La Pause du Chat

A small informal restaurant set a few hundred metres back from the lake but with wonderfull views from the roof terrace. When we visited, the menu (carte) was encouragingly short suggesting a few dishes well-prepared but we thought it a little strange that 2 of...the 4 main course dishes were both raw (tartare of beef, and lavaret, a local freshwater lake fish). For starters we chose the tomato and mozzarella salad which was excellent, although a little less oil might have improved it. The waitress described the fish as having a 'very delicate flavour ' but to be honest it seemed to have no flavour at all but for the seasoning and paprika. Maybe the local palette is more attuned to the sensation. The gnocchi by contrast was tasty. For dessert we shared a Cafe Gourmand which came with smaller versions of some delicious sweets. With a bottle of 'Prieure ' Gamay rosé from Jongieux, about 7 miles up the road, the bill came to 74 euros which seemed fair. Yes, the road runs right in front of the restaurant but on a Sunday the trafffic was unobtrusive. The service was excellent. The waitress offered to speak to us in English; we declined and she was polite, friendly and kind to speak French slowly and clearly, explaining many things about the dishes and the ingredients. Recommended

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Thank you so much for your friendly welcome and for the most delicious food and drinks. We have stopped here before and this summer we found that it has become even more fabulous (perhaps under new management? . Normally we just stop for a coffee and...a break on our way to the Alps and enjoy the view over the lake. This time on our way home to the UK we had a fabulous lunch. The wonderful waitress explained the menu in great detail and with obvious passion (what a gem she is! and helped us to make our choices. The home made chips are the best ever! My husband had the steak, cooked in seasoning, which was delicious. I had a wonderfully refreshing salad (perfect on a very hot day . Next time I want to try the fish from the lake below. We were glad we had stopped and were perfectly refreshed for our journey home.

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we visited this restaurant on the way back to the Swiss of South France. it was a wonderful surprise and I'm so glad we found it. the menu is short, but they have enough options to choose for their taste. everything is fresh and very tasty. the view of the lake is particularly amazing when sitting on the terrace on the restaurant. if the weather does not allow it to be sure to book before, as it only 5-6 tables inside. fully recommended

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great service, brilliant eating with a fantastic view of the lake. pauline flavien runs this cozy restaurant perfectly with a natural empathy. Weep and food are surprisingly affordable and the chef flavien manages to create new dishes from local products weekly. prebook. is necessary due to the size of the place.

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beautiful place for a coffee and relax in the view while on a tour through the lake. good price coffee comfortable chairs.

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