Disneyland Paris opens The Secret Forest by Jean Imbert at the Disneyland Hotel
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Abracadabra! Here’s yet another lovely magic trick from Disneyland Paris. On March 7, 2025, Jean Imbert took the reins of the new restaurant “The Secret Forest by Jean Imbert”, located in the iconic Disneyland Hotel. The star chef offers a gastronomic and fairy-tale culinary experience set in the decor of an enchanting forest. Whether you’ve spent a bustling day in Mickey’s kingdom or are simply a visitor to the restaurant, The Secret Forest promises an enchanted interlude, where you disconnect and indulge. A true gastronomic fairy tale.
Jean Imbert, an extraordinary journey to Mickey’s home
He has been everywhere since his victory in season 3 of Top Chef in 2012. He is at the helm of the Plaza Athénée and Monsieur Dior in Paris, at La Case in Saint Barth, and also in the kitchens of the prestigious Orient Express. He is friends with stars, from Omar Sy to Pharrell Williams, and is adored by critics. It’s no surprise to find the chef at the head of a new major project, The Secret Forest by Jean Imbert. Passionate about the Disney universe since childhood, the chef shares: “What I wanted to convey in the menu is this invitation to travel through the Disney worlds found at Disneyland Paris. I offer diners a journey from one universe to another through the dishes, from The Little Mermaid to Ratatouille, passing through Indiana Jones and Pirates of the Caribbean, always with a concern for respecting the seasonality of the products. With this menu, I hope that customers will enjoy an enchanted interlude in an environment inspired by the legendary forests found in some of Disney’s Classics!”.
Among the dishes featured on the menu of The Secret Forest, the culinary adventure can, by choice, begin with “Under the Sea”, an appetizer with flavors of the sea inspired by the Walt Disney animated film The Little Mermaid. This colorful dish composed of just-cooked langoustines, shellfish à la marinière, a touch of caviar, and sea jelly, will amaze diners. On its part, “Madame Samovar’s Broth” promises an excursion into the castle of Beauty and the Beast, with its root vegetable ravioli and vegetable and truffle broth.
These creations, imagined by Chef Jean Imbert and his executive chef Moussa Konaté, leave room for dishes inviting escape. “The Prince Ali Tagine”, a dish with sunny flavors inspired by Aladdin, reveals a stuffed chicken with dates and dried fruits accompanied by its vegetables, while “The Caribbean Casserole”, inspired by the Pirates of the Caribbean films, proposes a fine alliance between the medium-rare Mediterranean tuna, its tangy passion fruit vinaigrette, and its Colombo and Tamarind spice sauce. “Remy’s Ratatouille”, with its tomato water and white balsamic condiment as well as “Tony and Joe’s Spaghetti”, with its confit veal, tomato veal jus, and Comté emulsion, offer a gourmet immersion into the world of Ratatouille (Pixar) and Lady and the Tramp.
At the table of The Secret Forest, the chef has, of course, thought of the children. He offers them “The Godmother’s Soup”, a warm and indulgent reminder of Cinderella, with pumpkin and chestnut gnocchi, as well as “The Lantern Festival”, a journey into the world of Rapunzel with its fish & chips and tartar sauce. Finally, guests will have the choice among an assortment of desserts, for both adults and children, created by Jean Imbert in collaboration with his pastry chef Axel Michenaud.
The journey continues with “The Sand of the Lost Ark” made of candied lemon and almond crumble, enhanced by ice cream and vanilla mousse, all drizzled with a flowing caramel, recalling the famous story of Indiana Jones. Chocolate lovers can finish beautifully with the “Mickey Soufflé” made with Peruvian chocolate, featuring a hazelnut praline insert and hazelnut ice cream. Children can enjoy, among others, “Tic & Tac’s Frozen Hazelnut” with its hot chocolate emulsion or “Little John’s Fruit Salad” with crunchy tuile and vanilla juice.
A fairy-tale decor
Within The Secret Forest by Jean Imbert, creativity is expressed both on the plate and in the scenography where every detail serves the immersion. Like this majestic Murano chandelier, adorned with foliage and birds, which overlooks the central dining table, diffusing a warm light. The mural, entirely hand-painted, illustrates a forest with a thousand shades of green. The tableware signed by the Bernardaud House, with its botanical patterns, specially created for the restaurant, along with a selection of silverware from the Christofle House, contribute to providing diners with an unforgettable experience.
Discover the different menus here.
The Secret Forest by Jean Imbert – Wednesday to Sunday from 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM.
Disneyland Hotel at Disneyland Paris – Rue de la Marnière, 77700 Chessy, France.
