Le Beaulieu, the award-winning modern French fine dining venue at Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi, was named one of Vietnam’s Top 25 restaurants in the acclaimed Robb Report Gourmet Collection 2023.
The honour, announced on Nov. 28 in Ho Chi Minh City, put Le Beaulieu alongside other luminaries of Vietnam’s high-end culinary scene, including restaurants spotlighted in the Michelin Guide, the international gold standard for fine dining.
The signature restaurant at Metropole Hanoi, Le Beaulieu, spotlights modern French gastronomy with nods to classical French flavours and an emphasis on seasonality and superior ingredients. Its inventive approach both to cuisine and service is enhanced by a chef-driven perspective. While there are some traditional French touches, the presentation is stylish, with well-balanced portions and fresh produce from France, Vietnam and elsewhere.
Chef de Cuisine Charles Degrendele’s new tasting menu at Le Beaulieu epitomizes his culinary vision in three words: sustainable, innovative and simple. Each dish is a chapter in a culinary story, carefully curated to maintain a logical flow of textures and flavours.
Le Beaulieu and its refined al fresco extension La Terrasse relaunched in 2022 following an extensive refurbishment. The restaurant features an elegant and sophisticated new design, alongside renowned French gastronomy and a wide selection of wines.
Operating in its current space since 1901, Le Beaulieu is believed to be the oldest continually operating restaurant in Vietnam.
Le Beaulieu also boasts one of the most extensive wine collections in Hanoi, featuring more than 600 references and 1,600 bottles, including over 100 Grand Cru Classés and wines from leading chateaux, vintners and wineries from France and around the world. Service staff at Le Beaulieu draw on their wine knowledge and experience to offer pairing recommendations.
A prominent fixture in the heart of Hanoi since 1901, the Hotel Metropole Hanoi has a long tradition as a luxury venue for prestigious events and a popular rendezvous for business and leisure travellers such as playwrights, ambassadors and heads of state. The recipient of numerous international awards for its fine service, this legendary landmark has contributed to the richness of local heritage.
The hotel includes 364 rooms that are divided into two wings – the historical Heritage Wing and the neo-classical Opera Wing. There are three legendary suites that are named after famous residents and visitors to the hotel (Graham Greene, Charlie Chaplin, Somerset Maugham).
