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In the heart of La Ferté-Bernard, Restaurant du Dauphin offers a refined yet unpretentious take on modern cuisine. The team, led by chef David Guimier, welcomes guests from Tuesday to Saturday for lunch and dinner in a setting designed to engage all the senses. The dining room is divided into four warm, intimate spaces, with tables arranged to preserve privacy. The décor is regularly refreshed, reflecting the restaurant’s commitment to pleasing both the palate and the eye.
The kitchen’s philosophy is evident in menus named after spices and herbs. The Menu Curcumin (43 €) might begin with gravad lax salmon with raspberries and sake-marinated radish, or a creamy mushroom soup with a runny egg yolk and bresaola. The main course could be duck magret with petits pois à la française, Anna potatoes with garden oregano, and a bigarade sauce with Malabar pepper. Dessert often features a chocolate, coffee, and almond combination, or a rhubarb and strawberry clafoutis with mint sorbet from the garden.
For a deeper experience, the Menu Patchouli (53 €) offers dishes like marinated octopus with skordalia and asparagus, or a noble fish with shiitake purée, celery, and vanilla almond milk. The Menu Dégustation (65 € for eight courses) is a carte blanche from the chef, available with a wine pairing. A lighter Menu Safran (from 20.90 €) is served at lunch, and a children’s menu (Kaloupile, 14 €) is available for younger gourmets under 12.
The restaurant’s consistent quality and value have earned it a Michelin Bib Gourmand, a recognition that aligns with its goal of providing an accessible yet memorable gastronomic experience. The team is deeply committed to training, mentoring young staff through their exams, ensuring that the same dynamism and care is present in both the kitchen and the dining room.
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