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From the garden to your plate, autumn can be savoured with every bite. Our creations celebrate organic, local produce and the best of the season. Tables are deliberately limited, so remember to book your special moment.

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Dinner - December 6th

Creative and elegant Amuse-Bouches
A delicate invitation to the art of tasting

Autumn Prelude

 

Autumn Carrot & Red Kuri Squash Soufflé
Velvety carrot and red kuri squash velouté subtly spiced, airy coconut espuma, caramelized pumpkin seed shards, roasted prawn royal.
A single bite celebrating the essence of autumn, balancing sweetness, crunch, and marine richness.

Awakening of flavours

 

Marinated Beetroot Carpaccio
Fresh goat’s cheese ice cream, toasted caraway crumbs - delicately caramelized walnuts - finished with a house-made beetroot and raspberry vinaigrette for brightness and acidity.
A delicate composition combining sweetness, crunch, and freshness – a tribute to autumnal flavours.

Marine Essence

 

Pan-Seared Gilt head Sea Bream
Sea bream fillet, skin crisped to perfection, accompanied by a marine infusion of tarragon and lime, panko-crisped capers, apple and mustard seed condiment, sautéed samphire, finished with a whisper of yuzu butter.

Our house made breads, served with an exceptional olive oil infused with smoked salt, accompany this journey - adding finesse and character to every bite.

 

Burst of Freshness

 

Thai basil sornbet - infused raspberries

bursts of fragrance and lightness. A subtle pause to prepare the palate for the next course.

Winter Balance

 

Kamado-Roasted Farmers Chicken
Chicken roasted in the Japanese Kamado, with a lemon–Madeira jus infused with morels, candied lemon, toasted almonds, a delicate veil of smoked lard, crisp lard, and butter-glazed bimi.
Hints of Ceylon cinnamon and morels add subtle aromatic depth.

 

Gourmet Creations

 

Light Citrus Cheesecake
Accompanied by fresh citrus segments, a delicate shortbread, and a buckwheat biscuit, with a heart of citrus coulis – grapefruit, orange, mandarin, yuzu, and kumquat.
A harmony of light textures and bright acidity, for a refined, refreshing finale.

 

Or

Light Raspberry Cheesecake
Paired with a delicate shortbread and a buckwheat biscuit, with a raspberry-filled heart and finished with fresh raspberry coulis – the last of the season’s berries.
A subtle balance of textures and fresh flavours for a refined, indulgent finish.

 

Or

 

Exceptional Cheese Selection

matured by Dominique Bouchait, MOF Mont Royal


Gourmet Shards – Elegant Winter Variation
A selection of goat - cow - and sheep cheeses - served with blueberry and blackcurrant confit - lightly crushed walnuts - and a lightly aromatic bread - accompanied by a house-made plum sorbet.
 

 

✨ €69 per guest

 

Organic food and wine pairing (extra charge) 3 glasses € 24 - 4 glasses € 30

 

Coffee, Sencha tea and organic green tea: accompanied by Élisa's delicious mignardises

( extra charge )

We reserve the right to make changes according to the availability of food products. Net price, tax and service included.

Restaurant « L’Esprit d’Elisa » | 65230 Thermes-Magnoac |

www.lespritdelisa.fr | tél: 06 21 94 29 27

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Dinner - December 13th

Prelude of Flavours

A first invitation to discovery, blending sweetness, crunch, and seasonal aromas.

 

 Crispy vol-au-vent with valerian and house-smoked duck breast, passion fruit caramelized chestnuts, cinnamon - scented crunchy bread.

 

Seared Scallop with Crispy Bacon & Sage, Shellfish Emulsion, Carrot-Cumin Broth, Carrot Couscous
A delicate bite balancing the sea’s sweetness, aromatic warmth, and subtle textural contrasts.

Awakening of Aromas

Freshness and lightness, each bite telling the story of the lake meeting the garden.

 

Confit Pyrenean Trout - Served with a lemon-thyme emulsion - open ravioli - Beluga - shiitake brunoise - trout caviar -  lemongrass oil and sautéed samphire.​

Our house made breads, served with an exceptional olive oil infused with smoked salt, accompany this journey - adding finesse and character to every bite.

 

Burst of Freshness

Thai Basil & Infused Raspberry Sorbet
Delicate, fragrant notes to awaken the palate and prepare for the next course.

Quintessence of Taste

Autumnal richness and refined intensity: tender guinea fowl, truffle enveloping every note, subtle spices punctuating the ensemble with elegance.

Truffled Guinea Fowl - Lemon - Madeira reduction - preserved lemons - cardamom - clove - coriander and caraway - shiitake - chili - sage - cauliflower mousseline and wild lingonberry confit.

 

Gourmet Highlights – Elegant Winter Variation

 

Champagne & Grand Marnier Parfait
Winter citrus roasted with honey and spices - hot-and-cold candied kumquats - caramelized white chocolate shards with ginger -  hazelnut sable and a veil of smoked vanilla cream.

 

Or

Exceptional Cheese Selection 

matured by Dominique Bouchait, MOF Mont Royal,
Goat, cow, and sheep cheeses accompanied by blueberry and blackcurrant confit and lightly crushed nuts, served with delicate aromatic bread and house-made plum sorbet.

 

To Conclude

A warm nod to the season, closing the meal with softness and a memorable taste. Supplement €8.50

Spiced Coffee: Coffee infused with roasted cardamom pods, cinnamon, orange zest, vanilla, and star anise, served with an Advent biscuit, creation by Elisa.

 

Or

Berber Ritual: Green tea infusion with rich, aromatic spices, accompanied by the chef’s homemade treats.

 

 

✨ €69 per guest

 

Organic food and wine pairing (extra charge) 3 glasses € 24 - 4 glasses € 30

 

Coffee, Sencha tea and organic green tea: accompanied by Élisa's delicious mignardises

( extra charge )

We reserve the right to make changes according to the availability of food products. Net price, tax and service included.

Restaurant « L’Esprit d’Elisa » | 65230 Thermes-Magnoac |

www.lespritdelisa.fr | tél: 06 21 94 29 27

We do not offer specific menus for the following diets:

 

  • Vegan

  • Lactose-free

  • Seafood-free

  • Salt-free, sugar-free or other special diets

 

Furthermore, for safety reasons, we are unfortunately unable to accommodate people with allergies.

 

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us by email: lespritdelisa@gmail.com

Reservation required  -  Tables are limited!

 

For any additional information, please contact us

phone: 06 21 94 29 27

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Restaurant "L'Esprit d'Elisa"

1675 route de Lalanne

in the gardens of Hillens pottery

65230 THERMES-MAGNOAC

GPS: N 43 17 11 - E 0 36 41

Wednesday lunchtime - Friday dinner

Saturday dinner - Sunday lunchtime

subject to availability (booking required)

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Features

  • Priority given to organic cuisine

  • Organic wines and drinks

  • Shaded outdoor terrace

  • Parking area

  • Access for the disabled

  • Table booking

  • Our dear four-legged friends do not have access to our establishment

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Certificate of Excellence

Dear guests,

We would like to inform you that our restaurant and our garden, classified as a Remarkable Garden, are two independent entities. Access to the garden is subject to an entrance fee. However, our restaurant guests benefit from a 20% discount on this fee.

For more information, please consult the following link: Hillen Garden

We would also like to point out that maintaining the garden requires significant investment, not only to ensure its current quality, but also to guarantee its long-term future.

Thank you for your understanding and loyal support

Yours sincerely,
Hillen House

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Ruban et Médaille de l'Académie nationale de cuisine

Renate-Elisa HILLEN

  • Chef of the ‘L'Esprit d'Elisa’ restaurant - gastronomic & organic

  • Member of the French National Academy of Cuisine

  • Member of the transhumance and transition club for UNESCO - ‘Cultures & Papilles’ - creation of gastronomic events 

  • Cavaliere of the National Order of Agricultural Merit

  • SEPTUORS Trophy in the Tourism, Territory and Heritage category

  • TripAdvisor Traveller's Choice Awards - BEST of the BEST - reviews from millions of tripadvisor travellers place this winner in the top 10% worldwide

  • Member of Tables & Auberges - France & International

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