We had been meaning to go for years. The local buzz is that le Petit Auberge is not what it once was and we had somehow never got around to it. An anticipated birthday celebration was the spur. I am glad we were tempted.The lane to the hotel from the Noves-Chateaurenard road runs firstly through a parking lot for root-balled olive trees wrapped in plastic, awaiting the chequebooks of garden designers and the impatient, then leads to a wooded area that provides welcome shade around the hotel. The parking area is a short walk to the restaurant. We were warmly welcomed by the young staff and elected to eat outside on a terrace with views over the treetops towards the mega-hamlet of Chateaurenar...
This place used to provide good value in a scenic and comfortable surrounding some years back (first visit in 1999). With years passing, the challenge of upholding a wonderful cuisine and a favourable price/performance ratio somehow became a challenge. At irregular intervals we still tried and sampled the kitchen, but consistently came out with an impression of too high prices and food on the slightly "heavy" and uninspired side.Last week, however, we were pleasantly surprised that the restaurant indeed seemed to have bounced back to really good form. As this is the low season in this area, the restaurant had been sectioned into a smaller venue with a large intimate fireplace welcoming guest...
We had the menu Gourmand de Nature 85EUR/person with the starter being Foie de Canard which was vey tasty and a good beginning. The second dish was fish which was average with a hint of too much fish taste and boring garniture. The main Epaulet l'Agneau was well served and very tasty. The dessert was fine - a Souffle. The cheese plate was a disapointment with to little bite. Wine list is long with most wines being in the +150EUR range. There were some choices in the 35-70 range, but more from different regions in the range would be preferable. Alternative a selected wine menu to follow the food menu. Generally the impression was very positive and especially the service was very good. Compare...
We were staying on the property and had dinner here one evening and it was amazing. My daughter (age 7) reported it was the best meal of her life! The chef prepared an amazing multicourse meal for my husband and me and also a perfectly yummy appropriate meal for my 2 kids (ages 5 and 7). Even the breakfast we had there was awesome. The setting was perfect on the patio and the waitstaff was excellent without being obtrusive. Would highly recommend the restaurant (and the hotel too!)
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I think is is a tribute to the excellent kitchen at Auberge de Noves that I only remembered to take a photo of the post-dessert petit four. I was enjoying the diner so much. My family and I have been coming to the area since 1990, and soon discovered this gem. If you want to visit a resturant that "just delivers" every time, I suggest you make the trip. Be sure to get the thyme-smoked lamb in Millefeuille.
Professional and friendly reception.Beautiful terrace and dining room.Lunch.Very well prepared veloute de tomates,different textures.Main: one cod,one agneau with morilles..Well prepared ,fresh, and cooked with love and attention.Good desserts.Wines served by the glas ( red: Rhone,white: Herault,second wine of Mas de domas Gassac) excellent and included.Attantive service.Good restaurant.
Bof ... average is being generous for the price you pay. Amazing view and spectacular setting is the best this place has to offer. Bland, uninspiring food and sluggish, disorganized service turned what was supposed to be a magical evening into a night of too much talking about what was not going well with the restaurant. To avoid.
Location in an old little castle, which is also a hotel, the restaurant offers a nice choice of classics and local specialities. We took the menu, which was exellent They have an impressive wine list, but also a good choice of wine by the glass. A wonderfull terrace with great views. Absolutely worth the visit.
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I dined here solo one Saturday evening. I found the service average as well as the food. Lamb chops were bland although they were described as grilled with garlic. No taste of garlic and they appeared to have been steamed.
Nice gourmet's carte, especially on the terrace with an impressive tree brought back by a monk at the 18th century. Great wine list. Save some room for the cheese trailer.
Fleurs De Courgette Farcies À La Mousse Légère De Coquille Saint-Jacques
Foie De Canard Préparé Dans Nos Cuisines Confiture De Citre Du Jardin
Saumon Bio Fumé Par Nos Soins Tranché Épais Parfum De Voyage...
Fesse De Bœuf Rôtie, Jus Aux Morilles, Croustilles De Polenta
Risotto Aux Champignons Sauvages Et Jambon Ibayona
Turbot Sauvage Et Mijoté De Légumes Du Moment
Pélardon Des Cévennes Affiné Par Madame Deal
Agneau Fumé Au Thym En Millefeuille
Blanquette D'agneau Aux Morilles
