From the owner: A la fois bar et bistrot, on peut prendre l'apéro, grignoter, ou manger à table des produits frais.read more

Without knowing much, we stopped by Niort on a drive from Bordeaux to Paris and found this friendly…read morelittle place down a side street. Resto La Terrine is hard to define. Much of the menu is traditional country food, including duck, terrine, and roasts. However their dishes are presented with some modern flair, and there's a sense of an effort at modern (dare I say the word) fusion. The results are, on balance, successful. I went with a simple chevre salad. Here, the cheese is coated in a cumin, honey spice rub which is quite tasty though does mask some of the richness of the cheese. My wife had one of the platters, which arrived with langoustine, shrimp, foie gras, and a number of other goodies. Both were served on square slate plates, which was fun, but the platter was almost over presented. I did get a sense of trying too hard. That said, there was a definite freshness, and Resto La Terrine is clearly a cafe that goes for honesty and quality. The service was excellent. If you are already in Niort, you probably have time to wander around and find all manner of hidden gems. There may be better than Resto La Terrine, but if you make the choice, I think you'll leave satisfied.

I was staying in Niort for work recently and went to the Pti Rouquin a few times . Always great…read morefood and welcoming place . I recommend the steak Tartare !

From the owner: Quand l'accueil n'a d'égal que la cuisine Le restaurant gastronomique La Belle Etoile est situé aux…read morebords de la Sèvre Niortaise, dans un joli jardin fleuri avec kiosque et terrasse couverte. Cette maison de qualité propose une cuisine du terroir (saumon mariné au Chardonnay du Poitou, pavé de rumsteack en croûte de chèvre, tarte à la marmelade de fraise et angélique fraîche) ainsi qu'une cave à vins très complète.

I am an American that has spent some time in Niort for school, and every day that I passed La Dolce…read moreVita, it would always smell so beautiful. The last night before I left to go back to America I ate here and feel in love with both the food and the atmosphere. Beautiful restaurant, amazing food. Love it very much.

From the owner: Italia vera La Dolce Vita vous convie à un voyage au cœur de l'Italie. Joëlle Calvo et son équipe…read moreaccueillent les convives dans un cadre harmonieux et chaleureux empreint de camaieux rouge-orangés, rappelant l'Italie du sud et la Sicile. Le chef, Frédéric Calvo, concocte avec passion ses " créations maison ", à base de Coppa, Tortelloni et autres Spianata Calabrese. A la fin du repas, avec toute sa chaleur et son envie de partager sa passion, le Chef viendra recueillir vos impressions. Partez à la découverte de ces saveurs italiennes, A presto !