Philippe Bouvard sur Balanod

The setting is simple and pleasant. The cuisine is very traditional but extremely generous (the portions are enormous). Having said that, it's really important to keep in mind that it took us over four hours for our starter, main course, and dessert. We arrived at 12:25 PM, received our aperitif at 1:15 PM, our starter at 2:00 PM, the main course at 3:15 PM, and dessert after 4:00 PM... we rushed to pay the bill at 4:30 PM. We were a group of 11 people, and the restaurant had another group of 12 and several tables in the dining room. I understand. But in that case, we could have arrived at 1:30 PM... if they had told us. In short, an unreal lunch, or even though we didn't have anything else important planned (we had planned a walk that we canceled), it caused fatigue and annoyance among the children and teenagers. Finally, regarding the price, I understand the generous portions... but I ate the day before at another restaurant (a small Relais in Coligny) where I had the same thing (snails with morels, Bresse chicken with morels, cheese, and dessert) for €55 (instead of €75 here) with much more refined cuisine (and admittedly smaller portions, but still more than enough) and a two-hour lunch in total. In short, a strange experience.

Passing through on our motorcycles by chance, we received a very warm welcome, friendly service, and excellent cuisine made with local products. We returned home with full stomachs and will definitely be back.

A bank holiday weekend, without a reservation and with my dog, we received a warm welcome. I thoroughly enjoyed this eclectic and rustic setting. Thank you to the team!

Fantastic restaurant with a lovely focus on local produce and wonderful flavors. The restaurant is superb, full of charm, and the portions are very generous. We will gladly return.

Prediction: I went there in the mid-afternoon for beer, waffles, and absolutely incredible ice cream.

A truly excellent restaurant, the dishes are refined and very generous; the service is superb; the owners are passionate and dedicated to making their guests happy; a very enjoyable experience.

A truly beautiful and excellent restaurant. Welcoming and friendly. Where every dish is a feast for the eyes and the taste buds. Thank you to the chef and staff. A must-try!

Exquisite cuisine bursting with flavor. Generous portions of succulent dishes. The mismatched tableware adds to its charm, and the service is impeccable. Highly recommended!

It's always a great pleasure to go to this restaurant where the welcome is wonderful. The waitress always gives excellent advice on food and wine pairings. The dishes are excellent. Don't hesitate to stop by if you're passing through Balanod. See you soon!

The price is a bit high, but the food is good. Special mention: the scallop starter.