Le Richemond

In the warm, contemporary and cosmopolitan atmosphere of Sapori, the Italian restaurant at Le Richemond, the Sicilian chef Pietro Amato creates sophisticated dishes, placing great emphasis on the quality and freshness of all the products used.

Sapori truly highlights the Italian art de vivre. The fish, which is exceptionally fresh, will delight gourmands who really must try the wild salmon accompanied by cannoli of bread and sea bass with a Dijon vinaigrette or fillet of mullet with tomatoes and capers, along with a black olive sauce and polenta.

The truffle season has seen the introduction of some delicious new recipes, such as Carnaroli risotto with white truffle.  The home-made pastas are a real high point at Sapori.  Not less than five kinds of different bread are offered at each meal, each with a small helping of the most mouth-watering olive oils.

The decor of Sapori is both contemporary and eclectic, in keeping with all the areas of the newly-renovated hotel. It features dark wood, rich warm materials and wall coverings, leathers, the signature red of Le Richemond, the hotel’s omnipresent alcoves with floral accents, interesting crockery and impeccable service.  Sapori also offers a private dining room that can accommodate up to 14 people for family reunions or confidential business lunches.

Only 34 years of age, Chef Pietro Amato is blessed with a rare talent and creativity.  His passion for cooking comes across in the food, which pairs tradition and modernity.  A good selection of wines from the mythical cellar of Le Richemond, which has been updated by Head Sommelier Sébastien Humbert, tops off the perfect meal.  And make sure you do not leave without sampling a delicious dessert prepared by Head Pastry Chef Arnaud Salvetti – try the Moelleux au Chocolat (a kind of gooey chocolate souffle) or his latest creation Le Croustillant de Gruée de Cacao et Crème de Marron avec son Sorbet de Cacao Amer (a crunchy concoction made with cocoa and chestnuts, served with a bitter chocolate sorbet).

Festive menus
To celebrate the end of year festivities, Sapori has put together some great menus for a private family meal or a party with friends.  The menus are attached.

Opening Hours:
Every day
From 12h to 14h30
From 19h to 22h30

Price of set menu for business lunches: CHF 62.-

Reservations: Tel + 41 22 715 71 00
Email : sapori.lerichemond@roccofortecollection.com

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Le Richemond, built in 1875, boasts an incomparable location in the centre of Geneva with a superb view of the lake and the Alps. The Genevan palace has re-opened its doors in September 2007 after 20 months of refurbishment. Today it counts 109 rooms, including 26 suites, a restaurant “Sapori”, a bar, 3 flexible conference rooms and a ball room. Le Richemond is the only hotel in the centre of the city to offer a real spa, comprising 5 treatment rooms and a fitness centre. Located near shopping and the business quarter, Le Richemond will welcome Geneva residents and other guests in a chic and relaxed cosmopolitan atmosphere.

Communication & Public Relations Le Richemond, Geneva :
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22, rue des Bains
1205 Geneva
Tel. +41 (0)22 320 95 00
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Le Richemond Jardin Brunswick 1201 Geneva Switzerland
Tel: +41 22 715 7000   Fax: +41 22 715 7001

Le Richemond is a member of The Leading Hotels of the World. Founded in 1996, the Rocco Forte Collection presents a collection of luxury hotels established in Europe. Each location seduces with its singularity and offers a design in perfect harmony with its environment. Attention to detail, quality and service are the key words at the Rocco Forte Collection.

Ten years following its creation, the Rocco Forte Collection has expanded and includes:
- Hotel de Russie in Rome
- Hotel Savoy in  Florence
- The Balmoral in Edinburgh
- The Lowry Hotel in Manchester
- Hotel Astoria in St Petersburg
- Hotel Amigo in Brussels
- Le Richemond in  Geneva
- Villa Kennedy in Frankfurt
- Hotel de Rome in Berlin
- Brown’s Hotel in London
- The Charles Hotel in Munich

Upcoming openings:
Prague – 2008
Verdura Golf & Spa Resort en Sicile - 2008
Marrakech – 2009