Le Rabelais sur Saint-Chamas

We organized a birthday celebration for a family member, and we were all delighted to discover, or rediscover for some, this magnificent place. A vaulted space, full of charm and style. The staff is very friendly. We recommend it for a romantic meal, a get-together with friends, or a family meal (but please call ahead to arrange the tables, which is standard practice). We will definitely return. Thank you to the chef for the wonderful meal and for introducing us to such delicious flavors.

We chose this restaurant because it’s recommended in the Michelin guide, and overall it was very good. €124 total for two adults (formule du jour at €38 each, plus one glass at €8 and another at €10) and two kids’ meals at €15 each. The kids got the formule enfant with the viande option - beef with gnocchi. They said the beef was excellent and cleaned their plates, but the portions were on the smaller side for our 10-year-olds. It would fill a 5-year-old perfectly, but our kids were still wanting more afterward. Also note there’s no drink included with the kids’ meal. For adults, one of us had the tartare de maigre mariné with rémoulade de raifort, dos de saumon à l’unilatéral with bisque de crabe, and baba au rhum et poire. The other got the velouté de lentilles with crème légère truffée, suprême de volaille à l’ail noir with petit épeautre, and tarte à la vanille et chocolat. Standouts: The velouté de lentilles was excellent - creamy yet light with the truffle cream adding depth. The suprême de volaille was very good, perfectly cooked chicken with the black garlic and épeautre making it perfect for a cool rainy day. The tartare and salmon were both good, with the crab bisque complementing the salmon nicely. Desserts were solid. The baba au rhum had a lighter cake base with poire, which was a nice touch. The tarte was good, though the chocolate leaned more semi-sweet than milk or dark. Adult portions were perfect - we left full but not stuffed. Also appreciated that they gave us bread plates, which feels like a rarity in France. Would recommend, especially for adults or families with younger children.

Very good time and very good food

Is the gift certificate a scam? At Le Rabelais, a gift certificate for €180, for two people, actually only allows you to order a starter, a main course, cheese, and a dessert from a €60 set menu available to all customers (so it comes to €120 for two people). The remaining €60 covers: a bottle of wine you don't choose, two coffees, and two mini appetizers. That's an expensive €60! We won't be giving it as a gift again.

Refined cuisine, very good value for money and attractive prices. Several experiences, a delight at every meal. The only downside is that the service takes a bit of time between courses. A very pleasant and quiet space, with parking nearby and accessible for those with reduced mobility.

A very good meal from start to finish. A very original menu with a wide selection. Service provided by very attentive, helpful staff who know their food and drink offerings. Thank you.

This restaurant was a wonderful discovery. The food was divine. The menu was very good. Delicious from starter to dessert. I can't wait to eat again in the spring on their magnificent terrace. The welcome and service were top-notch from the chef. Thank you.

An explosion of flavors... We love the interior dining room for its vaulted charm, and the tables are well spaced and large. The menu is simply perfect. From starter to dessert, we were delighted. Fresh, seasonal produce, exquisitely prepared. One of the best restaurants in the area. We highly recommend it. Can't wait for the next menu to try new dishes!

We went to this restaurant a few years ago and loved it. We went back recently, but the dishes are very well prepared but ultimately quite simple, not particularly generous for such a high price. So, meh!