We had a disappointing experience at this restaurant in Tours, which, unfortunately, is the worst of our 2.5-week trip through France. Despite being recommended by a local, the meal didn't live up to expectations. The prices were high for the quality, and the food was only average by French standards.
The main ingredients in our dishes—meat and fish—were well cooked, but the rest of the components on the plate seemed like an afterthought: mostly cold, lacking flavor, and not well integrated. The portions were also quite small for the price.
The vegetarian starter was a letdown, with overcooked, cold cauliflower and no crunch. The curry sauce was served cold, which was unusual and should have been mentioned when ordering. The mackerel was cooked well, but the accompaniments tasted pre-cooked, resulting in a dish that lacked freshness and flavor.
We decided to skip dessert as we were ready to leave. When the manager asked for feedback, she didn’t seem receptive to our suggestions and gave the impression that she wasn’t concerned about the poor experience we had.
There are plenty of better dining options in Tours, especially outside the city center. Our advice: save yourself the disappointment and...
Read more2025 Had lunch and dinner this time. All dishes are delicious. Highly recommended this restaurant. Reversation is a must.
2024 Lunch: The avocado tartare, fish fillet and duck breast are delicious. Reservations are recommended for lunch. There may be no seats available at the walk-in. Located in the old town.
Dinner: Eat here again for the duck breast. Tonight's duck breast is perfect. It was the most delicious duck breast ever tasted, and the pumpkin puree also went well with it. Salmon as a starter is okay, but the salmon only has two small slices. Monkfish as a main course looks great (there are pictures to prove it) but the taste and texture are average. Pineapple Tart as dessert tastes so good and fresh. The bread that came with the dish was cold and hard, the worst I have ever had in recent times. I understand that it is difficult for a restaurant to maintain a high level of standard in every dish. Service has always been...
Read moreDîner pour 4 personnes, réservé à l’avance. À notre arrivée, le serveur nous désigne simplement une table au fond de la salle d’un geste, sans nous accompagner — une attitude surprenante pour un établissement de ce standing.
Une fois installés, nous commandons un apéritif. Malheureusement, l’une des personnes de notre groupe, ne consommant pas d’alcool, a dû attendre près de 15 minutes pour recevoir un simple verre d’eau. Au moment de la commande, le serveur semblait pressé, peu enclin à expliquer les plats, et l’échange a été perçu comme froid et expéditif. Lorsqu’un membre de la table a demandé quelques précisions pour faire son choix entre la volaille et la lotte, la réponse fut sèche, accompagnée d’un roulement des yeux : « Ce sont des plats différents. » Une attitude franchement déconcertante.
Les plats sont arrivés rapidement. L’entrée était réussie, le plat principal — un suprême de volaille — excellent. En revanche, le dessert au chocolat était une vraie déception : une simple mousse avec quelques grains de riz soufflé. Les desserts à la rhubarbe et aux fraises, eux, avaient l’air bien plus aboutis.
Tout au long du repas, obtenir l’attention du serveur pour recommander un verre de vin s’est avéré difficile, ce qui a considérablement pesé sur notre expérience.
En résumé : la cuisine est globalement bonne, mais un service froid, expéditif et peu attentionné a gâché l’ensemble du repas. À ce niveau de prix, on s’attend à une expérience beaucoup plus soignée. Pour moitié moins cher, on peut trouver une table tout aussi savoureuse avec un service bien plus...
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