Top-of-the-range brasserie on the Canal Saint-Martin

Description

Maria Belza an upmarket brasserie on the banks of the Canal Saint-Martin

In the heart of the 10ᵉ arrondissement, facing the Canal Saint-Martin, Maria Belza epitomises an upmarket contemporary brasserie, designed for sharing, indulgence and high standards. Inspired by the soul of the Basque Country and Spanish energy, the house boasts 100% home-cooked cuisine, executed with precision, in a warm and elegant setting.

An ideal venue for your corporate events:

• Team lunches
• Client dinners
• Seminars
• Team-building events
• Corporate cocktail parties
• Product launches or festive evenings...

A strong identity, between Biarritz and Paris

The name Maria Belza refers to the mythical Villa Belza, emblem of the Basque coast. Here, the Basque spirit is not limited to the décor: it is expressed in the conviviality, the generosity of the dishes and the attention to detail.

The promise :

Straightforward, carefully sourced products (many sourced directly from the Basque Country: duck, Basque cake, charcuterie, wines, spirits, etc.). More than 40 preparations made on the premises, from savoury to sweet. A lively cuisine that evolves with the seasons.

Atmosphere & experience

Soft colours, neat furnishings, a cosy atmosphere: the ambience is intimate and warm, without being stiff. The service is fluid and friendly, retaining the brasserie DNA while allowing the table to breathe.

Come to Maria Belza for :

• A structured, efficient lunch
• A refined dinner
• A convivial evening with friends
• A festive cocktail party by the canal...

Capacity & configuration

• 85 people seated
• Up to 110 people for cocktails
• Open 7 days a week
• 100% PRM accessible

Spaces

• Front room with bay window facing the canal

Up to 70 people for cocktails and 45 people for seated dinners.

• Central area

Convivial table for 12 people

• Back room

25 people for cocktails and 24 people for seated dinners.

Partial or full privatisation possible, with tailor-made menus (lunch at the table, aperitif, etc.).

Cuisine & execution: the Maria Belza signature

The cuisine speaks Basque and Spanish, with an upscale brasserie feel: long flavours, precise cooking, well-constructed sauces, controlled textures.

Homemade is not a marketing ploy here: it's an organisation. Broths, bases, sauces, desserts... everything is produced on site by a team that has mastered its skills.

• Signature dishes

Purple Rain" octopus: Perfectly cooked octopus, sweet potato and hibiscus acidity. Spectacular "octopus on a rock" presentation.

Magret du Sud-Ouest low temperature, house-smoked olive oil: Balotiné, Sichuan pepper, Espelette chilli pepper, final flambé to crisp the skin. In-house smoked oil with herbs and beech wood.

Itsasoa" salmon: Confit in a bath of olive oil and herbs, seasonal vegetables, creamy watercress sauce. Melting texture, precise balance.

The Big Brioche (dessert to share): A generous 600g brioche. A signature dessert designed to create a real moment in the dining room.

Ham & cheese croquetas: A great Basque classic revisited with the utmost care and attention to detail: perfect texture, home-made production, a real delicacy.

Bar & wine: a complete experience

The bar is a natural extension of the culinary experience.

• Wide selection: whiskies, aperitifs, digestifs, cocktails, mocktails, softs, hot drinks, etc
• Haute couture" cocktails with new aromatic palettes
• A selection of wines in keeping with the house's DNA: Basque Country, France and Spain
• Pairings are designed to support the dish (acidity, tension, bitterness), without ever masking the dish.

The Chef: Tommy Yeter

Trained by Régis and Jacques Marcon, then enriched by a Franco-Japanese background, Tommy Yeter champions a cuisine based on conviviality and discovery.

His mission at Maria Belza is to build an upmarket brasserie that brings people together. His cuisine is precise, contemporary and seasonal, with a focus on sharing and collective emotion.

Practical info

• District : Canal Saint-Martin
• Groups: 25 to 85 seated / up to 110 for cocktails
• Private hire: yes - made-to-measure formats
• PRM accessibility: 100

Why choose Maria Belza for your corporate event?

Maria Belza is more than just a restaurant: it's an elegant place to live, structured to welcome groups with fluidity, exacting standards and warmth.

Its signature cuisine, high-quality sourcing, flexible capacity and privileged location on the banks of the Canal Saint-Martin make it the ideal setting to make a lasting impression.

For a strategic lunch, a client dinner, a convivial seminar or a festive evening, Maria Belza offers this rare combination: culinary technicality, sincere conviviality and a premium atmosphere.

A place that brings people together.
A place to connect.
A place that will make your event a memorable one.