02/10/2026
Long celebrated for his three-Michelin-star tenure at Hôtel & Spa du Castellet, Chef Christophe Bacquié opened his own restaurant in Provence in 2023, La Table Des Amis (“The Friends’ Table”). Just one year later, his new venture was awarded two Michelin stars—an affirmation of a cuisine that has evolved toward even greater clarity and harmony.
For his residency at Ritual at Manresa, Chef Christophe Bacquié brings the soul of **La Table des Amis**—a restaurant conceived not simply as a place to dine, but as a place to share. A table where gastronomy becomes memory, and where each meal is designed as a moment suspended in time.
Rooted deeply in Provence and the Mediterranean, Bacquié’s cuisine is seasonal, expressive, and profoundly respectful of terroir. Technique is present, but discreet—felt rather than seen—always in service of flavor, balance, and the integrity of the product.
“My cuisine is Mediterranean and contemporary, placing ingredients at the forefront, with plenty of flavor. You can imagine the technique behind the dish, but you don’t see it.” This philosophy is embodied in his daily ritual at the Sanary market, where he works closely with a family of fishermen spanning three generations—relationships that anchor his cooking in trust, tradition, and immediacy.
At Ritual at Manresa, guests are invited into Bacquié’s world of convivial elegance: a cuisine where visual beauty opens the senses, aromas guide anticipation, and taste—pure, balanced, and direct—leaves a lasting impression. Everything on the plate serves a purpose. Everything at the table is meant to be shared.
