Léa Linster

Louis Linster has added his own spin to the family restaurant. His mother, Léa, made it a first-rate fine dining establishment and her youthful successor is now leaving his own hallmark. The interior is the quintessence of casual luxury in a reworked vein with modern artwork on the walls and a knock-out terrace overlooking the rolling countryside. Chef Louis is upholding the establishment’s classical repertory, albeit with some lively, exotic touches.Don’t expect plates piled high in victuals, but rather creations that underscore the essence of each ingredient in a bid to let them enjoy the limelight. The sauces are quite simply out of this world. An example: trout salmon perfectly cooked at 40°C, flanked by chive oil, different textures of broccoli, sesame seed seaweed, and, above all, a beurre blanc of incredible depth, subtly enriched in dashi. Alternatively, how about barbecued scallops flanked by an intense onion sauce and a vin jaune emulsion?Louis Linster has found his path, and his partner and your hostess, Njomza, further enhances the venue’s elegance by her attentive service. Léa can be proud.