Restaurant de l'Hôtel de Ville

Essen: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphäre: 5

Essen: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphäre: 5

We are happy to have 3* Michelin establishments in numerous restaurants, so many other restaurants have remarkable at the same level, from which the basis of a robust benchmark. l’hotel de ville is always a tasty bite, as the kitchen is classic classic classic...is without question our preference about completely contemporary Nordic style and the dishes are excellently presented. also with our high expectations based on previous visits, the restaurant could really surpass. we had their longest tasting menu, which, according to the dish, was full of taste, clever textures, perfect seasoning and beautifully arranged components. it is unusual to have a long tasting menu, where each dish is of the same level as there are often mises here and there; this was hit after the hit. every little detail had been considered and in contrast to so many contemporary style restaurants, hot eating here is just that, served hot. the service is friendly, informative and especially with a real passion and proudly delivered for the product. I want to see that as a diner. the cheese car must have had more than 40 different cheeses from which generous portions were served; exemplarary. actually, the whole experience here is one that feels very generous and is worth more than the price. the quality of the technology and skill shown in each individual court must be learned. if I had to recommend only a 3* michelin restaurant without question, l’hotel de ville would be my suggestion; quite simple, eating is not really better than that.

What else is there to say about a gastronomic experience at this Michelin 3 star gem in the unassuming town of Crissier? One could wax lyrical about the quaint ambience of the hotel (the house of a previous mayor if I caught that right). We...we so blessed to chance upon an available slot where the 9 of us were accorded a private room (otherwise booked full each day, as we were told). The room was simply decorated, the tableware minimalistically elegant. And we had a round table (which allowed for maximum engagement as a group). And do we need to mention the menu which was eight courses of delectable delights, surprise after surprise, unfolding like the plot of an intriguing adventure novel. If I had to pick a top three, it would be the scallops with caviar, the truffles on a foam of leek and the langoustines and artichoke. Tough choices. A strong ending is a given, with a wide array of cheese to select from, and two incredible desserts a blood orange cocktail and a special apple tart. We needn’t highlight the warm service professional, down to the coordination of the plates landing in front of us. Our server also recommended a Swiss Bordeaux and a Swiss Merlot to complete the experience. All in all, an amazing experience that will long remain. Top tip: get a few friends and book the private room with a round table!

We were lucky to dine at Hotel de Ville Crissier and in Anne Sophie Pic in Lausanne in the span of 2 weeks. We liked the Hotel de Ville but ASP left a more lasting, wow impression on us. At HDV the flavours were simpler...and less surprising, the decor of the room and the tableware was simpler, and HDV was more expensive. Cardoons with truffle was our favourite dish, the most subtle and exciting combination of flavours. At HDV the chef came in and spoke to every table, but the conversation was very brief and not really engaging (he spoke longer with French-speaking guests). Overall, nice and good, but not great and memorable like ASP.