Verbier
AROLA

AROLA

Rue de Médran 70, 1936 Verbier, Switzerland

Fisch • Kaffee • Spanisch • Europäisch


"dinner in love, near the bay window and therefore with a breathtaking view of the valley (sorage hall!) . intimist room, modern atmosphere but not shocking, the whole is harmonious. the card to itself is a journey and we are interested in the complexity of the search for dishes. the ingredients are seasonal, and for most local (sweet by the calf of the valley! ) .and to put us in good conditions, we start with a cocktail of the creation of the bartender: surprise! coconut inspiration for my part and mix cucumber lemon green for my companion: result: fresh, balanced, alcohol present but not omni, you smell all the details and layers of the cocktail. The service is just a long hair, but it catches up with its quality (almost gastronomic!) and the sommelier's wine advice. We decide to test by curiosity the tortellinis truffles for me, my companion as to it takes a piece of meat and its mini vegetables (the size is wanted to be sure you don't worry! and once in the plate, it's almost artistic!). cooking is such that each of them is valued at its fair value, all in a perfect harmony: cooking, texture, heat, seasoning. short a success. For my part, I'm really, but then really not a fan of the truffle, and I forced myself a riddle, to test a dish in being part: and for the first I have to say that it's a successful bet: the tortellini at the truffle polenta is dosed perfectly (it didn't take another gram!) and made me appreciate for the first time this special ingredient! dessert made me almost forgotten the rest, so much the effort of presentation and the coco were surprising: for the moment the best dessert I ate: coconut pieces, creamy ice without too much sugar, a pure treat. there again for that of my companion, a real search on a chocolate dessert, with a hustle, a bitterness of black chocolate, and a balance that she describes as exquisite. all, once the note is presented, remains justified in view of the quality of the service, the presentation, the advice of the waiters and the wine, but count chf 300.- for two, 3 dishes and wine.Thanks for this journey, this discovery and boldness in the dishes!"

Les Alpes

Les Alpes

Place Centrale 1, 1937 Orsières, 1938, Verbier, Switzerland

Schweizer • Europäisch • Restaurants • Französisch


"Last week (end November 2014) the Café des Alpes received a one star rating in the 2015 Michelin Guide. There are only two other starred restaurants in the Valais - Damien Germanier in Sion has a star (and like the Café des Alpes 17/20 in the Gault Millau) and Didier de Courten in Sierre which has 2 stars and 19/20 and is priced accordingly.The cuisine at the Café des Alpes has gone from superlative to near divine. We have had several meals there in the last few months as we love the game season and Sam Destaing - as I noted in an earlier review - does chasse better than anyone else in this region. Today we had the opportunity to try the new winter menu. The starter was a canneloni of smoked salmon with a base of tartare of loup de mer and a lemon jelly that was so bursting with citrus it was incredible. I should also mention the amuse-bouche which had a tiny scoop of mustard ice cream. I have never, ever seen that before and it set off the ham beautifully. Our main course was a quasi of lamb with a delicious sauce. Dessert was a perfect moelleux au chocolat - chocolate fondant. Wow!All this was a menu at 75frs. There are several other menus available and of course the à la carte choices. The restaurant retains its "bistrot du village" feeling and the welcome is warm and friendly. I cannot think of another restaurant in its class from Sion to the lake - and beyond. And I am more than happy that it is in my backyard so to speak. Trains link Orsières to le Châble (for Verbier) and Martigny on an hourly basis and the restaurant is an easy 6 minutes walk from the station through the old streets of the village."