Les meilleurs restaurantsde cuisine française en Cantal

20/07/2026: This review concerns only the restaurant portion: We were expecting to discover an Auvergne restaurant offering tasty, generous, and authentic local specialties. Unfortunately, we left very disappointed… and still hungry. We chose the truffade, a regional classic. Unfortunately, there was more salad than truffade on our plate. The portion was very small. As for the truffade itself, if you consider it simply potatoes with a little cheese, the taste was acceptable. But for us, it's hard to call it a true truffade: the potatoes completely separated from the cheese, lacking the rich, stringy texture one expects from this dish. The result was clearly lacking in richness and flavor. The positive point of the dish: the cured ham, which was very good and served in a reasonable quantity. The same disappointment awaited us with the blueberry tart for dessert. We were expecting a generous tart like the ones you usually find in the region, with a crust thick enough to provide texture and a touch of indulgence. Here, the blueberries were placed on an extremely thin puff pastry base with a dry crust. When I tasted it, I felt like I was eating nothing but blueberries, the pastry was practically nonexistent. Fortunately, the accompaniments somewhat redeemed the dessert: the scoop of ice cream was very good, as was the small financier served with it. The whipped cream, however, seemed to be the kind you'd find at a supermarket. Another positive point: the terrace offers a beautiful view and the setting is pleasant. ⚠️ Also worth noting: the menu displayed on the website doesn't necessarily match the one offered on-site on Sunday evenings and Mondays. The menu is much more limited on those days. If you've spotted a particular dish on the website, it's best to check before you come. We ultimately left very disappointed and, above all, still hungry. It's quite rare, in a region where Auvergne cuisine is renowned for its generous and flavorful portions, to leave a restaurant serving local specialties with such a distinct impression of small portions and dishes lacking such depth of flavor. It's a shame, because the setting and the quality of some of the side dishes led one to expect a completely different experience.

02/07/2026: A pleasant hotel where everything is geared towards hikers. The welcome was friendly and smiling. We took off our shoes and went up to the clean, minimalist rooms, which, for us, had a superb view of the fields and the Puy Mary. Breakfast was served too late and was very basic. Not the best we had. In the evening, we ate at the restaurant on the back terrace overlooking the mountains. Nice! The food wasn't particularly fancy: the fruit salad was a disaster, and for dessert, it was canned pineapple—spongy as could be. Value for money: it's still expensive... but that's generally the case in this region, although all the hotels charge similar prices.

29/08/2026: Very good restaurant, fast and pleasant service. Perfectly portioned dishes.

12/06/2026: A very pleasant place with delightful staff. The service is quick and friendly, and the dishes are not only delicious but also mouthwatering and satisfying. In short, a must-visit when in Aurillac.

11/10/2026: A lovely spot for regional cuisine that lives up to its promise without any pretension. The perfect welcome, generous portions, and attentive service all contribute to a very pleasant experience in a warm and understated setting. Consequently, reservations are essential on weekends.

27/09/2026: The cuisine is well-prepared, the regional products are of high quality, however the price is a little high considering the location.

04/09/2026: Great food, friendly and charming service, wonderful atmosphere and an absolutely spectacular view!

03/09/2026: The place is still as magical as ever, with an incredible view from the terrace. The menus are simple but very good, the service is both efficient and friendly, and I regularly return to introduce the Restaurant du Col d'Aulac to family and friends.

11/09/2026: The menu was small, but the food was delicious. The server even spoke a little German.

22/08/2026: Excellent value for money. Very welcoming staff. Indoor and outdoor seating available. We were seated immediately, without a reservation, while all the other restaurants turned us away (it was 8:45 pm). The menu is varied, featuring regional products.

20/05/2026: Excellent chef. Very pleasant staff.

29/03/2026: Very good food and quality service.

18/09/2026: A beautiful view of these expanses of water.

13/08/2026: Superb view of the lake from a sufficiently large parking lot.

29/08/2026: Slow service. Not even dessert offered.

25/08/2026: A super friendly welcome, generous salads with seasonal vegetables. Quality meats... Impeccable cleanliness. Every time we go there, we have a lovely, relaxing, and friendly time.

02/08/2026: We spent seven nights on a half-board basis at this small hotel. A wonderful stay in a beautiful setting. Breakfast and dinner were perfect. Michelle and Christophe gave us a very warm welcome. We highly recommend it.

05/07/2026: The room was very nice, but the bathroom was upstairs and very hot as there was no air conditioning and no window in the bathroom. Otherwise, the bathroom was spacious, the bedding comfortable, and the breakfast good. The location is very quiet, but there's a lack of parking; I stayed three nights and it wasn't easy to find a spot.

19/09/2026: A very nice little restaurant, with staff who love their work. We were seated on the terrace with our dog and had a wonderful meal. It was delicious. See you soon.

12/09/2026: An address in Saint-Flour to discover the flavors of Auvergne. We chose the Auvergne menu at €26, and frankly, it was a very pleasant surprise: hearty and generous portions. A Saint-Flour salad for starters, sausage and aligot for the main course, a classic and perfectly comforting Auvergne dish, and to finish, a blueberry pachade, a delicious and typical regional specialty. The value for money is excellent, the portions are generous, and the atmosphere is friendly. Simple, authentic cuisine, just the way we like it when discovering the Cantal region. A place to remember if you're passing through Saint-Flour.

17/09/2026: Terrible waiter, not a hello, ignored me, insulted the customers on the terrace in front of me. After waiting five minutes watching him serve his friends in front of me, I preferred to leave next door. You should do the same...

14/09/2026: It was difficult to find a place for lunch on a Monday in Maurs, but I found Le Parisien open. When I ordered the daily special, especially for an Italian friend who wanted to try French cuisine, it was no longer available, and then it suddenly became available for other customers who arrived. I ordered a Perrier which never arrived. It's a shame for Angelo to have to leave with a negative review of this place. 😐😐