L'Opera Salon De The: Beautiful French Bakery In The Capital

Mr. Kazem Samandari, the man behind the chain of these beautiful French Bakeries with the name of L'Opera in the Capital. The name “L’Opéra” refers to the renowned opera house in Paris, one of the refined symbols of the French capital but also to the delicious multi-layer chocolate and coffee French pastry named “Opéra”.

The L’Opéra Story

L’Opéra, from its inception, has been all about quality and excellence.  It was borne out of the longing of Laurent Samandari in 2008 for authentic French breads and pastries.

Along with the family, who was also living in India and supported his nascent and ambitious project, an in-depth market study of the high-end Food and Beverage segment in Delhi was undertaken. With the assistance of the French Embassy in Delhi, who kindly provided their purpose-built kitchen for testing, and the encouragement of the family’s Delhiite friends and expats to go further, the project grew legs.

A state-of-the-art production center was the next item on the agenda; one that needed to suit the exigencies of a high-end bakery. The training of the staff was then imminent. Several French chefs including one from the renowned French culinary institution Lenôtre intensively trained the staff in the techniques of culinary excellence and ensured that no detail was missed so as to provide products of the highest quality.

Once this initial phase had passed, L’Opéra managed to bring the French experience to the heart of the Indian capital. The home delivery service was launched in

2010 and Indians alike, who appreciated French culinary excellence, the first L’Opéra outlet opened its doors in March 2011 in Khan Market, the most prestigious market in Delhi.

L’Opéra has now set a new trend in the Indian market for high-end bakery and desserts based on innovative ideas regarding quality, atmosphere and presentation. Residents of Delhi can now also enjoy culinary elements of French style and an elegant Parisian terrace in Epicuria Mall, inspired by the typical French “Salon de Thé”, a concept that emerged at the beginning of the 20th century; it further exemplifies this French experience with ample seating space and impeccable attention to detail.

Today L’Opéra boasts 13 outlets in Delhi and Gurgaon, with over 130 employees. It operates its activities through its point of sales and also its institutional customers, bringing the very best of France to India.

Breads

As breakfast staples or to accompany meals, L’Opéra’s fresh breads, baked daily, and 100% preservative free, bring a 3000-year-old European tradition to your family table. Although it has undergone evolutions in its shape, composition and taste, its place in the heart of the French people has remained unchanged. From the quintessentially French Baguette to our more rustic, artisanal Sourdough breads (Pain de Campagne or Pain Paysan) or even the much-loved Italian Ciabatta made with fine Olive Oil, L’Opéra’s refined bread selection appeals to a variety of tastes and experiences. Couple our fresh fruit Confitures (Preserves) with our bread for a memorable breakfast

·             Apricot Vanilla: Fig Bread.

·             Strawberry Rosemary: Baguette Paysanne

·             Peach Almond: Slightly toasted Grenoblois (Walnut and Raisin bread)

·             Mango Saffron: Cereal Baguette

·             Strawberry White Pepper: Pain Paysan

·             Black Cherry Lemongrass: Slightly toasted Milk Bread 

Viennese

Flaky pastry delights baked to airy, buttery perfection. The traditional Croissant, made with butter from Normandy, is perfect for both breakfast and snack time, whereas the Almond Croissant, its sweeter variant with a smooth almond cream filling and covered with almond flakes is also great as a dessert or sweet snack. Finally, the Raisin Brioche, a variant of the croissant, is rolled into a spiral with pastry cream filling and raisins; yet another timeless French classic for breakfast.

Savoury “petits-fours”

Bite-sized delicacies ideal for cocktail parties, high-teas, get-togethers and other catering events. With variants like the Prune Bacon Brochettes, Ham and Carrot Quiche or Mushroom Feuilletés (made with flaky pastry crust) L’Opéra can add a unique sense of sophistication to any event.

Cakes & Pastries

Sweet, unique and refined desserts made with select raw materials, for a delectable experience.  From classic delicacies, such as the Chocolate Éclair – filled with rich chocolate cream and covered with melted chocolate icing – or the Mille Feuille – the most French of all desserts, crafted with layered puff pastry and pastry cream, topped off with caramel, or the recently launched eggless Nutty Chocolate Treat – a seamless combination of eggless brownie, light-as-air dark chocolate mousse, caramel and crunchy caramelized peanuts, L’Opéra has replicated the authentic French dessert experience.

Chocolate Bars

L’Opéra’s select Belgian chocolate, crafted with a variety of exotic ingredients. Prepared with the imprimatur of the finesse and savoir-faire that characterizes L’Opéra, let yourself be enticed by our selection of bars, available in 5 flavours.

o   Lait: L’Opéra’s classic Milk Chocolate variant. Succulent Belgian chocolate crafted into elegant cubes.

o   Fruit et Noix (Milk): a timeless combination, dry fruits and nuts also blend seamlessly with our select chocolate.

o   Framboise Pistache: the sweet, fruity aroma of raspberry, paired with the crunchy, nutty taste of pistachio, enveloped by white chocolate; the best aphrodisiac you can get.

o   Fruits et Noix: (Dark) the dark chocolate variant of the seamless combination of dry fruit and nuts.

o   Noir (Dark) the iconic, slightly bitter, modestly sweet and incomparably satisfying Belgian dark chocolate creation from L’Opéra.