Oleg Lynch
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Arriving at the hotel, where Leonard's is located, the holder of one Michelin star, a doorman promptly and pleasantly met us and offered to help with outer clothing. On the way from the lobby to the restaurant, it is impossible not to pay attention to the fashionable interior of the hotel and a lively atmosphere with a slight hipster accent in the bar. You pass a huge, stuffed camel in the corridor. Actually, honestly, we stopped at the bar for an aperitif. Leonard's positions itself as a seasoned bistro-style kitchen, satisfying the tastes of gastropub lovers for the enjoyment of aficionados of fine cuisine. Friendly hostesses, sympathetic and understanding sommelier, well-trained service. The not short menu: six appetizers, four salads, two soups, and meat, fish, poultry, pasta and risotto with options. So there is plenty to choose from, not forgetting by reading the second page that was at the beginning. My compliments that the menu includes Chef Suggestions, this without a shadow of doubt inspires confidence. I tasted pumpkin soup as an appetizer and as the main had The Absolut Tender (a beef fillet). The texture of the soup is tender, creamy, but completely light, really pouring into a spoon. The taste met all expectations.
The steak deserves the nomination "must try," an exception may be for fans of steaks cooking temperatures of medium or higher or supporters of vegetarianism. This steak temperature blue is amazingly soft and at the same time resilient and juicy. Three sauces accompany this masterpiece: mayonnaise with chili and garlic, bérnaisse and green pepper, the last one with large seeds and a smooth but not liquid texture subtly emphasizes the taste of the meat. For some reason, the waiter served steak by cups with sauces toward to me, I had to turn a large sized plate to get to the cherished piece. In size, this steak is much larger than traditional fillets, so if you plan to pamper the receptors, and also conscious then you need to go in for sports, and try a dessert, then plan dinner should be neat. Despite the desire to taste dessert, I just could not, so carried away by a delicious steak.
The bar, located in combination with the restaurant has a pleasant atmosphere and a varied cocktail list, but the classic Champagne Cocktail had an excess of sugar taste. While I did not stay at the hotel Le Grand Bellevue but quite accurately Leonard's one of the two best restaurants in Gstaad.
