One of the best experiences I have had in Ardèche - impeccable service and delicious food.
Food: Creative dishes using fresh local and seasonal ingredients (hence why it is a great place to dine during the summer). Unlike my horrendous experience at Restaurant Le Carré des saveurs in Baljac, L’Olivier de Paiolive wonderfully explores different textures and flavors in each dish. My group and I all ordered from the set menu (29 euros for 3 courses and 39 euros for 4). The restaurant accommodated for my dietary restrictions (lacto-ovo vegetarian) by altering the set menu with flavourful options to choose from despite not having called in earlier for reservations (it was a last minute decision to dine here and we were lucky to get a table on a Friday night because there was a “no show”). My first course was a light summer salad with tomatoes, candied nuts, and a savory “crème brûlée” (goat cheese topped with a thin layer of carmalized sugar - hence the name). The carmalizarion of the sugar on the goat cheese gave it a little kick of flavour that paired well with the richness of the cheese and added a wonderful crispy texture to the dish. The cheese with the tomatoes and candies nuts tasted brilliant together. My second course included vegetables in season, tofu and a very tasty polenta. The third course (dessert), I had the apple tart which was good, but my friend’s chocolate lava cake was to die for - very rich, crispy on the outside like a good brownie and creamy (oozy) and warm on the inside. Overall experience with the food: very impressed especially since my last experience at another restaurant was one of my worst ever. I believe the kitchen is a team of five, small but quite talented and I appreciate the effort and creativity from the chef. Bravo!
Ambiance: There is a beautiful patio on the second floor, however, we dined in the garden where there is a massive tree with an excellent canopy (a great way to highlight the beautiful landscape of Ardèche). The place is very clean and comfortable, however, my only criticism is that finding parking can be tricky because it’s limited.
Service: 5/5 - excellent! Probably my favorite part about my dining experience. The customer service was exceptional; Friendly, professional, and attentive. Everyone had a wonderful smile on their faces and were very welcoming. Special shout out to Mélanie who had the warmest smile and joyous attitude.
Overall comments: HIGHLY recommend if you’re in the area vacationing in the summer. Affordable, excellent service,...
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Dieses französische Restaurant ist eine absolute Entdeckung! Bereits beim Betreten spürt man die besondere Atmosphäre – eine traumhafte Lage, stilvolles Ambiente und ein Team, das mit echter Herzlichkeit empfängt.
Die Küche ist auf Spitzenniveau: Jeder Gang war ein Geschmackserlebnis – perfekt abgestimmt, liebevoll angerichtet und mit besten Zutaten zubereitet. Der Chef de Cuisine versteht sein Handwerk meisterhaft – hier wird nicht nur gekocht, sondern mit Leidenschaft komponiert.
Der Service war herausragend: Die Kellnerinnen und Kellner waren durchweg freundlich, aufmerksam und professionell, ohne aufdringlich zu sein. Jeder Wunsch wurde mit einem Lächeln erfüllt. Man fühlt sich als Gast geschätzt – und das auf höchstem Niveau.
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Ce restaurant français est une découverte absolue ! Dès votre entrée, vous ressentirez une atmosphère particulière : un emplacement fantastique, une ambiance élégante et une équipe qui vous accueille avec une véritable chaleur.
La cuisine est de premier ordre : chaque plat était une expérience gustative – parfaitement équilibré, présenté avec amour et préparé avec les meilleurs ingrédients. Le chef de cuisine est un maître dans son art : ici, les plats ne sont pas seulement cuisinés, mais composés avec passion.
Le service était exceptionnel : les serveuses et les serveurs étaient toujours sympathiques, attentionnés et professionnels sans être intrusifs. Chaque souhait a été exaucé avec un sourire. En tant qu’invité, vous vous sentez valorisé – et au plus haut niveau. Mon...
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