Restaurant de l'Hôtel de Ville-Philippe Rochat

Restaurant de l'Hôtel de Ville-Philippe Rochat Review

Secure in his position as heir to the legendary chef Fredy Girardet, Philippe Rochat reigns as culinary don of the region. It's a quick drive west from Lausanne to his understated manse. Service is spectacular and the food is absolutely stellar. His style is superluxe French, and he is famed for his imaginative combinations of flavors plus stunningly refined presentations on the plate. For these finely orchestrated prix-fixe menus the ingredients are key—lamb raised in the Pyrenees, cardoons (an artichokelike vegetable) grown in the village. Pace yourself, reserving time and room for selections from the immense cheese cart or celestial desserts. Make reservations as far ahead as possible—lunch may be your only option.