Lazare Escarguel Restaurant — Restaurant in Perpignan

Wow. We booked a table for dinner on a whim after walking past and finding the style of the place appealing (simple, Scandi). We had a wonderful evening and agreed it was a superb dining experience. A perfect ambiance (good lighting, great music). The service was impeccable - from the greeting on arrival to the server who talked knowledgeably about the dishes, the sommelier who explained the provenance of the wines and the young chef who generously gave us time for a chat as we were leaving. There were three menu options and we went for the simplest three-course menu which changes weekly (39 euros), accompanied by a wine pairing of three wines (incredible value at just 15 euros). The chocolate dessert with a touch of anchovy was absolutely inspired and the memory of that amazing dish will stay with me for a long time. A sensational evening. So glad we just happened to pass by and got the opportunity to...

A welcomed new arrival in the local gastronomy scene! Modern and sleek ambience with a dedicated host and service staff. Dishes prepared with excellent technical attention with classic twists and good balance on taste and styled plating. We were very grateful that they were graciously able to find a table for us when I had reserved for the wrong day. Generous portions for the price and a hip yet casual environment. Would like if they start incorporating a bit more of the local flavors and culture but hope Lazare is around for...

We had a wonderful meal here this evening, we went for the brasserie menu with the wine pairing and it was excellent. We had a great chat with the sommelier about the wines and his pairings were spot on - our server was great and we had a great evening, right down to a discussion with the chef about the %age of anchovy in the chocolate desert (believe me it was wonderful!). Really great evening, such a shame we're moving on tomorrow otherwise we'd have returned. Thank you to everyone at...