Le Marin D'eau Douce

Château des Ducs

➤ allée Georges Roux, 11190 COUIZA, Couiza, France

Menu • Sushi • Cafés • Européen • Fruits De Mer

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"Three British families who have come to this area every summer for on average 10 years met up for dinner here on a Monday evening. Helpfully the restaurant is open on a Monday evening unlike most in the area. None of us recognise the experience of the previous UK reviewer. On the contrary, we were of the view that this is one of the best places in the area.We went for the Renaissance menu at 36 euros. The dinner was wonderfully creative with masterchef-type twists. For example, the Dorade was beautifully cooked on a bed of interestingly woven vegetables. The puddings included a modern expression of a raspberry rolly-poly, called a 'Bras de gitan'. There is a good choice of local wines starting at 16 euros a bottle.The setting is what clinches the deal. The courtyard of a well-cared for medieval hotel chateau means you are surrounded by architectural beauty."

L'antre Temps

➤ Grand Rue, 11190 Rennes-le-Chateau France, Rennes-Le-Chateau

Menu • Café • Sushi • Cafés • Européen

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"First plus point we asked in advance to see a menu for the day we were going sorry, came the reply, but we prepare each day’s menu according to what’s available. We were not disappointed. The terrace where we ate is quiet and...shaded and unpretentious – like the whole place. We opted for the €20 menu – a ridiculously low price for the quality of food served – and although we had a few supplements, coffee and a bottle of remarkably tasty local pinot noir, the final bill was a most respectable €72.00. First courses included a delicious gazpacho and an equally good chèvre dish. Main courses were steak and pork, the latter wonderful but the former less imaginative a bit too big. We were invited to choose our lovely puds from a wide selection in the cold cabinet. All in all, a small restaurant well worth visiting and, as far as we could tell, almost certainly a cut above the posher-looking alternatives in the same village."

Lou Cantou

➤ Rue Du Stade, 11190, Couiza, France

Menu • Cafés • Sushi • Mexicain • Européen

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"Andy delivers again! What a treat, the most amazing Christmas lunch..freshly prepared from the best ingredients, choices for each of the five courses, from smoked salmon mousse, wild mushroom filo parcel, roast capon ham, delicious succulent moist slices of contrasting meats), and all the trimmings, cheeses, brandied Xmas pudding, mince pies, personal Xmas crackers...the only thing missing was a table in the restaurant ! Anticipation was high having always cooked Christmas lunch for the last 40 years!! this is exceptional, no shopping, no preparation, with Lou Cantou having to close its doors Andy kept his customers delighted with a delivered feast instead. Looking forward to the day when Lou Cantou can re-open for its unique fine dining style in its charming setting. A new standard has been set by Andy in the heart of the Aude Valley."

Le Carnotzet

➤ 63 route des Pyrenees, 11190 Couiza, France

Menu • Cafés • Pizza • Européen • Mexicain

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"I am extremely surprised by recent negative comments. I remember (since I was this day also present) that taboo that actually complained about the volume of music, but the first point I don't understand. a musical volume quite respectful of the customers of a restaurant! (A hearing aid can be too high?) the patroness has been quite conciliating on this point, since on the one hand, it has dropped the volume, but these customers still not satisfied, and on the other hand, in the middle of its service it has taken the care and especially the time of its full good to move them to another table away from the speakers! (a table of 7 people!)I have doubts that these people speak of the same kitchen. Maybe a mistake for people who have only critics in their mouths. or simply time to lose! For my part I advise this establishment where the setting is simply delightful to wish, where the welcome is more than warm and especially a very talented chef producing exceptional cuisine with fresh and tasteful products! and to finish a completely correct addition in relation to quality! (fresh products rare today!!!)A culinary treat and I weigh my words. in answers to igries and unsatisfactory people! Very fast!"

Petanque et Poulet Bicyclette

➤ Village de Saint Ferriol, 11500 Saint-Ferriol, France

Menu • Café • Glace • Indien • Français

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"Bonjour,nous avons diné à 11 un samedi soir dans ce restaurant et je vous conseille de réserver ,comme nous l'avions fait, car l'endroit était très fréquenté!En y allant vous aurez certainement l'impression de vous tromper de chemin..étrange sentiment que de s'aventurer au milieu de cette belle forêt à flan de montagne,sur un chemin passablement défoncé, à la recherche du restaurant dont tout le monde parle dans le coin!!Heureusement quelques panneaux ,judicieusement placés,vous rappellent que vous n'êtes pas vraiment perdus...Une fois votre véhicule garé le cadre se dévoile à vous et c'est plutôt agréable...les différents petits bâtiments ne dénotent pas au milieu d'une nature aussi luxuriante..tout est fait avec bon gout ,et ce joli bassin à l'eau cristalline ,qui offre un cachet vraiment bucolique et unique à ce lieu, constitue la cerise sur le gâteau..Accueil très courtois et sympathique,placement rapide et prise de commande dans le bon timing malgré l'affluence..pas de doutes,le service est assuré par des personnes compétentes.La carte est plutôt variée et les prix très corrects (à l'exception des cocktails vendus7-8€..)Pour une vingtaine d'euros nous avons eu droit à une salade bien fraiche et garnie en entrée puis une souris d'agneau mijotée au miel et aux abricots qui était vraiment très excellente!Les pizzas des enfants étaient également très bonnes.En dessert un large choix s'offrait à nous..j'ai opté pour une salade de fruits et ceux-ci me paraissaient être frais...parfait!!Au final la seule chose à absolument savoir avant de se rendre dans ce restaurant c'est que la carte bleue n'est pas acceptée et que le distributeur d'argent le plus proche est à 20 minutes de voiture! Une expérience à renouveler sans tarder pour gouter les autres plats à la carte."