Chef-owner of Le Pavillon Restaurant, Claude Guermont, was born in Normandy, France. At the age of 14
he began his culinary apprenticeship at the Hotel de Ville in Avranche. After completeing his apprenticeship,
Claude continued to work in France with top Chefs in Paris and on the French Riviera. In 1971 Claude moved
to the United States and in 1977 became the Chef-Instructor at the Escoffier Restaurant of the Culinary
Institute of America. In December of 1980 Chef Guermont opened Le Pavillon Restaruant in
Poughkeepsie, NY. Additionally, Claude Guermont is co-author of the award winning cookbook
“The Norman Table”.
* Private room accommodates parties up to 30 people. Entire restaurant available for larger groups,
holiday parties, rehearsal dinners, and weddings. Special menus available for groups priced accordingly
* Hours of Operation:
Open Tuesday -Saturday serving dinner.
Reservations appreciated but not required from 5:30 - 8:00pm.
Make reservations or call ahead for seating after 8pm.
Closed Sunday & Mondays
** Open for lunch and Sunday & Monday for small groups by reservation only .
* We accept Visa, MasterCard, American Express,
Diner’s Club, and Discover
