Maison Décotterd — Restaurant in Montreux

I have travelled the world extensively over 40 years. I ate at all restaurants ranging from pop & mom’s to Michelin three stars. This is my honest review of the restaurant Stéphane Décotterd.

We had an unforgettable pre-Christmas dinner with family at this gastronomic restaurant in the hills above Montreux. The space has been beautifully renovated, blending classy decor, elegant lighting, and refined details in the flooring and ceilings. The large windows offer spectacular views of the vineyards, Lake Geneva, and the mountains — even though clouds obscured the scenery during our visit, I know from previous visits how stunning the panorama truly is.

The menu caters to all appetites, offering full or limited tasting menus, à la carte options, and even a thoughtful gastronomic menu for kids, which made the younger guests feel included. I started with the blue shrimp carpaccio, paired with white bacon and delicate acidic notes that elevated the dish to perfection. The heart of salmon from Graubünden and perch fillets from Lake Geneva were beautifully prepared, both featuring impressive sauces that we couldn’t leave untouched. A small critique: unbinding the perch seemed unnecessary, as the bones are manageable and part of the local experience.

We also explored the cheese selection, which was exceptional, though a wider variety of bread could have complemented it further.

Desserts were standout: the tartelette aux marrons with roasted chestnuts was delicately balanced, while the poire conférence dessert with cardamom, vanilla flan, and financier biscuit offered a perfect harmony of flavors and textures.

The service was warm, professional, and attentive, though more frequent bread refills would have been welcome to fully savor the sauces. A small takeaway gift, as seen in other high-end establishments, could add an extra touch to the experience.

Overall, the meal was a culinary delight. The creativity, precision, and quality of the dishes make this restaurant a must-visit. Highly...

Was the chef on holiday? Had lunch at the bistro. Expected a far bit more to be honest. A nice drive up the hills, beautiful views. Friendly reception. Table with views of the town and lake below. The starters were great, beautiful hand cut steak tartare and pate en croute. But the mains were very disappointing and below stander for a place like this. “Fish and Chips” if you fry fish with a batter crust, make sure it’s crispy! Same for the fries, they were soggy and completely soaked with fat. Turn the fryer up! Fry at higher temperature? And don’t leave it on the pass to long….. The home made pork sausage was way too dry, needed more of the fatty meat and needed more flavouring too. The baked potato and veggies tasted as if they were reheated in the microwave! So we were very disappointed by the mains and side dishes. Basically ruining what was supposed to have been a beautiful...

Apparently having the best view in town can get you a Michelin star. I am so sorry, but definitely would not recommend. Never thought that I would write this about a restaurant at the university that I graduated and spend my best time in but I have to:( spent 580 usd for just myself for a tasting menu and a wine pairing. This is HUGE for a one star place. Service was mediocre. Wine pairing was good but the sommelier did not present all the wine or gave any extra attention whatsoever. Couldn’t get the attention of the service team to get the bill, had to just stand up and ask the bill at the bar. Please do better. Definitely not a...