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Frédy Girardet
Michelin Guide
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i. Biography
Classic French cuisine set the working frame for Frédy Girardet, the Swiss chef born in Lausanne. A defining meal in France fixed the discipline; the Swiss address later gave that discipline its trade record.
The Climb
Lineage in Classic French cooking carried through a Swiss village outside Lausanne, where Girardet’s work was judged by sauce grammar, clarity, restraint, and precision rather than novelty alone.
Today
European restaurant memory fixes this career through three coordinates: Lausanne as birthplace, Roanne as the place of conversion, and Hotel de Ville Crissier as the Swiss address where Girardet’s cooking became known. France supplied the meal that set the course; Switzerland supplied the ground; Crissier supplied the room where the work reached the highest Michelin level recorded for his career.
Signature
The repertoire associated with Frédy includes roast guinea fowl with Indian spices, lettuce wrapped with sweetbreads, and roast rack of venison.
Recognition
Recognition for Frédy includes Three Michelin stars.
Profile updated July 2026
FAQ
Asked of Frédy
What recognition has Frédy Girardet received?
Three Michelin stars.
What is Frédy Girardet known for?
Classic French cuisine.
