“With a chic ambiance, artistic and delectable Mediterranean creations and impeccable service, fused with the savoir-faire of the French Riviera, dining at La Sahtaine is an exceptional experience.”
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f you are looking for a memorable fine dining experience then La Sahtaine restaurant at the Hilton, Doha is the venue to reserve a table. Make sure you do book well in advance to avoid disappointment, as this is a chic culinary journey you won’t want to miss. La Sahtaine is a synonym for the French phrase ‘Bon Appétit’, and enjoy your meal you certainly will at this stylish eatery, further enhanced by the excellent service from the friendly staff who will make you feel like royalty. With three different levels, each with a unique touch to suit your preferences, all will find something to their liking. Be seated on the lower level in the main dining area for views of the entertaining pianist, or the upper level for some more privacy. The terrace offers a romantic candlelit setting al fresco style with beautiful views overlooking the sea. The chic interiors are themed around red and silver with marble surrounds, majestic velvet seating and wooden tables. Ambient lighting is offered by candlelit tables, snowflake-like overheads and rainbow hues awash the upper level. A specialty of the restaurant, La Sahtaine boasts an impressive, chilled glass cellar with an extensive range of expertly selected delights from across the globe, which will certainly please connoisseurs of the grape variety. A modern take on the concept is that diners can browse the venue’s iPad to select their beverage of choice; with detailed information and vivid images, this is a fun, quirky way to peruse what’s on offer. Sample a variety of freshly baked bread with a balsamic dressing created at your table, while you browse La Sahtaine’s extensive menu — tempting you with delectable Mediterranean pleasures — all attractively presented with attention to detail. Salad “Caprese”, olive oil preserved vine ripe tomato and meltin-mouth marinated Bocconcini is presented with a sweet and tangy balsamic reduction and anchovy fillet, garnished with basil leaves. Taking your taste buds on an exploration of flavours and textures, this is no ordinary salad. The appetising Selection of Fresh Cold Poached Seafood served on a bed of crushed ice with assorted homemade dips is a sight to behold, and an absolute must for seafood lovers. Tender crabmeat, mussels, prawns and lobster garnished with scattered lemons, tropical peppercorns, herbs and pomegranate seeds will have your mouth watering. A Chef’s specialty, the delicately flavoured Chilean Seabass baked in thyme and caper tomato concasse, arrives at your table parcel wrapped and served with perfectly cooked herb basted root vegetables. Roasted on its skin, the Salmon Medallion with white wine poached clams, served on green pea and watercress soup is an amazing concoction of subtle flavours, which will enchant your palate. While the grilled 220-gram U.S. Rib Eye Steak, cooked to your liking with a choice of side dishes, is succulent and juicy. The medley of seasonal vegetables are bursting full of flavour with a lemon tang. To finish off your superb meal, select a creation from the plentiful cheese and dessert menu: divine Chocolate Mousse Cake with warm chocolate sauce, Homemade Ice Creams and Sorbets and Mixed Berry Cream Mess with meringue and strawberry sauce, are to be recommended, among others. The selection of Fine International Cheeses served with chutney, relish and truffle honey are a specialty of La Sahtaine. Truly delicious and a fine accompaniment to fruits of the vine, you’ll be craving for more. With a chic ambiance, artistic and delectable Mediterranean creations and impeccable service fused with the savoir-faire of the French Riviera, dining at La Sahtaine is an exceptional experience.
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