Your Restaurant Reviews for Summer Mag
FIRST OF ALL, 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
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Sooooooo…..do you know a restaurant that deserves a mention in the next P-O Life? As usual, I’m looking for your honest opinions on local restaurants, here in the P-O or eateries over the border.
It might be for good food, (haha) or good value for money, fun for kids, great for vegetarians, great views, friendly service….or just a bit of a leg up to get a restaurant known in these difficult times.
Doesn’t need to be a literary masterpiece! 🙂 Write some notes, a few lines or a whole review.
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Restaurant Reviews – Spring 2024
We love publishing your reviews on both sides of the border. They’re honest and objective, (bien sûr!) and cover a wide range of tastes, prices, and places. You might not always agree, the chef might be throwing a wobbly, your standards might be higher….or lower – but they give you an idea of what’s available.
Bon appétit.
Sabai Sabai, Argelès… with David
10/10 for my Thai Green curry. Proper hot chilly flavour with lots of spices. I would definitely select Asian dishes as a Thai entrecôte didn’t work. Duck with Tamarind was also a little unusual but if you’re after a curry, it’s spot on.
2 Av. des Platanes, Argelès-sur-Mer
Tel: 07 86 71 68 09
Relais de Sceaury, Rasiguères… with Julie
Our ‘go to’ restaurant when we fancy a nice meal or have visitors. Food, service, decor & price always spot on. The menu offers 3 options: petite faim/ moyenne faim/ grande faim, depending on your appetite and the food is excellent. Advisable to book tho.
1 Rue du Ctre, Rasiguères
Tel: 04 68 63 33 42
Le Poivre Rouge, Rivesaltes… with Marian
Always a good experience, today we had a shared tapas plancha for starters, himself had the entrecôte, I had the fish and chips, and desserts were a café gourmand and tarte citron deconstructed….all delicious, and I have to say pretty well the best fish and chips I’ve had outside the UK. Food is hot and fresh, service impeccable, and cheerful, can’t fault it.
Rue Georges Méliès Cap Roussillon, Rivesaltes (Commercial and leisure centre)
Tel: 04 68 84 71 30
Tokyo Menja, Perpignan… with Petra
Traditional ramen specialities (noodle dishes). The best find in a while – beautifully prepared food, great service and charming ambience – reservations recommended. It was completely full.
10 Rue Sébastien Vauban, Perpignan
Tel: 06 64 05 56 67
La Pause Polar, Perpignan… Robyn
New bookshop/cafe with great coffee and home made cakes plus interesting books with a selection in English. She will also accept secondhand books if you have some you don’t want to throw away. It’s opposite Casa Xanko. And it stocks PO Life magazine!
7 bis Rue de la Main de Fer, Perpignan
Tel: 04 11 64 88 74
Le Bistrot, Mas Guérido… with Harbeer
Chef Anata was the chef at ‘La table d’Aimé’ in Rivesaltes and left to open his own restaurant. Always satisfying.
13 Av. André Ampère, Cabestany
Tel: 09 81 91 83 90
Chez ta Mère, Perpignan… with Jan
Had a girly night out just opposite the Porsche garage Perpi. Basically a burger, pizza ,grillade tapas food and trendy cocktails. There is a DJ for dancing – odd little dance floor but it does the job. It seems to be an in place so jammed on Saturday night and service was v. slow – ordered at 8.30, served at 10.45. When it came it was cold so back it all went. Good place for a group do though, but not the place for an intimate date night!
72 Chem. de la Fauceille, Perpignan
Tel: 04 68 62 92 51
| A choice of restaurants in Maury… with Anne |
La Maison du Terroir
After a few years in the doldrums, the Maison du Terroir has a new chef and the Plat du jour is good with a daily changing menu.
2 av. Jean Jaurès
Tel: 04 68 68 02 54
Au Ré’Gal
Au Regal opposite the bar also had new owners, changing menu plus pretty good wraps and burgers.
93 av. Jean Jaurès
Tel: 07 83 71 21 09
Le Pichenouille
…is a barbecue meat on the vine place if you’re after a meat feast with specials on Sundays .. simple but good quality.
33 av. Jean Jaurès
Tel: 04 68 59 02 18
| And what about a foursome with Peter ? |
Côté Saisons, Laroque des Albères
Never lets us down. Food and service excellent (not an extensive menu which is always a good sign). In the heart of Laroque, with gently lit garden merging with the interior.
10 Av. de la Côté Vermeille, Laroque
Tel: 04 34 12 36 51
L’Horta de Can Patxei, Gualta
Tucked away off the main road (GI-643) in its own orchards, lovely setting and delicious, fairly priced, Catalan food. Service excellent and welcoming, generally full house (mainly locals). Often visit after golf at Gualta
Ctra. de Torroella a Parlavà, Km. 2, 17257 Gualta, Spain
Tel: +34 872 00 90 48
Camelot, Torreolla de Montgri
Set in the backstreets of Torreolla the small entrance leads into an impressive vaulted dining area. The daily menu is €22 and provides a good selection of starters, mains and desserts all with a Catalan tinge. Always chocker block, mainly with locals, so always a good sign.
Ronda Països Catalans, 5, 17257 Torroella de Montgrí, Spain
Tel: +34 972 75 80 58
La Marée de Joe, Canet en Roussillon
Tasty tapas bar on sea front, named after owner, ex South African rugby player Joe Gillingham. Well-priced meals and drinks. I had an excellent dish of moules/frites. Others had sardines after tapas starters. Fast, efficient, and friendly service.
Prom. de la Côte Radieuse, Canet
Tel: 06 21 78 05 74
Someone mentions they had “the best fish and chips outside the UK” at Poivre Rouge……..
How about trying Chef Paul’s Fish & Chips from his touring Foodtruck. They are really the best, and authentic British Fish & Chips!
He goes to the P.O. on the last Friday of each month.
Check out his menu, venues and dates at fishchips.fr