Top Restaurants in Pau
Where to Eat in Pau: The Best Restaurants and Bars
Discover the best restaurant in Pau, France including Henri IV, Chez Olive, La Fiancee du Desert, Les Papilles Insolites, Le Bistrot d'a Cote, Le Canard Royal, L'ardoise, Kim, Creperie Aux Delices de Marie, L'Amateur de Thes
Things to do in Pau
1. Henri IV
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 578 reviews
Restaurant of traditional and local cuisine with cozy atmosphere and romantic evening. At lunchtime 13.50 € (Excluding weekends) with starter / main / dessert. Menus at 23 € and 28 € + carte. Pleasant summer Terrace. "Poule au pot" and "garbure" ( traditional dishes) all year. The carte regularly change with the seasons produces.
Reviewed By HERMOSAMARIPOSA1 - UK
Oh, SO disappointing!
We had saved this restaurant until the last of our five night stay in Pau....expecting great things from it....'twas not to be!
I MUST say at this point that the two young men serving us were jolly, friendly and helpful...but the food element just didn't cut it for us....and we were, after all, there to enjoy the food...not the staff!
We were seated inside as there was no room left outside....the interior consists of two smallish rooms which have been tastefully and interestingly decorated....so we were comfortable!
We watched others be served with amuse bouche....but, we were not offered these!
Our starters seemed rather rushed out to us....the asparagus dish my partner ordered was VERY bland....my foie gras, on the other hand, was very tasty!
We waited quite a while for our main meal....a steak and a duck....my partner had requested his steak medium/ well cooked....it was almost raw!
Back it went!....together with my duck as that was rather bloody too....I like it pink...but, it seems, there's pink and then there's pink....
When both dishes were returned the steak was still rather pink....typical French chef me thinks...and my duck was now overcooked!
The potatoes and vegetables were nice!
We felt the chocolate soup to finish could/ should have been at least warm!
Reading other reviews we think, maybe, we were just unlucky that evening....
But when the bill is in excess of 90 euros (without service) I don't want to be unlucky!
2. Chez Olive
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 257 reviews
Reviewed By jamly - Berrynarbor, United Kingdom
This seems to be a love it or hate it type restaurant. We loved it. The owners were very friendly and we had no problems with the speed of service, even though it was full towards the later stages of the evening. We also had the chicken in a pot and the hake with prawns as per a previous reviewer, I can only say we were a lot luckier as we enjoyed ours. The whole restaurant had a definite retro feel to it, there were some dishes on the menu that I haven't seen since the 70's and the decor fitted that era also.
In all, it was an experience we enjoyed and we probably would go back
3. La Fiancee du Desert
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 573 reviews
Reviewed By 3hearts - Calgary, Canada
This is a must visit in Pau if you're looking for a nice night (or lunch) out! Beautiful, charming atmosphere, excellent service and delicious, fresh, well made food will make you want to come back for seconds! The dessert menu is interesting, varied and original and the same goes for the food menu.
Didier has a fun personality and he brightens up the place!! He guided us through the menu, helping us make the best choices.
Make a reservation because this is a popular place...and it's easy to see why!
Didier, merci beaucoup...vous êtes génial! À très bientôt :)
4. Les Papilles Insolites
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 317 reviews
Now this is a wine bar and cellar...Open since Wednesday until saturday from 3 PM for the cellar and 6 PM for the bistrot.
Reviewed By ClaireofDelft - Delft
A really interesting restaurant with excellent food, a big choice of wine and really friendly service. Definitely worth going to but go early or make a booking - we were there on a Monday evening and it was full by eight o'clock.
5. Le Bistrot d'a Cote
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 198 reviews
Reviewed By christopher h - Melbourne, Australia
After a fairly disappointing meal in a famous Lyon bistro, what a relief to find that classy, light, tasteful french cooking is alive and well in this welcoming restaurant in Pau. Instead of an amuse bouche, they bring wonderful hunks of terrine and pickled peppers to the table, along with excellent bread. The entree of clams and vegetables was particularly fine, as was the sea bass with fennel. Charming service, fine wine, what more can you ask?
6. Le Canard Royal
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 479 reviews
The restaurant "Le Canard Royal" (The Royal Duck) offers original, sophisticated and gourmet dishes based on French South West products. Probably the best place in Pau to discover authentic regional products and unique recipes created by our talented chef. A daily menu is suggested from monday to friday with a gourmet and varied cuisine.
Reviewed By oledyrivas - Houston, Texas
A real, excellent French cuisine with many options to choose. Excellent service in an elegant and cozy environment. This was our first time at La Canard Royal after being 5 times in Pau. From now on will be in our first option every time we come to Pau for business
7. L'ardoise
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 118 reviews
Reviewed By paka6869 - Pau, France
Petite salle joliment agencée très bel accueil et un accompagnement de tous les instants tout est très frais et bien cuisiné la viande parfaitement cuite le sorbet au basilic est une vraie surprise
8. Kim
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 156 reviews
Reviewed By Bernard P - Pau, France
Great value for money. Friendly service and nicely presented food. A great Vietnamese cuisine experience. For 12euros per head it's hard to find better. We went twice and were not disappointed.
9. Creperie Aux Delices de Marie
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 179 reviews
Reviewed By Chrysteria64 - London, United Kingdom
Had lunch there on a very sunny saturday with a friend. Our waiter was both discreet and extremely friendly. I had the vegetarian salad with a scoop of goat cheese ice-cream on top.
It was to die for!! I had never tried a cheesy ice cream before and I think I could get addicted. They have different flavors like cucumber, beetroot, parmesan etc. I will definitely go back there next time I'm in Pau and try another one!
10. L'Amateur de Thes
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 252 reviews
Reviewed By JoanJ4
Probably the best cooked and imagined food I've eaten in a year. The "promenade" menu was perfect for an evening meal (6 dishes) but one of us chose the "traveler" with 8 different dishes. Our second visit to this restaurant, now closer to the center of town, so close to the market that the freshness of the vegetables was palpable.
Make sure you call well ahead of time or you will not get a seat. We booked nearly a month ago.
