We came to la Maison d'a Cote for dinner on our first wedding anniversary. We were spending the…read morenight in the Loire Valley and wanted to go someplace nice to celebrate. I did some research ahead of time and found la Maison d'a Cote and made a reservation, not knowing what the menu would be when we arrived. Neither of us are particularly adventurous when it comes to food so we opted for the a la carte option. We both chose the main course of wagyu beef with potatoes four ways and a dessert. My husband chose around the honey with genoise, almonds, and fresh cream sorbet. I had the chambord liqueur hot souffle. We were also served four smaller courses prior to the entree and a few small desserts after our main dessert choice. We opted for a bottle of cider to accompany our meal since we'd just been in the Normandy area the day before. A couple of the small starters were seafood based and I didn't love those (not a fan of most seafood) but it was fun to try something new. Everything else was perfect and delicious. I've never had such a beautiful meal in such a nicely decorated ambiance. The meal felt particularly special because we were seated adjacent to the chef's table. We were fortunate to have a nearly front row seat to watch the kitchen work their magic. I'd never seen the inter-workings of a high end kitchen like this and spent much of the meal watching in awe as each chef flawlessly executed their part of the meal. It was amazing how quiet it was! The staff spoke in hushed voices and the sound of the food cooking was the loudest noise coming from the kitchen. Everyone we interacted with - all of the cooks, the head chef, the waiters, and waitresses - were perfectly polite and kind to us. We really appreciated that each dish was explained to us in English as our French is abysmal. One of the waiters even quipped that this was a great opportunity to practice his English. La Maison d'a Cote absolutely lived up to the expectations I had going in and I would love to go back one day. 5 stars.

Probably a hidden gem of Loire Valley... recently received 2Michelin Star. Chef Christoph Hay is…read moreseen walking around restaurant from table to table throughout the evening during our visit. And sommelier's recommendations were just spot on. We did the tasting menu and it was fantastic meal at a price you will never find in US. Every dish, plating to taste to textures was just amazing (and we just came from Paris trying out Arpege and Alain Ducasse -- Plaza Athens's food). It's a must in my opinion!!!

Facing the river in Blois. Tall windows and a bright open feeling. Each day they change the course…read moreofferings, but it's typically two appetizer options, two entree options, two cheese options and two dessert options. I had the shiitake appetizer, fish entree, local poultry, cheese and cherry/chocolate dessert. Would surely go again.

Assa is a very, very good option to enjoy a nice dinner in Blois…read more We went with the full experience at €79 - all the dishes on the menu, hence 3-4 starters, 2 mains, 1 cheese and 2 desserts. Everything was excellent, beautifully plated, and quite unexpected. Our favorite dishes? A Loire fish served with eggplant and ananas - super unconventional, and what we thought would be a diet dish was actually explosive in flavor. Also the Parmesan cheese served with aged balsamic vinegar - so, so good. The only things that were a bit below average were a foie gras and mushroom dashi (a bit too watery and bland) and the second dessert, melon-based and unfortunately using an average melon. But overall, it was super, super good - and the wine pairing options were a hit too. The restaurant itself is very relaxing - all white paint and wood, with super cute lamps and a magnificent red kimono as only eye-catching decoration. It was also great to see the chef, his wife (the pastry chef) and their apprentices in the open kitchen, and they bring you most of the dishes - amazing to be in close contact with these food magicians! I hope they'll keep that restaurant open for a long time.

We had 3-course lunch. Great appetizer and main. Dessert was okay. Next to a parking lot which was…read morefree during noon-2pm. Relaxed atmosphere. They close down the kitchen at 1:30pm. So, best to go earlier. Main dish had 4 kinds of fish (excellent cooking) with couscous.

Fully enjoyed our meal here. The ambience is a bit fun and funky inside. We sat on the terrace -…read morenice in warm weather but it does look just over the parking lot, so not the best view in town. The cochon du last is the house speciality and well worth getting. I also enjoyed the veal - the vegetables that came with it were well cooked and seasoned and seemed like so much more than just an afterthought (as veggie sides can sometimes seem). Pleasant service and decent wine choice. I'd happily recommend this place to someone visiting.

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.

We ate lunch here with some local friends 8 Jul 2025. Great food, huge portions, decent service…read more The place is huge, with a dance floor that's at least 10m square. It was raining, so we couldn't use the outdoor seating or bar, but it was nice and dry under the tents. There were probably 50 people there - not bad for a rainy weekday! Apparently the place is packed on weekends when the weather is nice. Rumor has it that this is the largest such establishment in France. OK, no funky odd-shaped plates, snooty waiters, or Michelin star, but who cares?

Don't miss this restaurant while you're in Amboise! Make a reservation! It's a spot you wouldn't…read morejust happen upon (you'll need to follow signs--it's in a dead end). They only have 14 small tables indoor and out, which may sound like a lot but trust me, they fill up on reservations and we saw them turn many people away. The menu is very creative, interesting, and delicious. They focus on shareable plates, although you could easily just order your own food if you really wanted. We shared caramel pork with tahini-coconut roasted vegetables and crispy chickpeas; Thai salad with fried chicken; and salmon tataki with paprika oil, chermoula cauliflower, preserved lemon and Medjool dates. As you can see, the flavor profiles really range, but the food is prepared to excellent standards and I don't have a single note or complaint about anything we tried. This was our first meal upon arriving in Amboise and it really set the bar high. I wish we had more time in our trip to dine here again, but I will definitely plan to come back if I'm ever in Amboise again in the future.

Second time here and it blew our minds again. If in Amboise make a reservation and go here-it's a…read moremust. Staff is attentive and kind and the food the food! The best in Amboise imo.

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.

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.