Auberge Les Platanes

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Auberge Les Platanes, Nyon – Classic French Bistrot & Tartare in Chéserex

A 17th-Century Patrician House in Chéserex

Just outside Nyon, in the village of Chéserex, Auberge Les Platanes occupies an elegant patrician house dating from the 17th century. Inside, the restaurant offers three distinct atmospheres: the hushed, wood-panelled Salle Mont Blanc with its golden sconces; the convivial Bistrot, where antique sewing machines have been repurposed as tables; and the Salle Vieux Collège, ideal for larger gatherings. In warmer months, two flower-filled, shaded terraces open in the heart of the village.

The Ritual of the Steak Tartare

For over three decades, the house specialty has been the steak tartare — a dish that has become a rite of passage. The beef is cut by hand and then, in a ritual unique to the house, it is marinated tableside by Ivana according to each diner's preference: spicy, herbaceous, or bold. Served with house-made fries and toast, this tartare has carried the restaurant's reputation far beyond the Vaud coast, earning a mention in the Michelin Guide.

Classic French Cuisine by Chef Tony Novais

Chef Tony Novais leads the kitchen, composing a classic French cuisine rooted in the seasons. The menu features Lake Léman fish according to the catch, aged bone-in meats, and, in autumn, irresistible game menus. The set lunch menu offers a refined, accessible way to experience the house's savoir-faire. Whether you come for the legendary tartare or a full multi-course dinner, the cooking here is generous, precise, and unpretentious — a true classic French restaurant on the Côte vaudoise.