Top Restaurants in Loire Valley
Where to eat French food in Loire Valley: The Best Restaurants and Bars
Discover Restaurants offering the best French 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. 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
9. Auberge Pom'poire
Overall Ratings
4 based on 441 reviews
Reviewed By 124MartinW
We were recommended this restaurant by our hotel host. The restaurant is set out of the village in a very pleasant area.The weather was good as so all the guests had tables outside in the garden. The menu is small but the quality of food that we ate was superb. Quality dining - dont expect chicken and chips here! Service was excellent. Prices are about right for the quality for the food. Well worth a visit - book in advance.
8. 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.
7. 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.
6. La Cabane a Matelot
Overall Ratings
5 based on 122 reviews
Professional Fisherman in the Loire river since 2014, Romain Gadais suggest you plats from his own fishing and from local products. Mostly organic and local product.
Reviewed By kickingcatfish
We were very lucky to get a table thanks to a cancellation at the last minute - important to reserve well in advance. The menu is imaginative and well executed, local fish combined with world inspired flavours and professional technique. For our less adventurous children there was a fish burger on the menu: we revelled in the variety and flavour. Also possibly the best chocolate dessert I have ever had. The view from the upper rooms over the Loire is quite stunning. Highly recommended.
5. La Rue Sauvage
Overall Ratings
5 based on 81 reviews
Reviewed By KfromSJ
I had a wonderful experience at La Rue Sauvage. It is a small farm to table type restaurant with many of it's ingredients being organic and locally sourced from neighboring farms. Each meal had a flavor theme, where all the dishes incorporated the flavor profiles. One of the flavor profiles was coffee, and I believe the other was a root vegetable similar to rhubarb. The type of food is Fine Dining, but the decor has a lovely country/rustic feel. The price could easily be double or triple and be worth it. Everything we had was delicious.
4. Kazumi
Overall Ratings
5 based on 87 reviews
Reviewed By Missieita
This little Japanese-French restaurant (max 14 people) serves heavenly, fresh food - seated around the open kitchen while watching the chef build a masterpiece of savory dishes using dance-like mouvements..one can see the passion & love he has for his work - excellent fine cuisine - different tastes present in the variety of dishes proposed - combination of smoked foie gras with gravlax salmon and mushrooms// spinach, asparagus & shrimp bisque // tender angus beef pumpkin potato & morel sauce // crispy melted chocolate crunch as dessertâ- accompanied by very tasty red wineThe great thing about this concept: strangers present naturally start talking to each other as the dinner continues - international spirit - countries represented around our table that evening (counting chef Kazumi): Japan, Russia, Italy, France, Belgium â- and we all had an excellent evening and a good laugh Thanks!
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.
