L'Esquisse

The former second-in-command to Laurent Petit at Le Clos des Sens in Annecy-le-Vieux, Stéphane Dattrino has branched off on his own to create this attractive restaurant. Behind its discreet façade, tables for two predominate and despite its deliberately relaxed feel, the service here is very much on the mark. The chef’s strong imprint is clearly evident in cuisine that is rich in flavour and colour, with a seasonal palette that incorporates high-quality local ingredients including plants and vegetables (wild garlic, wild asparagus etc). Delicious dishes full of finesse include the duxelle de champignons tart with cep pastry, and crispy calf’s sweetbreads with a squash medley.