Le Cheval Blanc — Restaurant in Bellac

We had a really poor experience at this restaurant. We'd phoned ahead to say we would be arriving at 21h, which we were told was fine. After driving 30 mins to get there and arriving at 21h, the staff only very reluctantly let us in. Not exactly a warm welcome...however, the welcome got even worse when one of the many angry wasps attracted to the lights above the tables stung me. The owner's reaction was to tell us that we were the ones creating trouble. The food was also pretty awful, I suspect the chef was just unhappy about having to work a bit later than he's hoped and gave us the worst pieces of lamb he had. Overall, I'd advise staying away from this restaurant (and the whole region in fact, because we had similar awful experiences like this...

The service is impeccable, it was personable and kind, yet professional, competent and polished. A steak of this style and taste is better suited to a restaurant three times the price, it was tender and the accompanying wine sauce was spectacular. Furthermore, the dessert (recommended with enthusiasm by one of the waitresses) is easily the best raspberry tart I've eaten in months and I can gratefully say that the waitress in question was without a doubt correct. Finally, if there is to be one place you eat in during your visit to Bellac, Le Cheval Blanc should without question be your...

Perhaps the best lamb we have ever had… The staff are kind, helpful and entertaining. You feel at home immediately.

And the food!!! Wow!

I had chicken and my wife had lamb. One word. “Outstanding”

So we had the 3 course menu for 21 euros. Everything was fresh and homemade. It tasted delicious.

YOU HAVE TO MAKE A RESERVATION There’s enough room for about 40-50 people and it’s full!

If you are staying in Bellac or just passing through, make the Cheval Blanc your...