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.

We had a great experience here. Both the owner/chef Olivier and the other staff member were very…read morewarm, kind, and helpful. We learned that the name of the restaurant means "kitchen in the middle of the room," which is literally the case here. We were served some hard salami as a complimentary treat with our drinks. The menu is minimal with only 2 options for each course (starter, main course, dessert), but this is not surprising as it's a very small kitchen with one cook. We shared a starter of crispy phyllo filled with stewed pork, veal, chicken and onions and each ordered duck and turkey parmentier as our main course. The food was so cozy and comforting. It was definitely more rustic than some of the other dishes we had eaten on our trip, but we really enjoyed all the flavors and would definitely come back. Olivier in particular was delightful. Even though he was cooking all the food, he checked in on us multiple times and ensured we were enjoying ourselves. This is a small restaurant and reservations are definitely required.

I'm sure their food is very good. I accidentally- made the reservation at L'llot in Paris. We…read morewalked in and I felt attacked and embarrassed as they loudly and rudely said you cannot have a reservation we are full, look around. They asked abruptly to see my confirmation and as i fumbled with my phone as they were so forcibly rude. Such poor treatment for an honest mistake which could and should have been handled in a much more hospitable manner.

Had a great meal. Saw a review on Yelp and thought let's try…read more We had 1 beer, 2 glasses of wine, a Coke Zero, then had 2 bowls of Onion Soup (only missing that nice seal of cheese on top but a good glob in the soup but that could be their way for service) then had Norwegian salad and a duck burger with salad side and fries. All that for 68€ which I think is excellent value. Food was very good and we were full when we left. Definitely stop here. BTW the waiter was a definite 10 and spoke very good English. We asked about the wine with dinner and he paired it flawlessly. A great meal, sitting outside in nice weather. Is there anything better???

Surprisingly awesome. Very affordable. Dinner starts at 7pm like most restaurants in France…read more Everything in the menu was very good.

What a gem of an establishment! As Americans, the twin owners were extremely friendly, funny,…read morehelpful, and gave fantastic recommendations for wine and food. We had no complaints about any of the courses. The prix fixe was great value, and the ambiance of the restaurant is small and special. I would recommend this restaurant to anyone visiting Blois, and I highly recommend the croq chou, one of the top, if not the best dessert I have ever tasted! 10/10.

In the middle of a far-too-compressed chateau trip from Paris, we stopped here for lunch. Chose…read morethis spot based on reviews. Unfortunately my meal was forgettable. Service was friendly and efficient enough. No complaints there. I chose the plate of the day, which was a steak in red wine sauce. The dish was visually appealing, with artfully diced and presented squash, asparagus, and carrots, potatoes, and the sauce with shallots. However, the flavor was lacking, and the meat was unevenly cooked and tough in spots. The appetizer of 3 shrimp in a carrot-cardamom purée was good, but not exceptional. The presentation was outstanding. I also had a glass of very average house wine. My companion's fish with coconut-lime sauce was better, with nicely cooked scorpionfish. Verdict - this sounds terrible, but while the value was good for the meal (e29 total), I wish I had stopped at the bakery-cafe down the street instead as I expect the dishes would have been more flavorful. Either that, or my palate was just off during the visit. I've never touched the salt shaker in France before but this time, the flavors needed a boost.

Truly amazing. We…read morehad a 3-course menu (for €30 per head), and absolutely everything we had was outstanding, except maybe the chocolate fondant with vanilla ice cream which was rather average. Portions are generous and eating on the terrasse is a real pleasure when it's sunny. Book in advance if you want to eat there - at least 3 weeks in advance if you want to go there on a weekend.

Amazing. The food is so delicious and especially the dessert. Quite expensive, but it's totally…read moreworth it for the quality of the food and the service. If you come to France and you're looking to try a traditional French cuisine, this is the place to go. Will definitely come back.

Restaurant sympa avec des plats simples mais délicieux !…read more I love these kind of mom and pop shops. Nothing fancy - but good food and nice atmosphere. The décore is eclectic to say the least. The staff is fun to talk to and I was even able to purchase a book from their collection. I am one happy camper.

The Quick: We did not enjoy this place one bit. The food was not tasty, it felt very touristy,…read moreoverall do not recommend.

From the owner: Le charme du vieux Chaleur du décor avec ses vieilles poutres, sa couleur vieux rose, son escalier…read more Pour les jours où l'envie de plein air vous prend, une terrasse est mise à votre disposition, sur une très jolie place sans voiture. Les menus changent régulièrement, en fonction de l'humeur du chef, de la saison : terrine de pruneaux, poissons ou viandes, mais surtout des glaces au miel, ou au pain d'épice, assez rares. Nous vous conseillons de réserver...

Choice of tasting menus in different price ranges from two courses to three courses. I picked the…read moretraditional gourmand choice with escargot appetizer, fish main course and a three cheese selection for dessert. Everything was delicious! We dined in the restaurant & since it turned out to be a beautiful warmish day, we requested to have coffee in their outdoor garden area. Tip, you can forgo dessert if you plan to get coffee, the serve mini portions of three kinds of sweets with the coffee! Just the perfect way to end a scrumptious meal! (At least for me . )

Truly the finest meal we had on our recent trip through the Loire. This is a lovely spot that is…read moreimpeccably run. From the opening amuse-bouche to the dessert was delicious. The service was unintrusive yet attentive. The food was uniformly fresh and the flavor pairings were exciting. The cocktails ran to the classics-- kir royale, Americano-- and were always en pointe. We were a party of three and all ordered from one of a few prix fixes menus on offer. The total can to about US$50 per person-- a perfectly reasonable sum for cocktails, wine and food, all on a very high level.