765 Beatty Street,
Vancouver BC, V6B 2M4
Telephone: 604-688-3504
www.thewilliamtellrestaurant.com
 The William Tell Restaurant, an award winning fine dining restaurant for 42
years. A menu that moves with the times and served in the grand manner, with a
passion for detail. Warm, friendly atmosphere. Swiss-French and West Coast
cuisine.
Wine Spectator 2006 Award of Excellence
Zagat says:"You can’t go wrong with the tried and true--say loyalists who love
the old-world charm of this intimate Downtowner that’s served top-notch Swiss
fare since 1964. The service is superb and the Sunday evening Farmer’s Buffet is
really something to yodel about."
The William Tell Restaurant began in 1964, with founder Erwin Doebeli and two
partners, emphasizing personal service, leisurely dining and a European approach
to food. In 1971, the partners decided to separate by mutual agreement, and
Erwin continued his passion for excellence and customer satisfaction.
In 1983, the restaurant moved to its present location in the newly built
Georgian Court Hotel. Since then, the restaurant and Erwin have received
innumerable awards and accolades. In this past year alone, The William Tell has
been recognized with top awards from The Vancouver Sun, Vancouver Magazine,
WHERE Magazine, and the AAA.
The BC Restaurant Food Services Association recently bestowed “Restaurateur of
the Year” upon Erwin, as well as inducting him into the newly established
Restaurant Hall of Fame. In recognition of his long-standing support of the
Rotary Club Charities, he was the recipient of the Paul Harris Fellowship award,
Rotary International's highest designation. The City of Vancouver issued a
Proclamation for “Erwin Doebeli Day” October 18 th , 2005.
After a long and illustrious career, Erwin and his wife Josette who has also
been active in the business for many years, began a well-deserved retirement in
May 2005 and took off for an extended visit to Switzerland and other parts of
Europe.
The Next Generation
Philippe Doebeli has now taken over as Owner/Manager, following several years as
Food & Beverage Manager. Philippe took his three year apprenticeship under the
tutelage of his father, and in 2000 went to Europe to broaden his experience.
Philippe worked at Hotel de la Navigation, Lausanne, Switzerland and the
illustrious Le Montreux Palace in Switzerland. He then continued on to the great
wine regions of Europe, returning to Canada to work at the renowned Relais &
Chateux Post Hotel in Lake Louise, where he had the opportunity to work with one
of the finest wine lists in North America.
At The William Tell – also serving as Sommelier – Philippe created one of the
finest and deepest wine lists in the City.
Philippe has pursued several studies in the industry, including: British Wine &
Spirits Trust Certificate & Higher Certificate, American Hotel & Motel
Educational Institute – 11 courses completed, awarded a Hospitality Operations
Certificate and a Human Resources Management Specialization Certificate, and
L'accueil au Service – Guest Service & Hospitality Certificate.
Philippe is an avid skier, soccer player, film buff, food and wine enthusiast,
and accomplished guitarist. He looks forward to continuing the tradition that
has been established at The William Tell of fine dining, impeccable service and
warm hospitality. |
