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Odette, Warsaw


 Odette is a baby in the pastry world.  It is, however, a brilliant, kick ass baby!
Odette opened its doors just a couple of years ago and it has quickly developed a strong following and earned rave reviews.

I consider myself a huge pastry fan, so much so, that pastry shops are one of the first things I research when planning our vacations.

After sampling my first pastry from Odette, I became a loyal patron.  My favorite pastry shops in Paris are: Pierre Herme, Hugo & Victor, Arnaud Lehrer and Patisserie des Reves, to name a few.  Odette, in my humble opinion, is in that category.  It is a wonderful patisserie that would fit very well in the Sixth Arrondissement. 


 Odette has two locations, and both have a few tables to sit and enjoy the pastry with a nice cup of tea.

 



The decor is minimalist but interesting, with copper pipes decorating the ceiling. 









The second shop has more room to sit outside and they even have blankets for those chilly days.


 Blurry photo, most likely due to my sugar shakes.

 






The pastry was nicely packaged, with each piece sitting on a little plastic tray which was glued to the box.  That is a nice touch and it guarantees that the pastry will make it home undisturbed. 


 Lemon tart with meringue.  The tartness of the lemon complemented the meringue very nicely. 


Sponge Sacher, marzipan, orange marmalade, cream with valrhona chocolate.


 Almond tart.


 Coco Passion


 Snickers - sable with hazelnuts and salted caramel mousse.



 Madagascar vanilla mousse,



Hazelnut dacquoise, passion fruit cremeux, banana cream with valrhona milk chocolate.


Forrest berries mousse.









 Lemon curd mousse.


 Coffee mousse, coffee ganache.




Every single piece that I have tried is delicious, fresh, elegant and interesting.  The combinations of flavors show brilliance and fearlessness of the chef.  Odette is a top notch patisserie worthy of every complement they receive.



ul. Gorskiego 6/07
ul. Twarda 2/4

Monday - 1pm-8pm
Tuesday - Sunday -10am - 8pm





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