Le Contretemps - Montreux — Restaurant in Montreux

When I first realized we were getting there in the dark, so would not be able to appreciate the location and the view, I started to second-guess the choice to head to Montreux from Lausanne. BUT. As soon as we got there, the pretty room and the vibe it offered -- even empty, as it had just opened at 1900 -- were just right. Our waitress was warm and adorable, and as she explained the menu, we got so excited about what we were going to order. The food was delicious. We had each of the four entrees -- every one was delicious, beautifully presented, and unique. Both the pumpkin soup and the mushroom cappuccino were light and airy, yet full of flavor. For plats, we had two fish -- absolutely delicious! -- one "bad hunter's plate", as she described the meatless presentation, and one bowl of gnocchi with mushrooms. Everything was divine. We were too stuffed for dessert, sadly.

As absolutely delicious as the food was, as inviting the room, and as pretty the view would have been in the daylight, the restaurant staff and our waitress made the evening. Her delight in explaining each item, her warm smile, and her perfect descriptions of the food made the evening one we will...

We went when the kitchen was not open yet, so we could have only drinks and a limited menu for bites. I & my friend ordered each a pork terrine which was served in a jar that they brought to the table open. I immediately noticed on mine little flowers of mold!!! At least 3. Then we looked also at my friend’s and she also had mold but less. We returned it to the waiter, immediately and didn’t order anything additional. We received no apology from the restaurant for this! My other friend ordered a panini without jamon and he received the one with jamon. When we were ready to leave, we were waiting long time for the bill as the waiter was in a chatty mode at another table and didn’t pay attention to us. When she finally brought the bill she threw it on our table. We noticed the bill was wrong - still including the 2 portions of terrine.. finally they returned the money for those. I gave a 3 star for the atmosphere just for the location. Would never come back and the kitchen should be checked but the...

Recently I was in Montreux and accidentally found one very nice restaurant on the promenade , if you go towards the Chillon castle. In summer near the restaurant open a terrace. We went for dinner and did not expect that it would be a very good evening with memorable dishes from the chef. The dishes were beautifully presented. It was so delicious that I stopped talking while eating. My fish dish had a very tasty sauce. The components of the dishes are selected and combined with each other. This restaurant serves French cuisine. I won’t forget to mention the staff. Very friendly chef and waiter. Finally, the chef offered us an unusual dessert based on rhubarb. Large windows and a terrace overlooking the lake and wonderful sunsets. I will definitely...