Le Gavroche sur Blaye

We decided to get off our Viking cruise and venture into town. Like getting away, definitely from the boat, but even more from tourist traps. Those are here in Blaye. I can’t blame them. They get more business that way but we actually like going where there is no English translation and where we need to try a bit more. If you are like us this is the place for you. We got no accommodations. We asked about English when we entered. There was the abrupt French NO. But we understood that and stayed put. The guy came back. We asked for two, in French, and were shown to a table where we waited and waited and waited. We were about to quietly leave since every single table that came after us, at least three, were served their drinks and food before we were even served water. We were patient. I encourage you to be. We tried our best to perfect our French and when he finally returned we ordered in French. He got a little friendlier. The food was amazing. The chef is to be commended. We would return. The last bit was being charged for three Perrier even though he only brought us two. He never brought the third. We tried, in French, to explain. He laughed and did nothing but bring us the check with a charge for three which we never received. In fact he laughed each time we attempted to ask. We finally simply paid it. You should too. They are mostly playing with you and attempting to make you a fool but I can say the food is worth it and as Americans perhaps we deserve it. You will get a great meal. Be brave. If you aren’t. You can literally simply walk up the lane about 100 feet. Many places just 100 yards away are willing to play the game but I don’t think you will eat as well. And truthfully. We need to try to walk that extra 100 feet. It will cause stress and anxiety which they believe we deserve and we probably do. If I ever return to Blaze I will return here

Friendly welcome, fast service, pleasant cuisine

We had lunch here. The Good. 1. A nice location in the middle of the old town close to the citadelle. A good range of indoor and outdoor seating and the dog was welcome on the terrace. 2. The service was excellent. The waiter was friendly, and the service prompt, despite the large number of diners. He even gave us a free starter after we had made a mistake on ordering 3. Really good range on the menu. Pasta dishes were good, and the best main course was scallops in an amazing sauce. The accompanying chorizo rice was so good. The dessert was a stumningly good creme brulee w8th rum. Probably the best ever! 4. The meal was superb and fantastic value, given the quality and location. The Bad. Nothing. Overall The best meat since we arrived in France and would definitely recommend.

Arrived without reservation... we were very well received The service is perfect and congratulations to the cook, his cuisine is a delight Small shaded terrace in an alley we love We will return without hesitation Thank you all for this delicious moment

Top notch hospitality and cuisine

Very warm welcome, very good meal at reasonable prices.

Hearty and very good, I recommend!

Excellent address. Good dishes, well presented and delicious. To recommend without hesitation.

We discovered this very nice little restaurant with excellent cuisine at reasonable prices.

Heerlijk, relatief klein Frans restaurantje met beperkte kaart en dagverse producten. Bijzonder lekkere gerechten met een creatieve touch. Zeer klantvriendelijke en snelle service. Geweldige verhouding kwaliteit/prijs. Bij warm weer kan buiten op straat gegeten worden, best gezellig. Tijdens ons verblijf van een week kwamen wij terug, met dezelfde voldoening, dit zegt genoeg !