Bistrot Collette - Chene-Bourg

Birthday lunch for my wife after a friend with good taste recommended Mapo for its originality and « rapport qualité /prix ». Lovely welcome from a highly engag... read more Birthday lunch for my wife after a friend with good taste recommended Mapo for its originality and « rapport qualité /prix ». Lovely welcome from a highly engaging, charming waitress set us immediately at ease and ensured we had apéritifs (Prosecco and rosé and water while we chose our menus. We forewent the menu du jour, which actually looked delicious as it was served to adjacent tables but we plumped for a tapas style menu, starting with Tacos ouverts with truffle, Parmesan, mozzarella and roquette, followed by a scrumptious plate of wild mushrooms in spinach with a soft poached egg all in a delicious sauce, and capped it off with gambas poêlés with a spicy kimchi. A little Pinot Noir from the Valais as an accompaniment and then desserts of poached pear with vanilla ice cream and a chocolate ganache (with quinoa! and coffees for the princely sum of CHF135. Wonderful! They have a terrace which is open in the summer. The restaurant is classically laid out, nothing froofroo, some discrete jazz in the background. Parking is difficult (but the tram runs along right outside . The restaurant has only been open 8 months, but it is well worth the visit.

Very pleasant setting, chic, simple and warm and the cuisine is just perfect, I recommend the desserts, the passion fruit one is a treat and the chocolate one i... read more Very pleasant setting, chic, simple and warm and the cuisine is just perfect, I recommend the desserts, the passion fruit one is a treat and the chocolate one is so innovative with the popcorn, superb evening, a big thank you to everyone team !

Friends had recommended Mapo and we were pleasantly surprised: That evening a week ago was gentle and we ate outside on a beautiful terrace, and all my expectat... read more Friends had recommended Mapo and we were pleasantly surprised: That evening a week ago was gentle and we ate outside on a beautiful terrace, and all my expectations were fully met: The ease speed of reservation, the friendly welcome, the table’s placement on the terrace, the friendly and knowledgeable service, the menu with interesting choices, the creativity and presentation of the food, its freshness and surprising tastes, its professional preparation to order, the choice of beverages at fait prices, the cleanliness of the kitchen and restrooms. Above evaluation has been made against a total of 11 weighted criteria.

I love this place. Innovative cuisine, subtle blends of flavors, varied menu, truly succulent dishes. We can still enjoy the garden which is really very nice. I... read more I love this place. Innovative cuisine, subtle blends of flavors, varied menu, truly succulent dishes. We can still enjoy the garden which is really very nice. Impeccable service and good advice on the choice of wine. Always pleasant welcome. Prices based on quality dishes. I absolutely recommend this restaurant.

I love this place. Innovative cuisine, subtle blends of flavors, varied menu, truly succulent dishes. We can still enjoy the garden which is really very nice. I... read more I love this place. Innovative cuisine, subtle blends of flavors, varied menu, truly succulent dishes. We can still enjoy the garden which is really very nice. Impeccable service and good advice on the choice of wine. Always pleasant welcome. Prices based on quality dishes. I absolutely recommend this restaurant.