Les Fresques
The fine dining restaurant at the 5-star Hôtel Royal***** Palace in Evian, a Michelin-starred establishment since 2018 and also holder of 3 macarons from Ecotable, showcases its exquisitely refined cuisine.
Open Tuesday to Saturday from 7:30 p.m.
Last order taken at 9.30p
Michelin-star cuisine
At the heart of the Hôtel Royal, a five-star Palace, Les Fresques offers an exceptional gastronomic experience, with breathtaking views over Lake Geneva, ceilings painted by Gustave Jaulmes, and a panoramic terrace.
In this remarkable setting, the cuisine elevates each ingredient with finesse and precision, revealing the true expression of flavour in every dish—where emotion begins with the very first bite. Awarded one Michelin star since 2018 and distinguished with three Écotable labels, the restaurant embodies a commitment to both culinary excellence and responsible dining.
Appropriate dress required: shorts, cropped trousers and flip flops are not allowed. Please note that dogs are only allowed on the terrace.
Chef Yohan Fatela
A new chapter in gastronomy for the Hôtel Royal
At the Hôtel Royal, a place where refinement is not adornment but a guiding belief, dining is about to experience one of those landmark moments. After twenty five years of gastronomy written by the same hand, a new signature now comes into its own. That of Chef Yohan Fatela. Born in Grenoble, and driven by an innate thirst for learning and exploring new places. With a rare and remarkable international career to his name, forged at leading hotels and a palace hotel, symbols of world cuisine at its very best, he now comes to write a new chapter of the hotel’s culinary excellence.
Yet it all began in a garden, that of his grandparents, who were farmers, where produce was picked, respected and remained true to itself. This guiding principle of integrity towards the produce, and to the person who receives it – forms the basis of his cuisine, with technical expertise serving the true nature of the produce, never for show. Curious by nature, a traveller by vocation, the chef crafts creations inspired as much by local artisans as by influences gleaned from around the globe. The seasons set the tempo, the produce adds the voice, and each dish aspires to offer the rare delight of a moment experienced fully, one of emotion, without being ostentatious.
His vision embraces the full breadth of the Hôtel Royal’s culinary world – its restaurants, Les Fresques and La Véranda, from the first coffee of the morning to the gourment interludes throughout the day. An epicurean at heart, he instills each space with genuine warmth free from any formality: bread to be broken by hand rather than sliced, special attention given to younger guests, these countless details that make a difference, because they are heartfelt. In this way, the hotel continues its legacy - with the quiet grace of an epicureanism that is generous, open-minded, and profoundly true to the hotel’s spirit.
The Hot Drinks Ritual
At a 5-star Palace hotel, the details are what brings perfection and perfection is more than just a detail. The hot drinks ritual at the Michelin-starred restaurant Les Fresques is an unmissable experience.
Discover the rich and fascinating world of tea with a selection of rare teas and a wide array of natural aromatic herbal infusions from the Royal’s kitchen garden. Every detail has been carefully considered, from the infusion time to the choice of teapot, not forgetting the tasting tray, making use of an infuser and an hourglass timer.
A ritual specially designed for Les Fresques, created in collaboration with Carine Baudry, flavour specialist and tasting expert.
