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"I wish there would be more of these in rural France. Good food, friendly service, attention to simple details. And an amazing apple tart (bravo Patrick !"
Phone: +33471572450
Address: Monistrol D'allier, 43580, Monistrol-d'Allier, France
City: Monistrol-d'Allier
Website: http://www.hotel-restaurant-monistrol.com/FR/paindesucre_accueil_02.awp
Monday: 08:00-22:00
Tuesday: 08:00-22:00
Wednesday: 08:00-22:00
Thursday: 08:00-22:00
Friday: 08:00-22:00
Saturday: 08:00-22:00
Sunday: 08:00-22:00
Dishes: 33
Amenities: 7
Categories: 5
Reviews: 960
The four of us were hiking Way of St. James and were extremely tired by the time we reached Monistrol, with another 6 miles to go before our intended destination. We happened to be discussing what to do just outside this hotel, when the proprietor Peter popped his head out of the door and chatted with us in English. He made several suggestions and then even made arrangements for our onward journey that turned out to be extremely helpful!! We ended up staying the night at the attached hotel and eating dinner in the restaurant. About the latter: Peter sources as much of his food locally as he can, and it was all delicious and beautifully presented, and very reasonably priced. We KNOW he source...
We sat down at the terrace for drinks. The orangina we received was expired and the can had green spots on it. We returned it, and got cokes instead. Also, without ordering it, we got a plate of garlic and a plate of lemon pie from the house. After the first round, they never came back for another round of drinks. We moved inside for dinner. The food wasnt great. Lots of oil on the pizza. We sat down in a room with lots of strange items. Again, they never offered us another round of drinks....
Okay, on the outside this is only a 2 or 3 star hotel. However, it is more fun staying here than most 4/5 star establishments. This is mostly down to hotel owner/chef Peter Joyce and his able assistant Patrick. Excellent food. Great value. They seem to be always wanting to be the best they can but in a cheerful and personable manner. Many could learn a lot from them.
We had a set menu as part of the walking tour. Asparagus soup to die for followed by a pasta with Bolognese sauce and small vegetables that was sublime. Then an apple tart that was as good as any I have had.
I wish there would be more of these in rural France. Good food, friendly service, attention to simple details. And an amazing apple tart (bravo Patrick !
