L'ESSENTIEL

Reading Futé is essential to find addresses like L'Essentiel. Within walking distance from the Garibaldi metro station, this local restaurant, which excellent reputation is famous, is not however the most visible of all, in a quiet rue Rachais allowing the shaded terrace to be classified among the most pleasant ones. L'Essentiel is not only the quality of the cuisine and the freshness of the products coming from local shopkeepers, even if that plays a great part there. It is also the reception of Vincent Cavazolli and his brother's whole team which welcome us under the best conditions at lunchtime like at dinnertime. In a warm room, where we can play on a Vegas style slot machine to gain a bottle, and a friendly atmosphere, we benefit from one of the very best value for money in the city. You have to know that the lunchtime option is at €13.50 (starter, main course and dessert) and €15 at dinnertime! A strock of luck for budgets of those who want to eat well. The à la carte follows the seasons and there again, the low prices does not affect the quality of the products. Beautiful variation of burgers, including an Essentiel with foie gras and duck breast or a Lyonnais with Saint-Marcellin cheese and diced bacon, huge mixed salads, and a meat selection, from the roasted rib eye steak to the lamb shank with garlic via the beef tartare (€12.50 for 180g of meat, a record). An Essentiel which is open to your requests for privatisation and gives life to your projects to organise a musical evening or else (a room which can accommodate up to 70 people with buffet or meal). No doubt, you have to go to L'Essentiel.