Made an advance reservation with an older staff member who was rude and disinterested. We speak good French but he didn’t seem to be interested in taking bookings from tourists. We turned up at the appointed time. First staff member was too busy chatting to passers by to talk to us but finally re-directed us to another colleague on the terrace who completely ignored us. We waited ten minutes for any service but gave up in exasperation. The restaurant was not even busy but the service and overall approach to customer care was abysmal. We took our business elsewhere and happily had a five star experience at Les 4 Sergents nearby - a wise...
Read more4 people a bottle wine and mains with coffee for 88€ . I'm from a fishing village and these are the best mussels ( in cream ) I and my brother in law have EVER had ...... superb. The Barrata salad was according to my sister in law " Devine " and she described it as "Michelin Star " quality. She loves tomatoes but these and the basil drizzled ball of cheese was sublime..... She actually wiped the plate clean it was that good . The pizza Regina was very tasty and had a lovely thin base .( My wife who's also called Regina doesn't have such a thin...
Read moreReally good place for dinner! Great staff that spoke good English. Had a steak and was very satisfied. Ate the same thing on another restaurant closer to the main promenade of La Rochelle, and the difference in location matters! This place is not as central and can't rely solely on their location, so they'll have to make up for that om food – and they do! Avoid the overpriced and bland places along the main promenade and take places like Safran that's a little more off, but serves so much...
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