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"The chef has changed and the food has become rather ordinary. Rather expensive too. But the location is great, just across the road from the river, and the ambience is fine."
Phone: +33565385004
Address: Port-de-Gagnac, 46130 Bretenoux, Gagnac-sur-Cère, France
City: Gagnac-sur-Cère
Dishes: 17
Amenities: 12
Categories: 5
Reviews: 21
Whilst visiting our in laws in the Dordogne, my brother in law decided he wanted to eat out at lunchtime. Only snag was it was a Monday when many French restaurants are closed. Brother in law would not take no for an answer however, and dragged us to several places (all closed, but he never gives up) until we happened on the Belle Rive in Gagnac sur Cere, idyllically placed overlooking the river. We had no particular high expectations, but after being courteously greeted and seated on the terrace, on looking at the inviting menu our hopes rose. With good reason too, as everything we ate was excellent, from my starter of filet of herring with baby vegetables and salad and my husband's carpacc...
Choosing an overnight stop in the Lot in winter time will often prove challenging.. nobody about, empty restaurants and suchlike.. this is a well renovated old building on the Riverside and has a certain charm... The restaurant is listed as one of the better places to dine and our dinner was certainly very good, just disappointing to be the only people there so no atmosphere... quite sure the place will be buzzing come the season. Very comfortable bedroom and a good night's sleep.. bathroom lacking any heating which was uncomfortable. My main issue would have to be the breakfast at 10 euros a head which was about 8 euros too much for some bread and jam. poor quality orange juice and undrinka...
I found the middle priced set menu here slightly better than that of its next door neighbour. However the slightly better food and the 'tries too hard ' service were offset by the slightly higher mark up on the local wines. Safe choice for the weekend.
We noticed this restaurant when we lunched at Auberge du Vieux Port and thought we should give it a try. We now wonder how we ever missed it during our previous visits. Excellent food, wine and service.
The chef has changed and the food has become rather ordinary. Rather expensive too. But the location is great, just across the road from the river, and the ambience is fine.
