04/04/2024: Finally in the region, a restaurant where you eat well and good food at reasonable prices with a cook and service up to the standard...and on a quiet terrace. As soon as I can go back then I'm going back and this time with the children!!
09/03/2024: La Table d’Etienne: a culinary gem in the heart of Châteauneuf-les-Martigues
Nestled in the town center of Châteauneuf-les-Martigues, the restaurant "La Table d'Etienne" is quickly distinguishing itself as an essential address for lovers of southern gastronomy. As soon as you enter the door, you are greeted by an atmosphere reminiscent of family meals under the Provençal sun: warm and friendly. It's not just a restaurant; it is an extension of the house, where each guest is treated with the generosity and kindness typical of the family welcome typical of the region.
When the time comes to delve into the menu, you're spoiled for choice. "La Table d'Etienne" gives pride of place to fresh products, from local markets, guaranteeing the freshness and quality of the dishes. Chef Pascale, a true alchemist of flavors, achieves the feat of transforming simple ingredients into dishes of surprising complexity and finesse.
Among the essentials, we cannot miss the famous Calamar à la Sétoise, penne cake with fennel, prepared according to local tradition and accompanied by crunchy vegetables that delight the taste buds. The fish, caught the same morning, benefit from respectful treatment, their perfectly controlled cooking revealing all the delicacy of their fragrant flesh.
But “La Table d’Etienne” would not be complete without mentioning the care taken in the presentation. Each plate is artfully plated, the colors and textures harmonizing in a visual spectacle matched only by the flavors they promise.
As for the wines, carefully selected, they perfectly accompany the dishes, enhancing the tastes and taking the guests on a complete sensory journey. The menu, although attentive to the region's appellations, does not hesitate to explore other wine-growing horizons, thus offering a panorama of French terroirs.
In conclusion, "La Table d'Etienne" proves to be a haven of culinary peace where the spirit of the South is savored as much in the dishes as in the welcome. For a family meal, a business lunch or a romantic evening, this restaurant is an inevitable gourmet stopover in Châteauneuf-les-Martigues. And if the heart of the city beats to the rhythm of this restaurant, it is because passion and know-how meet there, offering an experience as delicious as it is unforgettable.
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