Welcome to Le petit CINQ, the new, second restaurant at the Boutique Hotel ESPLANADE Saarbrücken! Here, purist internationality meets the joy of seasonal delights, and classic cuisine is refreshingly reinterpreted. Head Chef David Wottke, a longtime Cuisinier of our two-star restaurant, embodies a relaxed yet sensuous aromatic cuisine with personal touches. His dishes appeal to both heart and soul, being modern and timeless at once: "Soulfood" in the best sense. It’s not the flawless aesthetics but the products themselves, their creative processing, and the unique culinary experience that are at the heart of David Wottke's culinary art. With playful sophistication and great experimental zeal, he creates weekly changing dishes that continuously surprise and delight guests.
Ambitious and courageous, David Wottke consciously embraces creative challenges at Le petit CINQ. Guests can not only choose between a newly composed 3- or 4-course menu each week but also enjoy these in vegetarian versions. With unconventional ideas and the highest standards, the Head Chef creates a vegetarian alternative for each course, which matches the flavor profile of its non-vegetarian counterpart. Often, the comparison between the menus and their vegetarian versions sparks lively conversations among guests.
Like the two-star restaurant ESPLANADE, Le petit CINQ is committed to the shared philosophy of sustainable culinary culture based on the use of regional products from our own biodynamic agriculture. Culinary creativity, love for the homeland, and sustainable values harmoniously come together here.
Le petit CINQ welcomes its guests from Sunday to Tuesday.
Sunday, Monday, Wednesday
At noon from 12.00 p.m. | In the evening from 6.30 p.m.
(3 courses
(4 courses)
Sunday, Monday, Wednesday
At noon from 12.00 p.m. | In the evening from 6.30 p.m.
Samstag 19.07., Samstag 26.07.
At noon from 12.00 p.m. | In the evening from 6.30 p.m.
07.06.2026 – 09.06.2026
closed
Sonntag, 14.06.2026
open again
23.08.2026 – 01.09.2026
closed
Sonntag, 06.09.2026
open again
01.11.2026 – 03.11.2026
closed
Sonntag, 08.11.2026
open again
Reserve your table by phone, e-mail, online or WhatsApp.
phone: +49 (0) 681 84 49 91 20
email: lepetitcinq@esplanade-sb.de
Before David Wottke, born in 1998, took on the role of Head Chef at Le petit CINQ, he spent seven years as a Cuisinier at our two-star restaurant ESPLANADE, working alongside his long-time mentor Silio Del Fabro. David Wottke shares with the Chef de Cuisine and culinary director of the entire ESPLANADE the courage to explore new paths, a passion for regional products, and the highest standards for product quality. Additional commonalities include a love for the subtle cuisine of Japan, which serves as an important source of inspiration for both, and an unpretentious, honest, modern leadership style based on a harmonious and friendly kitchen atmosphere that is ambitious yet always warm. David Wottke's exceptional talent earned him the trust of his mentor early on, and since the beginning of his training, he has filled the role of Cuisinier alongside Silio Del Fabro. His appointment as Head Chef of Le petit CINQ also reflects the personal appreciation of his mentor Silio Del Fabro.
The number “Cinq” is derived from the house number of the Boutique Hotel ESPLANADE Saarbrücken, where Le petit CINQ is located. The lettering “CINQ” intentionally breaks the rectangular frame – a nod to the floor plan of the Wilhelminian building – and suggests a deliberate departure from conventions to create new taste experiences. “Le petit” refers to the upscale yet casual bistro character, which is reflected in the casual, flowing handwriting that corresponds with David Wottke’s cooking style. The modified letter “N” in the “CINQ” logo symbolizes confidence and the freedom to be different, as well as the courage to pursue unique culinary paths and continually discover and create new things. The French spelling of the entire name emphasizes the proximity to France and the many guests from the neighboring country.
