La Terrasse des Etangs sur Vonnas

Exceptional place Good food However, the service was too slow... 2.5 hours instead of 1.5 hours for a 4-course meal. A shame

We had an excellent experience at this restaurant located within the Château d'Epeyssoles. The setting is idyllic, with a lovely, peaceful park, and the cuisine lives up to expectations. The dishes are refined, with a touch of originality (the chef is Asian), beautifully presented, and, to top it all off, quite generous. From the amuse-bouches to the dessert, everything was perfect. Attentive service. Overall, very competitive and professional.

A perfect, peaceful lunch with exquisite cuisine. The starter was trout cooked at low temperature, followed by Bresse chicken with a remarkable sauce, and finished with a light dessert of perfectly balanced raspberry and elderflower flavors. A wonderful time with my son, a soothing break in an idyllic setting, a delightful and bucolic interlude. We will definitely be back.

It was in the enchanting and refined setting of La Terrasse des Étangs that I had the immense privilege of experiencing what remains, without a doubt, the best dinner of my life. A gift, this experience was a truly magical, timeless interlude. Everything was absolutely perfect: The setting: A sumptuous place, combining elegance, serenity, and poetry. The atmosphere is both intimate and majestic. The cuisine: A true culinary odyssey. Each dish was a work of art, perfectly balancing the delicacy of textures, the boldness of flavors, and the respect for exceptional ingredients. The service: On par with the finest restaurants—attentive, seamless, warm, and highly professional, without ever being ostentatious. A particularly touching honor: the arrival at the end of dinner of Mr. Georges Blanc, who took the time to greet his guests at their tables, adding a final touch of prestige and elegance to this memorable evening. A huge thank you to Mr. Georges Blanc and his entire team in the kitchen and dining room for making this gift truly special and creating a memory that will last a lifetime. An establishment of absolute rarity that I wholeheartedly recommend to epicureans seeking excellence.

There are restaurants where the food itself transports you. And then there are those where the décor becomes the primary ingredient of the meal. At La Terrasse des Étangs, in the heart of the Épeyssoles estate, the experience begins well before the first course. Set facing the ponds, in a verdant haven where the tranquility is only broken by birdsong, one immediately understands why this establishment appeals to connoisseurs of the art of living. From the moment the cocktails arrive, the promise is fulfilled. Far from being mere accompaniments, the amuse-bouches set the tone: three precise, indulgent, and perfectly executed bites that awaken the taste buds with perfect balance. The starters continue this crescendo. The snails, nestled in a ravioli delicately coated with a herb broth, offer a contemporary interpretation of a great regional classic. The foie gras, meanwhile, delights with its melting texture and perfect balance. The delicate flavor of the liver is subtly enhanced by a citrus compote and a few grains of fleur de sel, adding depth and length to the palate. The main courses pay sincere homage to the Bresse region. The Bresse chicken, a true emblem of Georges Blanc, is cooked to perfection. The meat remains remarkably tender, enhanced by a generous, rich, and perfectly executed cream sauce, accompanied by pilaf rice and seasonal vegetables. A comforting dish that reminds us why this product is an absolute benchmark. Meanwhile, the fish demonstrates the finesse of the cuisine. Its exemplary cooking preserves a pearly white flesh, while the morels, young shoots, and light herb sauce bring freshness, elegance, and complexity without ever masking the fish's flavor. The desserts conclude this lunch with exquisite delicacy. The perfectly ripe strawberries are showcased with great restraint, allowing their natural freshness to shine through. The raspberry creation captivates with its balance of acidity, lightness, and indulgence, culminating in a refined finish. The service deserves special mention. Smiling, attentive, and highly professional, the entire team accompanies the meal with exemplary discretion. Present at just the right moment, the servers create a warm atmosphere without ever being intrusive, fully contributing to the enjoyment of the dining experience. La Terrasse des Étangs achieves a rare balance: refined yet accessible cuisine served in an exceptional setting where nature becomes an extension of the plate. More than just a meal, it's a timeless interlude, where every detail is carefully considered to offer a truly gastronomic experience. An address where elegance resides as much in the surroundings as on the plates, and which is well worth a visit for anyone wishing to discover the art of hospitality as defined by Georges Blanc.

A wonderful family birthday celebration in a beautiful setting. A delicious meal with highly professional and gracious service. And a visit from Chef Georges Blanc. A flawless experience.

Incredible experience. Thank you for your professionalism.

What a disappointment this otherwise renowned restaurant was! The vegetable salad on a pastilla was worthy of the worst restaurants on the coast, with more unseasoned green salad than pastilla itself 😡 Plus, the starter, based on trout, was completely limp and tasteless. The service was subpar for the restaurant's reputation. Very disappointed

It's fantastic in every way. Beautiful location, refined cuisine and very welcoming staff.

Excellent establishment; we saw Mr. Georges Blanc making the rounds of the tables. The service and the food were of very high quality.