Everything about our meal was excellent and exceptional. The food was delicious and the service was…read moregreat. We ordered prefix menu of one starter, one entree and one dessert for 42 Euros. The tartare, monkfish and duck filet were our favorite, the flavors were exceptional and the waiter suggested great wines to pair with each of our entree. The restaurant is located at the city center of Tours in a small alley, easy to find with Google map. The space is not very big but cozy and warm, the quality of the food is beyond what we paid for, highly recommended!

The restaurant was recommended to us by our AirBnb host after we asked them for some guidance after…read morebeing disappointed on our first night. Thankfully we were able to get a table without a reservation as it was indeed excellent. It was also obvious that it was a local favorite with several tables clearly occupied by couples on a date night. We decided to have 2 courses each and share a dessert. For starters we had the foie gras and a warm salad with quail. Followed by entrées of fish and pork loin. And a dessert that was essentially a very indulgent Brioche French toast. Everything was quite impressive but I do think the first course and dessert triumphed over the entrées. In any case I'd go back again if I were back in the area. The service was also on point and friendly.

We didn't have reservations so we were super lucky. We were early so I believe that is the reason…read morewhy we were able to get a table. The restaurant is small and quaint. The waiter and host were very pleasant. We ordered some cocktails to start and then the experience started. They brought out a small tasting of appetizers which were so delicious. The bread and Black Sea salt butter was unbelievable. The presentation and service was amazing. Each course was an event. The escargot was in an edible chees shell. We had an amazing bottle of wine to enjoy with our entrees which again were so delicious. The prices were so reasonable for wine and food. We would highly recommend and will definitely go back.

After scrolling through various options for French food in Tours, we decided to eat at L'embellie…read morefor dinner and it was the best choice! We came to the restaurant right at opening at 7pm and was lucky to get a table outside with no reservation. My bf and I opted for the 3 course dinner. The meal started off with two free dishes, a pancake with goat cheese + chicken skewer, and a tomato soup. Both were delicious! For the appetizer I got the shrimp tarter and my bf the fried quail. The shrimp tarter was very refreshing. The fried quail taste like Japanese karage "fried chicken". Both starters were amazing! For the main course, I got the tuna filet and my bf the beef tarter with foie gras. My tuna filet was a bit dry and flavorless, I would not get again. My bf loved his entree! The beef tarter was very tender, and together with a bite of foie gras and flakey pastry, it was a taste of heaven! For dessert I got the whites chocolate and raspberry cake with raspberry sorbet, and my bf got the chocolate, praline and hazelnut mouse cake. Perfect dessert to finish off an amazing meal in Tours! Overall I highly recommend L'embellie and would definitely eat here again if I visit Tours again.

What a wonderful meal from start to finish! Nestled in a lively area with great food and helpful…read morestaff. Foie gras starter was awesome! Both pork and duck main dishes were beautiful and tasty. Highly recommend.

Good start for such a young restaurant!…read more What is really good: - the €30 appetizer-main-dessert, valid during weekends - the wine pairing - they position themselves as wine cellar, and they deserve it, we had excellent advice and drank perfect €4.50 wine glasses - the main dishes - tender meat and veggies, excellent sauce and beautiful place What could be better: - appetizers a bit underwhelming (raw salmon but way too much citrus-y things on it, green peas soup a bit too neutral) - same sides for all the mains - tables veeeery close to each other - you will hear your neighbors' conversation, and you'll risk a catastrophe when sashaying your way to the WCs...

We were happy to find this place through Yelp, which isn't as often used in France as in the US…read more Our reservation was for noon, and we were one of only two tables there for lunch on a Wednesday. The staff is very friendly, and seemed to enjoy speaking a little English with us. I started with a goat cheese tarte, and had the pork as the main dish. My hubby had foie gras and the vegetable plate. For dessert, I ordered the baba au rhum and that's where it went a bit wrong. The server put the plate with the cake down and proceeded to pour bottled rum over it, telling me to tell him when to stop. Eeek. How do I know how much rum to soak into a cake like that? Well, it turned out to be way too much, the rum was so strong that I couldn't eat it. All in all, we enjoyed our meal, but it would have been better without the ruined rum cake.

Charming servers asked about my visit to Tours and general experience. Service was quick, I was the…read moreonly customer eating a late lunch. The duck was fantastic, with crispy skin, succulent meat, and perfect golden potatoes. Would recommend.

OH. MY. GOD…read more This place is hands down thee best place I've eaten at while in Europe. Amazing, amazing, amazing. The pork chop was out of this world and the Brioche pain Perdue for desert was out of this world. The only complaint is that this place is CLOSED the next two days and I really wanted to come back.

Tres bien! Just come here when you are in Tours. The food is fantastic, and the service is great…read more They are welcoming, professional, and do a good job speaking English if your French is not great. I walked in (only 1 for dinner) on a Thursday evening. Came back on Saturday and they are booked with reservations. I'm going to return/wait - it's that good! I had the carpaccio for entree (appetizer in France) and it was delicioux. For my dinner the scallops. They were cooked perfectly and served in a buerr blanc sauce, with vegetables and their house potatoes- a gratin in a small causolet tgat seems to come with all dinners. Le Canailles = The Scoundrels in English

One of my favorite spots in Tours! A group of us stopped in at the restaurant, above the waterside…read moreseating, for a late dinner and drinks. A chalkboard menu displayed the available appetizers, entrees and sides of the day. Some items were sold out and crossed off on the busy night we were there. I had the steak and fries. My steak was served quite rare and very buttery. That night through the next day I actually got quite stomach sick but I'm not sure it was food related. (Minus one star just in case!) The dining experience was so lovely under twinkly lights and open air. I came here another night when it was an open air dance party with a DJ. So much fun!! The beers were served in pitchers with different flavorings like lemon and orange. I was skeptical as I'm not a big sweet alcohol fan - but it refreshing and light. There is a large beer garden style area with umbrella covered tables and chairs for chatting and relaxing. The service at the restaurant wasn't the most pleasant, but the bar staff was very nice. The atmosphere and the view are certainly worth checking out. Happy to be introduced by our local friend to such a wonderful gathering place.

I've read about guingettes on a travel magazine some time ago. It sounded rather fascinating. Then…read moreI forgot about it. Then our AirBnb host told us the guingette by the river was open. We thought sure perhaps we'll check it out. We then end up renting bicycles and cycling along the river and we stumbled upon the guingette. It looked so lovely that we decided to come back a little later. We're so happy that we did because we had a magical evening. It was such a lovely experience even to just sit and watch the couples pair off and dance. I wished I knew enough French to join in on the lessons! But even just sitting there and drinking wine and enjoying each other's company we had a great time and it was one of the most memorable experiences of that trip. We even discovered a new song/artist that now when we listen to, reminds us of that evening.

This place was a closed and is now a Thai restaurant…read more 8/30/25 We went back to L Universe restaurant and sat outside for the French experience and it was The rain rolled over n and we watched the staff quickly move the guest to covering. And the rain stopped in 20 minutes

In Tours to see the chateaus. Found this restaurant & after going two nights in a row, felt…read morefortunate to know about it. The food was excellent both nights including wild boar terrine, cassoulet of escargot & cockles; pork cheeks & a cod dish. Dessert didn't disappoint either. Marie, the proprietress/server, was more than accommodating & made us feel at home. Easily our best meals of our 3 week vacation & one of the most reasonably priced.

Food was exceptional. Service was extremely attentive. Highly recommend. Plates were right sized-…read morenot too much but not too sparing like some French restaurants seem to be.

I'm still stuffed in a good way. Delightful young staff so willing to accommodate. The vouvray…read morewine bubbled until the last drop. We opened with a stacked version of a caprase salad but a hundred times more splendid. A tomato compote/remoulade with a rich cow's milk cheese and a side of sorbet to cleanse the palate. Beef with fois gras was succulent. I had an amazing smoked burger that arrived in a bell jar....smoke included. Strong tasting but delicious. Burger was chopped meat grilled to perfection.

Excellent place to dine. We ordered 5 courses with wine. We loved every single course especially…read morethe 2nd main course pork with mushrooms. It was absolutely delicious and well-prepared. The pork was roasted just perfect! Would love to return at someday again, simply to revisit Tours for this restaurant :) also we hope the chef can get his Michelin 1 star!

The Michelin team should visit this place and evaluate. They have 3, 4, 6, and 8 course meals. If…read moreyou get the 8 course, it's two starters, two mains, salad, cheese and two desserts. Two desserts? What's not to love? Small, romantic place that sits 20 people total, stylish modern ambiance and extremely friendly and professional staff. Food was fantastic, light and subtle flavors. Perfect. Highlight of our trip.