€€Traditional Cuisine
Situated in the heart of the town, this charming restaurant is housed in a 19C residence. At the helm, Pascal Pressac and Patrice Devaine, formerly at La Grange aux Oies, propose a gastronomic experience that brings together fine dining and a delicatessen. In an inviting space that incorporates vintage items into a modern decor, diners can tuck into traditional cuisine that showcases the Charente region. The chef elevates local produce by turning out delicious, well-prepared dishes such as La Rochelle-style chowder or duck with cranberries. In summer, the terrace shaded by a century-old lime t
€€€Modern Cuisine
The story begins as you enter this vast estate on the edge of the Périgord-Limousin Regional Nature Park, here in the heart of Périgord Vert. Winding its way through the grounds is the Bandiat, the small river after which this restaurant is named. Housed in a large building featuring a brand new timber roof, it is bathed in soft light and imbued with a country house atmosphere. The chef concocts a surprise menu using seasonal ingredients supplied by small-scale local producers – as well as mushrooms and herbs picked on site (sometimes by the chef himself).
TripAdvisor review sample · 5.0/5 · 54 reviews
Bandiat in Abjat offers modern cuisine with a perfect 5.0/5 rating from 54 TripAdvisor reviews. Guests consistently praise the high food quality, atmosphere, and service. Set in a natural environment, the restaurant features harmonious architecture and comfortable chalets. The menu highlights local produce and garden ingredients, focusing on seasonal simplicity and elegant presentation, complemented by excellent wine pairings. Service is described as warm, professional, and well-paced, with chefs attentive to diverse needs including children. While minor feedback exists regarding meal pacing, the overall experience is characterized by tranquility, sensory delight, and a seamless integration of dining and nature.
Ideal for travelers seeking a tranquil natural setting and high-quality modern cuisine.
€€Farm to table
This restaurant housed in an old mill sports a cheerful interior and a splendid fireplace for cosy winter moments. In summer, the riverside terrace is the perfect spot to dig into appetising, market-fresh food, whose original and well-crafted recipes focus on locally sourced produce.
€€Modern Cuisine
In a converted barn that oozes charm, Florent Linard has created an ambiance that is entirely in keeping with his personal style. The open kitchen set beneath rafters sets the tone as he circulates between the kitchen and the tables to welcome guests and take orders. His sincere, honest cuisine revolves around ingredients and flavours: crispy beef tongue seasoned with bottarga, pan-fried foie gras; Dordogne trout cooked on one side, rillettes and escargot beurre blanc.
€€Modern Cuisine
In the verdant setting of a small wood near the Vienne River, tuck into meticulous cuisine that reflects the seasons: ballotine of guinea fowl with mushrooms and chestnut mousseline; sautéed calf sweetbreads, Madeira reduction and candied celeriac; lychee and ginger pavlova. N.B. You have a choice of two formats – restaurant or bistro – and you can dine on the pretty terrace overlooking the lake.
TripAdvisor review sample · 4.7/5 · 80 reviews
Located in Saint-Junien, Lauryvan specializes in modern cuisine. Most reviews highlight exceptional food quality, attentive service, and a beautiful green setting, making it suitable for celebrations. However, some negative feedback cites value concerns, noting high prices relative to expectations. Specific issues include erratic meal pacing, visible staff tension, and occasionally overcooked meat. While the overall rating is high at 4.7/5, a minority of diners reported disappointing experiences regarding consistency and service management. Visitors should anticipate high standards but remain aware of potential operational inconsistencies.
Suitable for celebratory diners seeking high-quality modern cuisine who can tolerate occasional service inconsistencies.
€€€Creative
This emblematic inn stands in the heart of the picturesque village of Brantôme. Enticing seasonal cuisine made from painstakingly sourced produce and scattered with Asian notes is served in a cosily comfortable dining room, which leads onto an enchanting terrace overlooking the River Dronne.
TripAdvisor review sample · 4.1/5 · 80 reviews
Located on the banks of the Dronne in Brantôme, Charbonnel offers a scenic and charming atmosphere. Reviews frequently praise the creative cuisine and friendly service, with chefs occasionally accommodating special requests. However, significant criticism targets slow meal pacing and long intervals between courses. Some guests reported inconsistent food quality, citing issues such as small portions, overly salty dishes, or poorly prepared ingredients. While the setting is delightful, the combination of sluggish service and variable culinary execution leads to mixed experiences regarding overall value and satisfaction.
Suitable for diners prioritizing scenery and creative cuisine who can tolerate slower pacing.
€€€Modern Cuisine
Not far from the market (ideal for fresh produce), local lad, chef Martin Dumas, has acquired a faithful crowd of regulars. His culinary score, tailored to today’s tastes, features a concise seasonal menu, generous hunks of meat to be shared and the house speciality, “thickly sliced calf’s liver”, which he learnt from Jean-Paul Arabian in Paris. Peaceful small terrace.
TripAdvisor review sample · 4.5/5 · 80 reviews
Martin Comptoir is highly rated in Limoges, averaging 4.5/5. Guests praise the modern cuisine for its innovation and respect for ingredients, highlighting dishes like veal liver with red wine sauce and shrimp-stuffed morels. Presentation is visually appealing. Service is generally warm and professional, though some note it can be intrusive or cite isolated conflicts. The atmosphere benefits from an open kitchen and historic setting, but cigarette smoke was reported by a few diners. Value perceptions vary; while many find the experience worthwhile, others consider the pricing high relative to portion sizes and lack of star rating.
Suitable for diners seeking creative modern French cuisine who can tolerate occasional service inconsistencies.
€€€Modern Cuisine
This pretty half-timbered house in the heart of the picturesque village of Les Bouchers is the domain of chef Olivier Polla. His modern cuisine lets the ingredients do the talking (foie gras, scallops, calf sweetbreads, female Muscovy duck etc), prepared according to his inspiration. A real treat for the taste buds.
TripAdvisor review sample · 4.3/5 · 80 reviews
Amphitryon is recognized for its modern French cuisine, with many guests praising the freshness of ingredients, refined presentation, and delicate flavors, particularly highlighting dishes like foie gras and lobster. However, negative reviews point out significant inconsistencies: slow meal pacing extends dining time unnecessarily, while service is sometimes described as mechanical, rushed, or lacking warmth. The atmosphere is generally viewed as intimate and suitable for couples, though occasionally noted as stiff. While food quality remains a strong point for most, issues with service efficiency and consistency are frequent complaints. Value is debated, with some finding the experience justified and others feeling it falls short of expectations given the pace and service attitude.
Suitable for diners seeking refined modern French cuisine who are tolerant of variable service pacing.
€€Modern Cuisine
Arthur Buisson is thriving in this attractive, trendy interior as he rolls out a modern, playful score that makes abundant use of aromatic herbs and spices and seasonings of all sorts. It is only natural that the chef’s globetrotting past influences his vibrant, distinctive craftsmanship. Even better, he also turns out to be a dab pastry chef!
TripAdvisor review sample · 4.5/5 · 80 reviews
Located in central Limoges, L'Aparté offers modern French cuisine. Reviews highlight fresh ingredients, refined dishes, and excellent taste, with careful plating. Service is generally friendly and efficient, though some guests note pacing issues or occasional errors. The ambiance is modest yet welcoming. Negative feedback focuses on specific cooking flaws, such as overcooked or overly salty items, and service lapses. Despite minor concerns regarding value, the overall rating remains high, making it suitable for diners seeking authentic contemporary French gastronomy.
Suitable for diners seeking refined modern French cuisine in central Limoges.
€€Modern Cuisine
At the foot of the cathedral, this former 17C cloister has plenty of character, courtesy of its old stones blended with more contemporary decor and furnishings. The chef's market-fresh cuisine varies with his mood (multi-course surprise menus in the evening) and the season. His consummate technique and the quality of the ingredients make for a pleasant experience, with a simpler, shorter menu at lunchtime. From the shaded terrace, you can even catch a glimpse of the chef at work in the kitchen.
TripAdvisor review sample · 4.0/5 · 80 reviews
Located in Limoges, La Cuisine du Cloître offers modern cuisine centered around a chef’s surprise menu. Many reviews praise the fresh ingredients, precise cooking, and elegant presentation within a serene, historic cloister setting. However, opinions are polarized: while some appreciate attentive service, others criticize the slow pacing, citing excessive intervals between courses that prolong the meal. A minority of negative feedback highlights insufficient portions or bland flavors, questioning the value. Overall, the restaurant presents a unique concept but suffers from inconsistent execution regarding timing and satisfaction.
Suitable for diners open to a surprise menu and a leisurely pace.
€€Modern Cuisine
This quaint old house in the heart of Périgueux provides the perfect foil for Gilles Labbé's assuredly epicurean cooking. It is clear that careful work goes into the precisely crafted recipes including the inspired vegetable dishes. The menu features quality Aubrac and Salers meats matured for six weeks on site. A master class of delicate craftsmanship and delicious food. Particularly attentive and enthusiastic front-of-house team.
TripAdvisor review sample · 4.8/5 · 80 reviews
Located in Périgueux, L'Épicurien specializes in modern cuisine with an average rating of 4.8/5 from 80 reviews. Positive feedback highlights food quality (61 mentions) and service (53 mentions), praising fresh ingredients, refined presentation, and excellent wines. The ambiance features elegant old stone interiors and a popular summer terrace. Negative comments primarily concern value (15 mentions) and meal pacing (9 mentions), with minor issues regarding service or food consistency. The staff is described as attentive and professional. Overall, it offers a high-quality dining experience suitable for travelers seeking refined gastronomy.
Suitable for travelers prioritizing ingredient quality and service details who accept higher costs for a refined dining experience.
€€Modern Cuisine
The Petrocorri were a Gallic people who settled in the Dordogne – a sign that the chef is proud of his roots. This pleasant venue in the historical heart of Périgueux, beneath century-old arcades, is the chef’s brainchild. He rolls out a two-pronged concept, with a bargain bistro-style lunch, and a more elevated fine dining menu with several courses in the evening. The contemporary, meticulously plated food takes local ingredients and tweaks them ever so slightly, like his black pork of Périgord with black beans and garlic condiment.
€€Modern Cuisine
At the foot of Cathédrale St Front, this restaurant that pays homage to the fictional detective occupies a 16C room with a pale stone vaulted ceiling. Thanks to his little grey cells, Poirot would no doubt have detected the sincerity behind the deliciously revamped recipes based on produce from the exceptional terroir of the Dordogne: terrine of semi-cooked foie gras and rhubarb pickles with Monbazillac; pan-fried magret de canard; tarte Tatin with salted butter caramel ice cream. A warm welcome and dynamic service.
TripAdvisor review sample · 4.6/5 · 80 reviews
Located in Périgueux's old town, Hercule Poireau is noted for its vaulted stone setting and professional service. Reviews frequently praise the original dishes, elegant plating, and warm welcome, highlighting its convenience as it remains open on Sundays and Mondays. However, some guests criticize the lack of flavor cohesion and surprise, with isolated reports concerning ingredient freshness and portion-to-price ratios. Pacing issues were also mentioned. Despite these mixed experiences regarding food execution, the overall rating remains high. It suits travelers seeking a refined atmosphere and attentive staff, though advance reservations are essential.
Suitable for diners prioritizing atmosphere and service; reservations are recommended.
€€Regional Cuisine
At La Taula (which means "table" in Occitan), Christine Maurence concocts no-nonsense family-style cuisine. Among her specialities, the veal kidney cooked whole with mustard seeds, the home-made stuffed duck's neck, and the semi-cooked foie gras are the signature dishes. An authentic restaurant just next to the cathedral, where traditions are not something to be trifled with!
TripAdvisor review sample · 4.3/5 · 80 reviews
Located near Saint-Front Cathedral in Périgueux, La Taula specializes in regional cuisine. Reviews highlight high-quality, traditional dishes featuring fresh ingredients and homemade items like ice cream. The atmosphere is generally described as pleasant and quiet. Service is often praised for being welcoming and efficient, though some guests experienced significant delays in meal pacing. Value perceptions vary; while many find the experience reasonable, others criticize unexpected supplements and question the price-to-quality ratio. It is a solid choice for authentic local flavors, provided diners are aware of potential service variances.
Suitable for diners seeking authentic Périgueux flavors with ample time for a leisurely meal.
€€Modern Cuisine
This ancient edifice, whose oldest stones date back to the 13C, oozes historical cachet (exposed beams and stonework, vaulted cellar that can be rented out for private events), while the open kitchen behind a glass partition and splendid rough-hewn wooden tables add a contemporary touch. The chef-owner, whose CV boasts some top Parisian establishments, conjures up tasty dishes in a bistronomic vein at lunchtime (e.g. burrata with truffle and beetroot seasoning; seabream with aubergine caviar), with a more high-flying score in the evening (white asparagus and scallops; seabass, baby artichoke a
TripAdvisor review sample · 4.8/5 · 64 reviews
Oxalis in Périgueux is highly rated for its modern cuisine, with guests praising the creative, flavorful dishes and impeccable presentation. The open kitchen adds to the pleasant atmosphere. Service is generally friendly and efficient, though some note occasional pacing issues. While most find the value excellent, particularly with the diverse lunch options, a minority report dissatisfaction with specific ingredients or service lapses. Overall, it remains a top choice for refined dining in the area.
Ideal for diners seeking high-quality modern French cuisine in a comfortable setting.