Angelina serves sweet and savory treats that can be enjoyed at any time of the day. On the sweet side, Angelina’s legendary pastries and signature hot chocolate “L’Africain” are excellent choices. Visitors can also sample the unique creations of our chef. The savory selection includes typical French dishes served at lunch time and lighter fare available throughout the day. A snack area and take-away is also available for those in a hurry. For the perfect souvenir, visit Angelina’s gift shop and discover a wide selection of sweet delights and gourmet confectionery gifts. History Much more than a simple patisserie or tearoom, Angelina is a luxury brand with a prestigious image that symbolises the “French Way of Life”. The Austrian confectioner Antoine Rumpelmayer established Angelina named after his daughter-in-law, in 1903. For over a century, the Angelina tearoom has established itself as a high point of Parisian gourmet pleasures, Angelina became a must-not-miss venue for the Parisian aristocracy. There, Proust, Coco Chanel and the greatest French fashion designers were to be found… The decor designed by the famous Belle Epoque architect, Edouard-Jean Niermans, combines elegance, charm and refinement. Angelina is a genuine romantic poem, a quiet and voluptuous venue, between serenity and gourmet pleasure. Mont Blanc history This absolute must cake is a wonder combining meringue, light whipped cream and chestnut cream vermicelli for the delight of your taste buds. Up to 600 are sold every day in the historical tearoom, rue de Rivoli ! The hot chocolate l’Africain An Angelina classic! The richness of the famous old-fashioned hot chocolate, together with its small pot of whipped cream, has always delighted young and old alike.