Le Moderne, Restaurant in Montélimar, France
Le Moderne is a restaurant at the entrance to the center of Montélimar, run by Marion and Ben Franzè, serving bistronomic food, meaning simple but creative dishes with careful presentation. The interior has a retro feel inspired by the 1950s, with a relaxed lounge setting that works equally for a candlelit dinner or a weekday lunch.
Marion and Ben Franzè opened the restaurant in 2012, after years working in other restaurants and travelling across France and abroad. From the start, they wanted to create a place where a joyful and generous approach to food would be at the center of everything.
Le Moderne reflects a cooking style shaped by Provence and by the travels of owners Marion and Ben Franzè. The menu changes with the seasons, which means nearly every visit can offer something different.
Booking a table in advance is recommended, especially for evening visits and on weekends. The restaurant opens for lunch Thursday through Sunday and for dinner Thursday through Saturday, so it is worth checking the day before planning a visit.
The restaurant offers gift vouchers, an unusual option for a small place of this kind, making it possible to give a meal as a present. The menu also features dishes like escargot cromesquis, a fried snail preparation, which gives a sense of how playfully the kitchen approaches classic French ingredients.
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