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For a Michelin starred restaurant, we were pleased with the food, however we were disappointed in the service provided. For a standard 3-course meal (entrée, main, dessert), we spent a total of 3 hours at the table, as the wait for each course was very long. At our arrival, we were greeted by a waitress and our order was taken by a second older waitress. Pleasantly surprised by their wine selection, we made a few pictures of the wine menu as a remembrance and to research the wines in our own time. This second waitress noticed and harshly asked us why we were taking a picture. Following our explanation and apology (her tone implied that was she not pleased by this), we offered to delete the photos off our phones. She then replied in a cold manner, saying there was no need, but that she prefers that customers ask first, before taking pictures. We understood her point, however her tone was extremely unpleasant and nobody had told us/it wasn't indicated anywhere that pictures of the menu were not allowed. This set an awkward tone for us as customers, as we hesitated to take photos of the nicely presented dishes throughout the night, for fear of being scowled at again. There were also a few details we noticed, such as the lack of table cloth, no individual plates for the bread (nowhere for each person to put their piece of bread, eventually needing to put it back onto the serving plate or on the table, which is a bit improper). Although the food was good, our experience (especially in regards to the customer service) was not very pleasant overall, we will not be dining there again.

Magical from start to finish.... Very generous service, dishes, atmosphere.... A Must 👍

Excellent time! The Chef highlights local products, their taste, their quality and sublimates them. The appetizers and dishes are very successful. Perfect cooking of hot foie gras for example. It’s fresh, the menu follows the season. Even sweet treats with coffee are delicious! The restaurant is well located in the city center. Congratulations for your talent Excellent Michelin restaurant!

Very nice address. We enjoyed ourselves, the dishes were tasty, presented with great refinement. The restaurant is cozy and intimate (we loved the patio). Impeccable hospitality, we were very well received and were even given advice on how to discover the region.

While passing through Périgueux, we had the pleasure of coming across this great restaurant where everything is perfect: the atmosphere, the service, the welcome, the dishes, the staff and of course the absolutely delicious dishes. We recommend 3000%

Delicious food and wine. Very froendly owners. Children also welcome, I never saw them eat their vegetables so fast.

Really delicious lunch, original flavors. Everything was very fine, just right. And perfect presentation in beautiful tableware. Well done ! Continue 👌

We enjoyed a wonderful luncheon pre fixe menu with wine. Not to be missed is the langoustine and oyster starter; a bite evoked a memory of eating fresh oysters seaside. Friendly, welcoming, informed service made for a memorable meal. We can't wait to go back!

Delicious star restaurant with very fair prices and friendly service. Regional cuisine from the Périgord and Bordelaise. Good wine prices. The glass (12cl) is between €9 and €12.

Une très belle adresse, certainement dans le top 3 des restaurants étoilés dans lesquels nous avons eu la chance de manger. Qualité de la cuisine, portions généreuses et service agréable. Certes la salle est petite par rapport à d autres mais cela permet une expérience plus conviviale Mention spéciale pour le foie gras et le soufflé