The Black Duck — Restaurant in Sarlat-la-Canéda

Lovely location out in the country. A good feel of a British pub. The food was excellent, very plentiful! So it was on for a full five stars... but then there were the old fashioned wiffs of drains that drifted across the terrace and through the dining room from time to time. Just like how countryside French dining always used to be. But I thought they'd got it sorted now. And then at the end, we're all satiated and enjoying a good chat over a long coffee at 14hr36 and it appears that we have to leave because they're closing. We'll there goes the feeling of a British pub where one whiles away the afternoon. So, despite much potential, three stars is all our visit can muster. Maybe on another day it would have managed 5, I will...

Excellent restaurant. It seems like a lot of locals turn up for the set menu. On our first lunch visit we ate a la carte and I had a delicious potato and ham pie, then chocolate dessert, with peach wine. Which was all delicious. But we were envious of everyone that we saw eating the set menu, so we came back for lunch again. The set menu was excellent value and delicious. We had soup, salad, fisherman's pie, cheese and dessert for €15. You get a serving dish of each and help yourself to as much as you want. They sell wine by the pichet. Advise you to turn up between 12 and 12.30. If you need it, they speak...

Visited the Black Duck on a number of occasions over the summer, and we were never disappointed. The food is exceptional, with both traditional French cuisine and classic European dishes on the menu, served in generous portions and cooked to perfection. The staff are always friendly and attentive, even when rushed off their feet, and the service is always on point. There are spectacular views out over the valley from the terrace out the back, and the bar has a warm, friendly atmosphere, and good Guinness… We will be...