We enjoyed dinner at this location on a rainy night, the restaurant looked a bit old and dingy…read morecompared to the pictures, it's probably a lot nicer on a sunny day. Service was prompt, the tajin and the couscous, were very good, the menu was a bit limited. Dinner for three with a bottle of Algerian wine and no desert ran about Eu 110 so not cheap considering.

We were recommended this restaurant by our hosts at Le Logis - Dompierre sur Charente and we were…read morepleased with the exquisite cuisine and friendly service. The quality of the food was certainly as good as the high quality food we have enjoyed at Le Manoir aux Quat'Saisons in Oxfordshire. The restaurant also boasts a very expansive wine list to accompany the delights.

Clos de Cours is our go-to restaurant when we are in Saintes for the day, with a fantastic and…read moreaffordable express lunch menu (around €14 for three courses). There is a starter, choice of main, usually a meat dish and a fish dish and a dessert. I always find the food exceptionally tasty and cleverly prepared, I have not been disappointed yet. The restaurant is in a nice pedestrian area next to a beautiful renovated theatre and there is outdoor seating when the weather allows. The owners are really delightful and the staff attentive and friendly. The owners speak English having spent time overseas. I really recommend for a lunch stop when in Saintes.

From the owner: Ouvert depuis 1978, notre Relais au charme atypique et à l'atmosphère conviviale a été plusieurs…read morefois distingué "Qualité Poitou Charentes". Le Relais du Bois Saint Georges cultive sa différence avec comme objectif quotidien la satisfaction de chaque client. Séjourner au Relais du Bois Saint Georges, c'est l'opportunité de pouvoir se baigner toute l'année dans notre piscine couverte, chauffée à 28°C. Ici la magie des lieux opère sur les nouveaux venus comme sur les habitués. L'apparente simplicité des plats est au service d'une cuisine élégante, respectueuse des saveurs et des saisons. "Penser à la Terre, aux saisons, c'est chaque jour des idées nouvelles. Les produits, la simplicité, les saveurs, l'originalité : mes exigences quotidiennes." Chef de Cuisine