Le Mandarin sur Saint-Hilaire-De-Brethmas

02/06/2026: Even though my review is a little late, I really wanted to leave it after our son Rafael's christening, which took place in early April 2026. A huge thank you to the entire team for this absolutely exceptional day. We were welcomed, received, served, and truly pampered from beginning to end, with remarkable kindness and professionalism. Everything was perfect: the quality of service, the attention to detail, the staff's availability, and especially the quality of the food… a real treat! Our guests were delighted, and so were we. The organization was impeccable, and we were able to fully enjoy this very important family moment. A big thank you also to the owner, who greatly contributed to making this day an unforgettable memory. And what can I say about the atmosphere! We had booked the gypsy singers from the group El Gallo, and together they created a magical and festive atmosphere. Frankly, it exceeded our expectations. We wholeheartedly recommend this place and will definitely be back. Thank you again for everything, you're absolutely fantastic! ❤️

31/05/2026: The outdoor setting is pleasant, and the terrace is lovely. There was a bit of a wait between our aperitif and our order, but oh well... we weren't in a hurry. The lamb chops were cooked to perfection, but I detected a very slight odor from the still-red bone-in pieces. The accompanying salad had little to no dressing. The fries were very good. The tomato rosette was delicious; this starter was excellent. The 6 prawns: 🤮😱😱 of the 6, only 3 were almost cooked. The other 3 must have been tossed around in the pan; they were raw! But the owner made up for it and brought us a full plate of 6 beautiful prawns, cooked to perfection. There was still quite a wait for dessert, and we were the last to be served. We arrived at 12:20 pm. It was a trial run for the three of us, and it didn't convince us. But I wonder if the regular chef was in the kitchen or if they'd been replaced by a trainee. It was a Sunday. I'd heard so many good things about this restaurant!?!? So I'll be back. In a while. And if I need to change my opinion, I will. Anyway, I asked for a detailed bill; see the photo of it. ???