French Menu

Classic French cuisine crafted with artisanal care and seasonal ingredients

Entrées

Light, elegant beginnings — simple prep, fast plating.

Soupe à l'oignon gratinée

Classic caramelized onion soup, toasted baguette, melted Gruyère.

Velouté de champignons

Creamy mushroom soup with thyme and a drizzle of truffle oil.

Gougères au fromage

Baked choux pastry puffs with Comté cheese, served warm.

Salade Niçoise fraîche

Baby greens, tuna, egg, olives, green beans, Dijon vinaigrette.

Terrine de campagne

Rustic country-style pâté, cornichons, toasted brioche.

Plats Principaux

Balanced mains — each built for efficiency and consistent plating.

Poulet rôti aux herbes

Roasted free-range chicken, thyme jus, and garlic mashed potatoes.

(Pre-marinated and oven-finished; fast plating)

Boeuf Bourguignon express

Tender beef in red wine reduction, pearl onions, and mushrooms.

(Slow-cooked base, portioned and rethermalized to serve quickly)

Filet de truite amandine

Pan-seared trout with almond butter sauce and haricots verts.

Quiche Lorraine

Savory custard tart with bacon, onion, and Gruyère cheese. Served with side salad.

Gratin dauphinois individuel

Creamy layered potatoes with nutmeg and cream, baked in individual ramekins.

Ratatouille Provençale

Mediterranean vegetables stewed with herbs de Provence, served with couscous or rustic bread.

Magret de canard au miel

Seared duck breast glazed with honey and balsamic, served with roasted carrots.

Accompagnements

Small but flavorful — prepped in batches, served hot.

Haricots verts au beurre

Buttered French beans

Pommes purée

Creamy mashed potatoes

Gratin de légumes

Seasonal vegetable gratin

Pain artisanal

Basket of house bread from jolibella Boulangerie

Salades & Légèretés

For lunch or smaller meals.

Salade chèvre chaud

Warm goat cheese on toasted brioche with honey dressing.

Croque Madame

Baked ham and cheese sandwich topped with fried egg and béchamel.

Tartine du jour

Daily open-faced sandwich — e.g., smoked salmon, avocado, or ratatouille tartine.

Omelette fine aux herbes

Fluffy herb omelet with chives and side greens.

Fromages & Dégustations

Perfect for sharing or in-between courses.

Assiette de fromages

Selection of 3 or 5 French cheeses with nuts and honey.

Mini dégustation

Trio sampler (e.g., bite of quiche, mini gougère, soup shot).

Desserts

Beautiful, fresh, small-batch artisanal desserts by jolibella Pâtisserie.

Crème brûlée classique

Vanilla custard with caramelized sugar crust.

Tarte au citron meringuée

Lemon tart with torched meringue top.

Mousse au chocolat

Rich chocolate mousse with sea salt flakes.

Profiteroles glacées

Choux puffs filled with vanilla ice cream, topped with warm chocolate sauce.

Tarte aux fruits de saison

Seasonal fresh fruit tart.

Boissons

Carefully curated beverage selection.

Café Français

Espresso, café crème, noisette

Apéritifs

Kir, Champagne, Pastis

Digestifs

Cognac, Armagnac

Vins Français

Curated French wine list (white, red, rosé by the glass or bottle)

Chef's Recommendations

Rotating Specials

Plat du jour

Changes daily — example: Blanquette de veau, Cassoulet, or Coq au vin.

Soupe du jour

Light seasonal soup, e.g., pumpkin velouté in autumn or asparagus cream in spring.