In a lively street in the center of La Rochelle, just a few steps from the central market, Host offers contemporary, seasonal cuisine in a refined, lively setting. The emphasis here is on controlled simplicity, with a focus on the product and freshness. The sea bass tartar with fennel, served as a salad, confit and sorbet, opens the meal with freshness and precision. The meagre of the day, served with fregola, green asparagus, peas and herbed virginia, seduces with its textures between melting and crunchy, in a very balanced springtime register. The New York cheesecake with strawberries and rhubarb concludes the meal with a light, gourmet touch. The menu also asserts its personality with proposals such as cuttlefish ragout with fermented tomatoes or zucchini tagliatelle with salsa verde. The wine selection remains in keeping with this contemporary identity, with a focus on independent winemakers and committed estates. Loire, Jura, Alsace and Rhône make up a coherent cellar, complemented by some fine magnum formats. In the dining room, service remains simple and accessible, in keeping with the spirit of the place.
Alice Roger Chef
