A diamond in the rough, La Cuisine is tucked away on the cours in Salernes, and it's easy to miss it with all the other shops aligned around the square. Too, there are lots of events held on the cours, such as markets on Wednesdays & Sundays, carnival day, celebrations for the liberation in 1944 (yeah Yanks with tanks), musical and cultural celebrations, and more. BUT...don't make the mistake of overlooking this fine establishment. The food is carefully selected based on local seasonal availability, combined by an exacting chef, and made available to inside (limited) seating or al fresco under a charming patio in the plaza facing the restaurant. While the choices are limited in quantity, their quality is equally tempting and lovingly prepared. Whether you are a family or just a couple enjoying the evening, you won't go away hungry, or disgruntled. The reasonable prices of all dishes and offerings will convince you that you had an exceptional, authentic french dinner. You will be...
Read moreWe were looking for a village resturant in a quite town and we found it. Tables on the Plaza. Limited but simple delicious menu. Friendly and helpful server. My wife and I has the steak and potatoes prepared in the local way. My in laws had pasta w/ 2 pestos. .my brother in laws dogs were with us and they brought them water, un requested. There was an unofficial local group playing on the plaza for a while. Our table was on the plaza under a shade and the shade of towering popular. Some of use had a desert prepared by the resturant and some had ice cream that was in a commercially produced and in a paper cup...but I thought it was pretty good ice cream. I would...
Read moreSuch a lovely little bistro with a limited but pleasant menu. It seems to be a husband and wife team and the care shows, with lots of friendliness and a demonstrable rapport with the locals who were dining there.
Everything seems to be homemade. The only sub par option we tried, was the coffee which was a nespresso. Other than that, enjoy this typically proud Gallic fare.
My suggestion -- reserve a table on Sunday and enjoy the market in the square onto which...
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