Brilliant restaurant in a tiny village in the hills, about 90 minutes outside Toulouse. Gascogne…read morecountry cuisine cooked over an open wood fire (fun to watch) that's so tasty and authentic that people drive from the nearby town of Auch for it. I've eaten here four times now. I thought it so good that I arranged an evening meal all 35 wedding guests here the night before I was married at nearby Chateau de Lartigolle (http://www.qype.co.uk/place/111374-Chateau-de-Lartigolle-Pessan) . Everyone reported that they loved the meal here. There are usually some simple tables outside looking at the village churchyard. Although it's right on the road there's very little traffic, so it's a nice spot to sit outside. Inside is rustic, with lots of stone and wood and folk art here and there on the walls. The chef cooks over open flames in a large wood-fired stone oven that can be seen from almost all the inside tables. Whether you're getting grilled fish, lamb, or beef, it's all delicious. The vegetables are usually grilled too. The wine list is excellent. Don't be afraid to ask for recommendations. If you want an evening meal on the weekend it's wise to ring for a reservation.

From the owner: Nous mettons en avant la qualité de la viande en direct du boucher sabathe dans notre cheminée face…read moreà nos clients.Sans oublier la qualité de nos poissons ( Garonne marée ) à la plancha toujours a la vue de nos clients.C'est une cuisine traditionnelle le weekend avec un ticket moyen de 35€ ,nous avons aussi une formule tout compris ( menu,café,vin)le midi en semaine. Après de nombreuses saisons( caraïbe,États Unis ,Australie,corse,belle isle en mer)Emilie Chauveau et moi ( Florent Douabin) nous mettons en avant notre expérience dans vos assiettes.......

Wow. Samatan is the centre of the foie gras world. At this stylish little roadside bistro - more…read moreParis than rural Gers - you'll find duck in every form: breasts or foie gras. I made the mistake of underestimating the size of the portions. I had a foie gras terrine entreé which turned out to be two of the largest slabs of decadent, fatty, deliciousness I've ever had. Then my main, a magret de canard, turned out to be comprised of two massive grilled duck breasts, one sliced and one whole. Both plates had such massive portions that I couldn't finish. My wife got the salad: five chunks of cooked duck plus the biggest jiggling square of grilled foie gras I've ever seen, with a few leafy greens beneath. The food was rich, decadent, and plentiful. The restaurant is brightly coloured, and flamboyantly modern, much more modern and less rustic than is typical in this part of France. Service was good. Prices decent, with each course in the EUR13-EUR15 range. Great for carnivores, the very hungry, and those who've had enough of rustic restaurant interiors.

I have been here two times now and both times were the best meals of my entire life and I am 26! I…read moream an avid Yelper and this is my first review I have ever written, just because it deserved it.

From the owner: Secrets de cuisinier... Dans un cadre rustique et décoré avec goût, La Table d'Hôtes propose aux…read moregourmets et aux gourmands ses spécialités régionales. Parmi elles, l'"Hambur-Gers", transforme le célèbre sandwich américain en un délicieux plat composé de deux tranches de magret grillé entre lesquelles vient s'insérer une part de foie gras poêlé. Le tout est accompagné d'une sauce dont les ingrédients et la préparation demeurent un secret jalousement conservé.

Food- my wife ordered shrimp risotto and I got the lunch special with omelette, baby squid linguine…read moreand crème brûlée. All are very good!!! Better than most restaurants near the sanctuary. Service-nothing unusual. As expected in a good way. Ambiance- I liked the ambiance including the background music (playing Lloyd Cole and the commotions, Rattlesnakes album) Highly recommended!!!

Food was very good especially the linguini with baby squid…read more for dessert the creme brulee was amazing we could tell that it's a restaurant many customers would return to when in Lourdes. we will definitely come back next time.