Cafe des Arcades sur Tournus

What a gem. A very small restaurant next to hotel de ville in Tournus. Simple menu de jour, but delicious! We had the gazpacho and white fish for €20. A dream! Amazingly prepared, read hot served and very quick service. I added the tart tatin to it for €5 . Delicious!

We had lunch on Saturday, August 22, 2026. We came from Dijon. We thoroughly enjoyed the establishment. The welcome was perfect, as was the service, and especially the exquisite dishes. We will return as soon as possible. Thank you and best of luck.

Soon after arriving in Tournus we found the place for lunch. It was the Lunchtime Menu of The Day on July 17th. Gazpacho & Fish for my wife Parma Ham with Melon followed by sausages for me. All the food was Very Very Nice indeed. The drinks were good too & the service was faultless by waiter. We 100% recommend giving this place a go

Try it, you won't believe it! Remember to book, places are limited.

Excellent service. A menu of 2 starters, 2 main courses, and 2 desserts that showcases the freshness of the cuisine and the chef's creativity. We thoroughly enjoyed our meal. I recommend it 100%.

Welcome: very friendly and the waiter was very pleasant even though we hadn't made a reservation. Menu: choice between fish or meat, two starters and two desserts. Restrooms: clean. Meal: nice tray of bread provided, very good starter and main course, a little disappointed with the brookie which was more like a cookie, but otherwise, nothing to complain about regarding the food, simply delicious for a place found on Google. Time: the restaurant was full so we just waited for our main course to be served for four of us together. Not accessible for people with reduced mobility as there are steps at the entrance. Overall: I highly recommend it, a very good find and excellent food overall, good atmosphere and regulars who know where to eat well!

Welcome: very friendly and the waiter was very pleasant even though we hadn't made a reservation. Menu: choice between fish or meat, two starters and two desserts. Restrooms: clean. Meal: nice tray of bread provided, very good starter and main course, a little disappointed with the brookie which was more like a cookie, but otherwise, nothing to complain about regarding the food, simply delicious for a place found on Google. Time: the restaurant was full so we just waited for our main course to be served for four of us together. Not accessible for people with reduced mobility as there are steps at the entrance. Overall: I highly recommend it, a very good find and excellent food overall, good atmosphere and regulars who know where to eat well!

A delightful discovery is the Bar des Arcades, located in the heart of the town, opposite the statue of the illustrious Jean-Baptiste Greuze and the Tournus town hall. While the atmosphere is relaxed and friendly, Romain Jolivet's service remains professional, and, a rarity in this area, they speak fluent English to ensure a warm welcome for all kinds of visitors to the town. The cuisine, described as unpretentious, is surprisingly generous and flavorful. Here, there's no doubt that everything is truly "homemade," and, despite the Michelin-starred restaurants scattered throughout the town, the young Chef Christophe Bastien knows exactly how to delight both the eyes and the palate, from appetizer to dessert, without breaking the bank. The creamy gazpacho with its soft-boiled egg, garnished with small sprigs of lamb's lettuce discreetly dressed with a touch of balsamic cream, was a welcome refreshment and a perfect way to whet the appetite. After this delightful amuse-bouche, came the magnificent fillets of pike-perch, deliciously roasted and tenderly pearly in the center, served on a flavorful mashed potato. The butter and hazelnut pieces harmonized beautifully with the capers and subtle hints of lemon zest, subtly enhancing the delicate flavors of the fish. So, the chocolate dessert might seem excessive, or too conventional? Not at all! Even here, creativity is key to surprising the palates of gourmets and ending the meal in style: the three chocolates, nestled on a thin layer of iced sponge cake, neither too sweet nor too rich, are accompanied by a delicate passion fruit sorbet and tiny particles of lime zest—perfect for digesting this little feast without any trouble, despite the sweltering heat of late May. A delightful surprise, then, that makes you really want to go back.

Excellent lunch, excellent and attentive service (high chair provided). Two choices for starter, main course, and dessert. A child-friendly dish was suggested (which the child ate completely), and a dessert was also offered (the child couldn't finish it, but his father happily helped him). Very, very good, and the service was equally excellent. Excellent value for money.