You don't really notice the restaurant when you pass but the inside is so authentic and original…read more The decoration is so unique. The service was really nice and friendly. The food was delicious. I totally recommend this place!

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.

NOT recommended for American tourists!…read more As visitors to France, I understand Americans don't have a great reputation. Sometimes it's warranted & sometimes it's just cultural differences. That said, my family and I went to dinner here for Christmas Eve based on their positive reviews and holiday availability. The treatment was appalling under the guise of French hospitality. My mother-in-law has a stomach condition so would not be eating due to the prix fixe menu - my sister-in-law politely explained this. She lives here, is a teacher, and speaks fluently. This was not taken well, and the server complained to her that they shouldn't have given us that table and our hotel had booked our reservation for 6 etc. All besides the point because from a business perspective I understand how that kind of miscommunication can cause issues, BUT the server proceeded to later gossip to another table RIGHT next to our ours that Americans are so rude and explaining what had happened. This was all unsolicited (maybe she was friends with that table, but I do not consider that a valid excuse) and we were extremely polite. We were at a table in the middle of the room, so uncomfortable because we felt like we couldn't even speak/smile. Other tables were staring at us after they also all overheard the server's conversation. Unless you're desperate for a meal on a holiday when most restaurants are closed, skip this one. We kept trying to keep the mood light as this was also my sister-in-law's birthday, but the food wasn't impressive enough to make up for the poor attitude and atmosphere. My braised beef was more than 1/3 tough fat and the sauce on the potatoes was too salty to eat (and I love salty!). Have to give at least 1 star so...prices are decent for a 3-course meal!

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.