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Creative Savoyard Fine Dining
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Hameau de Saint Marcel, France

Restaurant René et Maxime Meilleur

CuisineFrench
Executive ChefRené et Maxime Meilleur
Opened1976
Price$300–500per person
ReservationsRequired

La Liste Top Restaurants · Relais Chateaux Award · Gault & Millau Prestige Restaurant

Our verdict

Working as a two-man team with a supporting cast of 20 cooks and chefs, we're proud to bring you a light, pared-back and playful interpretation of the best ingredients our region has to offer. A never-ending journey for the eyes, nose and palate and tantalizing wine and food pairings: our Carte Blanche menu is an irresistible treat for the senses. We are on a continuous quest to strike a nuanced balance between the modern and the traditional, the simple and the elegant, precision and flair. In short, we aim to evoke ultimate emotion in its purest form.

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Plan Your Visit
Address
Hameau de Saint-Marcel, 159 route de la tarine, 73440 Les Belleville
Phone
+33 4 79 08 96 77
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Restaurant René et Maxime Meilleur restaurant in Hameau de Saint Marcel, France
About

Working as a two-man team with a supporting cast of 20 cooks and chefs, we're proud to bring you a light, pared-back and playful interpretation of the best ingredients our region has to offer. A never-ending journey for the eyes, nose and palate and tantalizing wine and food pairings: our Carte Blanche menu is an irresistible treat for the senses. We are on a continuous quest to strike a nuanced balance between the modern and the traditional, the simple and the elegant, precision and flair. In short, we aim to evoke ultimate emotion in its purest form.

The record

Recognition history

Dated appearances from independent guides and award organizations, with the underlying list record or original source where available.

  1. La Liste Top Restaurants

    La Liste

  2. Relais Chateaux Award

    Relais Chateaux

  3. Gault & Millau Prestige Restaurant

    Gault & Millau

  4. Opinionated About Dining Classical in Europe Ranked #31

    Opinionated About Dining

  5. We're Smart World 2 Radishes

    We're Smart World

Full recognition history (9 entries)
  1. La Liste Top Restaurants

    La Liste

  2. Relais Chateaux Award

    Relais Chateaux

  3. Opinionated About Dining Classical in Europe Ranked #35

    Opinionated About Dining

  4. Opinionated About Dining Classical in Europe Ranked #37

    Opinionated About Dining

Restaurant René et Maxime Meilleur

The wine

Wine program
Exceptional wine program
  • Extensive wine list
  • Sommelier-led

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Details
Vibe
  • Elegant
  • Rustic
  • Scenic
  • Sophisticated
  • Cozy
Best For
  • Special Occasion
  • Celebration
  • Date Night
  • Business Dinner
Experience
  • Hotel Restaurant
  • Panoramic View
  • Standalone
Drink Program
  • Extensive Wine List
  • Sommelier Led
Sourcing
  • Farm To Table
  • Local Sourcing
Views
  • Mountain
Menu Format
  • Tasting Menu
  • Prix Fixe
Drinks Focus
  • Wine Pairings
  • French Wine
Service StyleFormal
Meal PacingExtended Experience
KitchenFarm-to-table
Wine ProgramExceptional

Timeless Alpine chalet atmosphere with warm wood-sculpted lounges, an elegant but comforting mountain feel, and a caring family-run hospitality style.