Restaurant de l'Hôtel de Ville

We were lucky to dine at Hotel de Ville Crissier and in Anne Sophie Pic in Lausanne in the span of 2 weeks. We liked the Hotel de Ville but ASP left a more lasting, wow impression on us. At HDV the flavours were simpler...and less surprising, the decor of the room and the tableware was simpler, and HDV was more expensive. Cardoons with truffle was our favourite dish, the most subtle and exciting combination of flavours. At HDV the chef came in and spoke to every table, but the conversation was very brief and not really engaging (he spoke longer with French-speaking guests). Overall, nice and good, but not great and memorable like ASP.

What else is there to say about a gastronomic experience at this Michelin 3 star gem in the unassuming town of Crissier? One could wax lyrical about the quaint ambience of the hotel (the house of a previous mayor if I caught that right). We...we so blessed to chance upon an available slot where the 9 of us were accorded a private room (otherwise booked full each day, as we were told). The room was simply decorated, the tableware minimalistically elegant. And we had a round table (which allowed for maximum engagement as a group). And do we need to mention the menu which was eight courses of delectable delights, surprise after surprise, unfolding like the plot of an intriguing adventure novel....

we are happy to have 3* Michelin establishments in numerous restaurants, so many other restaurants have remarkable at the same level, from which the basis of a robust benchmark. l’hotel de ville is always a tasty bite, as the kitchen is classic classic classic...is without question our preference about completely contemporary Nordic style and the dishes are excellently presented. also with our high expectations based on previous visits, the restaurant could really surpass. we had their longest tasting menu, which, according to the dish, was full of taste, clever textures, perfect seasoning and beautifully arranged components. it is unusual to have a long tasting menu, where each dish is of t...