Grabbed a quick lunch here a few days ago and forgot to check in. Fantastic, pre-made (yet made in…read morestore) sandwich, and a lovely staff member who jiggered a tea to go for me when they ran out of lids. Wish I could've stayed, but had to catch a train. Loved this place!

From the owner: Gare aux Papilles se veut une sandwicherie, une saladerie, un café à proximité de la gare SNCF de…read morePoitiers. Nous vous proposons un large assortiment de sandwichs frais, de salades, de boissons et de desserts variés : fruits frais, pâtisserie, muffins... Vous pourrez profiter de nos espaces de détente et de notre terrasse ombragée pour prendre un petit-déjeuner ou une pause café directement à proximité de la gare de Poitiers.

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.

From the owner: Le Bonheur est dans le Thé offre une large gamme de thés biologiques et équitables à déguster sur…read moreplace ou à emporter. Des repas, des goûters, des expositions mensuelles, des vernissages, des soirées à thème, sont également proposé.

gourmet food, comfortable setting, good location a block from city center, friendly waiter, etcread more

From the owner: La bonne chaire "Ici, on ne plaisante avec les plaisirs de la table. Parce que question choix,…read morec'est difficile de faire mieux ! Du côté de la mer, on peut vous servir bigorneaux, bulots, palourdes, langoustes, homards, tourteaux, etc. Du côté de la terre, on entonnera la gamme alsacienne avec les différentes variétés de choucroutes. La carte est aussi dense qu'un roman de Balzac (qui d'ailleurs, en amateur de bonne chère, l'aurait lu volontiers). De ""chluuup"" en ""chluuup"", on ne lève plus la tête de l'assiette, dommage car la décoration n'est pas mal non plus. "

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 were so looking forward to the meal based on the reviews. The first hing to note is that…read moremanagement shouldn't be running around a fine restaurant creating a frenzied atmosphere. They were busier than they had the staff to manage. The food we gave about a 5/10 as nothing was really wonderful like we expected. Because we shared a three course meal we were treated like second class.

I enjoyed a delicious meal here, while staying with a friend who was born and raised in Poitiers…read more I loved the bustling atmosphere and expert service. I had the foie gras for a starter, and the steak tartare as a main. Both were excellent! For wine we shared a nice rosé from Provence, which was perfect for a summer evening.

Great place to get a drink. We came here at midnight. Bartender did not know what a lemon drop is…read morebut he spoke English and I explained to him what I wanted. He made it with lime but it was still delicious. Young ppl are here socializing. Closes at 2pm

Our friends who live in town brought us here for lunch this week and are extremely glad that they…read moredid. Although the menu prices may be in the higher end, the restaurant offers excellent fixed price options that are not only budget friendly but leave your palate happy and your stomach satisfied. On this day, we had the duck confit, which was perfectly crispy on the outside and falling off the bone. We also ordered the cod, which came w a buttery white sauce that complimented the fish very well. For dessert we had a strawberry "mouse", which was light and more of a yogurt consistency but simply delicious. Coffee came with some small pastry bites that were a great ending to the meal.

From the owner: Vingélique remplace Les Trois Piliers Grâce à CityReporter de la ville de Poitiers, nous avons…read moreappris que Vingélique a remplacé Les Trois Piliers qui a donc cessé toute activité. Nous vous invitions à découvrir ce nouvel établissement et à déposer des avis.