Les Ganivelles — Restaurant in Céret

We visited the restaurant Les Ganivelles in St Cyprien last night, one of our many visits over the years, and a place we consider our “local”, since it is situated around 100 mètres from our residence. To say we were disappointed is a mere understatement: from start to finish it failed to deliver and to meet expectations. Upon studying the drinks menu, we made the decision not to go for a traditional aperitif: a glass of Banyuls, a local fortified wine, priced at 9 euros seemed well overpriced, so we went for a bottle of wine instead which would serve as a pre drink as well as a beverage to accompany our main meal. The menu was all a la carte, the fixed priced menus, no longer on offer in the evenings. I decided to order a peas and cucumber gazpacho for starters, and a succulent of chicken for mains, with fresh chips with paprika, whilst my husband chose a fish ceviche to start off with, followed by a roasted cod on a bed of puréed peppers. Some time later the waiter came out with two starters, not what had been ordered by us and by the look of it no /one else around us, , and he seemed baffled as to whom the order belonged. Not long after, our orders were brought to our table, but my green gazpacho was a very definite red as it turned out it was a tomato one. At no point had the substitution been put to us to see if it was acceptable or not. As it wasn’t, I queried this and was told that peas were no longer in season, but as it wasn’t what I had chosen, I requested that the dish be replaced by the ceviche, the same as my husband’s. When it came to our table, not only was it different, but the waiter explained that it had somehow been elevated, given the earlier “ mistake”, a dish made up of two ingredients: raw cabbage, and small pieces of salmon, which bore no resemblance to the one my husband had in front of him. The main courses were beautifully presented, but sadly the quality of the cooking was yet another let down, with both dishes overcooked and a very dry chicken; as for the chips, I suspect the paprika had been missed out altogether. One waiter checked to see how things were going and when disappointment was expressed replied that they were in the process of changing the menu; this should clearly have been communicated from the start. Needless to say we left without ordering a dessert, having already spent enough on a meal which did not give value for money and desperate to avoid wasting any more. Despite the proximity of the restaurant and its beautiful environment it is unlikely that we will return; we have had several good meals there in the past but unfortunately, this time round, it turned out to be a really...

Extremement deçus.Du département et assez fins gourmets et sachant bien cuisiner (dixit nos amis) on écume les restaurants alentours ,dans toute gamme de prix, pour se faire plaisir. Vu la pub de cet établissement qui se targue d'une cuisine créative et originale avec légumes de saison et le fait que l'établissement soit listé parmi les Toques blanches du Roussillon ( L'Almandin, La Balette, la Galinette, Le Clos des Lys qu'on a adores) nous a incite à le tester. Déjà meme si on est en aout, la carte est plus que chiche , tres peu de choix et pas très originaux. . Le manque de choix peut etre parfois un gage de qualité et de fraicheur mais là grande déception. Mon mari commande un carpaccio de poulpe : microscopique à 14€ et insipide . Moi je commande un gaspacho de melon et poivron et brunoise de pastèque à l'huile d'olive et basilic normalement servi avec sa foccacia mais on me dit qu'il n'y a pas de foccacia alors que c'est précisément cette association qui me plaisait . Du coup je prends rien car du foie gras à 40 degrés non merci et ras le bol du saumon d'élevage. De surcroit on appréciera l'accompagnement du carpaccio de poule crudités ( carottes chou rave ou cèleri rave ( j'ai un doute) , salade sachet qui comme chacun le sait sont des légumes d'été !? le tout non assaisonné et pas d'épices d'herbes RIEN Quant aux plats principaux là encore peu de choix. On opte pour le poisson du marche à 23euros ( filet de dorade) et la suggestion filet de bar grille. Déjà , un seul filet , même pas 100 g de poisson! Par contre sur la cuisson , rien à redire. Si encore pour compenser la portion congrue de poisson l'accompagnement était correct ....Comme légumes de saison en aout "purée de choux fleurs " qu'on digère encore car à 40 degrés on fait mieux et purée de patates douces , 2 cuillerées à soupe de chaque. Le pompon : le chef paresseux a "tape" (c'est le vocable qui me vient et qui sied) sous le filet de poisson la meme salade de crudités que l'accompagnement du poulpe ( chou rave et carottes) toujours non assaisonnée. Le responsable a voulu nous offrir un dessert ce qui est tres commercial mais quand c'est pas bon c'est pas bon En rentrant je me suis cuisinée un repas vite fait .En bref on a testé et on y retournera plus. Les bons et excellents restos ne manquent pas dans le Roussillon! Le cadre est par contre tres rafraichissant et calme .

En conclusion mauvais rapport...

Very nice staff and lovely interior. The overall feel of this place is friendly, cozy, Mediterranean. Loved all of it. The wine was super and very reasonably priced. A bottle under 40€. Starters and dessert were also a delight and very well presented. The only thing holding back the fish star was the main course. The meet was on point on the inside but pretty dry on the outside and had quite a few gristles. The risotto sadly wasn't really a risotto but more a normal rice dish. Both still were tasty but not on par with the other experiences. Over all a...