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Le Gourmet (Heidelberg)

20th June 2014 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

Beautiful hotel on the slopes of Heidelberg's valley, a short walk from the central river, serving some very pleasing dishes

This was a lovely little place to visit a stone throw up the hill from the Necker river of Heidelberg.  The hotel is exceedingly homely with two bubbly drinks served to each arriving guest whilst sat down at reception. The restaruant was made for couples and done exceedingly well with old- fashioned Germanic décor and candle lit areas.  All the dishes were skillfully and carefully prepared and the knock out dishes were the slow-cooked hen’s egg with macaroni twirl, bacon consommé and pork crisp on top (absolutely special) and the giant after eight chocolate (with refined and clarified mint gel) to go with the coffee cream mousse.  Unfortunately all other dishes were pleasant but not enough special enough to be truly remembered.  However, all in all this was a very pleasant meal and you are in very good hands here.

Food Grade: 81%

Canapés
Butter shavings on tartlet amuse bouche
Slow-cooked hen’s egg and pork
Sole
Langoustine
Pigeon
Bone marrow
Scallops
Beef
Coffee mousse and giant After Eight
Chocolate and cherry bomb
Petits fours

 

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  • Food Rating - 81%
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Summary

Warm, Germanic décor.
Good service.
Candle lit for evenings.

Not suitable for large celebrations.
Low atmosphere.

Restaurant Details

Michelin Stars:

Cuisine: Modern

Address: Hirschgasse 3, 69120 Heidelberg, Germany

Website: Le Gourmet (Heidelberg)

Telephone: +49(0)6221 4540

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