Restaurant
Catering
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Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie, 85800, France - H-D5152
L'Inattendu
4.9
(707 Reviews)
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The partner's word
L'Inattendu is a small restaurant in Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie offering modern, product-led French cooking selected by MICHELIN Guide. Pascal leads front of house with 31 years' experience; Paul runs the kitchen, originally from South Touraine, trained at Les Genêts with Amélie and Nicolas Coutand. Paul shapes a living, ephemeral cuisine with herbaceous, wild influences. The kitchen recycles peels and trimmings into broths, powders, compost.
Set amid villas and secondary homes, the restaurant is noted for a warm, enthusiastic front-of-house team that appeals to locals and tourists.
Cooking is simple and product-driven, focused on raw, local ingredients with pronounced vegetal influence. Menus change daily according to local producers and artisans. Techniques range from long slow-cooking to gels, sorbets and mousses flavoured with hibiscus, saffron or citrus.
The house signature balances seafood from the local criée with foraged, herbaceous notes and finishes with sweet courses pairing chocolate, caramel and saffron. Specialities include sturgeon with endives and kombucha; pork belly (48 h) with sweet potato and hibiscus; poitrine de veau 48 h with topinambours and smoked anchovy; Poisson Nacré from the criée with seasonal vegetables.
The features
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Available catering
Menu Littoral (variant)
set menu — Entrée, Plat or Plat, Dessert. Only at lunch Tuesday to Friday midday (except public holidays). For the entire table.
Menu Littoral
set menu — Entrée, Plat, Dessert. Only at lunch Tuesday to Friday midday (except public holidays). For the entire table.
Menu Balnéaire
set menu — Entrée, Plat, Dessert. Wine pairing (10 cl) available for an additional €25.
Menu Rivage
tasting menu — 6 courses. For the entire table. Wine pairing (10 cl) available for an additional €49.
Wine pairing for Menu Balnéaire (10 cl)
wine pairing
Menu Élégance
set menu — Entrée, Poisson, Viande, Dessert. Wine pairing (10 cl) available for an additional €33.
Wine pairing for Menu Élégance (10 cl)
wine pairing
Wine pairing for Menu Rivage (10 cl)
wine pairing
Menu Pimprenelle
set menu — Entrée, Plat or Plat, Dessert. Lunch Tuesday to Saturday midday (except public holidays).
Children's menu
set menu — Available by reservation for children up to 12 years.
Catering
French
Seasonal
Farm to Table
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently asked questions
L'Inattendu can comfortably accommodate up to 200 guests for corporate events, making it an ideal choice for meetings, conferences, and corporate gatherings. The flexible layout allows for different seating arrangements, ensuring that your event can be tailored to your specific needs.
L'Inattendu is fully accessible, featuring ramps, elevators, and designated seating for guests with mobility challenges. We prioritise inclusivity, ensuring that all attendees can navigate the venue with ease, enhancing the overall experience of your corporate event.
Situated in a bustling area of France, L'Inattendu is close to various amenities, including hotels, restaurants, and transportation hubs. Corporate planners will find convenience in the nearby accommodation options for guests and a variety of dining choices for meals and networking opportunities.
L'Inattendu is equipped with modern audiovisual technology, high-speed Wi-Fi, and on-site catering services, ensuring that all your corporate event needs are met. The venue also provides breakout spaces for smaller discussions or networking, all designed to facilitate a productive event atmosphere.
Booking L'Inattendu is a straightforward process. Simply visit our website at linattendu, fill out the inquiry form, and one of our event coordinators will get in touch to discuss your needs and check availability. We are here to support you every step of the way to ensure your event is a success.
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excl. tax/pax