Restaurant Le Cerf
Restaurant of a Grand Chef Relais & Châteaux in a village
Carlo Crisci’s cuisine provides endless joy. This Grand Chef’s passion for innovation pushes him to look with unflagging curiosity for everything that could serve his imagination. Wild herbs, exotic spices and molecular gastronomy have all inspired him without ever detracting from his respect for products. He has been at the Cerf for 30 years and never stops innovating, whilst always remaining loyal to the classical basis of his great cuisine. His passion for the arts is reflected in the china specially designed in collaboration with great craftsmen and in his compositions which are a delight both for the eyes and the taste buds. ...Read more
Switzerland, Cossonay-Ville

Restaurant de l'Hôtel de Ville
Restaurant of a Grand Chef Relais & Châteaux in a village
Benoît Violier deploys his creative talents in the transformed town hall of Crissier. After the renovation of the kitchen and the two dining rooms, the chef-proprietor can now express his art of refinement of the produce. Benoît Violier has three sources of inspiration for his philosophy: Fredy Girardet, Joël Robuchon and Philippe Rochat. “My objective is to refine the produce through perfect preparation and a corresponding seasoning.” In pursuit of this goal, he has developed a very personal style, marked by the flavours of the region, as for the first “Fillettes” and “Bourgeoises” asparagus from Pertuis, served with a mimosa with imperial Ossetra caviar. The sumptuous Adour salmon is a pure delight you should not miss.  ...Read more
Switzerland, Crissier

L’Ermitage de Bernard Ravet
Restaurant of a Grand Chef Relais & Châteaux and hotel in a village
Bernard, Ruth, Nathalie, Isabelle, Guy, as soon as guests put their bags down in this family home, they are already on first-name terms with the entire Ravet family, and feel right at home. The Ravets are exceptionally welcoming and have a knack for getting things just right. In the kitchen, Grands Chefs Bernard and Guy Ravet conjure up masterpieces. Isabelle is the pastry fairy. The 16th century winery is classified as a historic monument and, in the boutique, Ruth and Nathalie, renowned sommeliers, select the finest local specialities. ...Read more
Switzerland, Vufflens-le-Château