So I'm a huge fan of Foie gras, it's definitely one of my favorite things to eat. Unfortunately…read moreit's not very abundant where I live (Hawaii) so it's expensive and you get this tiny little portion about the size of a 50 cent piece. When we ate at Le Mére Hamard, my friend ordered the Foie gras with banyuls and carmelized turnips for dinner and when it came out, my eyes bulged out their sockets. There were 3 cutlets of foie gras each the size of a scroll wheel mouse! SERIOUSLY?! This dish would be equal to getting 7 or 8 foie gras portions in Hawaii. The cutlets were in a rich butter and banyul wine sauce that (I think) had demi glace in it. The diced carmelized turnips added just the right texture to the fatty livers. Holy schmolly this was incredibly good. The other dishes ordered were: Pressed rabbit terrine and Foie gras Steamed mussels in curry cream and crispy mushrooms Slow braised veal shanks (special of the day) Desserts: Baba ah rum with vanilla ice cream Pain perdu with fresh raspberries Raspberries in creme anglaise Everything was over-the-top delicious! There were also 2 amuse bouches served prior to the main dish and a small plate of sweet petit fours before the dessert. The great food and the friendly staff (that all spoke english very well) made this the most memorable meal of the trip. i hope to return.

From the owner: A quelques minutes de Tours, au cœur des châteaux de la Loire, La Mère Hamard a marqué de son…read moreempreinte le village de Semblançay. Cette maison compte en effet plus d'un siècle d'histoire. Elle occupe deux charmantes maisons de pierres blanches dont l'ancien presbytère du village. La première de ces demeures abrite le restaurant Olivier LOIZE, restaurant gastronomique de campagne qui vous propose une cuisine créative et gourmande axée sur les produits régionaux de saison. Belle terrasse en été. Juste en face, l'ancien presbytère a été réhabilité en hôtel avec parking privatif et comprend un jardin dans lequel vous pourrez vous accorder quelques instants de détente. Beaucoup d'activités se trouve à quelques minutes, n'hésitez pas à nous contacter pour organiser votre séjour.

Exceptional restaurant in Le mans downtown. Found this place on yelp and we glad we did. We were…read morelooking for authentic traditional French food. Home made from scratch, we tried many of the dishes and we haven't been disappointed at all. The head chef William Sarazin know what taste and flavor means. What an amazing lunch !!! On the front of the house, things got even better, Matthieu, our host, server and also owner took care of us from A to Z. Very knowledgeable in food and wine pairing. The atmosphere is warm and inviting. Contemporary rustic décor. The environment is laid-back yet elevated. The bar area has a first-come, first-served seating which is great during peak times without a reservation. A seasonal menu in flux with an emphasis on elevated traditional French cooking. It is apparent that fair amount of effort went into finding and retaining top talent. It is always refreshing to experience a meal being served by the owner. The wait staff knows their menu backwards and forwards. Bottom line: If you are looking for a laid-back fine dining experience that is sure to satisfy your taste buds, look no further. Le Mans have found another great terrific place to enjoy a great meal at very reasonable price.

From the owner: C'est au cœur du centre ville du mans que c'est installé popote et papilles. Une seule volonté,…read morerevenir aux valeurs traditionnels de la cuisine française. Popote et papilles c'est l'amour du fait maison et toujours plus de produits frais sélectionnés par son chef william sarazin. Retrouvez la carte, les menus popote et papilles mais aussi la formule bistro

Definitely deserves a star from Michelin. Freshest ingredients. Top service. Every course was…read moresomething memorable. We ate with a group in the private room. Fish was excellent but veal limosin looked amazing too.

We all ordered the combination option, which came with the entrée, plat, and dessert. All three…read morewere excellent and flavorful. The beef was tender and the mashed potatoes had a rich flavor. They also had a good selection of dessert and liquor coffees. The presentation of all the dishes was impressive (both at the table and looking around the restaurant). There is a lot of seating, including an upstairs area.

I was very excited to attend a reception at this Michelin star restaurant but was somewhat…read moreunderwhelmed. It could have been the way the hosts set everything up but the service wasn't what I expected. For example, they had beautiful arrangements of champagnes and several waiters but they did not come to you or offer a drink. You had to get up and get it yourself. I enjoyed trying the bites, especially the shrimp and eggplant. They did deliver platters to each table. My favorite part was the cheese but you had to get up for that also. It was awkward. Restaurant itself is very beautiful and we had great weather for the patio. I'm sure it's better if you have the full seated dining experience.

Charles Barrier delivers the full French fine dining experience and excels in every area. First…read moreimpressions matter and I immediately felt relaxed upon arriving at the restaurant. Our luggage was whisked away and we were transported to our table overlooking an attractive courtyard which would no doubt have been used for our aperitifs had the weather been kind. First impressions became concrete opinions as the food and wine arrived. The menu is full of classical French dishes which have been tweaked just enough to keep them current without detracting from the joy of their historic origins. The food was complimented by a wine list which focussed on wines from the appellations surrounding Tours and featured classic producers and up-and-comers alike. The bottle of Chinon red recommended by our sommelier was extremely good. There were a number of stella dishes. My favourite was my main of Le coeur de ris de veau, essentially a giant piece of sweetbread perfectly cooked and served with delicious fricassée of mushrooms and a veal, truffle and vin jaune sauce. The sweetbread was not just the biggest I had ever seen, but also the most tasty and in combination with its accompaniments my mouth was buzzing with the different textures and flavours. Close behind was Charles Barrier's signature Grand Marnier soufflé desert which we had to order at the start of the meal. I have never seen a soufflé rise so high - I would love to know how they did it. However, in addition to this technical feat, the soufflé was amazingly light and the Grand Marnier flavour was partnered by a refreshing grapefruit sorbet. A great way to end a great meal - so good in fact, that we were already planning our next visit before we had left!

This place is amazing!! Does not look like much from the outside but after you enter you find a…read morebeautiful garden terrace and dining room! The food was perfectly portioned and with each bite more delightful tastes emerged. The service was remarkable and attentive. I am a bit of food snob and this experience was truly extraordinary.

This place serves up remarkably refined food at a fantastic price! Do not be deceived by the…read moreordinary exterior and location. Excellent food and attention to every detail of flavor. Outstanding!

From the owner: Fantaisiste et gastronome Il y a quinze ans, un peintre exécutait le dessin d'un clown sur la…read morevitrine du restaurant, devenu alors Le Nez Rouge. Situé dans la Grande-Rue du Vieux Mans, ce restaurant vous attend pour vous proposer de véritables délices culinaires : Montgolfière de Moules à la crème et fondue de Poireaux, Château de Filet de Bœuf et Foie Gras poché au caramel de vin rouge... tout est dit.

Chez Miton is a regional secret. A quiet restaurant attached to the village bar offering the…read morehighest quality food in pleasant surroundings. This is french food prepared by a Japanese chef, award winning, imaginative and delicious. Miton, M le Patron, welcomes and attends to his customers, taking their orders. He offers an extensive wine list, which specialises in the local Jasniere wines, one of the smallest AOC areas in France. Chez Miton is a favourite place of mine when I want to make my dining special. I have never been disappointed.

This was another stop on our Michelin recommended restaurants. What a beautiful provincial town…read more Service was steady and superb. We enjoyed a well-lit (daylight) lunch. Cantaloupe-smoke duck soup. - because of my pregnancy I couldn't indulge in the duck, but the soup was a perfect summer soup that tasted exactly like cantaloupe- go figure. Dessert had an overwhelming rum flavor. It was too overpowering.