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.

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.

Restaurant is about 4.5 stars. Reservations are recommended. The town Amboise is a small area. The…read morerestaurants are limited selection and get full easy. The reservation is a must for the good restaurant. We were able to get the reservation at last minute availability. The chef start with chef complimentary dishes. It is cracker with cream. It is a good opening. I got local mascot for drink. We have pre prix menu. Our app is foie gras and pate. My wife have the quail. Both app are delicious. My entree is the roasted lamb and honey pork. The lamb is delicious and cook in pink temperature. Meat is tender. The dessert is exquisite. I have raspberry shortbread with pistachio ice cream. It is Mmmmm delicious. My wife has the crisp dessert with chocolate and praline and mango sorbet. It is delicious too.

Have to start out by saying that the food and service was great! But the ambiance lacked. Bright…read morelights, no tablecloths, candles, music. Could have been a family restaurant. We were staying within a 4 minute walk and happened to pass by Le Clos de Amboise (hotel and restaurant) and wish we would have eaten there because it looked so warm and cozy and the menu looked spectacular. Sie la vie!

Service was for the most part superb. Staff were very helpful with bags and check- in and…read morecheck-out. Great restaurant, first class service at restaurant for dinner. Very comfortable bed and beautifully appointed room.

This hotel was wonderful and the dining was amazing. We enjoyed walking the grounds and exploring…read morethe vegetable garden and small farm with chickens and sheep. The hospitality was wonderful, they brought our luggage from the car to our rooms. We had one of the most delicious dinners in France. I would highly recommend staying here and having dinner as well. They left a lot of snacks and goodies for us in the room after our dinner. Really enjoying our stay.

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.

We enjoyed eating at this family run business. Good food and amazing service. We enjoyed…read morerecommendations from owners. Must eat here

Stopped here for lunch and was impressed with the menu and the waitstaff. Great people watching…read moreviews as well!

First impressions were not the greatest. The place has a musty, is-this-what-black-mold-smells-like…read morekind of an odor. I, personally, liked my meal though. As did everyone else who ordered an a-la-cart item. The lamb and the brochette were delicious. But several of the folks that ordered off the prix-fixe menu were disappointed. One of the few options on the prix-fixe menu was pork. It was a generous slice of ham but after a while the ham started to feel more like a bland item eating challenge rather than an enjoyable menu offering. There was one large forkful of salad that was also included as was about two pounds of french fries and three scoops of ice cream. Not enough to satisfy when the entree has become tedious. So, if you get a lamb item off the a-la-cart menu and get it to go, you may love this place. If not, you may not.

Restaurant built into a cellar within the limestone cliff at Bourre seating approx 120 with a small…read moreoutside terrace. The food was very good and offered three standard menus at between 18 and 23 Euro plus a la carte. Mushrooms their speciality (well it had to be in Bourre) and a great starter mushroom salad (mushrooms marinated in garlic). Fairly small menu choice but everything we had was good

Such a fabulous lunch at Le 36 before visiting the Amboise castle. I got the gazpacho to start with…read morea shortbread and tomato and cheese biscuit - very good. I also got the sea bass which was delicious- fantastic flavors that all paired together so well. My mom got the quail which was similarly delicious and the cheese plate. The ambiance was so so lovely and the service was fast and polite. The little garden where we sat was so enjoyable and a perfect setting for such a wonderful meal

Located in a 4* hotel in front of the Loire, le 36 is a very nice and upper class place for dinner…read more Service is quick and friendly and as it should be in this type of establishment. Served à la carte or on the menu, the dishes are sophisticated and very pleasant. An assortment of wines is available by the glass as well as a wine list of the region. For dessert, I recommend the soufflé au grand marnier. For those who are not used to it, be prepared to be surprised.