Cozna

Cozna is founded in June 2018 in Annecy by Sandra and Léo, a couple who met and developed their project together while working in professional kitchens. Both train in Parisian starred kitchens — notably with Yannick Alléno at Le Meurice and Frédéric Robert at La Grande Cascade — and after a period cooking in New York they choose to settle in Léo's hometown. The restaurant's name, Cozna, means "cuisine" in the Savoyard patois and signals a strong regional connection. The restaurant receives recognition including a Michelin Bib Gourmand and coverage in guides such as Gault & Millau. The cooking is nourished by the rhythm of the seasons and informed by good vintages, reflecting a seasonal, product-led approach. Cozna presents a modern interpretation of French cuisine, combining the founders' classical training with contemporary techniques and local sourcing. Dishes are influenced by Savoyard roots and by a close attention to seasonal produce and wine. Specialties include arctic char (omble), lobster, pork cheek, corn and egg dishes, beef preparations, chocolate desserts and poached pear.