah Emirates Towers, following outposts in Paris, Megève and Val d’Isère since 2017. Deep crimson velvet, crystal pendant chandeliers, and gilded frames dress the space, and a pianist works the room from the start, playing elegant melodies at first and building as the evening progresses.
Menu highlights
The menu is concise but thoughtfully curated, balancing French classics with creative dishes that catch attention. With a few recommendations from our server, we ordered a selection of starters.
The Wagyu Carpaccio was an elegant opener. Delicate slices of wagyu were dressed with aged balsamic before being topped with shaved Parmesan and fresh truffle. The Burrata was equally impressive. Set on a bed of heirloom tomatoes, caramelised pecans and miso, it combined creamy, sweet and savoury elements. Breaking into the burrata allowed the cheese to mingle with the tomatoes and miso, while the pecans added just enough crunch to bring the dish together.
The French Bean Salad was perhaps the biggest surprise of the starters, both in flavour and presentation. Grilled green beans folded through smoked duck and topped with foie gras and a classic vinaigrette.
Served traditionally in their shells, the Escargots de Bourgogne arrived bathed in parsley garlic butter. Tender and full of flavour, they delivered everything you’d expect from the French classic and were best enjoyed with bread to soak up the butter.
For my main, I chose the Wagyu Burger Rossini, while my dining partners opted for the Roasted Jumbo Prawns and the Black Angus Beef Tenderloin. The burger was every bit as indulgent as it sounded, layering a juicy wagyu patty with foie gras, caramelised onions, shaved summer truffle and crispy potato. The combination worked remarkably well, with each ingredient adding a different texture while allowing the quality of the wagyu to remain the focus.
The roasted prawns were served with saffron potatoes in a fragrant lemongrass bisque, while the Black Angus beef tenderloin, cooked perfectly to the preferred temperature, paired with a classic black pepper sauce. Alongside our mains, we shared French fries, grilled broccolini tossed in chilli ginger butter and baby gem lettuce dressed in mustard vinaigrette.
Dessert was a highlight of the experience and the perfect finish to the meal. By this point, the pianist had handed over to a DJ, shifting the atmosphere from laid-back dining to a livelier evening setting. The music gradually takes over, moving guests from swaying in their seats to getting up and dancing, making it the kind of place where leaving early feels almost impossible.
We ended the night with the Strawberry Tart, featuring crisp pastry filled with silky crème pâtissière and generously topped with fresh strawberries and finished with basil. Served with a berry sorbet on the side, the tart was even better when enjoyed together, with the sorbet adding a refreshing contrast. The sweetness of the strawberries, the buttery pastry and the tartness of the sorbet came together beautifully. It’s the one dish (and experience, of course) I’d return for without hesitation.
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