Menu

Essential Hunt

Menu du restaurant l'Essentiel - Borex

STARTERS

Game terrine with kumquats and quince sorbet

25.-
Woodland puff pastry and morel sauce

21.–

MAIN DISHES

Venison fillet, tonka sauce, and game garnish
52.-
Cromesquis of venison, chocolate explosion and game garnish
38.-
Wild boar stew and game accompaniment
33.-


 The game garnish consists of red cabbage, candied chestnuts, spätzli, Brussels sprouts, parsnip purée,

candied pears, cranberry jam, and pickled chanterelles.



The seasonal menu

To begin

Menu of the restaurant l'Essentiel - Borex

STARTERS

Salad of the Day

Croutons, roasted seeds, crispy onions, and seasonal vegetables

8.-
Local Platter

Assortment of cold cuts and pickled vegetables

24.–
Gravlax

Trout gravlax with green apple jelly and Granny Smith and cucumber brunoise.

25.-
Beef Carpaccio

Beef carpaccio with blackberry vinaigrette, roasted fruits, and parmesan shavings.

26.-
La Foie du Chef - Shepherd’s Crème Brûlée with a Twist

Goat cheese and apricot crème brûlée infused with rosemary.

21.-

To enjoy yourself

Menu of the restaurant l'Essentiel - Borex

MAIN DISHES

The Unmissable Beef Entrecôte

200 g of swiss beef served with Café de Paris sauce, fries, and seasonal vegetables

45.–
Cherry on the Cod

Cod medallion with cherry sauce, served with ratte potatoes and seasonal vegetables.

49.-
Signature Perch Fillets

Fresh perch fillets 180g, prepared meunière-style or with our “Essentiel” sauce, served with French fries and a trio of vegetables.

38.–/43.–
Braised Beef Cheek Revisited

Grandmother-style braised beef cheek, rich jus, mashed potatoes with bacon, and glazed onions.

39.–

VEGETARIAN DISHES

Unexpected Risotto : Roasted Apricot & Leek Medley

Creamy risotto with roasted apricots and leek prepared in different textures.

27.-

For pleasure

Menu of the restaurant l'Essentiel - Borex

DESSERTS

"Essential" Crème Brûlée

Flambéed crème brûlée with your choice of flavor: caramel, vanilla, Cointreau, or rum.

13.-
Coffee Fondant

Coffee fondant with a scoop of rum-raisin ice cream.



14.-
Celebration Tart

Thin tart with seasonal fruits, chiboust cream with praline.

12.-
Coffee or Champagne?

Three small homemade desserts served with a coffee or a glass of champagne.

13.-/ 24.-
Ice creams and sorbets

From L’Artisan Glacier in Lutry – for an authentic experience


4.-
La Folie du Chef- Tiramisu 2.0

Chocolate cylinder, coffee ice cream scoop, and mascarpone cream.

15.-

La folie

du Chef

With "La Folie du Chef," creativity takes center stage!

The chef dares to surprise with a bold creation inspired by seasonal ingredients and his current culinary whims. A thoughtfully crafted food and wine pairing—developed in collaboration with a local winery—elevates the experience for a journey full of unexpected delights.


(The dish changes every two weeks. A “Chef’s Madness” starter and dessert are also available à la carte.)


 For any allergies or intolerances, we invite you to inform our team.

 We will be happy to provide you with information and offer you suitable alternatives.