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.

Fabulous! I believe the menu changes all the time so recommendations may not matter but the salmon…read morestarter was divine, the duck and tuna entrees perfection, and the popcorn ice cream heavenly (the gazpacho starter and pork with morel sauce were exquisite as well). Best of all, we sat outside at a shady table that was cool and comfortable despite the heat wave. Truly fine dining. Merci!

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.

Have been here a few times now and really enjoy it. Good, classic French food, good service too…read more Also, service is available in English if that is needed. Will definitely return when I get back to Orleans.

Food was superb, really special, and very ample portions…read more Service was top notch, staff is very attentive, professional, friendly and some speak English. My wife and I were on our way back to the hotel after a long day touring the Loire Valley and were attracted to the "au courrant" style building and through the front window could see folks having drinks... a welcome and inviting sight. We considers ourselves very lucky to have had the opportunity to enjoy L'Etage. One of the highlights of our time in Orleans.

An exceptional, charming English-style pub located in the heart of Fontainebleau…read more When the highly-rated Restaurant La Petite Ardoise turned us away for not having a reservation, we wandered up the street slightly and we're charmed by the menu and the emptyness of Le Franklin. Turns out, this was a blessing in disguise for what turned out to be one of the best meals of our trip in France. I've always loved pub and bistro fare and ambiance, and Le Franklin was no exception. Besides the necessary plate of cheese and charcuterie for apero, we ordered exclusively off of the daily specials menu: Châtaigne Veloute (Chestnut Soup) and a cut of steak referred to as a "fuax fillet". The soup is served with a dollop of creme fraiche, while the steak comes with a side of the most delicious thick-cut fries and sautéed veggies. It is difficult with all the goodness, but you must save room for dessert, as there is a seemingly never-ending list of goodies make in-house. We landed on the Profitroles and Tarte Tatin - both of which are difficult to find traditional examples of in the States. Runners up included Mousse au chocolate and a Speculoos cake. Service was excellent and even with all of our indulgences, the bill came out to around $35 a person - more than reasonable.

As you go farther outside Paris, the meals become heartier. This place has large portion sizes (by…read moreFrench standards) and is carb-heavy with generous servings of mashed potatoes, wild rice, and squash. It worked out perfectly because my brother was dining with me tonight and I think that this restaurant was perfect for him. I know that he wouldn't have been satisfied with just a cheese plate and some salad, which is what I got.

Absolute gem of a place.wandered in and was greeted warmly. Yummy canapes were immediately placed…read moreon the table as well as cold water. Local juices, jams and products lined the wall. The food was exquisite. Every bite, a delight. Ordered the duck breast and the pork filet and was so happy with those choices.

At first glance, this seems like your average bistro, with a red façade and a nice terrace…read more... Except that it's just the opposite! At Les Bistrophiles, David and Isabelle Romaska are hiding a real treasure trove of carefully chosen French products. Including: white wine from the Coteaux de Suresnes for the chicken terrine; goat cheese from the Pamfou farm - who also supply the Élysée Palace! - for the salad; Provins mustard and new potatoes from Essonne to eat with the "cat tongue" Salers steak; a Nemours poppy syrup drizzled over the iced parfait.... And don't forget about the épicerie corner, filled with other great finds: rose honey from Carla Renault, saffron from Mortery.... To drink, there's a beautiful selection of local blonde beers, like La Briarde, or an amber beer from Thomas Becket of the Brasserie Larché in Sens (€4.60 for 33 cl). Menus €14.90 to €25, kids €9.50, à la carte €27-44. // R.deC.

Visited in april and the food was good and excellent service. I had classic french dishes like the…read morebeef tar tar. It was fine- I just ended up finding better french gems along my journey and this meal wasn't a great value.

From the owner: le chef Christophe Hay réalise son souhait de revenir dans sa région natale, auprès du terroir…read morequ'il affectionne tant, en reprenant la Maison d'à Côté, à Montlivault (41). C'est une belle aventure personnelle pour ce natif de Vendôme, accompagné par son épouse Emmanuelle, également originaire de la région (Blois). Tous deux ont repris en mai 2014 cette ancienne auberge sur la place du village pour lui donner un nouveau souffle. un nouveau décor dans l'air du temps pour le restaurant gastronomique qui a obtenu sa première étoile Michelin en février 2015.

Outdoor seating, as per French style, was perfect!…read more Aperitif to start, Kir Royale (had to go back to my early 20s stint in France). Salut to all! The menu specials change daily so you know this stuff is fresh! Charcuterie board was the appetizer and I could've had this for my full meal! Pates (my cryptonite), meats, cheeses, cornichons, just all get in my mouth! Croque monsieur with truffle, do I need to say more? The sandwich was so huge and hearty! All the flavors of a fall Sammy! Fruit tartes for dessert and wow! Highly recommend!

This place is disgusting! We were in the midst of a group tour from Paris to the Loire Valley. The…read moretour recommended this restaurant being that we had limited time. The orders to FOREVER to come out & when they did- my order had a HAIR in the dish! How disgusting! I told the owner & he seemed to not even care. I could not order another meal, because our tour was about to begin, so I just stayed hungry. The owner seemed like he did NOT even want to reimburse us for the disgusting hair infested dish! Extremely unprofessional! I also had a beer. The least they could have done to try to make things right is refund the beer, but nope! They forced us to pay. I would definitely not recommend this disgusting restaurant! They are unclean & uncaring of the customers they serve. Definitely worth 1 stars or less!!!

Very nice restaurant with high quality French food. Owner run. Simple menu and delicious food. The…read moreappetizers were awesome except for the Fountainebleu cheese plate. Too creamy. The escargot was a hit and so was the scallops. I had the steak and it was delish! The desserts were unreal. Prices reasonable for the quality of food and the ambience.

Charming bistro with beautifully prepared french cuisine. I had an excellent filet mignon topped…read morewith duck foie gras accompanied by rich Rossini sauce (a foie gras reduction.) husband had thick pork rib with bbq sauce on side. Both mains came with green salad and french fries. Paired nicely with Pinot Gris. The French staff can communicate in English and offered great service. Will go back and try The Entrecôte beef.

Oh, we so totally enjoyed the positive, friendly vibe, as well as the the food and the beverages at…read morethis little bistro! Wine and beer seem to be their specialties, and they were quite good. Reasonably priced too. Our charcuterie board was loving made, large and delicious. We had enough there for two meals! The fresh, crusty, wheat bread was a wonderful accompaniment to the meal. Locals come here, but during this early mid-week day, it was not crowded.

From the owner: Vue sur les Halles Impossible de passer inaperçu, le bar brasserie des Halles se trouve juste en…read moreface des halles. En sortant direction rue Ducerceau, vous tombez directement dessus. Entre deux courses, arrêtez-vous pour boire un verre et faire une pause avant de reprendre vos activités. Entre midi et deux, venez y déjeuner. Plat du jour, menu et autres plats à la carte vous sont proposés.