NOVEMBER 2025

We love publishing your reviews. They’re honest (mostly!) objective, (hopefully) unrelated to advertising (bien sûr!) and cover a wide range of tastes, prices, and places. You might not always agree, the chef might be having a bad day, your standards might be higher….or lower – but they give you an idea of what’s available.
WE HAVEN’T CHECKED IF THEY ARE OPEN OVER THE WINTER MONTHS SO MAKE SURE YOU RING FIRST TO CHECK.

A BIG BIG THANK YOU TO THOSE WHO REGULARLY CONTRIBUTE TO THE REVIEW SECTION IN THE MAGAZINE. YOUR COMMENTS ARE VERY MUCH APPRECIATED BY OTHER READERS – AND BY THE RESTAURANTS THEMSELVES

Le Rallye, Le Boulou…with Geraldine

Really lovely lunch here today. Great value at €28 for 3 superb courses. Not your usual brasserie food. Subtle flavours, beautifully seasoned, interesting choices. Very well worth a visit.
Tel: 09 78 31 77 25

Mabuhay Cuisine, Perpignan…with Johanna

This new Philippino/Asian in Perpignan centre has wonderful food by the great cook Thess Ronquillo Lindblom. Slow cooked juicy meat, great ramen and always very welcoming!
5 Pl. André Grétry, Perpignan
Tel: 06 16 19 15 79

Au Bord du Tech, Reynes…with Christine

Newly opened this year and already very popular. Daily new menu and website updates. 3 course lunch 19.50. Generous portions and very friendly service. Well worth a visit.
Pont de Reynes Départementale 115, Reynès
Tel: 04 68 87 84 33
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QUELQUES QUICKIES

Casa Macha, Argelès…with Mwana
Went here for brunch. Fabulous.

Ô P’tit Portugais, Canet…with Karen
Prices are good and the food was 10/10.

Le Catalan, Laroque des Alberès..with Corita
Excellent restaurant, very good value set menu, always fresh and well prepared.

Pizza Rimini & La Galiotte, Canet Plage…with Rowena
Highly recommend both
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Can Pla, Collioure….with Suzanne

Incredibly fresh fish listed on the day’s menu…simple plates with perfectly cooked dorade or loup de mer or whatever that day’s catch was offered. Nearly overwhelming selection of tapas; patatas bravas perfectly grilled and salted, chiperones fried crisp to perfection, just too many to name here. GO. It is a perfect resto for groups and families but also a lovely spot for two to get away from it all with exquisite food and very reasonable prices. I’m salivating as I write and am going to make a reservation. NOW.
7 Rue Voltaire, Collioure
Tel: 04 68 82 10 00

La Table De Jordi, Banyuls-sur-Mer…with Wendy and John

Lunch here was excellent. Staff were very friendly and efficient. Three of our group had the special of Gambas which were apparently superb and I had pork cheek which was cooked to perfection. We definitely recommend this restaurant if you are looking for a seafront restaurant in Banyuls sur Mer.

L’attablée, Perpignan…with Julie

A great discovery! ‘Surprise’ menu, meaning you choose the number of courses and have what the chef has prepared for that day, taking into account any dietary restrictions. All fresh and seasonal. Portions are small-ish, dishes are delicious, sauces are especially of note. Large wine selection and an alcohol-free G&T as an alternative to the usual soft drinks and (often not great) 0% beer. Small dining room with minimal decor but that’s fine as it doesn’t distract from the food. The waiter is kind and chatty and the couple running this place are clearly passionate about what they offer.
If you feel like pampering your taste buds and are not in a rush, I recommend you check this place out.
About 60€/head for the 4-course meal + wine.
3 Rue Fabriqués d’en Nadals, Perpignan
Tel: 04 68 09 65 82

Lintsushi, Laroque des Alberes…with Alexia

A recent addition to Laroque, the owner/chef along with the wider team provided attentive and polite service throughout despite having a busy opening week. With a menu providing both sushi and tapas options and a very reasonable priced 8€50 children’s menu offering 8 maki or breaded chicken with either rice or potatoes there is something for all palates. The salmon and mango tartare was exquisite and this combined with the 20 piece sharing sushi plate was ample for 3 people. Our children ordered the maki and the chicken which were deliciously fresh and the fried potatoe squares were also a hit for them. Hopefully they do well and become a permanent fixture in the village
46 rue du château, Laroque-des-Albères
Tel: 06 08 66 23 65

Camping de la Lyre, Corsavy… with Linda

This campsite restaurant has recently started serving traditional battered cod and chips. The fish is delivered fresh on Fridays and is prepared in the kitchen with tartare sauce and salad.
The next step will be to source mushy peas! If you don’t like fish and chips (!) there is a selection of home-made pizzas with a variety of toppings including sheep‘s cheese from the local farm, home-made burgers and a choice of salads. A well stocked bar includes some draught beers.
Expect a warm welcome from Joel who likes to speak his excellent English, enjoy the beautiful views of the forest and mountains
Pla de la serre, Rte de Batere, Corsavy
Tel: 07 49 82 29 41

El Cortal, Corsavy…with Wendy

Not only does this restaurant boast incredible views from its sunny (but well-shaded) terrace but the food and service are impeccable. We chose the lunchtime set menu (22€ for 3 courses) which was excellent value for such high quality food and presentation. The owners are lovely too.
400 Rte du Cortal de l’Aloy, Corsavy
Tel: 09 88 18 27 97

RECOMMENDATIONS FROM OUR FACEBOOK GROUP: P-O Life (Mediterranean Pyrenees)

ARGELES (Google details!)
La Bartavelle
La Llonja, port
La Quete
Le Petit Rest’eau, port
Le relais De la Massane

OVER THE BORDER: FIGUERAS (Google details!)
Bocam…Delicious & good value for money.
Bon Profit…Home cooked food. Good value.
Dalicatessen… 2 seconds from the Dali museum. Lovely place, lovely owner
Granada vins… Simple spanish food just round corner from museum
El Pelegrí …Fine dishes, impeccable service, reasonable price
El Motel… Fabulous culinary experience
La Tagliatella….really good
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DANS UN RESTAURANT :
“Monsieur, pourquoi bougez-vous tout le temps
votre pied sous la table?”
“C’est pour empêcher les loups de s’approcher de moi.”
“Mais il n’y a pas de loups ici!”
“Vous voyez, ça marche”
(loup – wolf ça marche – it works)

BON APPETIT