L’Esquisse,
Gourmet Restaurant in Annecy
L’Esquisse, a cuisine for sharing
In the heart of Annecy lies a gourmet destination, nestled between lake and mountains. This 1-star Michelin gourmet restaurant L’Esquisse is a tailor-made setting dreamt up by Magali et Stéphane Dattrino to satisfy their desire to share their love of food and wine with others.
With its unassuming exterior at number 21 Rue Royale, its simple décor inspired by Savoyard nature, and its heartfelt service, this Michelin-star restaurant is a true reflection of its owners: authentic and sincere and created for the sole purpose of entertaining.
In this friendly, family-run restaurant with 22 covers, the chef's subtle and unique style traces out an instinctive cuisine influenced by the diversity of fine produce on offer from both locally and further afield. The gourmet restaurant L’Esquisse is an invitation to indulge the senses.
Stéphane Dattrino, a creative signature style
Trained by the stars of French gastronomy and former second-in-command to Chef Laurent Petit (Le Clos des Sens***, Annecy-le-Vieux), Stéphane Dattrino has cultivated a taste for the good, beautiful and pure.
Undeniably blessed with creativity, he is the architect of an instinctive style of cuisine that evolves in tune with the passing seasons.
Inspiration is drawn from the produce and the chef's sensitivity, experiences and travels. These culminate in a frank and sincere signature style, in which audacity plays the starring role.
Always on the cutting edge and offering depth and colour in every bite, Stéphane Dattrino's cuisine plays with textures and unusual combinations to transport the classic to other realms.
Surprise menus,
A carte blanche to creativity
In the design of his “Surprise” menus, Stéphane Dattrino fully expresses his wonder of the richness of nature and proclaims his appreciation of the local producers.
Food foraged in tune with the passing seasons, a love of the fish from the Alpine lakes and those of the sea, a passion for Savoie, its meats and cheeses, and an appreciation of the treasures of France and beyond... The menus of L’Esquisse restaurant all recount the tale of a chef's unabashed love story with good food.
Whether you opt for a 3, 5 or 6-course "Surprise" menu, the menu "For the Table" or the "Gourmet Expression" menu, prepare to enter a gastronomic world underpinned by sensitivity, creativity and instinct.
The latest masterpieces of L’Esquisse,
Gourmet restaurant in Annecy
