La Tour des Vents sur Monbazillac

It was an incredible experience!

A truly wonderful experience; the gourmet menu allowed us to discover refined and delicious cuisine. We especially loved the crab dish and the desserts, presented like jewels under glass domes.

We dined at La Tour des Vents for my birthday. Unfortunately, we were disappointed by the service, especially considering it's a Michelin-starred restaurant. Our plates were cleared before we had even finished our last bite. I had also requested a non-bitter cocktail, but unfortunately, this wasn't honored. We chose the tasting menu: the presentation was visually appealing, but the taste experience didn't impress us. The plastic furniture (even with the cover) seemed disappointing for a restaurant of this caliber. The glasses were chipped, and the menus were served in English (my portion had the pages out of order; my partner was lucky enough to receive two copies in French)... several issues. We also found the sommelier's attitude somewhat inappropriate for this type of establishment. We are accustomed to Michelin-starred restaurants, but unfortunately, this one didn't impress us, and we wouldn't recommend it. On the other hand, we recommend the bistro at La Tour des Vents, where we had a much better experience a year ago.

An accessible Michelin-starred restaurant offering three different menus. We opted for the gourmet menu: the dishes were well-prepared, with sophisticated and refined flavors. However, having dined at several Michelin-starred restaurants, I found the service didn't quite live up to the standards one expects from a Michelin-starred establishment. We noted several disappointing aspects during the meal. For example, the "surf and turf" dish was served in a fish stock broth with a chanterelle mushroom, but unfortunately, we couldn't enjoy it as no spoons were brought to us. Furthermore, the wine service was inconsistent: we had to ask the waiter several times to have it poured. As for bread, it was only served at the beginning (one small roll per person) and then not at all during the rest of the meal. We only received a second portion with the cheese course, and even then, it was insufficient. What I mean by citing these examples is that customers who frequent a Michelin-starred restaurant aren't just looking for culinary excellence, but also a complete experience. In this type of establishment, every detail counts to achieve the expected level of excellence. At this stage, in my opinion, this restaurant hasn't quite reached that point yet.

We stayed there for two nights in one of the lodges. The place is incredible, the gourmet restaurant exquisite, and the staff very attentive.

A wonderful experience with a warm welcome. The staff were excellent. The meal was delicious, and thank you again for the thoughtful touch at the end of the meal. We will definitely return.

Dinner for two, Gourmet menu. Good service but not at the level of a Michelin-starred restaurant. The dishes were very good except for the foie gras with a large nerve, so 30% were not tasted. Problem reported with proof on the plate but nothing to report, everything is fine, that would be normal!!!??? Finally, in a Michelin-starred restaurant there are no such inconveniences. Then €6 for a carafe of filtered water!! When ordering, the waitress asked us for still or sparkling water but there was no free option. Yeah, not a great experience, generous 4 stars.

We went there to eat. A beautiful view. The restaurant, however, lacks modernity inside. The service was responsive and gave us time to savor our dishes. The cuisine was refined, balanced, and tasty. We had the gourmet menu. We also had a bottle of white wine, which was very good.

Wonderful birthday lunch on the terrace for my mother in law and her daughter, my partner.