Les Années 30 — Restaurant in Chinon

We looked for a nice place to have lunch when we did stay in the area for a few days. Chinon was just a 10' drive away and this place looked amazing. There's a small parking lot just below the restaurant (new adress in case Google didn't change it: 73 rue haute saint Maurice), which was very convenient. Paid by meter.

We made a reservation on this weekday, which turned out smart, since the place was fully booked for lunch. Inside it's a very classy, comfy setting. There's also a pretty courtyard, but it was a rainy day.

We both chose the Set Menu "M" for a very fair 48 Euros each. An excellent Amuse Bouche started the meal - a very nice seafood bisque. For the starters we chose the Foie Gras Chaud Réduction Acidulée de Vin Rosé et Cerises Pickels de Baie de Goji and the Terrine de Foie Gras au Calvados Compotée de Pomme au Vinaigre de cidre Tuiles aux Algues. Both amazing choices, especially if you're into Foie Gras like us. The hot Foie Gras was so tender, it was really melting on our tongues. Not that easy to find hot Foie anymore. And this one was divine.

For mains we've had the Filet de Veau (veal) Rôti cuit a Basse Temperature Sauce Aigre Douce à la Poire et Jus de Canard Poire Pochée and the Ris de Veau Braisé (sweetbreads) au Mies Réduction de Coteau du Layon au Citron Vert Duxelle de Champignons. A very tender, juicy piece of veal. Cooked to perfection. And the Ris de Veau was the best one I've ever had. Amazing dish.

Both dessert were also delicous. That's where many restaurants struggle. Not so here, the desserts were as amazing as the other dishes.

Had a bottle of Crémant with the meal, which went very well with the Foie and the meat.

Staff/owner were all wonderful, helpful and made us feel welcome. Welcome was also our Bulldog inside the restaurant.

Food quality, execution, presentation, hospitality. All on top level. A perfect lunch experience. And fair priced as well. Surely we'll be...

Here is the first thing I want to say. If you are in a little French town like Chinon and everyone around you, in the dinning room speaks english - that is not a good sign- then you know you are in a touristy restaurant. Dinner for 2 for 120 Euros, I expected a spectacular meal but was not impressed at all. The highlight of the meal was the cheese platter, the selections were amazing. Everything else is little overpriced and just okay. Again the money is not the issue but really wanted to eat better food. I ordered filet mignon and the salmon marine. Just okay. Do more research to find a...

Totally fabulous place. Highly recommended. Anytime is good. Right now thru are on holiday till July 11. But I definitely suggest you reserve for the best dinner in chinon you will ever have. I recommend the steak filet mignon Gavin Rossini with foie gras. It was totally fabulous. I also had the chocolate mousses for dessert. The magret de canard is pretty good too. Highly recommended. Great setting. Great service. Great prices. You can’t go wrong here. Oh order a bottle of Beatrice and pascal Lambert wine Les terraces if they have it!!! ...