Top Restaurants in Loire Valley
Centre-Val de Loire, France Food Guide: 10 European food Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Loire Valley
Reviews on European food in Loire Valley, Centre-Val de Loire, France. Old world villages and storybook chateaux bedeck the Loire, once fought over by Gauls, Romans, Visigoths and even Attila the Hun. Rent bikes and roll through the lush valley, visiting fortresses in Amboise and Angers, UNESCO-designated Chartres Cathedral and the Gothic cathedral in Nantes. Musee Jules Vernes houses replicas of inventions designed by the futuristic author. Pay respects to other former residents: the Romans in Tours, the cave dwellers of Touraine, and the liberator of Orleans, Joan of Arc.
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10. La Roche Le Roy
Overall Ratings
4 based on 668 reviews
Reviewed By Libellule37
We came into Tours to see an exhibition, and took the opportunity to celebrate a birthday with a return trip to La Roche Le Roy. We knew it had acquired a new chef after the previous chef sold up and retired. We were not to be disappointed. We both went for the reasonably priced business menu for lunch, a terrine starter, fish for main and an amazing "rice pudding" for dessert, all excellently cooked and presented.We were a little surprised to be given a menu in English, but on reflection we do look very English even if we have lived in France a long time and our gastronomic French is pretty good (though we still struggle with the grammar!) The meal was accompanied by an very good half bottle of Menetou-Salon, and the service was superb and faultless. The restaurant may have lost its Michelin star when the old chef (Alain Couturier) retired, but good luck to the new chef (Maximilien Bridier) in his new venture and I am sure that will soon be corrected.Dear Customer, Thank you very much for your comment, it was a pleasure to welcome you at La Roche le Roche as always. No worries, French grammar is difficult and even some french people have issues with it. It will be a pleasure to welcome you again, maybe with a new Michelin star and menus in French. Best regards,La Roche Le Roy
9. Umami Kitchen
Overall Ratings
4 based on 221 reviews
Reviewed By BronsterMonster22
We pass by this restaurant nearly everyday, and it is always full at lunchtime. One day, my husband and I stopped in to see if we could have lunch. We were asked if we had a reservation, and we said, "No". We were kindly told that they were sorry, but they were full (complete). We vowed that we would make a reservation one of these days....and today was the day! There are maybe 15 tables in the entire restaurant. Typical of a lot of restaurants in Angers....hence the need for a reservation. The menu was in a plexiglass holder on the table....not a fancy way to present it, but considering the space, it made sense to do it this way. Two formulas were offered.....entrée + plat (15â¬) or entrée + plat + dessert (21â¬). Three choices were offered in each category, and everything sounded appealing. For the entrée, my husband ordered the trout carpaccio, and I ordered the warm goat cheese and chorizo salad.....both were fantastic. The flavours in both dishes were unusual and delicious. Continuing with the plats, my husband ordered the fish from the market, and I ordered the veal sauté.....again very savoury and wonderful sauces on both. We ended up sopping up the remaining sauce with our baguette pieces....so good.We were considering dessert, but we were so content, that we hated to overindulge. However, we did have coffee, which was the perfect way to end the meal.Neither of us likes to drink wine at lunch, so I cannot rate their wine list.Overall, an excellent lunch for 30â¬. We will be making another reservation in the future!
8. L'idee Hall
Overall Ratings
5 based on 348 reviews
Reviewed By gastrocyclist
this is a small well run restaurant with daily specials on the wall and an engaging and enthusiastic front of house / waiter . there were 4 of us dining and we had excellent food well prepared and well served - you will need to book as I estimate there are only 20-25 covers.
7. Autour d'un Cep
Overall Ratings
4 based on 303 reviews
Reviewed By fanoffrance
I never thought I'd say any restaurant used too little salt, but that actually seemed to be the case here, especially in the seafood appetizer. The chicken breast was among the best I've tasted, as was the carrot accompanying it! This is cooking that lays forth good ingredients, unadorned but correctly prepared. Interesting wines, excellent service, friendly atmosphere.
6. L'Ecluse
Overall Ratings
4 based on 558 reviews
Reviewed By Iain G
I originally contacted another restaurant in Amboise who recommended L'Ecluse. It is situated away from the centre of Amboise and don't be put off by the exterior of the building. Inside its a lovely restaurant, very polite attentive staff, pleasant atmosphere and great value. We had the option of talking in English or French. We had the set menu lunch which was excellent at â¬19.00. I recommend this restaurant for lunch
5. Casse-Cailloux
Overall Ratings
4 based on 346 reviews
Reviewed By Rodney17
A thoroughly delightful and slightly bohemian feel small restaurant which delivers handsomely.During our dinner, we appeared to be the only non locals at this obviously popular venue which is slightly hidden off the main boulevard but without doubt worth seeking out.The set menu was reasonable value for the quality.Reservation seem essential but regrettably not available on line which is my only criticism.
4. Lait Thym Sel
Overall Ratings
5 based on 147 reviews
Reviewed By lesliebtownsend
This new restaurant offers a 9-course tasting menu with extra-nice surprises along the way. Tucked into an intimate neighborhood near central Angers, it offers a modern contrast against nearby medieval buildings and neighborhoods. The price will surely increase as this restaurant becomes better known, but for the time being may be the best bargain I've ever experienced on top of being what I believe will become a well-known foodie destination on its own. Can't give it a higher recommendation.
3. Au Restau-Theatre
Overall Ratings
4 based on 368 reviews
Au Restau Théâtre propose des formules diner-spectacle chaque Week-end sur les jeudi/vendredi/samedi soirs C'est la volonté de propager l'esprit du Café-Théâtre à l'état pur! La proximité, la convivialité⦠C'est là un vrai échange entre le public et les a
Reviewed By Ranipuss
Despite being extremely busy, the waiter looked after us well. It was cold outside so we appreciated being inside out of the wind. The red velvety chairs add to the 'theatre' feel.Sorry you are not on the right page, we are a little restaurant in Angers with dark leather chairs⦠Could you delete your comment please?
2. Bistrot Des Ducs
Overall Ratings
5 based on 1300 reviews
Un bistrot authentique et une cuisine gourmande.
Reviewed By David M
What can we say? Superb 3 course meal with wine, water and free apperitif!!!Superb staff especially as we speak minimal french! Understanding and helpful as they were as well! Cannot speak highly enough of the evening.You can tell the quality of the establishment by how early it's full and how many were turned away. bravo all.
1. Les Arpents
Overall Ratings
5 based on 402 reviews
New restaurant in the heart of the city of amboise. Discover the subtle alchemy between refined cuisine and the warm atmosphere.
Reviewed By Rodney17
My wife and I enjoyed an extraordinary lunch at this restaurant and were simply overwhelmed with the intricacies and quality of each of three courses which manifested itself in every dish being consumed to the last morsel.The value delivered by the âMarket returnâ menu at â¬21 served only for lunch from Tuesday to Friday which includes an amuse bouche, entree, main course, desert and gourmet coffee is stunning.Service was equal to the dishes being welcoming, friendly and very prompt.
Where to eat French food in Loire Valley: The Best Restaurants and Bars
