Le Bistro Gourmand sur Jouars-Pontchartrain

We come on average once a year and as always it's a treat

Excellent place. Very pleasant welcome, very friendly service, and above all, excellent food. We came with a gift voucher and were treated like any other customer. Thank you for introducing us to your restaurant. We will be back.

Excellent experience: inventive (or traditional), refined and high-quality cuisine.

Bistro Gourmand impressed us with its delicious and creative dishes. The set menus are particularly recommended; they are not only varied but also feature generous portions. The value for money is excellent. The staff is friendly and attentive, ensuring a pleasant experience. Our only criticism is that the restaurant is not air-conditioned. On very hot summer days, the dining room can get quite warm, making it somewhat less comfortable. Therefore, we deducted one star. Nevertheless, we highly recommend this restaurant to anyone who appreciates good food at fair prices.

EXCEPTIONAL It's always a real pleasure to return to this restaurant where everything is done to ensure you have a wonderful time. From the service to the cuisine, you are truly top-notch. Highly recommended, and THANK YOU for your commitment, dedication to your customers, and professionalism.

Three weeks prior, I booked a table for eight on a weekday by phone to celebrate a birthday, specifying that I was inviting my guests (so a menu without prices – a tasting menu at €54, including aperitif, starter, main course, cheese, dessert, wine, water, and coffee). When ordering, I noticed on the menu the waiter gave me for choosing the courses that cheese was not listed. He told me this was normal without offering any explanation and immediately moved on to the wine selection. I repeated my question, stating that I had chosen a complete menu. He replied that it was impossible to modify the menus (even though the chosen courses remained the same and were part of the tasting menu) and that it would be very complicated in the kitchen. He followed the instructions he had been given, checked the reservation book, and served the tasting menu and nothing else. I didn't understand, since cheese was normally included in the menu. I left the table to speak with him so as not to disturb my companions. To end this discussion and avoid further argument, and to enjoy my guests' company, I prefer to cut this conversation short, understanding that he won't change his mind. In the end, we didn't get any cheese, but the bill wasn't changed! Was cheese an option? A mystery. I find this very regrettable, especially since the dishes were thoroughly enjoyed by everyone. The next day, I noticed that the website had been updated. It's more explicit, and cheese is clearly included in the Discovery menu. This is the second time I've had lunch at this restaurant, and I regret the categorical tone of the service, despite the quality of the food. An explanation could have been provided. What a shame! If I return to this restaurant, I will book by email rather than by phone to avoid any ambiguity. The somewhat dated decor of the dining room could use an update to better reflect the refined nature of the cuisine.

Discovered this restaurant thanks to a Wonderbox gift voucher. Absolutely excellent, I highly recommend it; everything was perfect from the welcome to the food. We will definitely be back.

At a birthday party, all the guests (11 people) were very satisfied with the service! The service, menu, wine, and presentation of the dishes were all top-notch. We highly recommend it and will definitely return! Thank you all!