(3.5 stars) Came…read morehere after a somewhat exhausting but rewarding walk around Annecy (from the university campus down to the lake) with my labmate and a new acquaintance that we met from our research conference. We actually came to the restaurant a bit too early -- they weren't open yet but the staff let us sit inside while we waited for the kitchen to open. Their prix fixe menu was pretty interesting -- you can create your own combos. I got polenta fries, steak, and the macaron ice cream. The food was pretty good; service was a little bit unfriendly (not sure if it was because the wait staff realized we were not European). Overall, pretty decent food!

Local brasserie where we had trout that was very good, but a barbequed duck that was dry and…read moretasteless. The cold pea soup was actually a nice surprise.

If you ever find yourself in Lake Annecy, France, this charming mom-and-pop restaurant is an…read moreabsolute must. Despite the language barrier, the owner went above and beyond with her warm hospitality and made a real effort to communicate. Just use a translation app. We had the foie gras, and the balance of flavors in that dish was nothing short of gastronomical. The local lake fish was perfectly cooked. It tasted moist, clean, and packed with subtle, fresh flavors. Every dish felt thoughtful and well-rounded. French cuisine is beautifully complex, yet it somehow tastes so effortless. Each plate could easily take 5-10 minutes just to describe because of the layered ingredients and technique. Overall, this was an exceptional meal and a fantastic value for the quality. A hidden gem that captures the heart of French dining. I also fell in love with their citrus sorbet, so tart and refreshing yet sweet enough to satisfy. It was the perfect way to end an incredible meal. Great value for the quality!

Astonishingly rude owner/head waiter. Even the staff were embarrassed at his behaviour. We didn't…read morestay to find out if the food was any good (it didn't smell or look tasty). We decided it was preferable to eat a picnic out in the rain rather than stay here!

Interesting sounding menu, poor execution and overpriced for the quality. Took 20 minutes for the…read morewaitress to get our menus. Each course we kept thinking "maybe this one will be better" soon followed by "what happened to the salt." Would not recommend.

WOW. This little…read morerestaurant in la clusaz has great atmosphere, music and decor. We had a fixed menu as it was a business dinner but it was spectacular. Froie gras as an appetizer, with toasted bread, hummus and fried onions. It was delicious and perfectly seasoned. Main course of beef tenderloin. Did they ask how I wanted it cooked, no, because everyone should have their beef medium rare. Cooked perfectly tender, and well seasoned once again. Served on a bed of potato and onion and mushroom mixture. It was delicious. Finishing up was what was termed 'chocolate pie'. But this was not an American chocolate pie. A wonderful chocolate mousse filled a tasty, crispy pastry shell accompanied by a scoop of pear ice cream. Could not have been better. Interestingly, the waitstaff was quite casual. Our server had on shorts and a nice shirt. Was very attentive and friendly, and spoke English very well. If you are here in the summer, or skiing in the winter, check it out, you won't be disappointed. it has a great outdoor seating area.

I agree with signpenn, london. We went there for New Year's Eve and they were still serving food at…read more3am as they couldn't get their act together. This is a similar situation though to other restaurants in la Clusaz (particularly l'Arbe, l'Ourson, Hugo, l'Outa) - the owners/proprietors think they are doing you a favour by serving you. However, us clients are doing them a favour by frequenting their restaurants (although I have stopped due to bad service, bad food and high prices).