La Tour sur Sancerre

Incredible vegetarian tasting menu experience at La Tour! We were astounded at the unique flavor and texture combinations, and the use of hard-to-find ingredients. It shows such creative imagination from the chef! For example, one of the main dishes was an asparagus with homemade hollandaise sauce, with fennel and crispy kale ... but underneath were these incredibly thin slivers of leek that you almost didn't see but added a subtle sweetness and spiciness! The dish would have been amazing without it, but adding the leek made the whole dish exceptional! We also had a starter of shaved fennel served over seaweed and dressed with spices and herbs. I normally don't like seaweed, so I was prepared to dislike the dish, but the seaweed was unlike any I've ever had: so mild in flavor, yet with a salty umami taste that was then paired with a ever-so-slightly hot burst of jalapeño. Just wow! I gobbled down the entire serving! The meal was accompanied by fantastic bread which allowed me to soak up all of the sauces and leave not single trace of food on any of the plates they presented us with. We especially appreciated having a vegetarian menu option. Good vegetarian food is so hard to find when eating out in France. This was far better than anything we've had any where else in France (and we've been to most of the veggie and vegan places in Paris). The space is so welcoming: upscale but not stiff or stuffy, with friendly and knowledgeable staff who provided the most excellent table-side experience.

An explosion of flavors in original combinations that are truly delightful!

A very welcoming chef who serves his "surprise" menu himself or alternates with an extremely friendly and efficient waiter. An exceptional menu, perfectly balanced and thoughtfully prepared, accompanied by a carefully selected wine list, both excellent choices to complement the dishes. Bravo, and thank you!

Exquisite and delicious cuisine. Service beyond perfect. I highly recommend this restaurant.

Very warm welcome. Refined cuisine. Excellent wine recommendations.

Excellent restaurant. Surprise menu. Seasonal produce like strawberries and asparagus. Very interesting combinations of flavors and textures. A superb wine list. Relaxed service. An intimate dining room. Everything was perfect.

A sublime setting, excellent cuisine. The food and wine pairing was absolutely perfect. The staff is very accommodating to everyone's culinary preferences. The "surprise" menu was a big hit with all. Thank you again.

What an unexpected delight. Our dinner at La Tour was worth the trip to Sancerre on its own. Wonderful food and wine, fantastic service and such a beautiful restaurant. Thank you for a magical evening.

A feast for the eyes and the palate. Flawless food and wine pairing. The sommelier is passionate and the service was well-managed, even though there were 10 of us. A wonderful discovery for us, having come all the way from Toulouse. Thank you for the candle on the dessert for our spry, 90-year-old friend. A truly excellent place.

Perfect dinner! Helpful and knowledgeable personnel Pleasant setting Quiet yet lively Superb food, artfully presented Excellent local wine list And good value. What more is there to say?