Le Bistro de l'Octroi sur Sarlat-La-Caneda

22/08/2026: Seeing the cooks and waiters smoking in the kitchen disgusted me. Don't forget that one viewpoint is right above!

21/08/2026: A truly beautiful establishment that generally lives up to its reputation! The cuisine is of very high quality, featuring local dishes and products (foie gras, duck breast, duck confit, cassoulet, walnut cake, ratafia, walnut wine, etc.). The icing on the cake was the wonderful surprise at the end of the meal and the visit to the small cave within the restaurant. Why "generally"? Because the waiter, despite his undeniable skill and great efficiency, is perhaps a little too much so. Everyone understands that with the crowds, they have to be quick to avoid frustrating potential customers waiting their turn, but they should be careful not to be too quick. A waiter can certainly be efficient in their actions, but they shouldn't display it so much in their speech, with a rapid-fire delivery that gives the impression of wanting to rush customers, even though I suspect that's not his intention, despite him acknowledging that the meal should be completed in 40 minutes. In summary, a magnificent establishment in the historic heart of the city of Sarlat with very high quality cuisine, true to its fine reputation and which we obviously recommend.