What an amazing dinner in Le Mans! Google maps told us the restaurant opened at 6:30p but when we…read morearrived the owner told us he was still preparing for the night and to come back around 7:15-7:30p which we agreed to. It seems very typical of French restaurant to not begin serving food until around 7:30p so mistake on our part! When we came back at 7:30 half of the restaurant was already full but the owner gestured to a table which was reserved for us. I think what was most impressive is this restaurant is a one man show. The owner is both the chef and the server and is able to do everything for the restaurant at the same time. While we were dining, many locals stopped in to get to-go salads or tabbouleh which really shows that this is one of the best spots to go to in Le Mans. For food we ordered a charcuterie plate, gazpacho, vegetarian salad, and an aperetif. All the food was extremely delicious. My favorite was definitely the gazpacho which had the perfect amount of kick to it. I'd also never had melon with my salad with spices on top, the mixture of the sweet and savory was amazing. I will definitely be back here if we are in Le Mans again. The service we received was amazing, the food prices were reasonable, and the food was impeccably delicious. The owner spoke some english and we were able to order with my limited knowledge of french, he stopped by many times throughout the meal to ensure we were liking the food and to see if we wanted anything else.

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.

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.

Found this place by chance after a hike in the Belleme forest. Outstanding cuisine and service…read more Traditional French dishes are prepared and cooked to perfection (e.g. Homemade foie gras, riz de veau) and so are the seasonal vegetables. Service is efficient yet discrete and caring. Such a simple and charming Michelin guide restaurant. This is a hidden little gem in the countryside. Highly recommend it to travelers with a discerning taste!!

From the owner: Un maestro en cuisine Une cuisine inventive et raffinée à des prix corrects : c'est ce que propose…read moreLa Fontaine des Saveurs. En salle, la décoration soignée et élégante répond parfaitement aux assiettes. Le chef travaille les produits du marché et révèle les saveurs, les textures et les odeurs de tous ces produits. Une véritable symphonie.

From the owner: Création culinaire en bords de Sarthe Il n'y a que dix-huit couverts dans ce restaurant situé sur…read moreles rives de la Sarthe. Il est donc prudent de réserver.La cuisine est vraiment créative : tourte de caille au foie gras, tarte aux poires et au chocolat maison. Le menu du midi vous propose : un amuse-bouche (d'accord), le plat du jour et le dessert du jour. Quand on est gourmand, le dessert on aime toujours, et les filets de rougets ou la ratatouille maison aussi

BATSHIT INSANE amount of food for the money. 11.50 euros ($13 dollars) for a starter, main course,…read morecheese plate (family style serve yourself from a choice of 7 different types), dessert plus all you can drink water, cheapo red wine, and brut farmstyle cider, fresh fruit upon request. There is a catch though, only 2 choices for a starter and main course and maybe 3/4 for dessert. There is no a la carte dining here but the menu changes daily to take into account what they can get at the market. For the price I paid and the amount of courses I got, the food is slightly above average. Food is designed to be homestyle, quick, simple and filling and dear god it was. It is a lunch only place and is hugely popular with the working class of the area.

We had an excellent lunch here with friends who live in the area. Had the fixed price 3 course meal…read morefor 15 euros which included a help-yourself buffet starter with lots of fish and seafood. Wonderful food, huge choice of all 3 course, I don't know how they can afford to stay in business at these prices. Drinks were very reasonably priced as well, service excellent. Restaurant absolutely full (we booked) with locals, some of whom were in work clothes on their lunch break. No tourists in sight, which is always a good sign. Cannot praise this restaurant too highly. As a tourist you wouldn't come across it, but definitely worth a detour if you are in the area.

From the owner: Les poissons de Saint Marceau Déguster des fruits de mer et du poisson dans un petit village de la…read moreSarthe, c'est possible chez Monsieur et Madame Mariette. Si l'été il est conseillé de profiter de la terrasse, l'hiver la cheminée est chaudement recommandée. Dans le choix des plats on vous propose des formules sympathiques. Pour ce qui est des vins, les époux Mariette sont des connaisseurs. Il suffit de goûter le Muscadet sur lie fruité avec une assiette de fruits de mer pour s'en convaincre. Désireux de changer un peu les habitudes des sarthois dans la consommation des vins, ils ont fait entrer dans leur cave un très bon Corbières et ont aussi du Madiran à déguster avec du canard.

A random discovery after a day bicycling the countryside. We noticed the beautiful church on the…read moreway home to our cottage at Dorceau, and took a detour. The unassuming restaurant inside a small hotel serves spectacular and authentic local cuisine to a world class standard, priced well below market for this caliber. I won't get into the menu here. Please look them up and if you are in the area, make a stop for a three course meal. This is a hidden gem and the food - nay, the cuisine Normandie, is simply a delight!

Excellent house foie gras, lamb excellent but not deep in a gamey flavor. Escargot tender and…read moreflavorful authentic out of the shell. Pear dessert light delicate and flavorful. Do not pass the cheese course, lovely selection. Start your evening with a kir royal and stay the night upstairs. Perfect evening. Lovely area for walking.

Everything about our meal was excellent and exceptional. The food was delicious and the service was…read moregreat. We ordered prefix menu of one starter, one entree and one dessert for 42 Euros. The tartare, monkfish and duck filet were our favorite, the flavors were exceptional and the waiter suggested great wines to pair with each of our entree. The restaurant is located at the city center of Tours in a small alley, easy to find with Google map. The space is not very big but cozy and warm, the quality of the food is beyond what we paid for, highly recommended!

The restaurant was recommended to us by our AirBnb host after we asked them for some guidance after…read morebeing disappointed on our first night. Thankfully we were able to get a table without a reservation as it was indeed excellent. It was also obvious that it was a local favorite with several tables clearly occupied by couples on a date night. We decided to have 2 courses each and share a dessert. For starters we had the foie gras and a warm salad with quail. Followed by entrées of fish and pork loin. And a dessert that was essentially a very indulgent Brioche French toast. Everything was quite impressive but I do think the first course and dessert triumphed over the entrées. In any case I'd go back again if I were back in the area. The service was also on point and friendly.