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La Trinquette serves refined regional cuisine along the shores of Lake Neuchâtel in Bevaix, where an expansive glass façade frames the water. Guests step onto a sheltered terrace that catches the afternoon light while dining rooms remain bright and uncluttered. The setting invites unhurried meals away from urban noise. Chef Lianel Mercier built this spot to let the surroundings dictate the pace.
Mercier approaches his French-Swiss kitchen with a focus on craftsmanship rather than complexity. He sources ingredients from surrounding farms and waters, then prepares them using straightforward techniques that preserve natural flavors. The menu shifts with seasonal availability instead of following rigid trends. This grounded philosophy earned the restaurant a steady thirteen out of twenty score from Gault&Millau reviewers.
Diners encounter comforting yet precise dishes like fluffy gnocchi tossed with diced Neuchâtel saucisson and crumbled Britchon cheese over a light Chasselas cream. Crispy almond-crusted trout fillets arrive alongside tender vegetables and lemon arancini, while roasted pork cutlets are served with dark jus and golden Rösti. The beverage program complements these lakefront cooking choices with a carefully selected list of area wines. Sweet finishes typically feature silky crème brûlée or refreshing panna cotta.
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