L'éclat 19

French, Chinese, Modern · Hangzhou · Michelin One Star · Chef Olivier Elzer

Awarded one Michelin star, L'éclat 19 in Hangzhou features seasonal tasting menus signed by chef Olivier Elzer. Situated inside the Vallie Hotel in a wooded valley near West Lake, the restaurant combines French culinary techniques with regional Hangzhou ingredients.

Vallie Hotel, Hupao Spring area, West Lake, Hangzhou, Hangzhou

Menu

Dishes

  • West Lake Fish French Style — Freshwater fish from West Lake reinterpreted through classical French technique and presentation
  • Chocolate with Osmanthus — Rich chocolate dessert infused with the fragrance of Hangzhou's signature osmanthus flowers
  • king crab with Girardeau oysters and waffles
  • Spanish red shrimp with creamy shrimp sauce and mullet roe
  • breast pigeon with parsnip root and Yunnan trumpet mushroom
  • Bread with Moutai-infused Butter
  • Hangzhou Scallion Stew with French Béarnaise Sauce
  • Canelés with West Lake Longjing Tea
  • French Black Truffle Rice with Paris Ham
  • Chocolate Soufflé with Liuheta Ice Cream

Tasting Menu

  • Tasting Menu (980) — Tasting menu — Michelin 1 star (2025), West Lake, Hangzhou
  • Seasonal Tasting Menu — Multi-course French-Chinese tasting experience crafted by Chef Olivier Elzer with local West Lake ingredients

Wines

  • Wine Pairing — Sommelier-curated wine pairing designed to complement the French-Chinese tasting menu journey

The Experience

The meal is structured around a tasting menu.

  • Format: Tasting menu

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