Bistro Suisse in Sidney, Vancouver Island, Canada | Bistro

Welcome to the Bistro Suisse, Sidney, Canada. Located on Beacon Ave. close to the Sidney Waterfront, Bistro Suisse,will delight you with its simple but very good cuisine with affordable prices that lets you experience a taste of Europe of days gone by.
Chef Lucien Frauenfelder:  Born in 1938 in Switzerland and having started his training at age 17 as a cook and gaining experience in both Restaurant and five star hotels in Switzerland he came to Canada in 1960 as cook in the famous Chateau Frontenac in Quebec city, moving to Montreal soon after and gaining Canadian experience in every type of food operation, from Snack Bar to airline catering and finally moving to BC in 1978. He was executive Chef at the Cannery in Vancouver and did some time in other Hotels. He was president of the BC Chefs association for several years and achieved Chef of the Year Status in .1983. He is one of the first Certified Chef de Cuisine in Canada. .
His love for good food led him to Vancouver Island in 2001 and he opened Bistro Suisse in November 2005 with his partner Kim Perdigao. His belief in serving good food at reasonable prices makes Bistro Suisse the success it is today. At 69 years of age he is still cooking and making sure the quality remains at the highest level
Kim Peridigao: Co-owner Kim Peridigao is one of our own Island-grown treasures. After 15 years with the Sidney North Saanich Yact Club, her style and expertise compliment the tastes of the chef. The warm and inviting atmosphere here is a reflection of Kim’s own personality. It is with pleasure the table is set, the candles are burning and the door is open to welcome you.
At the Bistro Suisse, Lucien and Kim have created the perfect blending of mouth-watering talent and gracious service - a tribute to classical fine dining.