Auberge de l'Espérance sur Lardy

Good value for money, decent food

We came as a family for lunch. We were able to easily book by phone the day before. We were warmly welcomed by the manager and comfortably seated on the terrace. We chose the €75 tasting menu with wine pairing, the most expensive option. Overall, we enjoyed the dishes and the meal in general. We particularly liked the scallops, the beef Wellington, and the Grand Marnier soufflé. However, having chosen this type of tasting menu at other restaurants, we didn't find the value for money to be there. A few examples that could be improved: When the courses arrived, none of the dishes or wines were announced (and we no longer had the menus). Thirsty, we had to ask for a carafe of water at the end of the meal, which had never been offered (no apology was given). The service was rather sloppy, and the waiter was generally unfriendly. The pre-dinner cocktail was quite sweet, served with a candy skewer, which was inappropriate for the start of a tasting menu. Each new course was brought to us before we had even finished our previous drink (not even the aperitif). For dessert, my partner chose the mille-feuille because he loves them, but the dessert presented was nothing like a mille-feuille. The bread was decent but not very high quality. The napkin and tablecloth had holes, though these are minor details. We plan to return sometime, but we think the €26 set menu would ultimately be just as good, considering the price. The terrace was pleasant and quiet.

Friendly welcome and lunchtime special with unbeatable value for money. Thank you!

Lunch today on the terrace for 6 people. We were delighted with the aperitif, which included a choice of individual amuse-bouches, and the €26 set menu. The dishes were beautifully presented; everything was perfect. We will definitely return. I recommend this place without hesitation.

First time for us. We hadn't been before. It was excellent, from the appetizers to the dessert. Everything was beautifully presented. Our taste buds were delighted. We highly recommend it!

The €49 menu was almost too good to be true. From the choice of ingredients to their preparation, everything was truly excellent. The service was both discreet and professional. If I could, I would have given it 6 stars.

I highly recommend this excellent restaurant. The setting is pleasant, the service is attentive, and above all, the food is truly outstanding. I've never left disappointed.

This restaurant, which we've known for years, is truly fantastic! The welcome is warm and friendly, and we felt right at home :)) The food is delicious, refined, and full of flavor. For the first time, we opted for the €25 lunch menu, which included a starter, main course, dessert, and a quarter-liter of wine or water. There was a good selection of simple but expertly prepared dishes, bursting with flavor and generous portions. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves 😋😋😋 and we'll definitely be back again and again 😊 Congratulations to everyone!

The meal was good and well presented. What I found disappointing was the lack of a small portion of vegetables in the dish.

The staff were very pleasant and the cuisine was refined, featuring fresh, seasonal produce and excellent homemade foie gras! I highly recommend it.