Entering an Auberge always brings back dark memories of Chris Rea's song of the same name being…read moreplayed on long car journeys of my youth. This impression was not improved when I entered this restaurant (situated just outside Monein) to find that it was completely empty of patrons and staff. After wandering around for a while Madame Rose appeared and thereafter the echoes of Rea's 'classic' vanished from my mind as I was thankfully distracted by this restaurant's excellent cooking. To start, I opted for duck which was skewered, cooked rare and served with a chicory salad. The salad was the key to the dish as the slightly bitter and acidic chicory was perfectly complemented by the rich duck. Matters improved further with a main course which combined morels and sweetbreads in a delicious filo parcel. It was not what I had been expecting (the dish had been described as a "cassoulet") but the combination was nevertheless wonderful. I finished the meal with the kind of cake that you only seem to find in France - delicate layers of different red fruit mouse and jelly balanced on top of one another to eye catching effect. It tasted as good as it looked - each bite was an explosion of decadent fruit. The only slight disappointment (in addition to the welcome) was the wine list which was fairly brief although it did feature a brief but good selection of wines from the region (with lots of half bottle options). However, the food was great and Auberge des Roses is well worth a visit if you are in the area.

Food- my wife ordered shrimp risotto and I got the lunch special with omelette, baby squid linguine…read moreand crème brûlée. All are very good!!! Better than most restaurants near the sanctuary. Service-nothing unusual. As expected in a good way. Ambiance- I liked the ambiance including the background music (playing Lloyd Cole and the commotions, Rattlesnakes album) Highly recommended!!!

Food was very good especially the linguini with baby squid…read more for dessert the creme brulee was amazing we could tell that it's a restaurant many customers would return to when in Lourdes. we will definitely come back next time.

From the owner: Chers clients nous prenons soin de privilégier nos achats auprès des fermes locales pour la qualité…read morede leur production. Tous nos plats, sauces et desserts sont cuisinés par nos soins.

Located right on the Pau River this offers some great views, delectable eats, and cold refreshments…read morewhile walking around town in the warmer months. The escargot was a hit as well as the French beers while taking a break from getting around the city on foot.

Although this has a great location because it is along a riverbank with a good view and the servers…read morewere nice, the food was not very good. We had several dishes and the most disappointing one was the pork loin. It was very dry and didn't taste good. We also had the French soup, which we thought for sure would be good. It had a lot of cheese but it tasted so bland. I would just recommend having drinks here in order to enjoy the view.

Incroyable!! Le meilleur dîner de ma vie! Le meilleur restaurant de pau!…read moreTous les plats étaient cuits à la perfection! La service - 5/5!!! L'atmosphere est chic et intimate. La sélection de vins est vaste. If you are traveling through Pau, or staying in Pau (which is a highly underrated city, you have to stop by here and try it! Amazing, food, wine, and ambiance. The service was top notch! Each dish we had was cooked to perfection. It was a meal I will not soon forget. A place, where each bite you want to savor, and enjoy. Not a place to rush through. Not sure how many people will check this site for such a small city in France, but needed to spread the joy and love of this restaurant.

Review in English and French…read more This is an incredible little restaurant in Pau. We went there in June 2017 with a friend when visiting (I'm originally from Pau). I hear it's tough to get a reservation for dinner but we were able to reserve for lunch the day of. The menu changes all the time and what we had was absolutely excellent! It's very refined food without the attitude of a very refined restaurant. The staff is approchable and helpful. The wine list is also amazing and people are able to help you choose. We were three and all had appetizer, main course and desert with a bottle of wine. They have a standard menu which offers all three courses or you can pick à la carte if you want something else. The choices are limited, but that's usually a plus in my book when it comes to restaurants (study the Paradox of Choice). Everything we had was complex and excellent and the whole meal ended up costing around 100 euros (including wine). Really not bad for the amount of food you get and the quality of it! Very highly recommended. Petit restaurant exceptionnel avec un rapport qualité/prix imbattable. On y est passé en juin 2017 pendant une visite de Pau et on s'est régalé. Le service est impeccable et la nourriture est aussi bonne qu'elle est complexe. Le vin est aussi au rendez-vous, surtout avec l'aide du sommelier. Le restaurant est assez petit, la deco est marrante et le menu est simple. J'ai pas l'impression que l'on peut faire un mauvais choix! À priori, il y a pas mal d'attente pour faire une réservation le soir, mais on n'a pas eu de problème pour le midi en semaine. Excellente adresse!

Had a lovely meal with wine here the night before we hiked the Pyrennes on the Camino Frances. I…read morehad the soup, he had the fish, and we both indulged in too much bread. No worries, though. We worked it off and then some the following day. Service was very friendly and the atmosphere was cozy. ¡Buen Camino!