My boyfriend and I had Sunday lunch here in August. It was a beautiful day, and we had phoned to…read morebook the day before. As a result, we ended up at an inside table. The terrace was absolutely rammed with patrons. We had beers, a bottle of wine, and a three course menu. The restaurant runs alongside a trout farm so trout is offered on ever menu combination! I thought the food was wonderful, but we when we made comparisons to the quality of presentation with other comparable restaurants we have been to, we were let down a bit. For example, my boyfriend had beef kebabs and I ordered the prawns. Both dishes came with the exact same vegetable, potatoes, and mushy peas. They were lovely tasting, but I would never have put mashed potatoes, ratatouille, and mushy peas with prawns. It is for this reason That I dropped them a star. That, and they don't have any beer on tap, hahaha.

My favorite restaurant near Brantome Very good food with…read moregood qualities ! The spot is very beautiful

A great restaurant ion a fantastic place at the side of the river…read more Highly recommended

What a great place close to Brantome! A renovated watermill with breathtaking scenery and…read morearchitecture. We took the romantic suite overlooking the river which was an absolute sweetspot. The food is a mix of perigord tradition with modern cuisine influences. We recommend the gastronomique menu . Topped with a local bergerac wine . To finish the evening , take your coffee/tea outside at the porch overlooking the river and park ...All highly recommended !!

The relais is in a small settlement of about 20 houses, about 10 minutes from the smallish village…read moreof St Astiers. As there are very few rooms, it is very quiet. The living room is pleasant, with a large chimney and comfortable chairs. The dining room is in the same room. There are only six tables or so, once again, it will stay quiet. Benoit, the host and chef, makes excellent food, original and well presented, using fresh local ingredients. The courtyard, surrounded by old buildings, is a haven of peace. We were there for a few days with two kids (3 and 1). The host took care of the extra beds, made some special dishes for the 3-yr old without us asking (e.g. macaroni with a ponzu-based sauce). Owing to the small size of the place and to the personality of the host, you get very well taken care of. You can also have dinner there without booking a room. Worth it too.

L'Ecole has some of best food in the region and the ambiance is superb! Sadrine, Thomas, and…read moreFrancis could not be more hospitable and what they have going is something very special. This is a must stop for dinner or drinks. Everything about this place is fantastic!

Had a lovely dinner at L'ecole for New Year's Eve - our second time visiting. The ambiance is…read morecasual and the food rustic-French, but it is the care and love that Genevieve puts in to the service and the meal that really make it special. She pretty much runs the place by herself - cooking, serving, and visiting with guests, so don't expect American-style in-and-out. However, if you want an authentic French dining experience in the Northern Dordogne, you should check it out. Genevieve speaks enough English to share the details of the meal, from the origin of the wine to how she prepares the delicious foie gras. There is also a pretty patio for outside dining when the weather permits.

Awesome service 5 star I couldn't ask for anything better I will be coming back with my family…read morethanks

Brantome is a small, charming town. About 2 hours from Bordeaux. We were here in late May right…read morebefore the start of the vacation peak. This is the Hotel Charbonnel's restaurant and we ended up here for dinner two nights in a row. The dining area is understated and nothing fancy. They do have a nice outdoor seating area with a great view of the La Dronne river and surrounding scenery. We were inside for both meals as still slightly chilly in the evenings. We started with some fish mousse. Savory, light and delicious! Champagne to pair with our starters. We ordered a couple of the Foie Gras for sharing which was excellent! The Omelette was billed as an entree but We ordered it for sharing. Never had it as a starter and the Truffles took it over the top. For main, I ordered the Filet with Truffle sauce topped with Foie Gras (Rosinini style) and potatoes. Filet was so tender and cooked a perfect medium rare. Foie Gras topping takes it to the moon! One of those meals you don't want to end. The second visit we decided on last minute as it was around 8. We thought they might be booked but they had a table for us. Has to be because we are at the end of off peak season. For starter, it was the Artichoke dish. Amazing flavors coming from the Chèvre, Jambon crisps and fresh artichokes. I wanted to order the Filet again but was convinced to order/share the 2 person Beef Wellington (great decision!.). Don't know how they prepared it without a pre-order but this is France & no matter. The Wellington was brought out whole and cut in front of us in half. The steam/Truffle aroma was sublime. Puff pastry was perfect and the mashed potatoes behind the steak were a surprise. Don't know how they cooked the steak so perfectly and the Truffle sauce-Wow! Although billed for two, we couldn't finish a good amount of the potatoes and puff pastry shell. Other dishes that were ordered and enjoyed and all excellent: Asparagus and Escargot starter, Lamb, Shrimp Entrees. Had the 3 Chocolate dessert and it was light and a chocolate lover's delight. Prix fixe for 58 Euros which is such a bargain! We also had a bottle of Château De Tigrand (local/small batch) and finished with the Broderie XO Cognac. Two unexpected and amazing dinners In a row at a Hotel restaurant. How lucky can a guy get?! Service was exceptional! Courses were timed perfectly. If you are anywhere near Brantome, make this culinary adventure stop. I can't recommend enough!

I've dined at this classic French restaurant many times (and stayed in their comfortable hotel…read morerooms) and can recommend it highly. Service is professional, relaxed and spot-on, and the cuisine is of very high quality. The staff will recommend good wines to accompany your meal, at very reasonable prices. I am returning to the Hôtel Restaurant Charbonnel in May 2019 and really looking forward to it.