If you are wanting to get out of the normal tourist routine and spend time in a delightful country…read moreFrench restaurant, Le Caillau is the place! Beautifully situated among the vines of the Vallée du Lot, Le Callau is artfully considered, with seating under the trees or in a re-purposed barn or recently completed dining room/bar area. Chaz, his wife and their team take great pride in their 'farm to table' philosophy. Each server is well versed in the gustatory selections of the moment, and service is always warm and welcoming. Children of all ages find the interior courtyard interesting to explore, with its fountain and ever-inviting weeping willow tree. A walk along the country lane after an interesting, satisfying meal, prepare one for after dinner desserts and/or drinks. "Casual and VERY classy" is how the experience is best described. For example, I arrived with 3 elderly guests, all with some mobility issues, and Chaz immediately brought out padded chairs from the dining room as he recognized that old bodies would have a difficult time sitting for any length of time on the typical 'minimalist' patio chairs that are usually found outdoors. (We were in for a 3-hr lunch, so this was a great idea)!! Le Caillau is a 300-year-old wine domaine, and the complex includes a luxury 2-bedroom suite, including private swimming pool and garden. (NOTE: We have dine there many times, but never stayed overnight, so cannot speak to the accommodations, other than saying EVERYTHING is tastefully decorated and service at all levels is impeccable). Reservations are a must, but, in order to enjoy the experience fully, come when not pressed for time. This is a place to relax, enjoy and experiment with new epicurean delights! Attached are some photos, but photos at LeCaillau com are superior. Enjoy! This is a most memorable experience.

Amazing food, we all had the pork belly and it was divine. Cheeses for dessert were quite bland,…read moreespecially the chèvre. Super charming service and location. Can't wait to come back!

We came here to honor my sister's birthday and it was a culinary celebration! The food, service and…read moreambiance was truly amazing in this beautiful little French village.

We had a wonderful dinner here. The ambience was perfect, the service was perfect maybe food was…read morevery good. The medallions were a bit grissly. The vegetables were yummy! My steak was very good. They don't seem true much salt in France. I had hot foie gras for the first time. If I had known I was force fed duck or geese I might not have tried it. I'm so glad I did! It was absolutely divine! I couldn't eat the entire piece because it was so rich! I recommend eating here!

Dining in a friendly atmosphere is a unique experience in Hostellerie de Goujounac…read more The chef prepares courses with carefully selected ingredients and with professional devotion.

From the owner: Nestled in the gently rolling hills of the Lot and Dordogne, surrounded by lush woodland, the…read moreHostellerie has been a part of Goujounac for generations. The original building was once part of the French mounted postal service where it served as a relay station to exchange tired horses for fresh mounts. Today, owners John & Simone welcome guests to the hotel for a comfortable stay in the historic village, and to the restaurant where you can either enjoy a locally-brewed pint or regional wine, and an exquisite weekly menu featuring fresh, seasonal and organic produce, all locally sourced.

I've been eating at this restaurant since it was a cosy Auberge in a small but beautifully restored…read morestone building making up a corner on the village square. It typified French rural dining for me, simple, fresh, seasonal local ingredients prepared with passion and served in comforting surroundings. When they proudly opened up the new, seemingly characterless, restaurant across the street I was fully prepared not to like it, despite the terrace with fabulous views. Outside it was a bland building, out of character with the honey-colored stone and beautiful architecture of the village. Inside, it was typically nouvelle frou-frou Parisienne. But try as I might, I still loved it. And why wouldn't I? Chef Cyril is committed to fresh, local produce and has a passion for seasonal local food. He is not only an imaginative chef, constantly thinking of new ways to cook and serve traditional ingredients but a good one too. The flavours he creates are a constant surprise and delight. The interior of the restaurant is warm, comfortable and inviting and the terrace is a wonderful place to linger on a warm summer afternoon with Armagnac and coffee after your meal. His partner Camille runs a welcoming and efficient front of house and Fabien, who I believe is a renowned sommelier, is a lesson to all servers on how it should be done, one of the best I have ever seen. Order your food and then ask him to recommend the wine, he will surprise and delight you every time and not always with the most expensive wine he could sell you. So, given my love affair with the Auberge and its management team, why only four stars? I recently took my sons there for the first time. While the food was excellent, it was noticeable that Camille and Fabien were not there and the service was pretty poor, not to mention the fact one young lady could really have done with a better wash. Camille did turn up part way through service and things bucked up but we definitely missed Fabien's sparkle. I have no doubt this was a blip and it does not put me off recommending this fabulous restaurant and its wonderful owners :-)

Excellent value restaurant in the village of Bardigues, near Auvillar, officially one of the most…read morebeautiful villages in France. Camille and Cyrille have recently redesigned and renovated the restaurant, creating a very attractive terrace, ideal for dining outdoors on those warm summer evenings. Whereas most restaurants in this area emphasise the regional specialities (duck, foie gras) the menus here tend to be more creative and sophisticated. Lunches start at 9 euros for just a main course and a glass of wine, and go to 17 euros for starter, main course, dessert and wine. Evening menus from 23,50EUR to 55EUR.

The menu is quite simple: salads, crepes (sweet and savory), fries and a few more suggestions. The…read moreservice is fast, the prices affordable, and the crepes are very good. But the most attractive feature of this restaurant is the setting. On a lovely terrasse 5 minutes walk from the Château as you head back down), it has a breathtaking view of the Dordogne and the mountains accross the river. It's called "le petit jardin", which means the little garden, for a reason. Just check the photos!!

Everything here is delicious! The staff is very attentive and helpful when asking for…read morerecommendations. I highly recommend the fried goat cheese and the French burger. I would give this place 10/5 stars if I could! A great selection of gourmet French cuisine.

From the owner: Il faut le prévoir L'Imprévu ! A L'Imprévu, vous vous verrez accueilli dans une ambiance locale,…read morec'est-à-dire chaleureuse, conviviale...Tout cela pour retrouver des plats avec cette même couleur locale, la cuisine est donc régionale avec un menu qui propose une découverte des produits du Sud-Ouest (foie gras, canard...). On peut néanmoins préférer pour déjeuner ou dîner une cuisine plus traditionnelle que l'on y sert également.