At Casa Timiș Wellness & Spa Resort, the concept of chef’s table transcends the tradition of a simple dinner and transforms into a perfected gastronomic experience, where every detail is carefully chosen to achieve perfection. This special experience, held at the refined 1925 English Bar, offers a uniquely elegant atmosphere with masculine accents and classic English decor, complemented by Scottish motifs and board games. In this exclusive setting, the concept of chef’s table comes to life, turning any dinner into a true culinary journey.
Chef's Table Concept: A Journey with Historical Roots
Chef’s Table originated in luxury restaurants in New York and London, where, starting in the 1970s, chefs offered select guests the opportunity to dine directly in the kitchen, allowing them to witness the creative culinary process. This approach led to the creation of a space where the boundary between chef and guest dissolves, bringing both sides into an authentic, almost intimate connection around a unique menu, designed exclusively for this experience. The chef’s table concept has continued to evolve, becoming a form of art in fine dining, where technique, knowledge, and the chef’s passion are the main ingredients.
Today, chef’s table is considered a standard of refinement in international culinary art, and at Casa Timiș Wellness & Spa Resort, we are proud to bring this concept to our guests in a unique setting in Romania. In the atmosphere of the 1925 English Bar, chef’s table offers an experience designed to delight all the senses and celebrate the art of gastronomy in the spirit of the authentic tradition of great restaurants.
Chef Nico Lontras – The Architect of the Chef’s Table Experience
Chef Nico Lontras is the master who brings the chef’s table concept to life at Casa Timiș Wellness & Spa Resort, turning each menu into a personalized and memorable culinary journey. With a deep passion for reinterpreting authentic Romanian flavors and extensive experience in international cuisine, Chef Nico creates a special menu for each group of guests, based on premium seasonal ingredients from all over the world, using modern techniques and controlled temperatures. Through his vision, dishes become stories that harmoniously blend textures, flavors, and exceptional presentation, offering guests a fine dining experience that inspires and delights. At chef’s table, every detail is carefully planned, and guests have the opportunity to discover the secrets and inspiration behind each dish by listening to the chef’s own story.
Casa Timiș Menu – A Symphony of Flavors and Aromas
The chef’s table experience revolves around a personalized restaurant menu, created with premium ingredients carefully selected from all over the world to offer guests exceptional, well-balanced, and surprising dishes. Each dish is designed to provide guests with an authentic taste, featuring carefully chosen recipes and refined techniques, all aimed at transforming dinner into an exceptional gastro-experience. The menu may include emblematic dishes and original creations, all in accordance with the menu’s concept. Each dish is accompanied by an exclusive selection of Casa Timiș wines, to highlight and complement the culinary experience.
For us, at Casa Timiș, chef’s table is an opportunity to share our passion for gastronomy and quality wines with our guests, in a space where stories are told through taste and presentation, and attention to detail makes the difference.
Casa Timiș Wellness & Spa Resort: Refinement, Elegance, and Exclusivity
Chef’s table, organized in the 1925 English Bar at Casa Timiș Wellness & Spa Resort, is an exceptional experience that combines the elegance of the place with culinary mastery. Located just an hour from Bucharest, this resort with a restaurant becomes a dream destination for those who wish to discover the charm of gastronomy reinterpreted in a fine dining context. Every detail is carefully chosen to reflect our values and to offer guests an unforgettable evening in a dream location, with a personalized menu designed to offer culinary delights and a high-class dining experience.
Unique Culinary Experience
At the start of this unique culinary experience, guests are greeted with a glass of champagne, sparkling wine, or prosecco, preparing them for an unforgettable dinner. Depending on the chosen menu variant, the service begins with a gradual introduction of flavors, designed to increase in intensity, just like a wine tasting. The order of dishes is carefully planned; we never begin with red wine, and the menu follows the wine flow harmoniously, introducing, after the first two dishes, a sorbetto to cleanse the palate. This opens the appetite for the main courses and the upcoming dessert. Each dish is paired with a carefully selected wine by the sommelier, which enhances both the flavors of the dish and the qualities of the wine. With each dish, Chef Nico Lontras visits the guests’ table to share the story and specifics of each dish, while the sommelier continues the pairing, explaining the reasons behind the wine choice and providing details about the origin of the grapes, the winery, and the benefits of the pairing – transforming the dinner into a true sensory journey.
Chef’s table is also a perfect choice for celebrating a birthday or a special event in a different way, with an exceptional experience that leaves an impression of refinement and exclusivity. This unique opportunity to spend quality time with loved ones in an intimate and sophisticated setting brings a touch of elegance and transforms any moment into a truly special memory.
For such an exclusive experience, an advance reservation of at least 5 calendar days is required, depending on availability, as, to offer an authentic experience, chef’s table is organized only upon request and requires detailed preparations for a group of at least 8 and a maximum of 12 people. We offer two carefully crafted menu variants: one with 5 courses paired with 5 Casa Timiș wines, and a variant with 7 courses paired with 7 Casa Timiș wines, carefully selected by our sommeliers, for those who want a more extensive culinary journey. Throughout the entire dinner, Chef Nico will be alongside guests to reveal the story and inspiration behind each dish, providing a captivating and personalized experience. Additionally, before dinner, guests have the option of a cognac tasting, designed to awaken the sensory palate and introduce them to the refined and authentic atmosphere of Casa Timiș.
