Restaurant chez Mathilde — Restaurant in Thonon-les-Bains

Very dissapointed. This is the second time we come after an amazing first time a few years back. Except this time we came with our kids. Let me tell you, this place is NOT child friendly. It seemed from the start there was a dissuasive effort on their part by telling us that there are no child menus and that no dish would be changed for them. It started off nicely enough when they offered to do half portions for the kids and even a side of potatoes. But when you have children, especially young ones, it is normal that they are a little agitated. Ours did not make any noise though, they just were apparently smudging the windows with their dirty food-encrusted fingers as we were told. And watch out for the cushions that they might soil. This was basically what the owner told us. My wife, as politely as she could, retained her anger, took one of our children and got up and left, leaving half her dish and an uneaten dessert. It shook her to her core to be treated like this and it basically made her question herself as to her parenting skills. We have been to many restaurants with our children. They are used to eating out and, compared to most kids, are well-behaved. This is not a fine dining establishment, far from it. While the food is good, even very good, that doesn't entitle you to treat your customers like beggars off the street. The passive agressive way we were treated was an insult to us all. We are staying in a high-end family friendly hotel in Evian and will tell reception not to send anyone there. What's for sure is that this was the last time we set foot in this establishment. Shame on you. Please, Mathilde, translate this review (because her English is abysmal by the way) and do something about it. We don't go to restaurants to get told off. Especially when young children are involved. Especially when you just need to spray some window cleaner, sweep under the table and dust off some cushions after the service. Thank you...

A restaurant surfing on the trend of “bistronomie”, ie high-level dishes in a very friendly and unassuming atmosphere.

The restaurant is located at the center of the small village, with lots of available parking places in the neighborhood. It is often full, so it is strongly advised to book in advance. The restaurant is a little tiny so you have to be OK with (a bit) close neighbors.

The dishes are really varied and far from the usual local specialties. This is a real opportunity to discover new flavors and unusual associations. Consequently, the prices could be a bit higher than average.

The service is friendly and gives good advice. The service could maybe sometimes be slightly faster (with more multi-tasking).

All in all, a great opportunity to enjoy the creativity of modern...

Une brasserie au prix d'un restaurant gastronomique. Nous n'avons pas compris les commentaires élogieux sur cet établissement! D'abord le cadre: une terrasse au bord de la route, une salle de restaurant avec des banquettes en bois inconfortables, des tables en bois sans nappe et collantes, des verres IKEA. Depuis la salle, vue sur un étendoir à linge, bruit de la route et bruit de Mathilde derrière son bar qui téléphone et rebouche les bouteilles de vin avec une pompe à vide régulièrement. Ensuite le repas: une bonne entrée (carpaccio de féra). Sauf qu'on vous l'apporte alors que vous venez de commencer votre apéritif. 4 plats au choix à une trentaine d'euros: un tartare de boeuf, un houmous, de la poitrine de porc avec polenta et le retour de pêche (ce pourquoi on vient dans un restaurant de pêcheurs...) Sauf que l'on nous annonce que ce jour le retour de pêche est de l'omble chevalier et que du coup le plat avec le filet d'omble est à 60 € par personne (à la place de 29€)! Donc si le poisson du jour est trop noble, le prix de l'assiette double. Nous ne sommes pas tous touristes ou frontaliers donc nous nous rabattons sur un tartare de boeuf et une poitrine de porc. La poitrine de porc se trouve être uniquement du gras ( je précise que je suis savoyarde, j'ai l'habitude de manger du lard). Mathilde m'explique que ce sont des cochons très gras (cela aurait pu être précisé avant...) et propose de me remplacer le porc par le carpaccio de fera mangé en entrée. J'accepte, mais quand arrive l'addition, elle me dit avoir déduit 9€ de l'assiette de porc à 29€ et a facturé un nouveau carpaccio à 14€... (Pas très commerçant.) Finalement l'addition (on vous apporte la machine à carte bleue en même temps pour que vous puissiez partir plus vite en plein mois de juillet) : 160€ à 2 pour une bière, un coktail maison, une bouteille de vin rouge à 35 €, 2 entrées, 2 plats, 1 fromage et 1 dessert. Et il aurait fallu ajouter encore 60 € pour manger un plat principal de poisson. A ce prix là, il y a tellement de bons restaurants dans notre beau Chablais! Meilleurs, avec plus de charme et moins...