La Chaumière
Dole, France
⭐1 Star
The Experience
From Michelin Guide
In this elegant 21C century inn located on the outskirts of Dole, chef Joël Césari is continuing on his path as a nature lover, finding inspiration in local ingredients: vegetables, fruit, herbs, mushrooms and freshwater fish. His inventive cuisine varies depending on availability at the market of produce and fish: seared lake char, trap-caught lobster and a passionfruit and tarragon espuma, Bresse poularde in two courses, including a remarkable exotic take on this French classic. N.B. The fine dining restaurant is only open from Friday evening to Saturday evening; during the week, Bistro La Bagatelle takes over with a bistronomy menu offering good value for money.
Unique Things
From Visitor Experiences
- Dual Dining Experience: La Chaumière offers a Michelin-starred fine dining experience on weekends, while during the week, it transforms into Bistro La Bagatelle with a bistronomy menu.
- Exotic Twist on Classics: The restaurant presents an exotic take on the French classic Bresse poularde, showcasing creative culinary innovation.
- Market-Driven Menu: The menu is heavily influenced by local market availability, featuring dishes like seared lake char and passionfruit and tarragon espuma.
Ingredient Stars
From Visitor Experiences
- Bresse Chicken: Featured in a two-course dish, showcasing a remarkable exotic take on this French classic.
- Haut-Jura Trout: Used in dishes highlighting local freshwater fish, emphasizing the region's culinary heritage.
- Comté Cheese: A staple from the Jura region, often incorporated into various dishes to highlight local flavors.
Menu & Pricing
Current Offerings & Prices
La Chaumière, Dole - Current Menu Options and Prices (2025)
À la Carte Menu
- Starter: Saumon frais maison mariné aux épices (Fresh house-marinated salmon with spices) — €12
- Main Course: Entrecôte grillée 250 grs (Grilled rib steak 250g) — €15
- Dessert: Tarte tatin et sa crème anglaise maison (Tarte Tatin with homemade custard) — €5
Set Menus and Tasting Menus
- No specific set menu or tasting menu details with prices were found in the current search results.
- However, the Michelin-starred restaurant is noted for inventive cuisine inspired by local ingredients, with menus that vary depending on market availability.
- Indicative price range per person (excluding drinks) is approximately €118 to €135, suggesting the presence of multi-course menus or tasting options at this price level.
Special Seasonal Menus
- No explicit seasonal menu details or special menus with prices were found in the available information.
Additional Notes
- The fine dining restaurant La Chaumière is open mainly from Friday evening to Saturday evening.
- During the week, a bistro called La Bagatelle operates with a bistronomy menu offering good value, but no menu or prices for this were found.
Summary:
The only specific prices available are for à la carte items: starters (€12), main courses (€15), and desserts (€5). Set menus or tasting menus are implied by the price range (€118–135) but without detailed descriptions or prices. No special seasonal menus with prices were found.
If you need more detailed or updated menu options, contacting the restaurant directly would be recommended.
Prices with currency symbols found:
- Starter: €12
- Main Course: €15
- Dessert: €5
Other menu pricing:
- Indicative price per person for multi-course menus: €118 to €135
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