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Bellavista is the restaurant of Hôtel Le Bellevue, a three-star Logis property in the fortified village of Prats-de-Mollo-la-Preste. Chef Denis Visellach and his wife Patricia welcome guests to a dining room that balances cosy comfort with a refined touch. The setting, in the Haut Vallespir region of the Catalan Pyrenees near the Spanish border, offers a quiet escape.
The kitchen works in the Catalan tradition, but with a lighter, modern approach. The Michelin guide awards Bellavista a Bib Gourmand for good quality, good value cooking, describing the food as "de grande tradition, légère et empreinte de modernité". The menus and the carte change seasonally, drawing on local produce from the mountains and the Mediterranean. Vegetarian and gluten-free options are available.
The restaurant offers table service, a private room, and outdoor seating for warmer months. It is open for dinner, with the hotel reception operating from 8am to 3pm and 6pm to 9.30pm. The establishment is closed Tuesday and Wednesday, and Monday evening. Parking is available, and pets are welcome.
Bellavista is a straightforward, satisfying table where the warmth of Catalan hospitality meets the precision of modern cuisine.
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