A Côté de Chez Fred — Restaurant in La Rochelle

We had dinner here on our first night which was superb so we had no hesitation in returning a second time during our stay when our other option did not eventuate. Excellent food and service from warm and friendly staff. Second time they were very busy and down on staff but that did not impact on service or their friendly disposition. Even the chef stepped into help out....

Pros: Friendly and efficient service. Good food. But see caveat below. Cons: Very expensive. For example, calamari stir fried with vegetables cost 33€ (should have cost no more than 15€). Local wine charged at 40% mark up compared to a place around the corner (exact same wine). This place charges haute cuisine prices for very standard fare. I...

What an incredible experience. I had not eaten like that in a while. The products are fresh, the dishes are very copious and the staff members are really nice. Probably the best restaurant I eat in in a loong time. If you are in Saint-Martin-De-Ré, you should book a table there. Thanks to the staff for this...