Derriere sur Metz

Really enjoyed the atmosphere. A bit hidden, very unique Interieur, that gave a feeling of personality to the room. Service was a bit mixed: The waiter was absolutely friendly and helpful, but one person was just not enough to keep up. Therefore waiting times, especially towards payment, were too long. Enjoyed the menu. It was mostly fairly simplistic, but convinced with fresh and tasty ingredients. What tipped the scale to good rather than very good was the meat quality in the main course and the slightly unimaginative desert. Yet: All critics on a high level. Pricing was very fair. To me derrière is more a 4,5, but just not exceptional enough for 5.

Returning a year later. The setting, thankfully, remains unchanged. There's still the constant flow of people between the two kitchens across the central room. The library is preferable. Significant progress has been made in the dishes. The ingredients are still exceptional, treated with creativity and mastery. The blending has evolved, achieving perfect balance. A minor criticism of the tapenade amuse-bouche; it was overpowering, a shame given the otherwise exquisite flavors. Three wines by the glass: the first an excellent Moselle, the second forgotten, the third an exceptional Syrah from the Ardèche paired with veal tenderloin. This was changed to a Bourgogne Ropitot, excellent, but still too powerful for the dish. The finesse and freshness of a Moselle Pinot Noir would have been more appropriate. The vanilla-strawberry dessert was excellent, perfectly timed for mirabelle plum season. The third wine, again the same sweet Côtes de Gascogne, was uninteresting. A late-harvest Moselle would have been wonderful. Excellent value for money. A curious lack of interest in deserving Moselle winemakers. Until next time.

The approach to the dining room is surprising, as it involves passing through an old corridor, but the element of surprise works well, opening onto a rustic, warm, and beautifully decorated room. The €62 set menu features well-presented and flavorful dishes. This "blind" tasting menu isn't truly a blind tasting menu, as the dishes are announced to you as they arrive at your table. Special mention goes to the young service team; the three members are exceptionally polite, efficient, and quick. I highly recommend this restaurant.

In our opinion, the very successful interior design justifies dining inside rather than outside. The cuisine is sophisticated, using fresh, high-quality ingredients. In the evening, contrary to what the website suggests, only the 4- or 6-course menus are offered. Despite this limitation, as one of our guests doesn't eat meat (nor did the fish on the menu that day), the restaurant accommodated us without any problem. On the plate, the main fish and meat dishes were very well executed. We found the flavors balanced and quite creative. Discovering Wagyu beef was a real experience! The only drawback was the starter and dessert, which were too rich, with an uneven distribution of ingredients and flavors. The accompanying quenelles of sorbet were delicious but too small to enhance the overall experience. The service was a bit rushed, but with a busy schedule and at the end of the season, that's understandable!

A somewhat hidden restaurant. In the evenings, the menu consisted solely of three higher-priced set menus. The waiter was responsible for the entire restaurant but did his best. Due to my husband's allergy, the kitchen was flexible and prepared something different for her, which was nonetheless delicious and of high quality. Anyone looking for upscale, typically French cuisine will be well served here.

We had a great time eating the most delicious food. 5 stars service. Thank you, we will come back! (And very attentive to gluten free restrictions)

A place that seems hidden, open the door and you will enjoy excellent food and excellent service, it makes you feel comfortable.

A very good evening, delicious meal, a little more lighting would have been nice.

Overall, a good time but a bit pricey for what was offered. A glass of red wine was €20 without us being informed of the price beforehand. The food was good, but the €60 set menu is still expensive for what was on offer. The staff were friendly but a bit scattered; we had to ask for bread and the wine we ordered.

Excellent restaurant, delicious food, discreet yet attentive service. It was a great find!