Auberge Le Poivre d'Ane sur Coux

During my journey through the magnificent region of Ardèche, I let myself be tempted by a gourmet stop at "Le Poivre d'Âne", an establishment where the promise of a culinary symphony is felt as soon as you cross the threshold. The starter, a bold composition, was presented to me in a dark setting which brought out the green and red nuances of the crunchy vegetables, accompanied by a delicately placed piece of meat, like a contemporary work of art. The finesse of the taste revealed by each mouthful was an invitation to a sensory journey, where the freshness of local products intertwines with the audacity of a resolutely modern cuisine. The main course was a spectacle for the senses, a dazzling palette of textures and colors presented on orange porcelain reminiscent of the shimmering hues of Ardèche sunsets. The tender flesh of the fish, enhanced by a deliciously crispy crust, was accompanied by earthy notes of a delicate puree and mysterious black crumbs whose umami flavor coated the palate. As a climax, the dessert was a masterpiece of indulgence. The chocolate fondant, constructed in a precarious balance of elegance and depth, was punctuated by fruity accents, drops of passion embodied by a ruby ​​jelly. Small dumplings of cream, like pearls of sweetness, brought a creamy richness dissipating into a silky finish in the mouth. "Le Poivre d'Âne" has been able to weave, from local products, a culinary weft where each thread testifies to unparalleled know-how, respect for authentic flavors and a ceaseless quest for perfection. A treat for the soul as much as for the mind, an appointment not to be missed for any gourmet seeking to exalt the senses.

A great place, very nice, quiet. We ate very well.. I highly recommend...

Nothing to complain about, it was very, very good.

Excellent menu this Saturday lunchtime, delicious from starter to dessert. Favorite for the Pina colada, perfectly made! Friendly staff

Very warm welcome, excellent meal. The soft-boiled egg with truffle is a treat. My daughter loved it! We will come back with pleasure.

Very nice restaurant. Very caring staff. Good food.

We tasted the Couxois menu: excellent, plentiful, perfect service, spacious and warm room. I particularly enjoyed the starter, a chicken fillet with citrus fruits with fine and original flavors.

I recommend this restaurant! We had a great time as a family and we had a blast!! The menu was excellent and the service perfect Thank you to the whole team for this delicious moment

Excellent restaurant with fine, balanced, innovative cuisine. Very pleasant and attentive staff, warm atmosphere with subdued lighting. As a starter, the organic Jerusalem artichoke cream egg is exquisite. It was a pleasant meal I recommend 👍

Family meal, there were 16 of us, everything was perfect, delicious meal, perfect service. We will come back with pleasure.