Les meilleurs restaurantsde cuisine française en Cognac

20/08/2023: We were guests there in May 1990. I won a trip/competition with my company. Our room was very nice, although old-fashioned but suitable for the hotel. The waterbed was great and was a sensation back then. The only negative point was the screaming of pheasants in the morning

21/07/2024: Très beau restaurant, plats soignés et innovants, personnel très compétent. Un bémol malgré tout - ne prenez pas l'accord mets-vin, la quantité servie est très faible (2 demi verres de vin et un jus de fruit). Contentez-vous de partager une bonne bouteille.

01/07/2024: Food and service were on point. Nice setting. Great presentation. However, a few faux pas ruined our experience there (we were a group of 16 spread out in four tables of four), and should not be permitted in an establishment seeking to maintain a Michelin status: 1) why would you want to bring a huge boule bread serving with a multi course dinner? It is unnecessary, filling, out of place and absurd. Guests are filling up on sourdough bread instead of savoring the delicate offerings. Most Michelin restaurants do not serve bread and if they do, it is refined and in small quantity, like a brioche. You lost my respect, attention and appétit when you dropped that kilo of dough on the table. Don’t! Guests left over fed, overwhelmed and uncomfortable. Who thought this was a good idea? 2) the wine pairing was very disappointing. Too small (1 to 2oz, should be 3 to 4oz), redundant (Pinot Noir was served twice as the only red wine option. Really?), the Tokaji was too dry and did not pair well with the dessert. It ruined it. Seems like nobody took the time to taste it and went for a cheaper option. 3) the air conditioning was not working. A huge part of the guest’s experience is to feel comfortable at the table. That was not possible that night. When brought up to the Maître D: " Tell me about it, we were hot too". Ok, but did you spend over $6000 while eating in a sauna? It is sad because there was a lot of effort by the kitchen to present creativity and excellence in presentation and taste, all of which were overshadowed and forgotten by simple but inexcusable mistakes. Your staff is young and dynamic, but the lack of experience is showing, and you would benefit greatly by bringing a more mature set of eyes into the mix.

24/09/2024: We visited this restaurant twice on our way through Cognac last week. First visit was for afternoon drinks - why not? and snacks and the second visit was for dinner the following day. The location is lovely whether its during the day or evening. We sat outside on the terrace both visits - it's just a lovely place to relax. The menu is quite small - but that's great in my book otherwise I can deliberate for a v long time. The food was served quickly and was delicious - what more could you ask - great location , easy parking and lovely food - plus its not too expensive compared to other cafes and restaurants in the area.

20/09/2024: La terrasse au bord de l'eau est cosy. Mais c'est tout. Le personnel est antipathique. Nous avons mangé à la carte car nous n'aimions pas le plat du jour et il n'y a pas de menu complet du jour. En entrée, nous avions du cravad lax, une petite portion mais c'était correct. La serveuse nous a dit de garder nos couverts, enfin si l'un de nous prend un plat de viande après, ce n'est évidemment pas sympa. Et si vous mangez à la carte, soit un montant différent du plat du jour à 15 euros, attendez-vous à ce que vos couverts soient changés. Eh bien... puis le « manager » est venu nous dire que ce n'était absolument pas l'intention de changer les couverts. Il n'a même pas répondu à mon explication selon laquelle j'avais de la viande. Quel vantard ! Donc il ne comprend pas du tout. Le poisson que l'un de nous avait avec un risotto. eh bien, le poisson était bon, mais le risotto (et je l'ai aussi goûté) avait le goût d'une bouillie de riz sans goût. Comment oses-tu faire une chose pareille en tant que chef qui ne goûte visiblement rien avant de le présenter. De plus, j'ai l'impression que les gens nous prenaient pour des "touristes"... même si nous l'étions, ce qui n'est pas faux et que nous maîtrisons bien la langue française parce que je vis ici depuis 17 ans, ils n'aiment clairement pas leur métier qui devrait être une passion. Ils ne me reverront plus jamais !