A story of travel and sharing
Behind the menu at Hidden Garden lies 45 years of passion, creation, and encounters.
Throughout his career, Yves Mattagne has explored the world, collaborating with cultures, artisans, and cuisines with strong identities. From these experiences emerged a vision: that of a living, sincere cuisine, capable of bringing people together without ever confining itself to a single framework.
Hidden Garden is the reflection of that journey.
Here, every dish tells a story. An inspiration gathered on a voyage, a memory revisited, a technique learned over the years, or simply the pleasure of elevating a product to its truest expression.
A cuisine between tradition and modernity
The Hidden Garden menu has been designed as a balance.
Dishes that are approachable and easy to read, yet always driven by a demand for flavor and precision. Recipes that reassure as much as they surprise, where the classics meet international influences.
It is a cuisine that speaks to everyone. A cuisine that brings people together.
A restaurant for today
Designed for an international clientele, Hidden Garden adapts to desires, rhythms, and cultures.
Whether for a light lunch, an elegant dinner, or a moment to share, the experience is meant to be seamless, generous, and contemporary.
Here, luxury does not lie in complexity, but in precision: the precision of the products, the cooking, and the attention given to every detail.
Opening Hours
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Hidden Garden is open seven days a week for lunch from 12:00 to 14:30 and for dinner from 18:00 to 21:30.
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