La Laurendiere sur Olivet

An experience with a touch of vintage charm in terms of decor and service, but a very pleasant surprise. The meal was delicious and generous. We left delighted with our experience. The staff was attentive and friendly. An incredible wine list.

There are meals you forget. This one? Impossible. You push open the door and immediately feel at ease in this traditional French dining room, which doesn't feel old-fashioned, like the image you have of your grandparents' house, complete with silverware. After receiving a warm welcome, you relax and let yourself be carried away. The "Pleasure" menu is honest and generous; it delivers on its promises from start to finish: to indulge without breaking the bank, either physically or financially. To begin, the poached egg with cream and smoked salmon as a starter is perfectly balanced, if I may say so; the kind of dish that appears simple but actually requires real precision, revealing smoky and bacon-like flavors without using a single piece of meat. You can tell the kitchen takes care to create a just-right sauce. The suckling pig ham confirms this; Melt-in-your-mouth delicious, accompanied by a golden-brown potato galette and an exquisite honey caramel sauce, so much so that you find yourself slowing down, savoring every bite, not wanting the plate to be empty. The cheese course that follows is one of those unexpected moments that ultimately define the restaurant's identity: Boulette d'Avesnes, Mimolette, Gruyère, ash-coated goat cheese... and with honey on request, generosity is the key word. The Caribbean pineapple and coconut tartlet finally arrives, but it's only at this point that the problem arises. Firstly, because it was chosen at the beginning of the meal due to its preparation time, it's no longer as welcome at the end when it arrives piping hot; a cooler note becomes preferable. Its warmth and frangipane-like base then overpower the much-anticipated tropical notes. The intention was admirable, and it was the only moment where a slight disconnect with the rest of the meal was felt. A colder or fruitier version would easily fit in, in my opinion. The criticism was received with a smile and genuine openness; this kind of kind exchange perfectly encapsulates the spirit of the establishment. Because that is perhaps the highest compliment I can pay La Laurendière: in three hours of dining, we didn't even notice the time passing. The entire staff deserves praise for their attentiveness, their friendliness, and their natural ability to put you at ease from the very first moment and make the time fly by. I am simply captivated, but I will have to return to peruse the extensive wine list, which I must have cursed while driving...

In a word, incredible! A most pleasant atmosphere, perfect service, fresh food, refined menus, very reasonable prices for the quality, wines from all over the world—nothing to complain about. But the best part? The staff: friendly and smiling. We are delighted!

The Valentine's Day menu was excellent, congratulations to the team, great team, see you very soon ❤️

Discovered by chance after the creative arts fair in Orléans, we were very pleased with the service, the quality of the food, and the generous portions, proving that it's possible. Special thanks to the chef for the excellent service and also to the chef who greeted us when we received the bill (a friendly touch). Thank you so much, and a very fond memory for my birthday.

The waiter was very pleasant and smiling, his energy was infectious. The food was delicious. Thank you also to the waitress for her kindness and attentiveness to our daughter. Excellent service.

It was clear the waiter was very happy to be doing his job and wanted to do his best, but he was rather clumsy and careless during service. I had the kidney; it was pleasant and melted in your mouth. The service was far too slow. We were there for two and a half hours, and despite asking for faster service, we didn't even have time for dessert. Practically everyone in the dining room was waiting for their dessert, even though some people had been there long before us. I was truly shocked to see an €8 fruit smoothie that was only half full, as it was clearly mass-produced. At that price, you at least expect something homemade.

The food was decent, except for the price of the drinks. €8 for a fruit cocktail? You expect a homemade cocktail, but instead you get a half-full glass and bottled juice on top of that. The wait was far too long, and the waiter wasn't very welcoming either.

A private room for a birthday celebration, everything was perfect: the waiter had a great sense of humor, the waitress was very attentive, the setting was beautiful, the food was excellent, and the wedding cake had a caramel that wasn't hard at all—excellent! Bravo!