La vie est belle – Life is beautiful!
In our restaurant “LaVie” in the heart of Baden-Baden, we warmly welcome both hotel guests and visitors who are not staying at Hotel Merkur. Take a seat and let yourself be pampered in an elegant and stylish atmosphere.
French cuisine with a touch of the Far East
Master Chef Lê Văn Siêng reimagines classic French haute cuisine — elegant, light, and refined with delicate Vietnamese flavors.
Each dish is a celebration of the senses — creative, balanced, and prepared with love.
At LAVIE, two cultures unite in perfect harmony.
Welcome to a culinary journey that will delight and inspire you.
Tuesday until Sunday from 5 pm until 0 pm (kitchen until 10 pm)
Mondays are closed
Phone: +49 (0) 1520 3605555
e-mail: info@laviebaden.com
a the Hotel Merkur
Merkurstr. 8
76530 Baden-Baden
You can find parking spaces at the nearby Kongress- oder City-Garage.
Bienvenue & Xin Chào – Welcome to Baden-Baden
In the heart of Baden-Baden, a unique culinary experience awaits you: exquisite French cuisine infused with delicate Vietnamese flavors, masterfully created by Master Chef Lê Văn Siêng.
With passion, precision, and a flair for the extraordinary, we unite the elegance of French haute cuisine with the aromatic nuances of Vietnam.
Each dish is prepared with love and attention to detail — a true experience for all the senses.
Whether it’s subtle aromas, artfully presented plates, or the harmony of unexpected flavor combinations, two cultures blend here at the highest level of culinary artistry.
To complement your dining experience, we offer a carefully curated selection of fine wines — the perfect accompaniment to your gastronomic journey.
Treat yourself to a moment of pure indulgence — we look forward to welcoming you!
MUSHROOM SOUP “HOUSE RECIPE”
Slow-cooked egg | asparagus | mushrooms | truffle oil
€16
OXTAIL SOUP
Oxtail | wonton sheets | celery | carrots | mushrooms | truffle essence
€16
TUNA CEVICHE
Bluefin tuna with kohlrabi | sweet & sour lemon gel | banana fish sauce
€18
SALMON CEVICHE
Norwegian salmon | cucumber | beetroot | dill sauce
€18
PEKING DUCK ROLL
Crispy Peking duck | cucumber–mango salad | rice paper | black vinegar sauce
€14
SHRIMP DIM SUM
King prawns in rice paper with onions | black garlic sauce
€16 (2 pcs.)
PAN-SEARED FOIE GRAS
With green mango | crispy onions | strawberry sauce
€22
BEEF TARTARE
Angus tenderloin | Vietnamese crispy rice | avocado & caviar
€20
PEARLS OF THE SEA
Gratinated Hokkaido scallops | toast | egg sauce | premium soy sauce
€24
FISH & SEAFOOD
SHRIMP RAVIOLI
King prawns in wonton dough | lobster sauce
€28
MARINATED SALMON
Norwegian salmon | Italian gnocchi | Japanese edamame |
dashi beurre blanc | salmon caviar
€30
GRILLED OCTOPUS
Slow-cooked octopus tentacle | eggplant salad | spicy teriyaki sauce
€35
GRILLED SEA BASS WITH CURRY
French sea bass | perilla leaves | plantain | curry sauce
€30
MEAT
PEKING DUCK BREAST
French Barbarie duck breast | crispy udon noodles | carrots | green pepper sauce
€35
BEEF WELLINGTON
Angus beef tenderloin | truffle foam | braised carrots | hint of orange | red wine sauce
€38
CRISPY CORN-FED CHICKEN BREAST
Celery purée | sautéed king oyster mushrooms | morel cream sauce
€32
GRILLED RACK OF LAMB
New Zealand rack of lamb | puff pastry | grilled eggplant | Vietnamese perilla sauce
€35
VEGETARIAN DISHES
VEGETARIAN SPRING ROLLS
Rice noodles | mixed salad | tofu | black vinegar sauce
€12
VEGETARIAN MUSHROOM SOUP
Slow-cooked egg | asparagus | mushrooms | truffle oil
€14
CURRY GNOCCHI
Vegetable gnocchi | mushrooms | curry sauce | tofu
€22
VEGETARIAN UDON
Udon noodles | vegetables | tofu | butter sauce
€22
SIDES
TRUFFLE PURÉE
€5
CELERY PURÉE
€5
FRENCH FRIES
€6
SAUTÉED MUSHROOMS
€8
APPLE TART
Puff pastry, apple | cinnamon | caramel sauce
€12
WARM CHOCOLATE CAKE
Chocolate | egg | butter | vanilla ice cream
€12
ICE CREAM & SORBET
Please ask our staff for today’s selection
€4
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