La Boussole sur Albi

16/08/2026: Le Petit Bouchon is a small and cozy restaurant, with a somewhat cramped space and tables that aren't very large, but where the service truly stands out. The attention was excellent: quick, friendly, and very kind throughout the entire meal. The presentation of the dishes follows a fairly similar style, as they all came with a mixed salad and skin-on fries, cut into wedges. The salad came with a dressing of a flavor that was difficult to define, which didn't quite win us over, and the potatoes, although they looked homemade, weren't a big hit with us either. We tried several dishes. The veal liver steak, served with a garlic and parsley dressing, was tasty and a good choice. The veal escalope alla milanese was decent, although perhaps a tad dry. The rib-eye steaks were the least impressive: they were cut a bit too thin, were somewhat tough, and weren't cooked to our liking. Regarding the price, I wouldn't consider it an inexpensive restaurant, although it's probably within the usual French standards. In short, it's a place where the service clearly stands out above all else, with excellent and friendly attention, but the food is somewhat inconsistent: some dishes work well, while others could be improved.

13/08/2026: We took a day trip to Albi and chose this little restaurant for lunch. Amazing! The food was exquisite, local, and plentiful. I recommend ordering from the set menus, as it's excellent value for money. The owner was wonderful. She was very friendly.