Le Local sur Bedarieux

01/04/2024: Very nice room, good service, and above all very good meal, Price in relation to the base

30/03/2024: Excellent restaurant in the heart of Bedarieux. When we entered an open fire spread warmth and the smell of a fire place throughout the restaurant. We had the menu "La Forge" together with two wines. A foam surrounded by a mushroom cream was lightweight and full of flavour. It has been served with crutons and bacon on top, which enriched the creamy texture with some crispiness. However the bacon raised the salt level to the max. A bit less bacon would have been appreciated. The Casserole was well-balanced with a perfectly cooked fish. Highlight here have been the brussels sprouts, which added some sweetness and bitterness and rounded the dish up. The steak for the kids was medium rare, but still pretty dry. The pasta had just a bit of seasoning, but the kids liked it. The chocolate mousse was too playful. It has been enriched with several elements, but until the last third of the dish, it did not feel like a chocolate mousse at all. Strawberry elements dominated the experience. The mousse itself was lightweight, maybe a bit too light. After a foam and mushroom cream in the beginning, a rich mousse would have felt more complementary. The mango ice cream was fruity and intense. The caramel one was very salty, a little too much for a dessert. We also found a hair in the ice cream. Alongside the dish we ordered a Chateau Coujan. This red was too young to be served and should wait for another 3-4 years in the bottle. The staff has been super kind. They are a true gem for the whole experience. The table shaked a little, which disturbed after a while. Adding vegetarian options would be appreciated as well. The menu (without wine) was 20€ per person only, which is incredibly cheap for this high standard of service and food. Overall it feels like La Forge wants to be super ambitious. It is a great restaurants that just needs to refine some details to really shine.