Top Restaurants in Mende
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Best European food near Mende, France
Reviews on European food in Mende, France including Hotel De France, La Cantine, Le Duo Gourmand, Restaurant au vieux pont, Pizzeria Fan-Fan, Les Voutes, Le Provencal, Drakkar Pub
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8. Drakkar Pub
Overall Ratings
3 based on 155 reviews
Reviewed By DeGeCe
This restaurant and pub is located in the square across the Cathedral, and one can enjoy a fastastic view of the church in the late aftewrnoon sun. It offers a café menu, with pasta, salads and burgers. Good beers, local and imported.It also has a variety of very good ice cream and ice cream based desserts.Good and fast service.
7. Le Provencal
Overall Ratings
3 based on 167 reviews
Reviewed By Lllamaheaven
We were travelling through Mende on a cold Sunday in January and had highlighted it as a place to have a bite to eat. Most of the places that we looked at were closed, however, we found the Provencal and thought if nothing else we can get a cup of coffee before we head off again. To our surprise, what we thought was a smallish brasserie was huge and the restaurant buzzing with people. The staff were extra friendly and highly efficient. The food was very good. I am a vegetarian and sadly there was just the usual choice for me goats cheese salad or omelette, however the omelette was delicious and served with a green salad and chips was a very generous portion. My partner opted for one of the pizzas and really enjoyed it. The prices were more than reasonable for a Sunday. The restaurant was very clean, warm and bright. A lovely little interlude on a journey and when we are back in Mende, we would not hesitate to visit again.
6. Les Voutes
Overall Ratings
3 based on 268 reviews
Reviewed By wonderwonder
I lived in Mende as an English Language Assistant for a school year and Les Voutes was one of the best restaurants in town. The restaurant is the interior of what appears to be a hallowed-out cave (from whence it derives its name), so there are no windows, but the walls are velvety grey stone and, as I recall, there are candles on the tables, giving it a very nice ambiance. The food was quite reasonable, provided you do not go all out (apertifs, salad, entree, cheese course, dessert, coffee...) If you are traveling on a budget, stick to a basic entree and dessert, and simply drink water with your meal, and you will enjoy yourself for under $20. They serve pizza (french style, unfortunately: with Emmental cheese instead of Mozzarella) and pastas with meat sauces, all of which are very good, and their desserts are amazing-- the chocolate ice cream is the actual color of a dark chocolate candy bar (note to UK readers: here in the US, our chocolate ice cream is a pale light brown) and agonizingly good. They feature ice cream sundaes with clever names, none of course which I can remember now, topped with mountains of chantilly (whipped cream). Les Voutes is really popular with the university students in town (there are at least two schools-- one for travel and tourism, and one for teacher training-- in Mende that I know of, so there are quite a few twentysomethings in what you would assume would be an otherwise sleepy town). Friday and Saturday nights, the place would be packed. They opened for dinner at 7pm, and it was necessary to arrive there as soon as they opened, so as to be finished by the time the place was packed and so full of cigarette smoke that the air was foggy. However, now with France having passed and (supposedly) enforcing a smoking ban, hopefully this will no longer be a drawback, which was the sole con in a long list of pros for this place. Definitely go!
5. Pizzeria Fan-Fan
Overall Ratings
4 based on 59 reviews
Reviewed By Ken S
So, I speak no French. What to order? How about this? Zucchini was on the pizza. Not normally a choice I would make if aware but it was still grand. I really liked it.
4. Restaurant au vieux pont
Overall Ratings
4 based on 117 reviews
Reviewed By Ewen028
Small enough to be friendly and comfortable whilst serving great food and wine at affordable prices.
3. Le Duo Gourmand
Overall Ratings
4 based on 103 reviews
Nous vous accueillons dans un cadre chaleureux et intimiste. Tous nos plats sont faits maison et issus de produits frais. Afin de satisfaire le plus grand nombre, nous proposons le midi en semaine une suggestion du jour, menu conçu pour un repas rapide. V
Reviewed By MarcoEtGiusy
We had a dinner here during our stop in Mende. The lady was very efficient but, as the tables got filled up, being alone, she could not cope with the crowd and service slowed down considerably. Food was good but a bit too pricey considering the quality.
2. La Cantine
Overall Ratings
4 based on 299 reviews
Only fresh, local or organic products are served here. We offer a daily "formule" for maximum freshness. Vegetarian dish available. Most fresh products are local products. We pay great attention at the presentation of our plates. Wines from quality winema
Reviewed By Michelle962
A wonderful little restaurant near the catherdral, La Cantine, was more than we expected. Be sure to make a reservation. We chose a three course menu of beautifully prepared local and organic produce. Each dish was elegant in presentation with an option for vegetarian. French cuisine at its finest. You will not be disappointed and I would go as far as to say our best meal in France to date. Arnaud, Owner and waiter, explains the menu in English and made us feel very welcome. To top the night off Rhubarb tart and home made ice cream for desert and a great coffee.
1. Hotel De France
Overall Ratings
4 based on 209 reviews
Reviewed By 944lizv
From start to finish..the service, the food and the ambience was amazing. One member of our party required gluten free food which was accomodated for superbly. We would highly recommend it to anyone in the area.Thank you so much.Tres bienFrom the UK motorcycle gang
