Tucked away on a small side street between two of the plazas in Poitiers, Les Bons Enfants is a…read moretrue find. A local treasure and favorite, the cozy decor makes you feel like you've stepped in to your grandma's kitchen. I recently came here for dinner. Our meal opened with two small sparkling cherry wines. We followed with a local appetizer platter, which included the famous Farci Poitevin. For dinner, I chose a delightful seafood dish cooked in Pineau des Charentes. For dessert we shared a dessert platter. If you're looking for some traditional local cuisine while in Poitiers, this is the place to come!

Outstanding local food, quaint little place of the time of our grandmas, and quite a variety of…read morechoices. Stop by and try some of their specialities, even if you travel through the region. I recommend their 'farci poitevin' (warm!) and 'salade folle'.

We popped in about 6 to see if we could get a table at 7. No problem, the waiter said, but when we…read morecame back at 7, there was no reservation. No problem, they seated us anyway. I had a chicken Caesar salad, and my wife had the melon and grilled Halloumi salad. Both were excellent, and the service was fast and gracious. The restaurant, on the rue des Grandes Écoles, is in the middle of everything, right off the central square by the Mairie, and has a local ambiance. We will be glad to go again, next time we're in Poitiers.

A very cool place in downtown Poitiers for coffee, tea, wine and beer and casual dining. Chalkboard…read moremenu, a glass ceiling in the back, a wall filled with vintage and brocante items of all sorts in wall filling display cases. A one of a kind place, very French. Fun to be in and enjoy a drink and/or something to eat.

We've enjoyed lunch t Le Binjamin a few times and have never been disappointed. We have tried…read moreseveral things from the menu but our favorite thing is the Grande Assiette Végétarienne, served on an incredibly long platter, and consisting of various salad items. It's difficult to finish it all (as is the French custom) but we give it our best shot. We will return again soon.