Le Vieux Mûrier — Restaurant in Tours

All started well with a lovely starter. Unfortunately, we didn't love our main dishes and in fact my vegetarian plate was so disappointing and not as described that I didn't eat it.

The true disappointment was getting lectured and berated by the manager (who also took the liberty of yelling at her staff in front of guests) after as politely as possible asking if she would take the uneaten veg plate off the bill. Zero apology, just "I'm the shop owner and I decide if I want to offer you the dish or not."

Veg plate photographed, having been described by the waitress as "a really nice mix of vegetables, mashed potatoes, and pesto pasta." Waitress, in all fairness, was very busy, but also unapologetic just saying "mouais" and not offering to bring something else.

We didn't kick up a fuss: hate this kind of situation. But don't ask your clients if the food is good then roll your eyes when they say it's not, madame qui insiste être "la...

Best cafe in the old town Tours. Staff is very friendly and helpful. The food is tasty and never boring, seasonal offerings. There is a terrace facing the square. The place is child friendly and they can even cook something special for a baby. We love to go back here every time we are in Tours and bring the...

Arrivés à Tours à l'heure du déjeuner plus que dépassée, nous sommes à la recherche d'un établissement qui accueille encore des clients. Nous nous cassons le nez sur deux ou trois et puis nous passons la porte du Vieux mûrier où la patronne, compréhensive nous accepte avec le sourire et pour seule recommandation de ne pas traîner pour choisir notre menu et libérer ainsi le cuisinier au plus vite. Nous promettons et nous voilà attablés en terrasse. La carte est appétissante, l'accent est mis sur les produits locaux, de saison et commentés avec le sourire et la passion de contenter le client. Nous partageons de savoureuses asperges et poursuivons avec un burger au poulet et chèvre, à la confiture de mûre, inhabituel (mais le plat "signature" apparemment), absolument excellent ! Nous terminons par de belles fraises en pavlova. L'endroit nous a tellement plu que nous y sommes revenus quelques jours plus tard pour y...