Yes, it's completely and 100% touristy. It's situated in…read morethe cite part of Carcassonne, which means that everything in here is a tourist death trap, but sometimes, desperate times calls for desperate measures; and in a sea of restaurants, I had to choose the lesser of all the evils - I went with the cheapest meal I could find. Of course, since it's so close to Christmas time, expect all small towns to shut down for a couple of weeks. And, of course, being as ill prepared as I am, I failed to get that particular memo......so, what should have been a charming little town situated in medieval castle walls is actually a creepy silent town with lots of christmas lights and no people. The restaurant isn't too bad - just not the best. They offer a range of prix fixe meals, from about 15 euros to 24euros for 3 courses. After starving for the whole day, i opted for the cassoulet for my main course, and even though it didn't wow me, it sort of got the job done. 1. i was stuffed afterwards, 2. It was hearty and warm - perfect for a cold cold night. Just know what you're getting into when you dine here - the service was pretty good and the lovely french waitress even managed a smile and chatted me up in french. too bad je ne parle pas francais!

While the casssoulet was a bit disappointing, the fisherman's dish was amazing. Very interesting…read moretake on combining shrimp, fish, mashed potatoes, aïoli and lobster sauce was just delicious.

WOW. This place is JUST AMAZING!!!! I am so glad I looked this place up on Yelp! I was in Europe…read more(Portugal, Spain, and France) for 2 weeks and this location was in the TOP 3 of all the meals I had for the duration of my stay. My family (party of 7) came for lunch and we had the course meal. We sat outside and surrounded by so much of the Carcassone architecture. Wonderful backdrops for pictures. We were worried when we walked in because there was no one else there... but that's probably because we came before they started serving lunch... My goodness, everything we ate was so delicious! Like most places in Europe, the course meals take a little while and are not quick...so make sure you have time. The quality, service, price, and presentation were just amazing. We were all WOWed! I spoke little French, which helped... but then we ended up having a waiter who spoke English. Definitely made the experience much more memorable. If you are in Carcassone, stop here for a meal!! You will not be disappointed!

Best food everything is freshly made my hamburger was delicious Everything was absolutely…read moredelicious. We kind of went overboard with food but if you have a big appetite, one plate is good if you want to share. they more than enough for two. Try the beer is worth it

Here Diane and I enjoyed a fine rustic meal in a comfortable and intimate setting. Intimate…read morebecause tables were placed fairly close together. I began with Autour d'un Plat: a good seasonal salad with tomato, onion, Red Pepper, Green and Black Olives, radish, carrot shavings, and Vinaigrette Dressing, followed by Onion Soup au Gratin, which was slightly burned on top. But the large crock of soup was nevertheless great the rest of the way: hot, cheesy, graced with Thyme, and filled with nicely broken down breadcrumbs and well-caramelized onions. My first cassoulet ever sported white Cannelini Beans and white sausage with Languedoc confit of Canard. The dish was amazingly filling and quite satisfying. I was only able to put away 3/4 of what was presented before me. Meanwhile, Diane enjoyed a medium-rare Filet of Boeuf with mushroom Sauce and Galette Potato with Bechamel Cheese (au gratin potatoes). Rolls were undistinguished, and one fly alighted once on our table. But, everything considered, who cared?! Service was friendly and very good.

It's a really great location in the middle of the old city inside the fortress walls. It's a cool…read moreambiance with a medieval French vibe. There's mostly indoor seating only. There was a musician inside playing and goes around the tables asking for tips. The service was fast and friendly. We appreciated the server bringing out extra ice. The food was just okay. It was tasty and decent, but definitely seems like it's catered towards tourists rather than being authentic and full of flavor. The location and atmosphere is great, but the food wasn't anything spectacular.

Over all this place is a good stop in especially in the colder months. Very fun eclectic spot to…read morehave lunch or dinner. Mind the times when French people eat and restaurants close. I didn't just because of travel timing and the restaurant was dead but they still served us lunch and were very polite. The castle is a high activity tourist spot so honestly I wasn't expecting a whole lot but was very pleasantly surprised. Service was great, and the two waitresses were very French and also friendly. It was a very good dining experience over all. Food - salad was really yummy, a great mix of fresh veggies and some cheeses. The cassoulet - I have very high standards here as I've had this classic in most towns I stop in around the area. I also make my own and know what it should be with some care. While not the best I've ever had it was solid and I ate the whole bowl, the wine didn't hurt either. Yes we drank the whole bottle but it was a good two hour lunch so no judgement. I would eat here again for sure so that's one of the best recommendations I can give. This place is tucked back in down a hallway off the road so it doesn't get the traffic other places do. Having eaten at a few other places in the castle, this is a strong offering for lunch should you be in the area.

Wine: Chateau Sainte Eulalie La Cantilene…read more Apps: salmon gravlax, mussels, grapefruit over onions, & Tarte tatin : pan fried duck on caramelized apples on a puff pastry. Dinner: chicken over roasted buckwheat and pumpkin purée, scallops over corn, veal cheeks. It was all good but the chicken was incredibly fork tender delicious. The veal cheeks were roast tender. 2 bottles of $39 and $49 wines recommended by our waiter. All very good! I'm thinking there's no bad wine here in France.

Great provincial style food in a great setting. Evocative of the surroundings, delicious,…read moretraditional and satisfying. Wouldn't think twice to come back and enjoy this cuisine.

We stumbled upon this restaurant while working through la Cite. It was a beautiful evening, and we…read morewere elated to find outdoor seating under an awning. The servers were excellent, and very attentive. They both had a great send of humor and kept us entertained. The food was delicious and fresh. The only disappointment was that I couldn't get a kir royal as they were out of champagne. The rosé was delicious though! The servers were so kind that they happily split our checks which was a refreshing change:)!

Ordered French onion soup. In France. Awful. It was like onions in water with some cheese. When I…read moretried to say something they stopped talking to us. Skip this tourist factory.

We had a nice dinner and the young guy who was working was very attentive, especially since he had…read moreto run to the kitchen in the upstairs of the building next door. The daily special included a nice salad and good apple tart for dessert. Unfortunately, the cassoulet was very dry, especially when compared to the one we had next door the night before. No liquid to soak up with the bread. My partners steak was tough with a lot of gristle. We may try this again for lunch or a lighter meal.

This place was wonderful! They stayed open late just for us and were given great service. I ordered…read morethe steak which was perfectly cooked. My fiancé had the cassoulet. He absolutely loved it. The young man who served us, Nicolas, recommended a very nice local wine. The evening turned out beautifully. And everything was very reasonably priced.

Great service. Great food. Very reasonable price. A restaurant for everyday. I went with my family…read more My daughter loved the kid's menu. I liked the mix of tastes only roasted duck plate: from the soft cream of the carrots to the garlic and parsil o the plate side. Well done Che David!