Location: Lunel
Top Restaurants in Lunel
Where to Eat in Lunel: The Best Restaurants and Bars
Lunel is a commune in the Hérault department in southern France. According to legend, Lunel was founded by Jews from Jericho in the first century. It had a Jewish population by the first millennium, and an ancient synagogue is located there.
Things to do in Lunel
1. La Tosca
Overall Ratings
4 based on 59 reviews
Reviewed By Howard R
Great formules, even in the evening. Vin de table perfectly acceptable. Nice place. Nice staff. I like.
2. Orchidea
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 371 reviews
Reviewed By zitounihalouf - Edinburgh, United Kingdom
This place is nothing but pretentious and unfortunately they are not able to live up to their aspirations.
Situated in a small village with little competition, the owners of this aptly named place set out to produce something stylish for the haute volée, with the aim of catering to those who deem themselves gourmets or at least as something better than the rest populating the pittoresque town. The prices are adventurous and raise hopes for matched quality, just to crush them with the food they serve. If you are in a situation similar to ours -- hungry in search for a place to eat late at night -- try to get by with a bag of chips or nuts and wine from the bar opposite of this restaurant.
I thought nothing could go wrong with an entrecôte. We are in France after all. So I ordered it a point, which means that it is cooked but there will be a pink center. I didn't make this up, that is the definition of the term. Yet I got it completely cooked through, a tasteless slab of animal fat and protein. I pointed this out to La Madame who then instructed me that here, in their place, that is what they think a point shall be. Never have I heard something more ridiculous in a restaurant. Needless to say there was no attempt by La Madame to try to change the situation -- like cook another steak for me in their rare, which would be equivalent to the a point of everybody else, or offer some desert on the house, or ate leat apologize.
The wine was mediocre, too, and massively overpriced. In the end, there was no apology and nobody wondered why I didn't eat my steak. No surprise here.
The dish of my companion was acceptable, but not for the price they charged.
3. Derriere L'Eglise
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 202 reviews
Reviewed By Tamvon - Southern Queensland, Australia
We had been driving around village to village looking at property, sites, churches, sceneries and then the hunger called. We stopped in this village called Lunel and I am not into the pretentious and there were a couple of places that gave us the look over so we veered them. Then just as we head towards the church, I hear echoing through the street old french music and we stumble onto this lovely lovely restaurant. It smelt of Caramel, there were lovely flowers and the tables and chairs were perfect for a hot sunny day. The place was everything you dream of sitting in a village drinking wine and eating...well french - sounds unoriginal but it was great! I had Salmon and hubby had the Steak and large portions. The whole affair was delicious as was our wine and then dessert was just as lovely! It was a great lunch and hope one day to go back! The Restaurant is in the old Church and it was part of the Compostela de Camino - the Way of St. James. History, Friendly staff and fantastic food....what more can you ask for in France?
4. Villa Helios
Overall Ratings
4 based on 94 reviews
Reviewed By epicorail - Lifou, New Caledonia
Une bonne surprise dans ce quartier un peu à l'écart du centre ville: un accueil sympathique, des plats simples mais faits avec attention; des assiettes copieuses. Peut être un peu plus de finesse serait bienvenue, ainsi qu'une carte des vins un peu plus fournie.
Bon rapport qualité prix dans l'ensemble.
5. Le Bistrot de Caro
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 288 reviews
Reviewed By michel_mayor - Wilmington, Delaware
On our way to Toulouse - we stopped in Lunel where we had a great experience at le Bistrot de Caro ... We had sausages made local style and really enjoyed our meal! Fast, simple but tasty is all one should expect, while visiting such a small town. Le bistrot de Caro deserves all the good rating it has already received!
6. La Table D'amis
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 108 reviews
Reviewed By Sheila T - London, United Kingdom
We first ate here a couple of years ago and loved it. It was great to return and have another brilliant meal. The courtyard restaurant has been smartened up since our first visit and was really pleasant to sit in. The food is excellent - a combination of French ingredients with a Thai fusion mix. I had a wonderful salad with Thai flavours and lacquered duck which was to die for. Can't wait for our next visit.
7. La Grande Muraille
Overall Ratings
4 based on 63 reviews
Reviewed By Benjamin P
Nous y avons mangé entre ami. Restaurant accueillant et sympathique. Des plats chaleureux et au saveur d'ailleurs. Nous Nous sommes régalé les proches noix de cajou un vrais régal.
Je ne manquerais pas d'y retourner lors de mon prochain passage sur lunel
8. La Saladelle
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 114 reviews
Reviewed By Georges l - Montpellier, France
Un service impeccable dans un cadre très sympathique avec terrasse extérieure, on y sert des produits frais et de qualité, des grillades cuites au feu de bois en cuisson minute, c'est bon, très bien assaisonné, copieux... Rien à redire. Félicitations à toute l'équipe pour cette belle prestation culinaire.
9. Le palais des roses
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 94 reviews
Reviewed By davmilmcc - London
There were very few restaurants open on a Sunday evening in this area - and when we stumbled across this unassuming looking Indian restaurant, we weren't expecting much - especially as we're used to having so many excellent Indian restaurants on our doorstep in London. However, the food was really delicious - very fresh ingredients. The owner was extremely welcoming and friendly. All in all, a lovely experience!
10. L'Entracte
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 66 reviews
Reviewed By Portmoor
Found this fab little place. Recommended by some kind French people who could see we were wandering happlessly along. Loomed st the reviews and one did complain about the wait. Bit that all about being on holiday. It's all prepared to order. Just a few staff who do t speak English bit try very hard to accommodate . Lively pasta (pate) and tapas. Would defo recommend.
