Resto bistrot l’Estanquet — Restaurant in Gourdon

The best steak I've had in France so far. Before this, I had given up on steaks cooked by local chefs, regardless of homemade or Bib Gourmand. All the steaks were overcooked. The ones I could actually enjoy were prepared by Italian or American chefs. Luckily, the doneness and texture of the steak at this place finally meet the standard.

🥩1-kilogram boneless ribeye steak. The menu states it's for two people, but the normal portion for one person is ard 180-300g. The 1 kg serving is probably meant for big eaters. As it turned out, two normal eaters couldn't finish it all. This dish comes with salad and fries as sides, so it's just right for 3-4 people.

The steak is cooked to perfection, seared on the outside, tender on the inside. It's presented in the form of ribeye, sizzling on a preheated iron plate as it's brought to your table. For carnivores, there's nothing more satisfying than the sound of sizzling beef on an iron plate. The steak is medium, with a beautiful pink center perfectly sealed by the caramelized outer layer. It's lightly salted, enhancing the meat's flavor. No need for sauce; the seasoning is just right. It's a testament to the quality of the beef. Every bite is a delight.

The only downside is that there were flies flying around in the dining area, which affected the dining experience. I hope the restaurant can maintain better...

We picked this bistro due to location and the high reviews. It is hard for me to write a seemingly bad review, but I will make the best of it. I ordered the veal with risotto and mushroom sauce. I received a pork loin chop with some sort of legumes and roasted potato and carrot. I questioned the server as to what it was and she stated the it was pork, then another server stepped in and claimed it to be veal. The second server ask if I didn’t like it, and I stated it was not what I order, the veal. He insured me it was. I wasn’t born yesterday and know the difference between veal with risotto and mushroom sauce vs pork with legumes. I will add photos of the item. Other than this, service was good. (except for getting the order wrong, and then not taking responsibility for the problem). They still charged me for the item and I received no apology and no attempt was made to correct this. It saddens me as I would do everything I could to make it right. The young person was honest until pressured by the older person, I feel sorry for her as she wanted to do the right thing but her piers told her not to. I will not go to this restaurant again, they think they can get away with downgrading a meal, something I would never do. Although the staff was friendly, they have done the...

I’m sad to have to give a negative review. We ordered the Veggie Bowl which was meant to include a tabouleh, however instead of tabouleh we received a jam jar full of some aubergine miso purée which was inedible. When we alerted the staff they were unhelpful and argumentative. They discounted the mysterious veggie bowl dish but no one should have to pay for something they didn’t order (especially something that disgusting). I can’t even say that the other two dishes were that good. Very disappointing and massively overpriced.

We were told that the tabouleh had been replaced ONLY after the dish was on the table and we had tasted it, NOT on ordering the dish. We made it clear to you at the table and on departure that we were not impressed. We do not hide behind our “screen”. Your attitude is typical of a very busy tourist centre -...