Your Restaurant Reviews
These are hard times to own and run a restaurant…and long hours, day in day out, particularly for those run by couples who get little spare time off, to spend with their children and each other. The following restaurants support this magazine and help us to stay free. Please support them when you can. Bon app!
We love publishing your reviews. They’re honest (we hope!) objective, (surely?) 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.
SPOTLIGHT ON PERPIGNAN
LE COMPTOIR DE MAMIE BIGOUDE… with Leigh and Merry
With quirky 1950’s kitsch decorations this crêperie keeps you entertained just looking around at the interesting decor. There is a tasty selection of savoury galettes and sweet crepes. We found it an ideal dining solution for a place to eat in central Perpignan before going to a concert, also close to the cinema.
BAGELSTEIN…With Erika
Newish place along the river in Perpignan centre. Went for the first time and loved it. I did not actually have a bagel but their chocolate cookie was dripping with chocolate and melting on the tongue. Need to get back there to try more of their mouthwatering offerings.
DOUBLE WHAMMY: CAFÉ VIENNE & CHEZ NOI…. with Nance Li
Café Vienne
3 Pl. François Arago, Perpignan
Tel: 04 68 34 80 00
Ó DELICES AFRICAINES… with Suzy
16 Av. de Grande Bretagne, Perpignan
Tel: 07 74 67 28 55
LE 17… with Lesley Anne
Sublime lunch today – it’s all about fish at lunchtime with a unique menu but it was well well worth 30 Euros for the 3 courses. Fantastic. Booking is essential. Just next to the Cathedral in Perpignan.
And out of the city
LE CISTELL DE CALMEILLES… with Gillian
A little off the beaten track but wonderful food. Charles the chef, is of gourmet standard with a set 3 course menu every day. It is around 37 E for 3 courses. Totally unexpected in such a small village. Would recommend you give it a try. Very small so you need to book in advance.
LE BOUT DU MONDE, Vernet les Bains… with Leigh and Merry
Résidence El Repairo, Anse de Peyrefite, Cerbère
Tel: 04 68 88 47 33
L’IDEA, Elne… with Fleur
I highly recommend I’Idéa at Elne. Must book. An amazing chef, 5 courses that he invents each day.
ISTINTO, Thuir… with Kev
Been here several times recently & can really recommend. The cuisine is Sicilian/Italian, the chef being from Tuscany & the Sicilian wines are terrific! As it’s a small operation, the service is personal, friendly & spot-on. Prices are very good, approx 25 euros per head with booze. The Sicilian sculptures of busts adds a real flavour to the place. Love it.
LE JARDIN DE JASMIN, Vernet les Bains… with Leigh and Merry
1 Bd du Cady, Vernet-les-Bains
Tel: 06 75 66 29 82
MAISON SECALL, TORREILLES… with Fleur
Five exquisite dishes around 42E at Maison Secall. No choice, evenings only, except Sunday lunch. Mainly seating in the lovely garden, so essential to look at the forecast before booking.
CALA PAULA, Castellfollit… with Dave
A fantastic day out over the border exploring the Volcanic Garrotxa area around Olot. We explored the fantastic Castellfollit village and ate in one of the best value and quality restaurants I have found in years. The menu for 18,50€ ttc. included 3 courses, wine and coffee ….. Excellent service and quality Catalan cooking. RECOMMENDED!!
LA CIGOGNE, Olette… with Justine
Lovely sunny Sunday lunch at newly refurbished bar, with great new vibe…so glad it’s changed for the better
D66, 66360 Olette
Tel: 09 82 79 66 66
LE NEPTUNE, Collioure… with Jackie
Set menu from Wednesday to Friday. Great value, incredible food and service, spectacular views…
www.leneptune-collioure.com
LE FRANCE, Céret… with Liliane
Much improved since new young owners took over. Special menu changes weekly. Really good and original. Staff great fun. I recommend.
35 Bd Maréchal Joffre, Céret
Tel: 04 68 87 11 27
LA PETITE TABLE, Rouffiac-des-Corbières… with Ann
Fab little resto, even the bread is home made.
6 Rue de la Coopérative, Rouffiac-des-Corbières
Tel: 04 68 40 84 81
L’ÉTRILLE, Sainte-Marie la Mer… with Stephanie
Highly recommend. Thierry is a real chef and he only cooks fresh quality food.
The lunch menu (3 courses) is only 20€.
43 Av. des Marendes, Sainte-Marie-la-Mer
Tel: 04 68 63 82 21
LE RELAIS DE LA MASSANE, Argelès village… with Anita
Reopened this year after 20 years. Excellent food and attentive staff. Eat outside or inside .. a definite one to visit
32 Rue Marcelin Albert, Argelès-sur-Mer
Tel: 04 68 29 53 12
