Great food and a nice surprise to enjoy such wonderful farm-to-table fine dining in an unassuming…read moreresort. Wines were all local Loire Valley selections and the food were cooked to perfection. All are reasonably priced fine dining portions. I highly suggest the soufflé with lychee liqueur.

Pleasant ambiance and nice varied menu consisting mostly of house-made quiches with salad, lasagna…read moreand roasted or grilled meats with potatoes and other things. Nice selection of appetizers and desserts, including ice cream, too. Of course, wine..You can choose from a limited number of selections by the glass or carafe but if you want more options, it seems you to the next room where the retail wine sales take place, choose your bottle and for an extra 8E they will allow you to enjoy it during your meal. Service was rushed at lunchtime on a summer weekday, when Fontevraud is overrun by bikers and Abbaye visitors dominating the small local restaurants. English was spoken but French very helpful if you want additional details before you order. Nice, they put out good and simple classics but try going during off-hours and off-season.

From the owner: Cadre d'exception Le Restaurant Le Saint-Lazare ouvre ses portes dans un cadre hors du commun…read moreclassé patrimoine mondial à l'Unesco.Au coeur de l'Abbaye Royale de Fontevraud, dans une ambiance conviviale et authentique, les tables contemporaines et les assiettes créatives du chef Vaillant font mouche. Dégustez mets de tradition revisités tout en modernité et laissez vous porter par la carte des vins de la Loire mis à votre disposition. On essaye : le"Mini roulé de foie gras de canard mi-cuit, chiffonnade de jambon vendéen et sa tuile, tube de coulis de mangue", puis les "Noix de Saint Jacques quadrillées au beurre noisette, bonbons de pomme Vitelotte, émulsion de jeunes poireaux" et pour les gourmands on termine par le "Dôme de chocolat noir à 60% " Los Ancones " biscuit amande en souffletine, glace chocolat et sauce pistache".

We arrived one hour before closing. There were plenty of empty tables (only two were taken) and…read morewere looking to have a glass of wine and some starters. The chef said to us that he is booked out for the night. No aplogies - just a flat out lie. He was to lazy to have guests. My recommendation: avoid it at all cost.

From the owner: La Croix Blanche Restaurant sert une cuisine traditionnelle avec spécialités régionales et carte…read moredes vins 100% Loire. Cuisine bistro maison, service décontracté en terrasse fleurie l’été ou devant le feu de cheminée en hiver. (Depuis 2022 nous ne sommes PAS un restaurant gastronomique!)

Delicious! Great view! Outdoor seating!…read more There are not many places to eat in this village if you're staying here. But this place is great. Great view of the water, chateau, and pretty garden on site. Great for drinks or dinner. Sat down early... They don't serve dinner until 7ish. So had a drink. Very tasty. And relaxing.... Then moved to another table for dinner. Got the meat plate as an appetizer. Very good. Great bread.... Then the pike perch with ratioulle. So good. Then to top it off the apple tart with fresh whipped cream. That was perfect and hit the spot!!! Mmmmm... The service was very good -- very attentive when needed. It rained halfway through the appetizer and the wait staff was great and made light of the situation. Very refreshing. Everything seems ultra fresh and on point.