Le Lion d'Or sur Amboise

We have been travelling around France and we have always made it a point to have lunch in a fine restaurant in every town or city that we visited. Some were wonderful and others were less than wonderful. This is by far the BEST we have tried. My appetiser containing beef cheeks and foie gras was incredible. And my main containing the sweetbreads was even more incredible! I’ve to admit that this is my first experience eating sweetbreads and I’m so glad that I chose this restaurant to try it. It was such a tasty dish. The dessert which included candied celery was an ideal way to finish off my meal - super yummy! Creative and delicious dishes - my compliments to the chef and team. Finally, the service was outstanding. The staff were attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable. They took time to explain each dish presented. Thank you to all of them. I will never forget my most satisfying and enjoyable lunch at this extremely fine restaurant.

Lovely restaurant. The food was really excellent.

We chose this restaurant for our family outing based on its rating, reviews, and recommendations from tourism professionals, and we were delighted with this wonderful discovery. The welcome was warm, the staff very friendly and attentive. The setting is perfect, with beautiful decor. The dishes were refined, offering a variety of flavors in perfect harmony. It's definitely a place we'll return to if we're ever back in Amboise. Thank you for everything.

Very friendly service and a beautiful setting.

We stumbled upon this restaurant at the foot of the castle quite by chance. What a wonderful discovery! The local cuisine was refined and excellent. In a cozy atmosphere, this gourmet restaurant offers menus at a very reasonable price. Kudos to the entire team who work with passion to delight us and provide us with a pleasant experience.

Excellent welcome. The owner's wife is very friendly, helpful, and attentive. We enjoyed the dishes, even though the combination of flavors was unusual. Definitely worth trying!

A warm welcome; the person who served us was smiling, very pleasant, and attentive to our needs. From a culinary perspective, nothing to criticize—the presentation was beautiful, and the meal was delicious! I highly recommend it! The service is fast! A truly timeless pleasure! Excellent value for money! It's almost a Michelin-starred experience!

A very beautiful and well-located establishment. The meal was a delight, beautifully presented with perfectly balanced flavors. I will especially remember the fish of the day, which was excellent on the palate.

Lunch with the excellent tasting menu, from the amuse-bouche to the dessert, not forgetting the violet marshmallow that accompanies the coffee. Impeccable and friendly service. I highly recommend it!

We had a wonderful evening at the Lion d'Or. Pascale was incredibly kind and kept us pleasantly entertained throughout our meal. The two young waiters were also very friendly, although a little more reserved. As for the food, it was delicious. The chef truly delighted us. I highly recommend this restaurant!