Passions et Gourmandises

We had a family dinner at this Michelin-star restaurant while traveling across France as a family of five (including three kids). Overall, my wife and myself (appreciating gourmand food in general) liked our dinner very much - the place itself was wonderful, with an outside seating facing a beautiful garden; the service was generally impeccable; the food... pretty much what you can expect from such a place, very high level, but perhaps without the wow effect.What came really as a shortcoming was how our children were served. The restaurant offered a kids menu. That evening it included beef that was just fine for our small daughter. Our older kids chose a beef filet from the main menu. For so...

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They've recently introduced a seven course tasting menu. What's unusual is that they give a list of what might be in the various courses though but there are a couple of traps.So you get served stuff and then ask you what it was you ate. Which is where the bravery comes in. I thinks that we would definitely class as foodies but do I know my Arctic char from my hake? Is that a sauce or a reduction?Overall it's a fun idea but seven courses is too much. Can't fault either the quality of the cuisine or the service but I felt very stuffed at the end which isn't the right way to end a meal.As I say it's an interesting idea. I wonder what the Michelin inspectors would make of it.

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We came here for lunch and took the menu. The food was of very high quality, you could feel that a lot of effort and creativity was invested in the dishes, and that all the ingredients were fresh. The meal was more of the "interesting" quality, and less of the "this is so yummy", so be ready for a culinary experience, and for a corresponding price tag.The decor and the service is very posh - we actually felt a bit out of place as we're just regular foodies, so come dressed as well as you can.

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I booked the 8 course tasting menu which the chef chooses depending upon the availability of seasonal food. Each course was exquisite, both in taste and presentation and the service was impeccable. 4 courses were based around seafood, including lobster. The cheeseboard was amazing, both in size and quality and there were two dessert courses, both gorgeous. No hesitation in recommending and will certainly return.

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Went with a group of ten guests who were on a culinary adventure with le Calabash Cooking School and they all absolutely loved the experience. Definitely worth a star and worth a visit. Allow the wine waiter to pair the wines for you, he is really very good at it.The Foie Gras was absolutely exquisite, the highlight of the meal for me.

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