Based on favorable reviews on TA and elsewhere, L'Estaminet was on our must-do list for dining in Grand Case. We had a reservation, though in November, it may not have been strictly required. We were welcomed into the tiny but beautifully decorated (all chocolates and creams) space by one of the owner-chefs, who answered all of our questions (especially helpful with wine, since we are "new world" wine drinkers who are more familiar with the particular grapes than the regions by which "old world" wines are often designated) and pointed us in the right direction, as well as chatting with us throughout the meal.

Our meal was nicely-paced and delicious. I enjoyed the mushroom risotto garnished with seared foie gras, while my husband had duck breast stuffed with fig and foie gras -- yes, that pretty much knocked out our foie gras allowance for the year! Appetizers (escargot, scallops) and dessert were good as well, and we especially enjoyed the traditional complementary post-dinner shot that evoked tiramisu.

Merci beaucoup, for a lovely experience.

The reviews are correct, l'estaminet is fabulous. We had dinner here on the occasion of our 25th wedding anniversary and Carole and Ina helped to make it a very special night. We did have a reservation, and we would suggest making one especially in full season.

The menu is very inventive and everything that we had was perfect! I had a Chilean Sea Bass for my entree and it was cooked perfectly. The service was spot on, just the right speed between courses.

The only drawback is the location so close to the road, however this is Grand Case.

Thank you again Ina and Carole!

I live on the island for 20 years and have tried most of the restaurants, specialy those in Grand Case, this is one of the best, or may be the best on the island. We had a wonderfull dinner, everything was great, tasty food cooked perfetly, ery inventive cuisine. The menu is really great, you want to come back to try what you haven't tried yet.

My husband had made reservations for this place a week in advance because he was so excited to try not only the main meal but the chocolate cigar! Just FYI, you don't need reservations way in advance for most of the restaurants in Grand Case in the off season. We showed up early and they were more than accommodating. As a vegetarian, this place will blow you away with their creativity! I would rank this place close to the culinary sciences they use at MOTO in Chicago. My husband loved the seafood special and the stuffed pork tenderloins. All of the plates were beautifully and artfully presented. If you have room for desert you must try the chocolate cigar and the lollipops.