L'Ekrin - Les Allues

We decided to try this Michelin star restaurant during a luxurious ski weekend in the hotel. we have chosen the 3 course set menu for €95 per person. eating is really very good with amazing aromas and a lot of unusual flavors and...texturs like the norm for this type of restaurant is the 3 courses in reality 5 or 6 and everyone was excellent from the wobbly suppe to speciality brot with truffle butter, fresh spay, super boiled lamb and delicious "3 away" mango dessert. the house made sweets selection was equally impressive. the only thing I think was the wine selection. there is a very large selection of impressive names, but when I was asked for something under €80 a bottle everything we were recommended was one at €97. while resting, what seemed to be a real challenge, we decided on a one at 78 €, which was very nice, but it felt like we were insulting or possibly muting. we have had luck eating in several Michelin star restaurants and they all have a better choice over a larger price class. single glasses from over 20 € are not sufficient in my experience. However, it did not withdraw from a large evening with some great tasting eating.

Unique experience with the tasting menu, impeccable service and eating! we went to the all truffle menu, from starters to dessert, although truffle was very subtle (too little for me) in some cures, the total menu was great!

A wonderful dinner in a michelin restaurant. we chose the a la carte menu and were not disappointed. the longoustine starter was just as phenomenal as the lamming main course. the chicken dish was very tasty, but slightly dry. also delicious. We have dessert-wise. the apple and chocolate dishes that were equally excellent. the sommelier also made fantastic recommendations for the wine. All-in-all one must be in meribel!

Special event dinner for group of 6. The service was impeccable throughout the meal. I am not convinced the eating is the 1 star Michelin I have experienced at other restaurants. The dishes were interesting and recherche but not dazzling. There was an overall heaviness....I would not recommend it. And then the birthday cake with the sparkling candles arrived while the birthday guest of honor was in the toilet, and the staff refused to redo it once he had returned to the table. A real let down at the end.

We were not lucky by having the restaurant nearly empty and with kids running between tables. Service was great and professional. But we were not convinced by M. Azoulay's food. It was not that special and quite heavy. Truffle had no real taste. We should...have stayed at the bar and eat more simple food. It was sad as the hotel is great and the Spa really pleasant.