Melba
Melba
2 hosts
5 tables
For an intimate experience
5 tables
For an intimate experience
Modern, seasonal cuisine inspired by the local terroir.
Self-taught, Léa and Elouan met while working in the high-end hospitality industry, where they developed a shared commitment to service excellence and fine dining. They chose to open Melba in Quissac—an intimate, fourteen-seat gourmet restaurant housed in a former hardware store dating back to 1900, whose iconic red façade they have preserved. Driven by a desire to foster a more personal connection with their guests, they offer modern, seasonal, and flavorful cuisine inspired by culinary heritage and local produce. Melba is now listed in the Gault & Millau guide.
Why Melba?
The name "Melba" was an obvious choice. Before opening the restaurant, Elouan spent three years working at the Ritz in Paris, where Chef Auguste Escoffier created the famous Peach Melba. Meanwhile, Léa lived in Australia for a year—including six months in Sydney, the home city of the renowned Australian opera singer Nellie Melba, to whom the dessert was dedicated.
"With this name, we wanted to bridge our respective backgrounds, the heritage of French gastronomy, and the world of luxury hotels that shaped our professional experiences. Melba thus embodies our story, our commitment to excellence, and our vision of gastronomy."
Léa and Elouan
A balance between two
At the helm of their fourteen-seat establishment, Léa and Elouan have found a natural division of roles. In the dining room, Léa guides guests through their entire experience from service to wine selection with attentiveness and warmth. In the kitchen, Elouan expresses his creativity through refined cuisine that showcases carefully selected ingredients.
Melba is a restaurant housed in a former hardware store dating back to 1900; we sought to preserve its soul and its iconic red hue vestiges of a history that has now become part of the local heritage. Here, we share authentic gourmet cuisine crafted from local produce, prepared by the chef with respect and a true flair for flavor.
At the front desk, Léa handles reservations and expertly guides you in your choice of wines. Set in a warm, intimate atmosphere, Melba is also available for private hire for meals accommodating up to 18 guests.
Where can I park?
Several free parking lots are available within a few minutes' walk of the restaurant:
P2 – Les Trois Rois: approx. 1-minute walk (100 m).
P4 – La Vignette: approx. 3-minute walk (180 m).
P3 – Le Tivoli: approx. 2-minute walk (190 m).
P1 – Le Champ de Foire: approx. 3-minute walk (220 m).
All these parking lots offer easy access to Melba. We recommend arriving a few minutes before your reservation time so you can park without stress and fully enjoy your experience at Melba.
P2 – Les Trois Rois: approx. 1-minute walk (100 m).
P4 – La Vignette: approx. 3-minute walk (180 m).
P3 – Le Tivoli: approx. 2-minute walk (190 m).
P1 – Le Champ de Foire: approx. 3-minute walk (220 m).
All these parking lots offer easy access to Melba. We recommend arriving a few minutes before your reservation time so you can park without stress and fully enjoy your experience at Melba.