Le Carre de l'Ange sur Saint-Lizier

We came with friends to discover the restaurant. We received a very warm welcome. The restaurant offers menus ranging from €35 to €95. The dishes are well-prepared with a lovely harmony of flavors. The wine selection is very varied. The cuisine is refined; the fish and vegetables were cooked to perfection, the venison was melt-in-your-mouth tender, with a special mention for the delicious sauce, and the chocolate dessert was well-balanced: it was flawless. The menus change every three weeks, which keeps things interesting for locals. A great find! We'll be back!

A wonderful discovery! A warm welcome, a lovely waiter, and dog-friendly too 🐶 The food is excellent and the terrace offers a splendid view, even if the weather didn't allow us to enjoy it. The place exudes elegance and kindness. We will gladly return!

A suspended moment, winter sunshine and the calm of the place. The cuisine is refined, the plates a painting of color.

An experience with room for improvement. The setting is charming: the terrace is panoramic, the dining room is vaulted, a bit dark, and features some dated designer decor (a few broken spotlights). The ambient temperature was cool, and the nearby space heater was a welcome addition. The menu, presented on a roll, is neither practical nor particularly elegant, unlike the wine list, which is extensive, varied, and informative. The amuse-bouche arrived well before the wine, which prevented me from appreciating it at its optimal serving temperature—it was a lovely, balanced starter that hinted at the presence of a chef in the kitchen. We opted for the €35 set menu, and our choices were limited to the main course: venison, pollack, or a 100% vegetarian option; the starter and dessert were set menus, and I appreciate the cleverness of this approach when it makes fine dining and fresh ingredients more affordable. The perfect truffle egg was a very elaborate (perhaps a little complex) dish with vegetables and a graphic cheese tuile – not a single false note, I thoroughly enjoyed it. The cutlery was from the Georgette collection, and the textures and sizes were perfectly suited to these unique pieces. Serving sliced ​​bread, an elegant exercise, detracted from the experience. A single server operating both inside and on the terrace, when high standards become a hindrance, is counterproductive, which is a shame, especially since the homemade bread is very good. For the second course, again, the Georgette collection was our only tool, and this time it was a major disappointment! It's an aberration to use it to enjoy a venison steak. The sauce was intense, the cooking perfect, and the vegetable accompaniments very varied (I found the cauliflower too soft, but if that was a deliberate choice, I respect it). However, the presence of yet another graphic cheese tuile is a repetition that adds nothing to the story the dish is telling; it's the kind of shortcut that exasperates me. The fish was slightly overcooked, beyond pearly, with an interesting crust. The accompanying vegetables were, once again, very elaborate and varied. This dish was less impactful than the venison, and the new graphic cheese tuile almost depressed me. I feel that the sheer variety of the vegetable work somewhat overwhelms these plates, which is regrettable because it's not fair to criticize something technically well done, but when the story the dish tells loses clarity, it can be expressed. Finally, the dessert plate centered around chocolate and carrot, and here the taste didn't live up to the visuals; it lacked intensity. From the outset, the promise wasn't kept: a hot chocolate melted a chocolate capsule, revealing no surprises. The trompe-l'oeil carrot filled with ganache was good, but this achievement was more technical than gustatory. The quenelle of ice cream lacked vibrancy, and above all, the biscuit base was as bland as it was large. Thankfully, there wasn't a cheese tuile on the dessert; unfortunately, there was a sugar tuile. Overall, the dining experience was good—a lot of work went into the dishes for a reasonable price—but there's room for improvement. The technical skill in the kitchen is evident, but the dishes would benefit from a more bold approach and greater visual impact. The service should also be adapted to the (limited) staff. And please, offer knives and forks for those who need them when Georgette's cooking needs to be done.

Refined and sophisticated dishes made with fresh, seasonal produce. Warm and quick service, I highly recommend it.

After several dinners there, we are always delighted by the quality of the cuisine and the passion of the staff. This establishment enhances the surrounding area and showcases local and regional products from Ariège. Highly recommended!

Incredible cuisine, a magnificent setting, and impeccable service – a truly wonderful experience.

Very good, but just one point: whether there are two of you or more, everyone should order the same menu.

Very good and very beautiful ❤️

Excellent restaurant, with a breathtaking view, exquisite food, very attentive staff, down to the smallest details.