We live in the area and have been searching a long time for a good restaurant in Annecy, which has excellent food at a reasonable price. We have tried many but unfortunately, in Annecy the large majority of restaurants are for tourist and most have similar menus. Great if you are a tourist but not good if you live nearby.... More

We selected this restaurant because of the reviews in Tripadvisor but we did not like it that much. The pictures looked great but the food is average. It is a few menu options type of restaurant but we found the food undercooked and not as per our taste. Definitely not for families and the options for children are none. It... More

Promises a lot and delivers little. I read all the reviews and had to book 5 days in advance. Five days of looking forward to this great meal. Didn't materialize. Awful decor. Cheap as they come (the decor not the bill!!). Overworked chef's wife doing all the serving alone for 7 tables (that's all it is). Idiotic quantities even by... More

We needed to book. Others were politely turned away! Welcomed and seated in the "trendy grey" room with diffuse lighting. God ambience; the tables were quite close together we (the only non French) did not feel intrusive. The menus were interesting..Ris de Veau, risotto de coquilles...we had the menu surprise which did not disappoint..amuse bouche, fresh crab marmite , and... More

L'Esquisse outclasses many larger, grander establishments with the quality of its original dishes, served with great good humour by the Chef's wife, who went out of her way to accommodate English visitors with limited French. Her expert knowledge of the wine list was also highly appreciated. The restaurant is cosy and intimate, without the tables being crowded too closely together.... More

Annecy is a interesting sort of place when it comes to food. There is a lot of places to eat, most of them acceptable with food that fills you up and it cheap and cheerful. In terms of really good food however i think L'Esquisse is the only place in the city which is up to standard. The food here... More

I went to dine with my family and had booked many months in advance on recommendations I took off tripadvisor. Although the menu and staff are totally French they made a supreme effort to assist us. I chose the surprise menu which was absolutley outstanding - like nothing I have had the chance to eat before. Being very allergic to... More

My daughter and I had a wonderful dinner during our recent trip to Annecy. Do make reservations as the small dining room was completely full on a Thursday night and several parties were turned away. We opted for the surprise menu and everything was absolutely perfectly prepared. I've eaten at many outstanding restaurants around the world, and this is one... More

Small restaurant run by the chef's wife. Excellent value and we had the surprise menu of 6 courses. Beautifully presented and creative and the chef's wife is a great hostess.