Top Restaurants in Cognac
Most Popular French food in Cognac, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France
Discover Restaurants offering the best French food in Cognac, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France including Creperie L'Olympia, Le Cellier, La Maison, Le Bistro de Claude, Poulpette, Chez Aristide, L'Atelier des Quais, Le Chai, l'astoria, La Table de l'Yeuse
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10. La Table de l'Yeuse
Overall Ratings
4 based on 212 reviews
This lovely 19th-century residence, featuring a more recent wing, welcomes its guests in the verdant showcase of its Respectful Garden, designed to preserve biodiversity. The setting is superb and during the high season, it can be enjoyed from the terrace
Reviewed By vivelafrance1962
This restaurant is situated just outside of Cognac in a small chateau. The dining room decor is fun and quirky - it wasn't what we were expecting. The staff are immaculate, incredibly polite and very, very knowledgeable, particularly the young male waiter that served us. All three of us agreed that the food was absolutely delicious but goodness me, they were some of the smallest portions I have ever seen. The soup, for example was served in one of those big round dishes but with only a tiny, tiny little area for the soup in the middle - I doubt it would have been more than say 3 soup spoon full. It's not the cheapest place to eat so the portions, despite the lovely food, were disappointing. In any case we will return as that was the only fault with the place.
9. l'astoria
Overall Ratings
4 based on 200 reviews
restaurant traditionnel français, travaillant des produits frais locaux (viandes, poissons et boissons). Ambassadeur du cognac, profitez d'un large choix du Nectar de notre belle ville sur notre agréable terrasse.
Reviewed By Woodabell
Even though it was a Saturday it also happened to be a public holiday, so everything, shops included was shut lunchtime. Options were limited. A troublesome encounter at a tourist café meant we were very stuck for ideas but Tripadvisor suggested the Astoria. And what a great little find it was. To look at from the outside it looks a bit like a pub, but as it was open we settled for a table outside. The staff were extremely friendly and helped with all the allergens, the food only helped to defy the initial look of the place. As others have mentioned the food was slightly hit and miss. The starters were exceptional, worthy of any restaurant, but the main dishes of confit duck were a touch heavy going, plentiful but needing a little more finesse. The desserts scored highly with the children. All in all deserving of custom, next time I would just choose different mains.
8. Le Chai
Overall Ratings
4 based on 270 reviews
Reviewed By John S
Friendly staff and good plat du jour menu. House wine was very good value. Issue which makes this less than top rating was that one of the starters, Concombre farci, used very bitter concombre, spoiling the starter and the Gazpacho was not very tasty. Service was slow but not a big problem as we were not in a rush.
7. L'Atelier des Quais
Overall Ratings
4 based on 712 reviews
Brasserie / Cocktails / Tapas / Wines Terrace next to Charente Groups meals Birthday meals Business meals Lunch menu during the week: - Today's dish: 10.50 ⬠- Starters/Main course or Main course/dessert:14.00⬠- Menu of the day: 17.50⬠- Fish of the day:
Reviewed By Owlfred W W
Stopped for lunch. It was an exceedingly hot day (38 degrees) but we managed to get a table on the balcony with river views and a little breeze. We both had the set 28⬠menu. The starters were amazing we both had a chilled goats cheese Crème brûlée served with a red piment sorbet. This was followed by a beautifully cooked very rare steak and my wife had the Rolled Merlu main course. Dessert we both had the Moelleux au chocolat all beautifully presented and we chose a light very chilled Bordeaux rose wine. A superb lunch with very helpful staff who were attentive but discrete. We look forward to eating here again
6. Chez Aristide
Overall Ratings
4 based on 244 reviews
Reviewed By Dennis B
Found this place by accident! Mid October, mid week, the service and food was excellent. Particularly fine was an entree of foie gras, very well presented with the addition of caramelised onion. The 'plat du jour' was rabbit, again excellently prepared and full of subtle flavour. One other point, the restaurant was full of French folk taking their lunch (plus the obligatory yank with a clear and penetrating voice, but hey, nothing's perfect). You will see from my choice of food that veggies and fellow travellers will get little comfort from me.Very much recommended!By the way, if you drink a little too much to drive then the Musee de Cognac is just down the road where one can doze in an informed way for a little while.
5. Poulpette
Overall Ratings
4 based on 111 reviews
Reviewed By Reloncher
The menu consists of basically 4 dishes. Each one of them is just great. French service, French food, French atmosphere. Very authentic place - it makes you really feel the country, traditions, food and service. Greatly recommend!!
4. Le Bistro de Claude
Overall Ratings
4 based on 505 reviews
I suggest you add this to the list of restaurants in Cognac. I would like to write a review regarding a recent visit.
Reviewed By SolliSka
We were recommended visiting this restaurant by our host at chateau pellissonThe service - The people attending us - The food !!! We couldnt ask for more - what a pleasant surpriseWould highly recommendt it - give it a try - you will not be disappointed!!
3. La Maison
Overall Ratings
4 based on 266 reviews
A gourmet restaurant in Cognac La Maison is a gourmet restaurant serving traditional & innovation cuisine, made with fresh products and enhanced by the Chef Pierre Dumas for you pleasure.
Reviewed By Katieclem46
We had the good fortune to have a friend make a booking here for dinner. A reservation is absolutely necessary. Charming maitre dâ and perfect service although the lack of English made it interesting until someone thought to give us an English menu. That did not ruin our lovely meal. Each dish was thoughtfully conceived, beautifully presented and delicious. A memorable evening.Thank you Katie for your feedback ! We're glad that you enjoyed your meal at La Maison !Looking forward to see you again !PS : We have to improve our english, you're right and we are working on this ;)
2. Le Cellier
Overall Ratings
4 based on 312 reviews
Reviewed By donair78
My sister and I ate here last night, we had researched on TripAdvisor that afternoon and decided on le cellier, we were not disappointed! The last who greeted and seated us went over the menu with us, more for my benefit as I don't speak french although my sister does which has helped massivly on this trip. We decided on the 3 courses which was around â¬29. I had the gravlax followed by ostrich steak and a chocolate bomb for dessert. All 3 courses were beautifully presented and tasted amazing. We also had a bottle of wine which brought our bill to under â¬80 which we thought was very reasonable. All in all I would definitely return here.Bonsoir,Merci d'avoir mis votre avis, c'est avec plaisir que je vous ai expliqué notre carte, avec mon "anglais"...Ravis de votre enchantement, au plaisir lors d'une nouvelle escale sur Cognac.Cordialement.Virginie et Eric
1. Creperie L'Olympia
Overall Ratings
4 based on 349 reviews
Reviewed By Mark T
Visited after a tour of a well known cognac house nearby. Based on recent reviews on Tripadvisor, we expected a delicious, unhurried lunch and were not disappointed. The staff was friendly, helpful, and efficient. They had English menus which made ordering a little easier. We had two different kinds of crepes and a salad, all very tasty. Extra plate for sharing, no problem. They have outside seating but we chose to eat inside on more comfortable upholstered chairs. A very pleasant lunch all around.
