Brasserie Hippeau was one of the most pleasant surprises for my wife and me during our 2-week French honeymoon. We were walking in downtown Amboise looking for a place to eat on a night when several of the highest-rated restaurants in town were closed. We chose Brasserie Hippeau because it had a pretty outdoor seating area and the food we saw others eating looked good. We are SO glad we decided to stop in!

Our entire meal was absolutely fantastic! I didn't know I could enjoy so many fantastic flavors within one meal. The bread was super soft on the inside with a nice crisp crust, the mushroom soup was amazing, I loved the steak frites, and my wife was a huge fan of the chicken dish she ordered. We enjoyed an amazing bottle of wine with everything. And then the cheese plate came! We were absolutely wowed by it! Everything was affordable and the service was very good. It was a great first dinner in Amboise.

While Hippeau is one of the first restaurants you'll see when you walk toward the main square by Chateau Royal d'Amboise, you may not think about stopping there because there are so many other great restaurants in the city. But it is WELL worth stopping in to enjoy this underrated gem! We loved the Hippeau and most definitely didn't leave the Hippeau hungry. High-quality meal in one of the best dining cities you'll find!