Le Quatre-Epices — Restaurant in Château-Gontier

We were intrigued to see this seemingly out of place gourmet restaurant on the edge of a campsite in the middle (with respect) of nowhere. But this was a really nice, serene idyll of calm set in a beautiful lakeside park in the Mayenne, Loire, in a little town called Craon. We had read the reviews at home and decided we'll give it a go when we get there. A few days into the holiday our curiosity rewarded us, we took up their offer of a 'take home' meal, which was actually quite delicious, and we returned with gusto to eat lunch there each remaining day of our holiday. The atmosphere was calm, stately and measured, we and all the diners were in a state of pleasure and respect, savouring every mouthful. Slowly. There was a healthy clientele every day, some businessmen, some holidaymakers and just a few passers by; we chose to sit outside but noticed the faithful were in numbers inside too.The staff were marvellously attentive, not too bustling but just enough to be 'on hand', and the food was just, well, perfect.I'm no expert, but it was just delicious, simple, and natural, and that was good enough for me There is a menu on their website, but obviously 'specials' and their chosen 'plats du jour' are changed regularly. I really would be very happy to return soon, sadly it's a long way from home. But if you're anywhere near Craon, seek it out. It's a gem. And I wish the proprietors all the...

English below.

Réservé pour 13h. On nous a alors informé qu'il n'y avait qu'un seul choix entre entrée, plat et dessert. Un velouté de jambon froid suivi de Poisson, Risotto (savoureux) puis un cupcake sec avec compote de pommes, le couteau à poisson était déjà posé sur la table donc il semblerait que ce soit déjà le seul choix ! quand nous sommes arrivés. Tout était bien cuisiné mais 1 choix !! pour 21€ chacun Facture totale 74€ car nous avons une bouteille d'eau plate et une très belle bouteille de vin à 25€. Si tu n'as pas mangé de poisson ????? Ne parlant pas beaucoup de bon français, nous avons trouvé impoli de partir sans commander.

Booked for 1pm. We were then informed that there was only 1 choice of a starter, mains and dessert. A ham veloute which was cold followed by Fish, Risotto (tasty) then a dry cupcake with apple puree, the fish knife was already laid on the table so it would seem that was already the only choice! when we arrived. It was all cooked nicely but 1 choice !! for 21€ each Total Bill 74€ as we has a bottle of still water and a very nice bottle of wine at 25€. If you didnt eat fish????? Not speaking a great deal of good French we felt it rude to just leave...

Mon coup de cœur 2025 ! Parfait équilibre des plats, des quantités et des couleurs avec de belles assiettes dans une ambiance design et moderne.

Présentation du poisson de façon originale avec une cuisson parfaite accompagné d'une sauce succulente d'une belle harmonie de couleurs dans les tons verts et jaunes. Assiettes colorées et dressées avec rafinement, mets parsemés de quelques fleurs. Le désert crumble "moelleux" aux fruits rouges surplombé de son sorbet mangue est délicieux.

Salle de restauration avec un joli décor harmonieux, dans une ambiance calme, toute proche de l'étang et du camping.

Possibilité de manger en intérieur ou extérieur et entre deux grâce aux portes fenêtres donnant sur la terrasse.

Service agréable et personnel discret et réservé

Très bon apport qualité prix Menu gastro le midi en semaine à 21,50 € et 25 € avec les fromages. Attention possibilité d'y manger en soirée uniquement les...