Garden Ice Cafe sur Brive-La-Gaillarde

Attentive staff and generous, high-quality dishes.

A wonderful experience at the Garden Ice Café in Brive-la-Gaillarde. We were exploring Brive as a family and had started our day quite late. It was very hot, we had walked a lot around the city, and we ended up looking for a place to have lunch rather late, around 2:30 or 3:00 pm. Upon arrival, we received a very warm welcome, despite the late hour. The first thing we particularly appreciated, given the heat outside, was being able to sit inside in a well-air-conditioned room, cool and quiet. At that time of day, it was truly delightful. We were especially fortunate to have Sylvine as our attendant, who was fantastic from beginning to end: very kind, smiling, welcoming, helpful, and truly professional. She took the time to answer all our questions, explain the different options, and let us decide at our leisure, never making us feel rushed because we were arriving late. This was actually one of the things we appreciated most: no pressure, no feeling of being a bother. We were able to settle in, choose our dishes at our own pace, take the time to chat, and enjoy a proper family lunch, even though it was already well into the afternoon. As for the food, we were truly delighted. Some of us ordered the cod with mashed potatoes, which was very good, and we also tried the tuna, offered as the fish of the day, which was also excellent. The dishes were tasty, generous, and exactly what we were looking for after a morning spent exploring the city. We also really enjoyed the homemade lemon-mint iced tea. We were offered several iced teas, and this one was particularly good: very light, refreshing, not too sweet, with a perfect balance of lemon and mint. Given the heat that day, it was incredibly refreshing. And of course, we finished with dessert. The crepes were excellent: we ordered chocolate crepes as well as some simpler sweet crepes. We had also asked for honey and lemon to accompany some of them, and this was brought to us without any problem. A small extra touch that made the dessert even more enjoyable. In the end, we had a very pleasant lunch, relaxed, comfortable, and unhurried. Everything was perfect: a cool dining room despite the intense heat outside, delicious food that we thoroughly enjoyed, good homemade drinks, excellent desserts, and above all, warm and professional service. We have nothing but positive things to say about our experience. A big thank you to Sylvine for her kindness, her smile, her helpfulness, and her professionalism. She greatly contributed to making this lunch so enjoyable. A very good restaurant in the heart of Brive-la-Gaillarde, where we had a wonderful time as a family and which we recommend without hesitation.

Perfect, very good value for money and service

Excellent welcome Excellent service Absolutely delicious meal

✨ A truly exceptional experience! ✨ One of my best dining experiences in Brive-la-Gaillarde! 😍 From the moment we arrived, we were greeted by an absolutely fantastic team. The service was impeccable: the waiters and waitresses were incredibly kind, polite, and respectful. ❤️ Honestly, I've never experienced such pleasant and professional service. 🍽️ As for the food, it's a real gem! I chose the hanger steak… and what a marvel! 🥩 The meat was incredibly tender, cooked to perfection, almost like butter. The homemade fries were simply excellent, cooked to perfection. 🤤 And what about the dessert? 🍰 A magnificent presentation, a real feast for the eyes even before the first bite, and above all… incredible flavors! Everything was meticulously planned, down to the smallest detail. For a first-time experience, it was simply magical. ✨ I wholeheartedly recommend this place and will definitely be back! A huge THANK YOU to the entire team for your dedication, passion, and hard work. 👏 You can truly feel their desire to please, their attention to detail, and above all, their love for a job well done. 💯 A magnificent experience, from the food to the service. Bravo to the whole team, and see you very soon! ❤️

Very good and great staff, very welcoming!

A wonderful experience shared with attentive and very friendly servers. The food was excellent. Would I return?

A good place in an old classic style, everything is up to par. The food is as ordered.

Excellent meat: One of the burgers has truffle sauce. The bar has a wide selection of bottles.

First time, two months ago, was excellent (service, food). Delighted! Second time this week: mixed feelings. Friendly welcome, but strange service: they offered me a different dish than the one I ordered... a tartare that arrived rather unappetizing, with well-blended and very visible fat. I didn't get sick, but it left me with a strange feeling. Especially since the other dish offered was a mix of carpaccio and tartare...