Saba

The story

Saba Annecy – Chef Clément Torres’ Fusion Cuisine by the Lake

A restaurant born from a desire for freedom

On the edge of Lake Annecy, Saba is the project of chef Clément Torres. A self-taught cook from Montpellier, Torres grew up with the Mediterranean, and his palate was shaped by the sea. His travels in Asia left a lasting mark: precision, broths, balance, restraint. At Saba, he brings these threads together — French tradition meeting Asian influences, the ocean meeting the plant world.

The result is a cuisine that is both personal and deeply rooted in the product. Line-caught fish, shellfish, seaweed, wild herbs — each element is chosen for its purity. Torres seeks the essential: the right cook, the clean taste, the emotion of a memory.

Menus that follow the seasons

The sea is the guiding thread, the season the compass. Three tasting paths explore its nuances. At lunch, a four-course menu (55€) offers an entry into the universe. In the evening, the seven-course "Ecume" (90€) and the nine-course "Grand Large" (120€) go deeper, with rarer products and a more complete expression of the kitchen.

Each menu is built around produce, with Asian techniques and flavours woven in — a subtle, respectful dialogue that never overwhelms. This is fusion cooking at its most sincere: not a gimmick, but a natural evolution of the chef’s experience.

A team that shares the same vision

The kitchen is led by executive chef Killian, who extends Torres’ vision daily. The front-of-house is overseen by Alice, and the wine and beverage programme is curated by Marie Wodecki, named best young sommelier in France. Her selection of wines, sake, teas and house-fermented drinks is designed to complement the food with precision and finesse.

The restaurant’s Michelin Recommended status, awarded in 2026, reflects the seriousness and emotion of the project. But Saba is not about awards — it is about the experience of a meal that feels both personal and generous, where every detail is considered, from the music to the welcome.

A place of encounter

Saba is a space of calm and light, where the lake is never far. The cuisine is free, sensitive, and anchored in the richness of the land and sea. For those who seek a genuine, contemporary expression of fusion cuisine, this is a restaurant that delivers on its promise.