May 2026. Delightful village restaurant in the center of Bourgueil, Loire Valley. If you're here,…read moreyou know each small village has there gems. This is one of them. Run by the family--father in the kitchen, mom and daughter are front of house. This restaurant was recommended by our B&B and it was the perfect entry and first late night meal in the village. We shared the fresh local white asparagus with a savory asparagus whipped cream, and duck breast served medium and steak avec frites. With a bottle of 2019 Lamé Delisle Boucard cab frac. It was a simple, but lovely meal. Friendly. Efficient. And if it wasn't 95 degrees outside we would have dined outside in their rose garden. Would go back again!

What a wonderful place. The food was outstanding. My husband and I enjoyed everything about this…read morerestaurant. Our food server was very knowledgable about the menu and helped us make choices depending on the type of food we liked. We had a local wine Lame' Delisle Boucard Bourguiel that was wonderful. Save room for dessert, you won"t want to miss it. A very charmimg place. I only wished it was in the U.S. , so we could return.

And now for something completely different!!! Les Cathédrales de la Saulaie is actually a…read more"Troglodyte restaurant " Completely underground in a cathederal sized cave carved out hundreds of years ago to use the rock for building. Neither cold nor damp but very comfortable it provides an unusaul setting for lunch with a great ambience. The food is traditional local fare and just one menu. Stuffed mushrooms (With Flatbreads) , Rillettes and farm salt butter (With Flatbreads),Grillade de Carrier ( belly pork, black pudding and Duck) served with haricots in a great sauce and salad, and you've guessed and Flatbreads, then cheese followed by Choux pastry puffs sttuffed with cream.,coffee included and Red wine in great quantity if you wish. The little flatbreads are a local speciality cooked in a wood oven in the restaurant. They constantly arrive at your table 30 seconds after leaving the oven and are delicious. At 28.00 euros a head all in, including a local aperatif) it is good value and a unique experience Well worth a visit and in the heart of a good wine region so why are you not already on your way!!!

Came here on a Sunday, most of towns restaurants are closed, lucky we stumbled in. Very good foie…read moregras, the fish stew was also ordered, but I am giving it a five star in anticipation. If you are in Saumur give it a try

Great escargot. In the shell and incredibly fresh. Wonderful wine selection. We have escargot…read moredaily while visiting Samur

The food was amazing the steak was cooked to perfection. There was free bread, it was the best food…read moreever. And free wifi.

If you are planning a trip to the Loire Valley, please add a stop to Saumur and Bistro Les Tontons…read more To speak plainly, it was one of the highlights of our three week holiday. Gérald and Sarah-Jane are excellent proprietors, well versed in the region and just fantastic individuals to spend time with. Their focus on quality, attention to detail and love of living translate through to Bistrot Les Tontons (in the food, service, tours, and events). Romain (head chef) prepared a solid beef tartare with potato au gratin and fresh green salad. Dessert included the best caramel sauce in 30 years of dining experience. Pros + Excellent execution with friendly and helpful staff + Solid wine selection + Caramel sauce during dessert (the best in 30 years of dining) Cons + I have to fly 14 hours to return I cannot wait to return one day. Major additional points to Gérald's suggestion of Fontevraud Abbey after lunch.

Managed to stumble by this restaurant and walk in for lunch. What a gem, the staff is top notch,…read moreattentive, not over bearing, knowledgeable. The food was spectacular, even items I don't typically eat I tried here and loved! Must go if in the area!

Absolutely incredible. If you happen to be in the Loire Valley - go here! We stopped by for lunch…read moreand enjoyed a fairy tale tasting menu that delighted the eyes as much as the tongue and tummy. My favourite was the dessert platter which was a throwback to childrens carnival dreams - cotton candy, marshmallows, chocolate con churros, candy apples.....but luxe! What a fantastic find in a little town.

Hidden away in a small hamlet about 15 minutes from Chinon makes for a wonderful break from the…read moretourist overload in Chinon proper. We had eaten in Chinon the previous night, and found that while the quality was comparable or perhaps slightly better, the price, quiet atmosphere and attentive service more than made up for the difference. The husband/wife team worked tirelessly to make our dinner pleasant, and although their English isn't as strong as one might get in a tourist hub - it was more than sufficient! We each had the prix fix menu for under 20 euros, including an appetizer, main, and dessert. With wine and coffee, we spent just less than 60 euros for two - highly competitive in Chinon, where similar prix-fix menus go for between 30 and 40 euros per person. The quality and taste if the food was without reproach, and presented fresh and simple French cuisine at its best. The fish/ratatouille main is a must-try, as is the prawn/fish roulade.

Wonderful Loire Valley cafe in a medieval city square. Lunch is terrific and very affordable + the…read morewine selection of nearby caverns impeccable.

Amazing. At the time of this review there was very little presence on Yelp. So when our B&B owner…read morein Bourgueil recommended this place with high marks, we hesitated. This restaurant is amazing. Casual setting in a charming town but turning out high quality, bib gourmand/Michelin star quality food that you would expect in Paris. The service was delightful and friendly with my limited French speaking skills. Menu changes seasonally, and I'm almost certain it will be unexpectedly good. Great value. Great wine selection. Our two course meal was €32. Wow wow wow. If you're within 20 minutes from this place, HIGHLY recommend.