Restaurant with terrace on the waterfront, where the menu is enriched by the chef's proposals in different cuisines
At the helm here is Antoine Bertin, a chef trained at the Ecole Ferrandi who also worked at the Café de la Paix in Paris, and who is now based in the village where Marc Meneau once worked, and where Serge Gainsbourg often stayed at the end of his life. Hence the name, a tribute to him, and a creative, gastronomic menu in which wines play an important role. For example, we liked the pan-seared scallops, smoked bacon, hazelnuts and lime, followed by roast duck breast, creamed corn, burnt corn and popcorn. Great!
Further information
Opening time and information on L'EAU À LA BOUCHE
Open Wednesday to Saturday, 7.15pm to 9.30pm; Thursday to Sunday, 12.15pm to 2.15pm and evenings. Menu: approx. 45 €. Ham planks: €20. Terrace.
Message from Management
L'Eau à la Bouche is a gastronomic restaurant located in Saint-Père. Its chef, Antoine Bertin, a graduate of the Ferrandi school in Paris, worked for 20 years in viticulture before turning to his second passion, cooking. A former chef de partie at Café de la Paix near the Paris Opera, and former head chef at the bistronomic restaurant O'Distingo in Eaubonne, he opened L'Eau à la Bouche at the end of June 2022. The restaurant's name pays homage to Marc Meneau and his L'Espérance establishment, as well as to Serge Gainsbourg and his eponymous song. Chef Bertin's menu varies regularly according to seasonal produce. He serves meats of French origin and ensures that dishes are home-cooked with fresh, local produce. The menu offers a variety of dishes, accompanied by a wide selection of wines and spirits. Dishes include gnocchi with broccoli and parmesan cream, garnished with mixed cabbage and orange zest. Refresh yourself with Isle of Harris gin from Scotland. Don't forget to order a ham board, including beef cecina and Bigorre black ham, to share or not. If you wish, you can also take away a bottle of wine, whether red, rosé or white. A great address to discover in Saint-Père!
La serveuse ne sourit jamais.
Nourriture bonne mais certainement pas mémorable ; arrivée à la table pas chaude (chauffée ?)
Petites portions.
La dégustation de fromage est scandaleusement minuscule.
Prix très élevés (compte tenu de la qualité et des portions) hors de toute logique ; près de 50 € par personne, vous sortez et vous avez faim.
Les plats sont bien présentés et excellents. Mention spéciale au personnel.