Les Gourmands is run by foodies for foodies. The charming authentic interior is ideally suited to the classical fare of Didier Bernard, assisted by Lydia Glacé, who is in charge of the decadent desserts. The veteran, gifted duo, who were awarded their first Michelin star back in 1996, are committed body and soul to celebrating premium produce. You may taste Burgaud duck, respectfully and delicately cooked to just rare, flanked by a gutsy duck jus that is divinely paired with orange marmalade and a powerful duck shepherd’s pie oozing with buttery flavours. Les Gourmands excels in the art of adding a contemporary spin to age-old recipes, whilst remaining faithful to textbook technique down to the tiniest details. The savvy and extensive wine list is the work of sommelier and owner Carlo Zecchin, whose insightful suggestions add the final flourish with pairings that exalt and add depth to each dish – to the delight of discerning connoisseurs.