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Claude Legras – Le Floris
Fine dining and excellence
cuisine and a convivial atmosphere. On the
menu: veal carpaccio with carciofi and parmi-
giano cheese; Dublin bay prawns in broth with
eggplant caviar ravioli. From Tuesday to
Friday, le Floris offers a Menu Gourmand and
a Menu Plaisir. Claude Legras’s creations also
The distance to the stars isn’t always measu- feature in sumptuous banquets which add an
red in light years. Two stars of the finest qua- exceptional and luxurious element to both pri-
lity – the stars belonging to chef Claude Legras vate and professional events. These can be held
- are to be found only 15 minutes away from in the Café, in the Restaurant or even at your
the centre of Geneva. These prestigious stars own house, thanks to the catering service which
have twinkled over the Auberge de Floris in will organise everything perfectly for you. Flick
the village of Anières since 1997. through the Guide to Genève 2012 by Gault et
The spectacular view from the terrace at Le Floris Millau and you will find, under the entry for
looks onto the clear waters of Lake Léman and
the Jura mountains. But what about the menu? Le Floris, this glowing recommendation, ”one
Here inside this temple to fine dining, it proudly
boasts the chef’s extraordinary flair: ceviche of of the best restaurants in Geneva and the sur-
mackerel, young cucumber with sweet cream
crisp vegetables from Mr.Chapuis, vinaigrette rounding area, with spectacular views and top-
sauce with avruga pearls; breast of pigeon from
Bresse infused with meadowsweet, pressed agria flight cuisine.” Natacha Borri
potato and preserved legs – delicious.
Auberge de Floris
Next to the main restaurant, the Café de Floris 287, route d‘Hermance
offers diners the same wonderful view, a lively 1247 Anières/ Genève
Tel : +41 (0)22 751 20 20
www.lefloris.com
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