The menus had changed from those of previous years and seemed to reflect simpler and less tasty food. There are other restaurants offering more traditional and satisfactory fare at similar prices close by.Having arrived as the first guests service seemed assured but gradually fell off so that the dessert course (part of a set meal) took over 45 minutes to come. A protest after 25 minutes was met by the disconcerting 'we are very busy' which obviously had no effect. It seems a familiar problem that servers had no responsibility for nominated tables/ customers.We shall not return.
The place was fairly busy at lunch time and looked like a good place to have lunch. The waiters were prompt and friendly. The menu was typical for the type of restaurant. The food wasn't particularly good though. We've had better steak at similar restaurants. The same holds for the tuna. It wasn't very bad either and the price was ok. All in all a decent place for lunch if you do not expect too much.
Supper with friends on a hot summer evening. Simple menu, but everything well prepared and well presented. I had an excellent tomato and mozzarella salad, a first class steak tartare and a coupe colonel, (called a marechal leclerc!) Great value and highly recommended.
Went here for Birthday lunch for our son who is 14. We didn't book, got a nice table outside. Service and food was excellent. They also do a very nice 3 course lunch for 15 Euros. Great location and a good all round experience.
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Good food,with choice for every taste,very attentive staff.If you don't enjoy eating outside you can visit the dinning room which is nicely arranged.When seated outside you can look over the river and enjoy the scenery.
I realize that often hotel restaurants are not very good, but Cristal is. A small(ish) restaurant, it had many locals on the day I visited. The food was good, fresh and moderately priced.
Enjoyed two dinners here during my 6 nights in Saumur. Pleasant outdoor dining with staff very well co-ordinated to insure good service. Food quite pleasant. Nice setting.
Have to be seated by 2130, ish! Pleasant waiting staff and reasonable food choice. Pity about the car parking as the restaurant is beside the river! Ah, well, needs must!
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Attentive friendly service. Good value and wide menu that will appeal to all tastes. Small criticism - take the specials off the menu on week ends when they don't apply.
Fine evening and fine for food a selection of local dishes why go elsewhere and the price represented value for money Thank you
