Côté Jardin

Côté Jardin is a Michelin-starred restaurant in the "Berry" quarter of Gien on the left bank of the Loire; it held a Michelin star from 2015 through 2022. It is housed in a simple, intimate setting that emphasizes seasonal, high-quality produce. The kitchen changes its menu frequently to follow the seasons and new flavour associations. The restaurant offers prepared take-away cold-chain dishes by reservation and issues gift cards with defined validity conditions. The dining room is pared-back and refined, with an intimate atmosphere and warm hospitality; seating is deliberately limited to preserve intimacy and high service standards. There is no terrace. The cuisine is modern, creative and seasonally driven, with a pronounced focus on fish: saint‑pierre, merlu and wild prawns are highlighted. The kitchen privileges short supply chains and strong relationships with local producers, notably Emilie Chigot. Chef Arnaud Billard leads the kitchen and has publicly discussed the central role of vegetables in his approach; vegetables are treated as the backbone of plates and combined with meat or fish. Recent health issues have prompted an adaptation of service rhythms and a partial shift toward a bistronomic offering. Specialties include Saint‑Pierre (John Dory), merlu (hake), wild prawns (crevettes sauvages), vegetable-led seasonal plates and locally sourced produce.