Le petit CINQ at the Boutique Hotel ESPLANADE Saarbrücken

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. The newly appointed 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, the 26-year-old 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.

Menu de la semaine

Sunday, Monday, Wednesday
At noon from 12.00 p.m. |  In the evening from 6.30 p.m.

18.05. – 20.05.
Gazpacho

Eingelegtes Gemüse / Avocado

Bärlauch Risotto

(4-Gang)

Gegrillter Pulpo / Buchenpilze

Gebratene Maispoularde

Grüner Spargel / Sellerie / Madeirajus

Crème Brûlée von der Tonkabohne

Erdbeere / Rhabarber

Petit Four
Vegetarische Variante
Gazpacho

Eingelegtes Gemüse / Avocado

Bärlauch Risotto

(4-Gang)

Getrocknete Tomate / Buchenpilze

Crottin de Chavignol

Grüner Spargel / Sellerie / Trüffelschaum

Crème Brûlée von der Tonkabohne

Erdbeere / Rhabarber

Petit Four
25.05. – 27.05.
Carpaccio von der Bete

Räucherforelle / Creme Fraîche

Haugemachte Pasta

(4-Gang)

Lauch / Trüffelnage

Gegrilltes Entrecôte

Spargel / Kartoffel / Sauce Hollandaise

Salzkarmell Pana Cotta

Zitronentyhmian / Waldbeeren

Petit Four
Vegetarische Variante
Carpaccio von der Bete

Creme Fraîche / Avocado

Haugemachte Pasta

(4-Gang)

Lauch / Trüffelnage

Glasierter Spargel

Erbsen / Kartoffel / Sauce Hollandaise

Salzkarmell Pana Cotta

Zitronentyhmian / Waldbeeren

Petit Four
1.06. – 03.06.
Geflämmte Tranche vom Lachs

Gurke / Dillöl

Duett vom Spargel

(4-Gang)

Wachtelei / Buchenpilze

Geschmorte Lammhaxe

Polenta / Karotte / Schmorjus

Cremeux von der weißen Schokolade

Kirsche / Crumble

Petit Four
Vegetarische Variante
Variation von der Gurke

Creme Fraîche / Dill

Duett vom Spargel

(4-Gang)

Wachtelei / Buchenpilze

Glasiertes Gemüse vom Stadtbauernhof

Polenta / Champignons / Gemüse Jus

Cremeux von der weißen Schokolade

Kirsche / Crumble

Petit Four
9.06. – 10.06.
Quiche Lorraine

Speck / Frisée

Risotto von Risoni

(4-Gang)

Zucchini / Parmesan

Krosse gebratener Schweinebauch

Champagnerkraut / Grenaille / Senfjus

Tarte von der Bergamotte

Vanilleeis / Creme Fraiche

Petit Four
Vegetarische Variante
Quiche Lorraine

Frisée / Senfvinaigrette

Risotto von Risoni

(4-Gang)

Zucchini / Parmesan

Gebratener Kräuterseitling

Champagnerkraut / Grenaille / Pilzschaum

Tarte von der Bergamotte

Vanilleeis / Creme Fraiche

Petit Four
15.06. – 17.06.
Tatar von der Garnele

Avocado / Ingwer

Onsenei

(4-Gang)

Spinat / Nussbutter

Kross gebratene Entenbrust

Spitzkohl / Petersilienwurzel / Thymianjus

Délice von Cassis

Valrhona Schokolade / Crumble

Petit Four
Vegetarische Variante
Tatar von der Avocado

Creme Fraîche / Ingwer

Onsenei

(4-Gang)

Spinat / Nussbutter

Serviettenknödel

Spitzkohl / Petersilienwurzel / Gemüsejus

Délice von Cassis

Valrhona Schokolade / Crumble

Petit Four
29.06. – 1.07.
Carpaccio von der Ochsenherztomate

Burrata / Balsamico

Enten Ravioli

(4-Gang)

Spitzkohl / Buchenpilze

Kross Gebratener Loup de Mer

Artischocke / Paprika / Tomatennage

Mousse vom Joghurt

Passionsfrucht / Ananas

Petit Four
Vegetarische Variante
Carpaccio von der Ochsenherztomate

Burrata / Balsamico

Ricotta Ravioli

(4-Gang)

Spinat / Buchenpilze

Gefüllte Artischocke

Ratatouille / Parmesan / Tomatennage

Mousse vom Joghurt

Passionsfrucht / Ananas

Petit Four
Menu 69

(3 courses

Menu 87

(4 courses)

Business hours

Sunday, Monday, Wednesday
At noon from 12.00 p.m. |  In the evening from 6.30 p.m.

EXCEPTIONNELLEMENT AUSSI OUVERT

Saturday 10.08., Saturday 17.08., Saturday 02.11.
At noon from 12.00 p.m. |  In the evening from 6.30 p.m.

Restaurant holidays:

10.08.2025 – 19.08.2025
closed

Sonntag, 24.08.2025
open again

02.11.2025 – 04.11.2025
closed

Sonntag, 09.11.2025
open again

Reservations

Reserve your table by phone, e-mail, online or WhatsApp.

David Wottke – Head Chef

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.

Logo and Name

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.