QUINSOU

Cuisine moyenne ennuyante manquant d’étincelle pour justifier ce prix et l’étoile.
Prix du vin au verre prohibitif.

Une véritable expérience culinaire hors normes

I made a reservation for two people on Saturday, 23/03/2025, at 8:00 PM. Having had a positive experience during my first visit in 2022, I decided to return with a guest visiting France for the first time, hoping to offer her a memorable dining experience. Unfortunately, the evening fell far short of expectations.

We ordered 2pc oysters, two Menu Découverte en 5 Temps, and two kombuchas.
The Radish Tart, the first thing served, was excessively hard and difficult to cut. Both the staff and the chef pointed out that my guest was holding the knife incorrectly, but even with the correct use of the knife, it was impossible to cut.
Additionally, the oysters we ordered were forgotten and only served after I inquired—long after the entrée had been finished.
The food was mediocre and did not live up to expectations. While food preferences are subjective, the overall execution left much to be desired.

However, the primary reasons why we left before getting the main course and dessert—was the persistent, excessive noise from a client, and the way the chef handled our concerns. A client sitting by the window was laughing and talking so loudly, sometimes screaming, that conversation became nearly impossible. At first, we tried to ignore it. However, as paying customers, we felt it was reasonable to request some form of intervention, especially in a fine dining setting.

I discreetly adressed the issue to a server, and when the noise continued, I spoke directly to the chef, who was present in the dining area that evening. He responded to me saying that it was a Saturday night, and that there was so much suffering in the world that we should be more understanding. He dismissed my concern as just my personal opinion and even asked if I had consulted other guests.

Perhaps I misread the atmosphere, but when this individual laughed loudly, several guests—including ours—turned to look, and some even covered their ears. Of course, that table had all the rights to enjoy their evening, but so did the other customers.

To my surprise, the restaurant reached out to me via email on March 25th, 2025, offering an apology and inviting me to a dinner for two. However, based on the overall experience I had at this establishment, especially the hospitality from the Chef himself, I respectfully declined.
A truly unfortunate evening that did not reflect the level of hospitality or the food I had expected at a fine dining, 1-star restaurant. I will be exploring other dining options in the future.

J’ai récemment découvert le restaurant Quinsou et je ne peux que le recommander chaudement ! Dès mon arrivée, j’ai été accueilli avec un service chaleureux qui a immédiatement donné le ton pour une expérience inoubliable. La cuisine, à la fois inventive et très gourmande, était tout simplement délicieuse, chaque plat révélant une harmonie de saveurs qui éveilla tous mes sens. Un véritable régal pour les papilles dans un cadre convivial et raffiné. Bravo à toute l’équipe pour ce moment d’exception !

I had the signature dinner with wine pairing. All the pairings matched very well, especially the natural wine was very interesting. A clean and tasty experience. Thank you very much for the great service and food !