in Toulouse, a new bistronomic restaurant has just opened

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Reflectionsit’s a new restaurant for lovers of bistronomy: in the Saint-Cyprien district in Toulousethe restaurant opened on October 18. At its head, the young sommelier Xavier Baelde and his chef Gaëtan Helleboid put good food at the service of the best wines. And vice versa.

The little brother of “Vivants” and “Assoifés”

For Xavier Baelde, only 23 years old, Reflets is a first entrepreneurial adventure. In this, he will be able to count on the experience of his two partners, David Torelli et Michael Sauvagewhich is not their first attempt: before Reflets, the two Toulouse residents had already launched the restaurants Vivants (Rue Péri) and Assoiffés (place Schuman), two renowned brands in the Pink City.

Located on rue Viguerie, near the Saint-Pierre bridgethe premises previously housed the Pepite restaurant. The three buyers collected the keys on September 23. Time to do “a little refreshment” and the restaurant was able to open its doors on Friday October 18.

Between bistronomy and traditions

Here, we find “modern bistro” cuisine driven by “a judicious choice of the right product” and a “large wine list”. In the kitchen, Gaëtan Helleboid, 28, places emphasis on raw materials. “The product is 90% of the dish,” says the chef, who previously worked as a second at Vivants.

Its menu, which is very flexible, varies several times a week depending on “arrivals, suppliers and our desires”. Meats, Pisces et seafood have a nice place there, just like the vegetables that the chef “loves to work”. THE vegetarians will find something to enjoy at Reflets, every day, without exception.

A few place « signatures » are also permanently on the menu, such as beef cheek, candied for 24 hours and revisited in an open ravioli. “We like offal, in grandmother mode, but version 2.0″, explain Xavier Baelde and Gaëtan Helleboid in unison.

“A good cabbage speaks to people”

Reflets has already met its clients, like Julien, a great fan of sweetbreads who doesn’t regret the trip: “It’s perfect. The cooking is perfect and these smoked chanterelles, oh my… They’re to die for,” he asserts, licking his lips, delighted and won over.

On the side of dessertswe find the same philosophy: simple, comforting but elegant things, like their cabbage crackerdelicious and light at the same time. “A good cabbage speaks to people,” sums up the chef. And since he allowed us to check for ourselves, we confirm: perfectly delicious!

200 wine references

It’s not just the plate, there’s the glass too, and its contents. “Never neglect the cuisine, the wine, or the service”: for Xavier Baelde, these are the three essential pillars of any self-respecting restaurant. In addition to ultra-careful decoration and glassware, enthusiasts will find at Reflets more than 200 wine references.

The boss, a professional sommelier, gives pride of place to natures et bioswithout putting aside the great classics. “There’s something for everyone,” he sums up.

At lunchtime, you will have to pay 28 euros for a starter-main course-dessert formula. In the evening, à la carte, starters and desserts range between 10 and 13 euros; dishes, around 26 euros.

Reflections
27-29 rue Charles Viguerie in Toulouse
Open for lunch and dinner from Tuesday to Saturday, closed for lunch on Wednesday

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