Is there a gourmet restaurant ? Relais & Châteaux has close to 100 restaurants “only” without guest accommodations so that the gastronomical profession can take center stage. Creators of emotions and artisans of flavor, the chefs of these restaurants are committed to Relais & Châteaux’s commitment to taste: products selected from local producers and respect for biodiversity and the seasons.
Among them, some of the finest Michelin starred restaurants will welcome you for an unforgettable gastronomic experience.
The aim of Relais & Châteaux restaurants is to create an extraordinary experience by creating lasting gastronomic memories for its guests. Creating the experience begins with the restaurant’s setting, which enhances the chef’s world of flavors. Then comes the experience of sharing with the restaurant’s staff in the dining room, who with their confident and precise manner, elegantly reveal the chef’s culinary identity. From this common endeavor is born a unique occasion for everyone to enjoy incredible flavors, a signature style and vision.
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Restaurant in town. By taking over Belcanto in 2012, chef José Avillez has opened a new chapter in the history of this award-winning restaurant that has been installed in the romantic neighbourhood of Chiado since 1958. Its complete renovation did not disappoint. Amid its sober and sophisticated decor, the restaurant provides guests with a highly exclusive experience. Diverse and creative, the cuisine revisits Portuguese gastronomy through a continuous study that deals as much with flavours as it does textures. A giant red prawn is thus confronted by rosemary ash, an oxtail marries with foie gras and chickpeas, and all is done in rhythm with the seasons and inspiration. ... Learn moreless
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Restaurant in the country. Childhood friends Maurizio Menichetti and Chef Valeria Piccini opened this restaurant in 1987 on the very same premises where Maurizio’s parents once had a trattoria, in one of the stone houses overlooking the medieval village of Montemerano. Valeria’s outstanding cuisine quickly became one of the most renowned in the country, due to dishes that sing the praises of the region. The Caino, with its nine tables for only eighteen covers, has the intimate atmosphere of an authentic Tuscan restaurant. In an Italy where female chefs are increasingly prominent, this unique gourmet spot is an absolute must. ... Learn moreless
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Restaurant in town. In the town of Reet, a few kilometres south of Anvers, you’ll find the bastion of Belgian gastronomy: Pastorale and chef Bart De Pooter with 2 Michelin stars since 2006. Here, the chef creates very personal, avant-garde, extremely skilful and imaginative cuisine that borrows as much from traditional Flemish cuisine as it does from Asian cuisine. Voted Chef of the Year in 2012 by Gault & Millau, he describes his cuisine as a biotope in which flora, fauna and water are prolific. Where oyster and celery are used to create a delicious union, sea urchin and fennel provide an echo in a studied pictorial composition. In the dining room, design reigns supreme with wooden sculptures creating the perfect setting for this exquisite cuisine. ... Learn moreless
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Restaurant in town. In the heart of the royal forest of Marselisborg, the Frederikshøj restaurant occupies the former staff quarters of the neighbouring royal palace. Its large traditional windows overlook the beautiful landscaped garden. Inside, the various rooms, warm and functional, honour the legendary simplicity of Scandinavian design. In the kitchen, chef Wassim Hallal employs precision and minimalism to construct New Nordic Cuisine, which he also deconstructs with a postmodernist twist that will leave your head spinning. From crustaceans to mushrooms, cod and fish eggs, he showcases the best of the region's fresh produce, while also permitting himself to indulge in creative and playful digressions. ... Learn moreless
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Restaurant in town. Soak up the history and savour the exquisite cuisine at Restaurant Kong Hans Kælder. Established by the Grønlykke family in 1976, the restaurant is located in the oldest cellar in Copenhagen dating more than 700 years back, erected during the reign of Danish monarch King Hans, and once the residence of legendary author Hans Christian Andersen. Vaulted ceilings and soft lighting create an intimate atmosphere. An open kitchen invites guests to observe the Chef while he crafts such signature dishes as his Roasted Black Lobster, served with delicate white asparagus and accompanied by an asparagus-lobster mousse with a superbly light and frothy asparagus sauce. Classic French cuisine has been paired down to respect a new-found desire for simplicity. Superb ingredients, such as the freshest shrimp from the Fjords or turbot from the North Sea speak for themselves. ... Learn moreless
Property reopened on 09/02/21 (dd/mm/yy)
Restaurant in town. Joshua Skenes has made fire his signature. He has transposed the campfires of his childhood to Saison, his restaurant in San Francisco, where he refines the art of cooking over hot coals. For him, it’s the best way to bring out the flavor of the ingredients. His menus highlight the finest products that exist, even aging them if necessary, as with game and certain vegetables, to concentrate the flavors. His cuisine is the result of know-how, an art that cannot be rushed, and he wants his diners to know that he takes all the time necessary. But the ambience is always relaxed and casual — after the meal, there’s nothing like a cup of buckwheat tea amidst the flaming hearth. ... Learn moreless
Property reopened on 12/02/21 (dd/mm/yy)
Restaurant on a golf course. Over the years, Addison has established itself as one of the finest culinary experiences in California. Chef William Bradley’s artisanal approach to cooking, based on an admiration for French cuisine, draws inspiration from the seasons. Ever attentive to the purity of the flavors, he enhances his ingredients by drawing on their inherent properties. The wine collection, with some 36,000 bottles under the enlightened management of sommelier Elizabeth Huettinger, includes twenty special cuvées crafted with winemakers from across the globe. The wine and food pairings are in perfect harmony with the refined, elegant service. ... Learn moreless
Property reopened on 14/02/2021 (dd/mm/yy)
Restaurant in town. After the success of his California restaurant, The French Laundry, emblematic three-star Chef Thomas Keller brought his distinctive hands-on approach from Napa Valley to Manhattan. Keller works with remarkable attention to detail, not only in his cuisine but also in the presentation, mood and surroundings. In an elegant dining room overlooking Central Park, Chef de cuisine Corey Chow interprets modern American recipes with a touch of French influence. Representative dishes include Oysters and Pearls, a sabayon of pearl tapioca with poached oysters and caviar, and Calotte de Boeuf Grillée. The culinary delights at Per Se will convince you that perfection does indeed exist. ... Learn moreless
Property reopened on 18/02/2021 (dd/mm/yy)
Restaurant in a vineyard. On the rural peninsula of Mornington, southeast of Melbourne, Pt. Leo Estate is a true horn of plenty. It houses a vineyard, a Black Angus breeding farm, an ecological vegetable garden, beehives, a sculpture park and two restaurants, including the exceptional Laura. Perched on the highest peak of the property, Laura has a 180-degree view linking every guest with the sculptures, the vineyard and the sea. Culinary Director Josep Espuga offers a menu that tells the story of the Peninsula. Guests are taken on a culinary journey that embodies the season and the region. Here, refinement serves to highlight the natural quality of the ingredients, and the cellar is a promise of beautiful discoveries. ... Learn moreless
Property reopened on 04/05/2021 (dd/mm/yy)
Restaurant and hotel on the seafront. Imagine a world apart where everything is designed for your pleasure. Here, along Relais & Châteaux’s Route du Bonheur, the clocks have stopped so that you may share in this timeless seaside adventure. Located just a stone’s throw from the chef’s eponymous restaurant, La Villa Grand Voile is the exciting realisation of Christopher Coutanceau and Nicolas Brossard’s ultimate dream: to offer their guests a unique, fully encompassing experience that conveys the true brilliance of this wonderful marine destination. Not far from the bustle of La Rochelle’s Old Port and tucked away along a quite street, this historic building invites you to relax and relish in the heart of this majestic maritime city of cobblestones, timber-framed facades and houses clad in white stone. ... Learn moreless
