A visit to the brasserie in the "Lausanne Palace" hotel is always worthwhile, especially for lovers of classic French cuisine. And it's almost always possible, as the restaurant is open 7 days a week, from lunchtime to evening. When you enter, a nostalgic atmosphere immediately sets in, thanks to the furnishings with lots of dark wood, marble and white table linen. The menu also fits in with this, with classics such as Caesar salad, oeufs à la florentine and malakoffs as starters and snails, perch fillets and blanquette de veau as main courses. Looking at the menu, however, you realize that the concept of traditional cuisine is not rigidly adhered to - there are also lighter dishes and vegetarian options. For starters, we eat a selection of seafood served iced on a platter. Oysters, Norway lobster and prawns are fresh and of the highest quality, there's nothing to complain about. The queen pâté "Bouchée à la reine", which is served next, is also excellent: crispy, fluffy, filled with a ragout of sôt-l'y-laisse and veal milk. We didn't really need the rice, but it's a wonderful way to top off the fine sauce. Then for dessert, the Pièce de Resistance: a large baba à la Williamine with pear and heavy cream. It tastes excellent, we fight our way through it, but only manage half. The attentive service and good wine list are also highly praised. Since the beginning of October, there have also been 30 Chasselas from Switzerland by the glass every day, including many special wines.
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