Le Gourmandisier — Restaurant in Saumur

The best part was the spectacular view from the garden. Everything else was a disappointment. We arrived with a baby and were treated horribly. The worst part was asking for another piece of bread to keep our baby occupied, only to be rudely refused by the older lady. In fact the service was slow and rude from start to finish. We clearly weren't welcome even though we spoke French. Two ladies seem to run this place, the older one was by far the worst. The food was not great either. Lukewarm, took a long time to arrive and unmemorable. I always find service in France to be polite if unhurried. That's fine but we didn't feel at all welcome here. I could even live with that if the food was decent....

A veritable delight in a sleepy small town. Stymied by the noontime closure of the town’s 15th Century chateau, we decided to have lunch while we awaited the re-opening. The low-key facade of the place belies the cozy interior and the very nice garden area in the back. We were the first customers of the day (two other parties came later). Three choices of starters and main courses on the fixed-price menu were all quite original and very good. Our hostess/waitress was very pleasant and attentive to our needs. We had a wonderful experience and stuck our head into the kitchen to congratulate the chef, only to find that our hostess was the chef! This woman wore many...

A real gem of a restaurant. A small but perfectly formed menu with an eye to an international twist with beautiful French classics. Everything is well balanced and fresh. I had a fish ragout that was a hug in a bowl. Comforting, beautifully cooked, well seasoned and just superb. Try it, even if you're a little bit sceptical about the ingredients. I promise you that you won't be...