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From pancakes topped with caviar and butter to okowa served with magnolia leaf, a dinner at été seems to unfold one dish at a time, moving beyond the bounds of French cuisine.

One account of a meal begins with pancakes topped with caviar and butter, followed by a soup rich with crab flavour, a meat course capped with truffle and okowa with magnolia leaf. A brioche said to have been baked to coincide with the diner’s arrival also made an appearance; its fragrant aroma when the large, round loaf was broken open left a lasting impression. The account suggests a dinner to savour not only for the progression of dishes, but also for the bread and tableware.

Dessert is another part of the appeal. One diner described a mango cake fashioned like rose petals, with fresh fruit, whipped cream and a substantial cookie base; the cream, they noted, was relatively light. Another took home a strawberry cake built on a tart base, enjoying how the strawberries tasted different depending on where they were in the slice.

Reservations are available for dinner and are recommended. Whether planning a leisurely meal or choosing a cake for a gift or celebration, it is worth checking the reservation information in advance.