Great place in the heart of Monpazier ! Good service and yummy food ! Just don't get seated…read moreupstairs !

Pizza very well made with tasty tomato sauce and fresh ingredients. Cosy terrasse and some young…read moresymphatic chaps serving you...

My wife and I turned up without a reservation on a Monday in October and had a delicious meal. She…read morehad fish on squid risotto. I had duck breast seared medium rare. Both were prepared exactly right. We loved it and highly recommend this restaurant.

Too early for dinner at Éléonore, the staff there referred us to Bistrot 2, which is apparently…read moreaffiliated. Beautiful and quiet, located just outside of the ramparts, shaded with vines overhead. The friendly staff was Dutch and spoke French as well as English and Dutch. Our food turned out unremarkable. In this region where meals inspire and enchant, Bistrot 2's foie gras entrée, duck, and vegetable tarte were fine but ... boring. We thought it odd and perhaps a bit dismissive that Éléonore had sent us here. Bistrot 2 is nicely located and has an obliging staff but its food definitely lacks a "French touch."

If you are wanting to get out of the normal tourist routine and spend time in a delightful country…read moreFrench restaurant, Le Caillau is the place! Beautifully situated among the vines of the Vallée du Lot, Le Callau is artfully considered, with seating under the trees or in a re-purposed barn or recently completed dining room/bar area. Chaz, his wife and their team take great pride in their 'farm to table' philosophy. Each server is well versed in the gustatory selections of the moment, and service is always warm and welcoming. Children of all ages find the interior courtyard interesting to explore, with its fountain and ever-inviting weeping willow tree. A walk along the country lane after an interesting, satisfying meal, prepare one for after dinner desserts and/or drinks. "Casual and VERY classy" is how the experience is best described. For example, I arrived with 3 elderly guests, all with some mobility issues, and Chaz immediately brought out padded chairs from the dining room as he recognized that old bodies would have a difficult time sitting for any length of time on the typical 'minimalist' patio chairs that are usually found outdoors. (We were in for a 3-hr lunch, so this was a great idea)!! Le Caillau is a 300-year-old wine domaine, and the complex includes a luxury 2-bedroom suite, including private swimming pool and garden. (NOTE: We have dine there many times, but never stayed overnight, so cannot speak to the accommodations, other than saying EVERYTHING is tastefully decorated and service at all levels is impeccable). Reservations are a must, but, in order to enjoy the experience fully, come when not pressed for time. This is a place to relax, enjoy and experiment with new epicurean delights! Attached are some photos, but photos at LeCaillau com are superior. Enjoy! This is a most memorable experience.

Amazing food, we all had the pork belly and it was divine. Cheeses for dessert were quite bland,…read moreespecially the chèvre. Super charming service and location. Can't wait to come back!

Le Maraval is a farm-inn in the Dordogne. We went one summer night for a country dinner that just…read morekept going and going. There are different set menus to choose from. We ordered one for 22 Euro and another at 27 Euro. Our 6 course dinner included alcohol (liqueurs, wine). We also ordered some extra aperitifs. Rough summary of our epic country dinner: 0. We started by ordering some aperitifs: black walnut and chestnut. At least one of them was homemade, from their own nuts. Both were good. 2 Euro each. 1. Peasant soup (soupe de paysanne) was flavourful, salty, with chunks of soft bread. Nice and comforting. 2. Shots of fruit liqueur from a bottle shaped like the Eiffel Tower. Red wine in a carafe for dinner. 3. Pâté & bread course: Cou farci de canard (stuffed duck neck) and Foie gras entier with a glass of sweet Bergerac wine (I believe the foie gras & wine was the reason for the higher-priced 27 Euro menu) 4. Main course: Duck breast stuffed with foie gras and mushrooms with potatoes Sarladaise. Duck was overcooked. 5. Simple salad of lettuce with vinaigrette 6. Cheese & bread course: Soft fresh cow's milk and goat's milk cheese, with crusty Perigourdine bread. 7. Dessert: Walnut tart 8. More liqueur from the Eiffel Tower bottle. Several courses came in a communal serving dish/bowl, with more than enough for the two of us. It's impossible to eat everything. Food is hearty and comforting. The owner (Eric) was friendly, enthusiastic and happy to tell us tourists about the food and the culture of Perigord. It was wonderful to sit in Maraval's countryhouse stuffed full of food and drink, basking in the warmth of the countryside.

The menu is quite simple: salads, crepes (sweet and savory), fries and a few more suggestions. The…read moreservice is fast, the prices affordable, and the crepes are very good. But the most attractive feature of this restaurant is the setting. On a lovely terrasse 5 minutes walk from the Château as you head back down), it has a breathtaking view of the Dordogne and the mountains accross the river. It's called "le petit jardin", which means the little garden, for a reason. Just check the photos!!