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A gourmet and dedicated cuisine
At the restaurant l’Essentiel in Colmar, enjoy an original vision of French gastronomy put forward by its Chef Olivier Reither who has been showing for several years his love for good products.
The restaurant l’Essentiel in Colmar is aptly named, with a menu showcasing the very essence of the products. The chef and his wife have one goal: to offer their customers a real moment of well-being. A dedication as careful in form as on the plate. The menu, renewed weekly, offers every day to discover part of French cuisine. At a very reasonable price, enjoy a complete and exceptional menu that will surprise and seduce you. Like the cold soup of cucumber and mint followed by a beef stir-fry with lemongrass, homemade potato pancake and with for dessert an unusual roasted pineapple with West Indian rum.
Knowing that the house offers every week a vegetarian dish that can satisfy the cravings of gastronomy, sometimes put to the test by the follow-up of a particular diet and a difficulty to find restaurants of this level offering such a service.
A French delicacy
The chef creates his recipes based on inspiration, with a slight appeal to rack of lamb. With the exception of bread and ice cream, the entire menu is homemade, from the sauce base to the fleischnacka dough.
The appreciation of a meal at l’Essentiel goes through the enthusiasm of the chef at the idea of discovering and creating authentic recipes. “Gastronomy is the art of using food to create happiness” – Theodore Zeldin. This is the watchword of this modest restaurant in Colmar that they highlight in their menu and that we find brilliantly executed in each of their dishes. This winter, come and discover the Pike Moss with its Alsace saffron emulsion and black tiger prawns. Or the Hare stuffed with foie gras and prunes with its Port caramel, which you can accompany with a glass of Margaux 2015 L’enclos du Banneret.
Years of growth and research
Enjoying observing the pots and pans and the various dishes simmered by the fire, the chef of the establishment was first won over by his mother’s cooking. A cook by trade, she quickly noticed her son’s attraction to all his preparations and made him her apprentice to pass on her knowledge and love of the culinary art.
Then trained in large Alsatian houses, he honed his knowledge and today holds a complete knowledge adjusted from year to year. On the way to the kitchen, he also met his wife who brings him support and rigor in his work. In order to show their vision of gastronomy, the idea of opening their own restaurant took shape.
“We both sincerely hope that you, and your taste buds, will escape the time of some dishes in our company! “
A cozy and warm environment at the restaurant l’Essentiel in Colmar
Located a few steps from Colmar train station, L’Essentiel enjoys easier access than other restaurants in the city center and a quieter atmosphere. Past the front which is simple and direct, we enter the main room of the restaurant. Discreet and soberly decorated, it establishes an intimacy that leaves room for the essence of their restaurant, the kitchen.
The service, provided largely by the hostess is also professional and warm without being invasive, the staff is at your disposal and insists that you call him at the slightest inconvenience.
Attention to detail
The presentation of the dishes is creative and elegant. Meticulous in the choice of shapes and colors, this precision complements the attention paid to the choice of flavors and justifies the use of the word “art”. Olivier Reither to perfect his mastery to succeed in surprising our eyes and our taste buds, always in the respect and the highlighting of each of the products.
The restaurant also offers a light but accurately selected wine list in order to best accompany your meal. If you are not a great connoisseur, the boss will know how to guide you.
A restaurant with justified ambition
Having a quality of product and work of this level in this price range is one of their greatest advantages. Whether you are looking for a first adventure in gastronomy or as a follower you want to discover the Alsatian know-how, it is one of the best options and will satisfy you without breaking the bank.
