L'esplanade - Caluire-et-Cuire

The ingredients look right and the price looks right but the chef has a bit of a heavy hand. I started with the potiron cappuccino. It was served with cold slices of baguette toasted on one side and thick slices of raw carrot. The huge mound of whipped cream on the top was just far too heavy and the soup itself was too thick and rich. It was far too much like a dessert. I had a pork filet mignon. I asked them not to serve it with the tomato as I can't eat them, but it was still there of course. The parsnip puree was squash puree. It was ok but a little unbalanced again. I felt rather heavy after eating the meal.

Drinks served with various aperitifs. It's becoming rare. Not tested the kitchen.

Very friendly, good atmosphere, attended by its owner.

It's a place where we like to stop for a good cold beer, after a long urban hike. The boss is very welcoming, he welcomes us with a big smile. We rather want to stay a little longer on the terrace, because it's very pleasant, but we have to go home, even if it means coming back in a week.

I had a good time, except that I didn't understand, marked beer at 2€50 and they paid us 3€50, but there was a good welcome.