At first we sat down here to enjoy a glass of Rosé. It was after 1 pm and it was getting really…read morewarm in La Romieu, a small picturesque village in SW France that boasts a UNESCO World Heritage Site in its perimeter. However, the two toddlers needed food, and so we decided to eat at the only place open in the square, L'étape d'Angéline. All the tables under the arcades were occupied, so part of our group of 12 had to sit out in the sun. Too bad they did not have an umbrella for our table. The midday sun was a little much. By the time people in our table were ready to have lunch, it was almost two and the kitchen was closing soon. The servers told us we can order from their salad menu. There were several salads to choose from and each looked hearty enough for lunch. They are Salade Composées, so they are meant to be a complete meal. And they were that--a meal in itself. I had the Salade Gasconne which had two very generous slices of foie gras (SW France is known for their foie gras), nicely crisp and browned small baked potatoes, sliced duck breast and gizzard and tomatoes. Delicious and for less than 15€ with VAT and Service Charge included (all prices everywhere in France including restaurants include tax and service charge), it was a steal. Foie gras in this region is so inexpensive and is artisanal, so we were really lucky. Someone in our group had the salad with warmed chèvre on toasts, another with the confit de canard (another specialty in this area), another with melon, cheese and ham. We ordered another carafe of Rosé and everyone happily ate their salads. To end our meal, we ordered cheese. They had given each of us a small plate with thinly sliced Comte with a teaspoon of honey and nuts. So simple but so good! Service turned out to be good even though they didn't seem happy at first to be having another big group sit down close to closing time. I would definitely come back for the salads again. Perfect summer meal!

Perfect meal, amazing service and classic setting that you can picture in your mind about what the…read moreideal French dining experience will be...great location located on a quiet block just off the high street.

This place is amazing in a country French town. Absolutely amazing service. Atmosphere is excellent…read morewith the outside covered area. The bar and tender make some of the best drinks I've ever had. The food was probably my top 3 I've ever had in my entire life. And I got the chance to speak to the chef and tell her that. Really impressed being from Baton Rouge, Louisiana.......A MUST......

The food was fantastic! I ate here all three nights I stayed at the hotel and everything I ate was…read moresimply amazing! The duck was tender, the goat cheese salad was perfection!

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.