Our Story

The story of a passion

From Cameroon to Clichy-sur-Seine, the story of a woman, a cuisine, and an African fine dining restaurant like no other.

The Restaurant

It all begins with Marie-Christine

The story of the African fine dining restaurant Le Coq Noir is actually the story of a woman: Marie-Christine Riou, a passionate restaurateur.

She opened her first African restaurant in 1987 in Douala, Cameroon. Inspired by the famous cabaret Le Coq Blanc from the film "La Rumba", she named her first establishment Le Coq Noir, an African fine dining restaurant.

Marie-Christine brought her Le Coq Noir concept from Cameroon to Clichy-sur-Seine (92). The chef draws on her African roots, placing a special emphasis on the sauces that accompany her fish and meat dishes.

Le Coq NoirMarie-Christine Riou · Founder & Chef

1987Since the first Coq Noir

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The origin of the name

Inspired by the famous cabaret Le Coq Blanc from the film "La Rumba", Marie-Christine gave her restaurant a playful nod with the name Le Coq Noir.

The Journey

From one continent to another

1987

Douala · Cameroon

Marie-Christine opens her very first African fine dining restaurant. Le Coq Noir is born.

“La Rumba”

The inspiration

The name pays tribute to the famous cabaret Le Coq Blanc from the film, becoming Le Coq Noir to reflect her roots.

Today

Clichy-sur-Seine · 92

The concept crosses borders and establishes itself in the Paris region, staying true to its original spirit.

The art of hosting

Service filled with smiles

Whether celebrating any type of event or enjoying a more intimate evening with family or friends, you will experience warm and high-quality service at Le Coq Noir.

Your events

Birthdays, reunions, large gatherings: every occasion becomes a celebration with the flavours of Africa.

Entertainment

And if you wish, you can have extra entertainment to make the evening truly vibrant.

Private Hire

The restaurant adapts to your wishes: private room hire and tailor-made celebrations, planned together.

In the Kitchen

Spices & aromatic herbs

Le Coq Noir's cuisine, featuring African specialties, blends spices and aromatic herbs to delight both the eyes and the palate.Accras, soya, braised fish, okra, ndolé, aubergines, or yams are enhanced by dill, parsley, or spicy sauces that flavour, accompany, and decorate the plate, captivating the taste buds.Marie-Christine cares deeply about the beauty of the dishes: vibrant colours heighten the visual pleasure and offer a culinary journey for your taste buds, creating delicious and memorable dining experiences.“The cuisine at Le Coq Noir? A true delight!”

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Our cuisine in pictures

Something to make your mouth water

Sweet and savoury flavours season the dishes, creating delightful bursts of taste. Photographs of our specialties:

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Booking

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