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exploring taste—santa margherita gruppo vinicolo places—st. barth, pearl of the antilles

Wine Places

Saint-Barthélemy

HÔTEL LE SERENO
Grand Cul de Sac, Saint-Barthélemy

Designed by Patricia Urquiolam, Le Sereno snatched the title of finest resort
in the Caribbean. The restaurant, managed by chef Alex Simone, on a beach
called Grand Cul de Sac, offers a clever mix of novelties, Mediterranean style
with visible Italian touches. Scenery, taste and reception make it an unfor-
gettable experience.
• t +590 590 29 8300 www.lesereno.com

TAÏNO RESTAURANT HOTEL LE TOINY
Pointe Milou, Saint-Barthélemy Anse de Toiny, Saint-Barthélemy

The restaurant of Hotel Cristopher is located in a hidden bay north of the The restaurant of Hotel Le Toiny has been recently redecorated, and now
island. Taïno is one of the two restaurants of the joint, open at dinner and boasts a coastal chic appeal. The cuisine is mostly Mediterranean, simple
breakfast. The other one is Mango, where you can have lunch with your feet in but tasty. Part of the bar is outside, with a champagne corner ideal for
the sand. The brigade is under Jean Baptiste Piard’s command. Creative cui- pre-dinner drinks, before trying one of Luca Minetti’s inventions (the L’ISOLA
sine that features meat, fish, pasta and risotto, as well as excellent appetizers. Italian chef at Le Toiny). • www.access-stbarth.com
• t +590 590 27 6363 www.hotelchristopher.com • t +590 590 27 88 88 www.letoiny.com • t +590 590 51 0005 Rue du Roi Oscar II, Saint-Barthélemy

n Italian restaurant in the middle of experience. The vibe at L’isola is stylish, contem- fettuccine, spaghetti with lobster and cherry to-
the Caribbean Sea. A must for tour- porary and romantic at the same time, thanks to matoes. All dishes are accompanied by a strong
ists in St. Barth but also for foodies the soft lights and modern design. The atmo- wine selection.
an
A d chefs. The owner of this cozy sphere is definitely lightened up by attentive Clients are enthusiastic, “The most authentic and
place in the center of Gustavia, Fabrizio Bianconi Italian staff. distinguished restaurant in St. Barth, right next
from Rome, is also co-owner of Via Veneto in San- The chef, originally from Rome, is a maestro to the port in Gustavia. Even the most demand-
EDEN ROCKS BISTROT BAGATELLE ta Monica, praised by the press for being one the in making homemade pasta, thick veal chops ing palates will be pleased”, Lisa wrote. Another

Baie de Saint Jean, Saint-Barthélemy Rue Samuel Fahlberg, Saint-Barthélemy best restaurants in town, attracting visitors like with sage seasoning and artichokes à la romana, comment says “L’Isola deserves the first place in
Steven Spielberg and David Beckham. so good to bring tears to your eyes. The meals my personal ranking of restaurants in Gustavia.
Eden Rocks boasts contemporary cuisine with a view of the bay of St. Jean, Part restaurant, part nightclub – Bagatalle, in the port district in Gustavia, is L’Isola is famous for its elaborated recipes, pre- range from burrata with prosciutto or air-cured It shows in the way the place is managed, it’s im-
not to mention the incredible terrace that looks out onto the sea. Chefs a local landmark. The kitchen, under the supervision of chef Sofiane Dridi, pared with the best ingredients imported from beef and rocket and the fritto misto is absolute- peccable. I can’t recommend the gnocchi with
Jean-Georges Vongerichten and Eric Desbordes run the restaurant, the mixes classic recipes with exotic flavors. A great selection of wine and cham- Italy. The classiness and impeccable reception ly to die for. There are plenty of pasta options, blue cheese enough, “It’s hard to find them that
first has an incredible career in gastronomy, starred multiple titles, and pagne, but most of all the “legendary atmosphere” of Bagatelle. The craziest of the place make for an unforgettable culinary of course, penne or scampi risotto, bolognese good, even in Italy”.
owns restaurants in Chicago and Tokyo. parties of the island start a little after 11pm.
• t +590 590 29 7999 www.edenrockhotel.com • t +590 590 275151 www.bagatellestbarths.com

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