Brasserie Au Bon Plaisir
Sparkling Wines and Champagne
Crémant de Bordeaux – Bulles de Lisennes
Grape varieties: Sémillon, Cabernet Franc, Muscadelle Vine age: 25 years Soil type: Clay-limestone Pair with: Aperitif, oysters, foie gras Tasting note: A delightful sparkling wine. On the nose, aromas of ripe citrus fruits align with enticing floral notes. Charming honeysuckle notes open up on the palate, followed by a fresh and radiantly fruity mid-palate and a lingering finish.
€30.00Champagne Besserat de Bellefon
Cuvée des Moines – Brut Founded in 1843, the house of Besserat de Bellefon immortalizes a unique know-how of process. The Cuvée des Moines Brut is the search for the perfect balance, an ideal wine to enjoy as an aperitif. Image for illustration purpose only
€99.00
Water and Soft Drinks
Celtic Mineral Water slightly sparkling 50cl
€3.00Perrier Water 75 cl
€6.00Perrier Water 75 cl
€6.00Perrier Water 75 cl
€6.00Perrier Water 33 cl
€3.00Celtic Mineral Water 100cl
€3.50Coca-Cola 250cl
€3.00Coca-Cola Zero 250cl
€3.007up 250cl
€3.00Schweppes Indian Tonic
€3.00
Rosé Wines
Côtes du Rhône Rosé Xavier Vignon – 2023 – Medium Body 13° alc.
Grape varieties: 20% Cinsault, 20% Syrah, 20% Grenache, 40% Mourvèdre Characteristics: Bright salmon pink robe. On the nose the wine reveals hints of flowers as well as red fruits (raspberry, wild strawberry) and subtle spiciness. Ample and generous mouthfeel showing freshness and good length. Food pairing: as an aperitif, salmon, starters, light dishes.
€24.00Alsace Pinot Noir Joseph Cattin 2023 Rosé
The wine exhibits a transparent, pale salmon pink colour, inviting the senses. The bouquet is fresh and vibrant, characterized by delightful notes of red fruits, including gooseberries and cherries. On the palate, the wine presents a light and fruity profile, with pronounced flavours of red fruits that contributes to its refreshing character. Image for illustration purpose only.
€22.00Zambartas Rosé – Cabernet Franc – Lefkada 2023
Appealing ruby red colour, intense aromatic bouquet of small red fruits and luscious flavour with long aftertaste. A seriously good aperitif on its own and very enjoyable with French cuisine.
€26.00Cuvée Saint Valentin – Vin de Pays d’Oc – Pierre Ferraud et Fils 2023
Grape varieties: 100% Cinsault The robe is clear and salmon pink. This Cinsault has a citrus nose with a hint of lemongrass. On the palate, it is a powerful and refreshing wine. It has a surprisingly good length for a rosé.
€29.50
Charolaise Origin Steaks
Tournedos Rossini
An outstanding dish, consisting of a beef fillet steak standing on toasted bread, covered with Foie Gras and topped with a Madeira wine sauce Image for illustration purpose only
€51.00French Charolaise Sirloin Steak
Brizola steak. Very tasty cut, with presence of fat. From this thin matured steak, no blood will be running. We recommend to cook it medium rare at best.
€24.00French Charolaise Fillet Steak
Lean steak, very soft and tender. Image for illustration purpose only
€32.00French Charolaise T-Bone Steak
Actually Porterhouse (when the tenderloin side is large). The T-bone offers a combination of lean and soft steak (the fillet) and very tasty cut (the stripsteak). Because of the difference of reaction of steaks during the cooking, we recommend Medium-rare at most, eventually Medium for the thicker.
€38.90French Charolaise Ribeye Steak
Very tasty steak, which includes some fattier parts. Boneless 500g
€48.00
Fresh Mussels
Fresh Mussels À La Marinière
White wine, onions, tomato, garlic and parsley
€10.50Fresh Mussels Citrus
White wine, lemon and grapefruit
€10.50Fresh Mussels Piquantes
White wine, onions, tomatoe, garlic, Harissa, hot chilly pepper
€10.50Fresh Mussels In Curry Sauce
White wine, Fresh cream and medium hot curry
€11.00Fresh Mussels In Garlic Sauce
White wine, Fresh cream and Garlic
€12.00Fresh Mussels In Blue Cheese Sauce
White wine, Fresh Cream and French Blue Cheese (Bleu d'Auvergne)
€14.00
Appetizers
Fresh foie gras in a Madeira wine sauce
This starter consists of 80g fresh foie gras, panned with a rich sauce made of Madeira wine (slightly sweet kind of Port wine) Image for illustration purpose only
€23.00Cheese Quiche
4 French cheese, on a Quiche, served with side small green salad
€9.00Green Salad
Maroulli with cucumbers, tomatoes, black olives, shallots and Vinaigrette Image for illustration purpose only
€5.00Cheese Quiche
4 french cheeses on a quiche, served with a side green salad Image for illustration purpose only
€9.00Burgundy Snails (6pcs.)
Snails off-shell cooked in garlic and butter sauce
€9.50Burgundy Snails (12pcs.)
€15.00Apple and Cheese Salad
Lettuce with Raclette and Tomme cheese or Comté cheese (according to availability), Apples, Pine nuts, shallots and French Vinaigrette
€9.00Parisian Salad
Lettuce with dices of Ham of Paris (cooked high quality ham) and of Comté cheese, tomatoes, black olives, shallots and Vinaigrette sauce
€9.00Goat Cheese Salad
Lettuce, warm French Goat cheese on toast (for Gluten free please mention and we replace with potatoes), smoked bacon, shallots and Vinaigrette.
€10.00Gambas Salad
Lettuce with King prawns, caramelised onions and garlic, shallots, Espelette pepper (in small quantity) and Vinaigrette
€10.00Fried Camembert
Camembert from Normandy in breadcrumbs, roasted, served with side small green salad (traces of egg)
€7.50Frog Legs
Frog legs slowly cooked in garlic and butter sauce, flambées with Cognac. Finger licking.
€16.00
Desserts
CrĂŞpe Suzette
Thin pancake caramelised in sugar and butter, with a reduction of lemon and orange juice, flambée with Grand Marnier (an orange liqueur). Mind you, this is not a sweet dessert...
€8.90Crème Brûlée
Home made crème brulée, made of top quality ingredients and real vanilla. Toped with caramelised "Vergeoise". It is delivered in a re-usable glass jar, which can be returned to the restaurant and refund 1€ (save the planet!)
€7.40Cheesecake
French cheese cake (from the fridge version and not from the oven) topped with a reduction of strawberries. We officially entered the competition for best cheese cake in Nicosia, if anyone dares to enter it...
€6.50
Cheese
Fried Camembert
Camembert from Normandy in breadcrumbs, roasted, served with side small green salad (traces of egg)
€7.50Cheese Quiche
4 french cheeses on a quiche, served with a side green salad Image for illustration purpose only
€9.00Small Matured Cheese Plate
Selected cheeses According to availability, we serve Comté, Raclette, Tomme de Savoie, Brie, Camembert, Bleu d'Auvergne, Goat cheese, Mimolette vieille, Morbier... Don't expect quantity here, as we privileged quality instead
€11.00Large Matured Cheese Plate
Selected cheeses According to availability, we serve Comté, Raclette, Tomme de Savoie, Brie, Camembert, Bleu d'Auvergne, Goat cheese, Mimolette vieille, Morbier... Don't expect quantity here, as we privileged quality instead Image for illustration purpose only
€18.00
Red Wines
Domaine de la Baume – Merlot – Grand Chataigner 2022
Domaine de la Baume (the name means “house on the mound”) was established two centuries ago at Béziers in Languedoc and renowned for its winemaking expertise. La Baume proposes this round and fruity red wine with blackcurrant and spicy flavors.
€21.00La Petite Perrière
Grape variety: Pinot Noir Tasting notes: Dense, pretty ruby colour with a slightly orange rim. Typical Pinot Noir fragrances on the nose, soft vanilla, laced with violet. Immediately vinous and concentrated on entry to the palate, this is a lovely big wine with a long finish with fruity, slightly camphor, notes.
€24.00Château Lisennes – Bordeaux 2021
Tasting notes: Floral and fresh on the nose with black fruit and spice notes. Big and expressive black fruit tones in the mouth with a solid structure and a long finish. This wine is drinking very well now and offers exceptional value. Varietals: 72% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon, 13% Cabernet Franc Ageing: 12 months in French oak barrels Vine age: 30 years Pair with: Lamb, ribeye or sirloin steak, cheese platter
€24.00Xavier Vignon Côtes du Rhône 2019 Red
Red dry wine with medium body and 14.5% alcohol content. Grape varieties: 65% Grenache, 20% Mourvèdre, 15% Syrah. Grenache is 80 years old, Mourvèdre is over 60 years old and Syrah is 45 years old on average. Characteristics: The nose presents itself with primary aromatic notes including hints of berries (elderberry), wild berries, liquorice and floral notes. On the palate, the blend is juicy, fruity and fresh with good mouthfeel, pleasant structure and length. Food pairing: Lamb ribs, casserole beef and spicy pork. Image for illustration purpose only
€25.50Cuvée Saint Valentin – Gamay/Syrah 2022 – Perraud et Fils
Origin: Beaujolais Beautiful garnet-red colour with dark purple hints. Intense nose of red fruits, typical of the Gamay followed by black fruits with typical spicy character of the Syrah. The mouth is soft and fresh, harmonious and seductive. Perfect on grilled meats and cheese plate
€29.50Zambartas Maratheftiko 2022 - Cyprus
The Maratheftiko red grape variety is indigenous to Cyprus. Authentic violet aroma. The nose has the characteristic scent of violets complimented by black cherries and by the elegance of French oak. The mouth has a rich black fruit flavour with medium body and silky tannins. The aftertaste is pleasantly lingering. Image for illustration purpose only.
€33.50Côtes du Rhônes Villages Arcane XV Le Diable 2015
Dry wine with full body and 15° alcohol content. Grape varieties: Arcane XV is a blend of 100% of very old Mourvedre (some above hundred years old). Characteristics: Almost black color with crimson reflects, the nose offers rich notes of dark fruits , garrigue and soft spices. The mouthfeel reveals a massive structure yet with elegant tannins and good freshness. Long finish dominated by black fruits, liquorice, and a slight saltiness. Food pairing: Beef, duck, game, lamb, pork, strong cheeses 94 points Robert Parker, Vivino rating: 4.0/5 - Amongst the top 2% wines in the world.
€48.00Château Bouscassé 2017- Madiran - France
Grapes: Cabernet & Tannat Food pairing: duck, goose and game birds Alain Brumont is one of the stars of Madiran. In 1979 he inherited his father's estate, Chateau Bouscasse. With little experience in the wine industry, he quickly educated himself and began transforming the landscape of Madiran. Now one of the largest and most important producers in the region, he has four working properties each distinctive in its own right. Bouscasse represents the most open and polished wine from Alain's holdings. The vines are planted on hillsides with yellow and white clay layered over fissured limestone. Aggregated Critic Score 89/100 Image for illustration purpose only.
€49.00Saint-Émilion Grand Cru – Château Grangey Les 5 Parcelles 2020
Grape Varieties: 85% Merlot, 14% Cabernet Franc, 1% Malbec Characteristics: The robe is an intense garnet, the nose is perfumed and spicy. Licorice, herbs, smoke, crushed rocks and dark, red fruits take no effort to discover. Lush, polished, fresh and juicy with a core of sweet, plush plums on the palate and a touch of salt in the savoury finish. Food pairing: red meats, dishes in sauce, cold cuts Ageing: Ageing method: 50% Barrel 50% Vat Ageing duration: 12 months Average vines age: 50 years Soils: Clay and silty
€54.00Domaine de la Mordorée – Cuvée la Reine des Βois - Lirac 2018
40% Syrah, 30% Mourvèdre, 30% Grenache Robe: very dense dark red. Aromas: very fruity (plum, strawberry) flowery (violet), with a grilled note. Mouth: smooth tanins, rounded, long and fresh finish. Pairings: grilled meats, stew meat. Reviews: 93/100 Wine Enthusiast. 93-95/100 Robert Parker
€66.00Château La Rose Brana 2021 AOC Saint-Estèphe
An elegant and smooth Saint-Estèphe. The name of the property came to the Ollier family one day when they were plowing a plot of vines called "Brana", which was bordered by red roses. Family property for 5 generations, today it is Christian Ollier and his daughter Coralie who manage La Rose Brana. Tasting note: Beautiful garnet colour with young reflections. Pleasant nose, mixing red and black fruit aromas with a spicy woody touch. Balanced palate, rich with fruity aromas. An elegant and quality Saint-Estèphe. Grapes: 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 45% Merlot Ageing: 16 months in oak barrels (30% new barrels) Soil type: Clay-limestone Pair with: Red meat, poultry and cheese platter Image for illustration purpose only.
€66.00Château Le Coteau 2016 AOC Margaux
A beautifully balanced Margaux. One of the last family-owned estates in Margaux, surrounded by vineyards belonging to grand names such as Giscours, Rauzan-Segla and d'Issan. Tasting note: Youthful colour. Clean, forward, primary aromas. Light, pretty and raspberryish. Supple, beautifully balanced and fragrant. Grapes: 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot, 8% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit Verdot Pair with: Roast beef, grilled mushrooms, cheese platter Image for illustration purpose only.
€84.00Châteauneuf-du-Pape – Cuvée Anonyme 2016
Dry red wine with full-body and 15° alcohol content. Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre and other varieties. Dark, almost black violet in colour, this magic wine flows into the glass. The opulent bouquet is extremely dense and compact, with a whole kaleidoscope of aromas full of blueberries, black cherries, elderberries, floral notes, Mediterranean herbs and a well-tempered mineral. Furious waiting extract, perfectly integrated in massive fruit density and lush texture. The reverberation with a bold mixture of hedonistic smelt and cool finesse of a Burgundy. 95 points Robert Parker - amongst the top 1% wines in the world.
€96.00Nuits Saint Georges – Grand vin de Bourgogne – Bavencoff 2017
Grape: 100% Pinot Noir This wine wears a strong colour with dark tints. The red fruits and dark berries aromas are thick, closely linked to woody notes who introduce vanilla, blond caramel and coffee shades. Food pairing: This wine will go wonderfully with game, red meats and medium savory cheeses. Image for illustration purpose only.
€105.00
Side Dishes
Green Side Salad
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€5.00Our Outstanding French Fries
From Cyprus potatoes (the best in the world) but cooked the French way. We declare they are the best of Nicosia, many patrons said they are the best in Cyprus... Image for illustration purpose only
€4.00Fresh Vegetables
Our veggies are just quickly blanched (to preserve their nutritional value), then slightly fried in olive oil with onions and herbs. Courgettes, cauliflower, broccoli, carrots ... according to availability Image for illustration purpose only
€4.00Mashed Potatoes
Home made mashed potatoes.
€4.00Rice
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€4.00Jacket Potatoes
Can be 1 or 2, according to size, serve with garlic butter ...
€4.00
Seasonal
Porc Fillet mignon in Maroille cheese sauce
Medaillons of porc tender fillet cooked in our famous "stinky" Maroille cheese from North France
€24.00Cheese Quiche
4 french cheeses on a quiche, served with a side green salad Image for illustration purpose only
€9.00
Our Signature Dishes
Fresh foie gras in a Madeira wine sauce
This starter consists of 80g fresh foie gras, panned with a rich sauce made of Madeira wine (slightly sweet kind of Port wine) Image for illustration purpose only
€23.00Tournedos Rossini
An outstanding dish, consisting of a beef fillet steak standing on toasted bread, covered with Foie Gras and topped with a Madeira wine sauce Image for illustration purpose only
€51.00Duck Confit
Leg of duck confit (cooked the Kleftiko way) served with the traditionnal "Pommes sarladaises" (potatoes roasted in the fat of duck, with garlic), unless you prefer to pick up another side dish Image for illustration purpose only
€25.50Porc Fillet mignon in Maroille cheese sauce
Medaillons of porc tender fillet cooked in our famous "stinky" Maroille cheese from North France
€24.00Cheese Quiche
4 french cheeses on a quiche, served with a side green salad Image for illustration purpose only
€9.00Chicken Marinated
Chicken breast marinated in yoghurt and spices
€15.00Burgundy Beef
Beef marinated and cook in casserole in red wine with carrots, onion, tomato and garlic
€17.00Our Vegan Rice
Rice fried in olive oil with Paris mushrooms, onions and garlic
€11.00
White Wines
Sauvignon Blanc LaCheteau – 2023
This expressive Sauvignon blanc comes from the Loire Valley in North-Ouest France. The unique terroir of this region produces crisp aromatic wines full of exotic fruit flavours and a refreshing finish. No other region produces Sauvignon Blanc with this special combination of minerality and fruit. Image for illustration purpose only.
€18.00La Gascone d’Alain Brumont 2023
Gascony, lying between the Atlantic Ocean and the Pyrenees Mountains, is home to vineyards with real character, just like the men who cultivate them. Alain Brumont is the leader here. He was a pioneer in Madiran and Côtes de Gascogne wines, bringing them to rank with the world’s best. Alain Brumont has always been passionate about Gascony; for him it represents an exceptional reserve of micro-terroirs; here it produces a convivial, very expressive, fruity, fresh “vin de pays”. TASTING NOTES: The Sauvignon gives the bouquet notes of flowers and citrus and yellow fruit. The Gros Manseng brings length, freshness and balance. The palate is lively and energetic. PAIRING SUGGESTIONS: The combination of the Gros Manseng’s structure and freshness with the Sauvignon’s aromas and fruitiness results in a cuvée with a unique style. This wine has very little residual sugar and can accompany almost any meal.
€19.20Zambartas Xynisteri 2023
Zambartas wines have been a favourite of many wine lovers in Cyprus. This fresh and distinctively aromatic wine was crafted from low-yelding old Xynisteri vines grown at an altitude of 850 m. Its typicity is evident in the intense lemony and citrus aroma, the generous mouth feel and the long and pleasant aftertaste. Drink it on its own or with light flavours. Image for illustration purpose only
€20.20Côtes du Rhône Xavier Vignon – 2023 • Grenache Blanc • Viognier
Made of 50% Grenache Blanc and 50% Viognier. All the grapes are sourced from old vines and vinified separately in concrete tanks. The aroma and taste profile of the wine shows a lovely balance between dry and fruity. The Viognier contributes floral undertones and the white Grenache delivers a soft, almost creamy texture. Together they create a beautiful expression of a well made Southern-Rhone white. Food pairing: chicken – fish and shellfish – pork Image for illustration purpose only
€25.50Riesling from Alsace – Joseph Cattin 2023
French Riesling is not to be confused with his German brother, which generally comes in its sweet version. This Riesling is dry, distinguished, with great finesse and it is particularly suited to seafood, fish and poultry. You think you don’t like Riesling? Try this one. (Money back guaranteed) Image for illustration purpose only
€28.50Vouvray Moelleux – La Cheteau – 2021
A dessert wine from Touraine, Middle Loire, Loire Valley, France. Made from Chenin Blanc.
€32.00Chablis – Notton Chablis Vieilles Vignes 2022
Colour: Intense bright yellow Nose: Fine and powerful with fresh fruit aromas Palate: Round and rich with a good balance of fruit on the palate Food and wine pairings: Enjoy with fish, white meat or fresh cheese. Ageing potential: 5 to 10 years Origin: Burgundian soil of Κimmeridgian clay-limestone type. Grape variety: 100% Chardonnay Location: Commune de Courgis, south-west exposure Awards: 93 points Decanter Image for illustration purpose only
€51.00Sancerre La Perrière 2021 - 100% Sauvignon Βlanc
TASTING NOTES Yellow with pretty grey tints. The nose is intense with notes of citrus and exotic fruit (mango, grapefruit, lemon). On the palate, the wine is very fruity, powerful and generous, with a light citrus freshness on the end palate. The wine is well-balanced and harmonious and is perfect served as an aperitif or paired with poultry, fish in beurre blanc or goat’s cheeses.
€58.50Châteauneuf-du-Pape White 2019 - Xavier Vignon
Blend: 40% Grenache Blanc, 40% Rousanne, 20% Clairette The remarkable freshness of Grenache and Clairette are reflected in this cuvée. Fermentation and ageing are carried out exclusively in concrete and steel vats. The result is an intensely aromatic wine with notes of white flowers and citrus fruits. Image for illustration purpose only.
€72.00
Fish
Trout with Almonds
Fresh pink trout from Kakopetria, slowly poached in white wine with sliced almonds
€19.00Fresh Salmon with Fresh Cream and Mustard
Filet of fresh Norvegian salmon poached in white wine in white wine with Fresh cream and mustards (Dijon and wholegrain) 200g
€23.00Fresh Salmon with Honey and Mustard
Filet of fresh Norvegian salmon in the salamander with honey and mustards. (Dijon and wholegrain) 200g Image for illustration purpose only
€23.00