The food was amazing the steak was cooked to perfection. There was free bread, it was the best food…read moreever. And free wifi.

If you are planning a trip to the Loire Valley, please add a stop to Saumur and Bistro Les Tontons…read more To speak plainly, it was one of the highlights of our three week holiday. Gérald and Sarah-Jane are excellent proprietors, well versed in the region and just fantastic individuals to spend time with. Their focus on quality, attention to detail and love of living translate through to Bistrot Les Tontons (in the food, service, tours, and events). Romain (head chef) prepared a solid beef tartare with potato au gratin and fresh green salad. Dessert included the best caramel sauce in 30 years of dining experience. Pros + Excellent execution with friendly and helpful staff + Solid wine selection + Caramel sauce during dessert (the best in 30 years of dining) Cons + I have to fly 14 hours to return I cannot wait to return one day. Major additional points to Gérald's suggestion of Fontevraud Abbey after lunch.

An incredible restaurant in a stunning place. Just reading the menu is an enchantment. And the food…read moreis just amazing. We went for the 2ème Chapitre with the assorted wine glass serie: just perfect!

Great food and a nice surprise to enjoy such wonderful farm-to-table fine dining in an unassuming…read moreresort. Wines were all local Loire Valley selections and the food were cooked to perfection. All are reasonably priced fine dining portions. I highly suggest the soufflé with lychee liqueur.

Pleasant ambiance and nice varied menu consisting mostly of house-made quiches with salad, lasagna…read moreand roasted or grilled meats with potatoes and other things. Nice selection of appetizers and desserts, including ice cream, too. Of course, wine..You can choose from a limited number of selections by the glass or carafe but if you want more options, it seems you to the next room where the retail wine sales take place, choose your bottle and for an extra 8E they will allow you to enjoy it during your meal. Service was rushed at lunchtime on a summer weekday, when Fontevraud is overrun by bikers and Abbaye visitors dominating the small local restaurants. English was spoken but French very helpful if you want additional details before you order. Nice, they put out good and simple classics but try going during off-hours and off-season.