Very nice restaurant , the staff are v nice and helpful , salad bar is very well stocked and can be…read morea meal by itself. Certainly will come back.

This is a new Italian restaurant with a fun and festive ambiance. Inside has a lot of pink and gold…read moreand a surprisingly cheeky bathroom. Outside is in a bustling pedestrian area near fountains and across from a grassy park. The menu is small but just right--with a few entrees, a few antipasti, a few pasta dishes, and two dessert choices. Food is served on custom made-in-Italy ceramic dishes. Wine and cocktail list is heavily Italian. Some staff is even Italian-- it's evident that authenticity is the goal here. Whether a date night, family meal out, or small group, this place will be a good choice.

This is easy one of the best dining experiences we've ever had. Anywhere in the world…read more Located in a small town in France. A good number of tables inside and a few outside close to the street (it's a quiet road though). A sunny evening, so we sat outside, our Bulldog was very welcome as well. Mostly they offer a set-menu. Choose it with or without dessert. Only a few choices, but don't let that put you off. The cook knows what he's doing. The card changes as well (but not daily). So don't expect to see the same food as on my pics (or other reviewers). But you can be sure of one thing: It's a dinner you won't forget! The first night we've had a complementary Cazpacho for the Amuse Bouche. Then Langoustine with Langoustine broth/soup and a fresh goat cheese mousse with pepper. Fish with a caviar sauce and a steak with a red wine reduction and potato gratin. For dessert a strawberry sorbet (in shape of a strawberry) and mille-feuille with apricot ice cream. It was all a hit. All of it. When can one really say that about a multiple-course dinner? Not often...not often at all. But this here was perfection. Absolute perfection. The langoustine were fresh, tender and the soup full of wonderful seafood flavours. The goat cheese mousse was amazing. Fresh, high quality goat cheese and the right texture. With the fresh pepper a really good combination. The fish was also of high quality, very fresh. A nice cut and perfectly cooked. Exactly on the spot. And the sauce was divine with the caviar in it. The steak was so tender, it really melted on your tongue and the red wine reduction a blast of flavours, went perfectly with the meat. Desserts are not easy to do. But these here were perfect. Great ice cream, nice millie-feuille. Came back the next night (knowing the menu will be the same). It was just too good not to come back. Had a seafood soup for the Amuse Bouche this time. Bursting with flavours. And the presentation of all the dishes: It's a feast for your eyes. Every little thing isn't just decoration, it's part of the meal. And the combination of all these little items sum up to one of the best meals we've ever had. Seldomly does the look and presentation justice to the flavour. But here: It tastes as amazing as it looks. I could go on an on. If you are close to this area. Or even three hours away. Take a drive and try out this place. In a town where you'd never expect such a high quality cuisine. Staff/owner was very friendly, mostly spoke french only - but we managed (my french was a bit rusty though). Wine comes by the glass or bottle. Wine prices are fair. And the price for the meal? Without dessert 30 Euros. With dessert 35 Euros. For this 5-star food that could beat any food in any luxury restaurant. Easily. It's not just a great value...it's a steal. If you plan to dine only once in your life in France: Then this is the place. Highly recommended!

Stopped by here on our way to the Tour de France a few years ago. This is a family owned restaurant…read morein French Countryside it was very good. Very nice people and food.

Most delicious, crunchy crust pizza. Tasty base, just about enough toppings. The owner is really…read morenice too, accepting orders close to closing time. Price wise the pizzas are completely affordable. Recommended by us, a pizza loving couple.

Without knowing much, we stopped by Niort on a drive from Bordeaux to Paris and found this friendly…read morelittle place down a side street. Resto La Terrine is hard to define. Much of the menu is traditional country food, including duck, terrine, and roasts. However their dishes are presented with some modern flair, and there's a sense of an effort at modern (dare I say the word) fusion. The results are, on balance, successful. I went with a simple chevre salad. Here, the cheese is coated in a cumin, honey spice rub which is quite tasty though does mask some of the richness of the cheese. My wife had one of the platters, which arrived with langoustine, shrimp, foie gras, and a number of other goodies. Both were served on square slate plates, which was fun, but the platter was almost over presented. I did get a sense of trying too hard. That said, there was a definite freshness, and Resto La Terrine is clearly a cafe that goes for honesty and quality. The service was excellent. If you are already in Niort, you probably have time to wander around and find all manner of hidden gems. There may be better than Resto La Terrine, but if you make the choice, I think you'll leave satisfied.