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Py-r

★★ Michelin€€€€gastronomic

Pierre Lambinon is nothing if not wholehearted! In this restaurant just a stone's throw from the Pont Neuf, he is making waves with his cooking. The meal begins with a festival of appetisers, bringing a foretaste of the flavours that will define the meal. The chef is at his most inspired when it comes to deftly preparing dishes based on herbs from the garden, fish and seafood and fine seasonal vegetables – intoxicating seafood aromas, grilled notes and the bitter overtones of vegetables. For example, line-caught hake from Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Pyrenean trout gravlax, broad beans and wild garli

🕐 Mo-Fr 20:00-22:00, Tu,We,Fr 12:00-14:00

Auberge de la Forge

★ Michelin€€€Modern Cuisine

This duet of talented innkeepers (a chef and a pastry chef with a passion for wine) earned their stripes with stints in iconic establishments such as with Christophe Bacquié at the Castellet and at Le Gabriel and Le Ritz. Here, in their own restaurant, Théo crafts signature cuisine that sings an ode to the produce of nearby Tarn with seasonal fruit and veg that he cherry-picks himself from Lavour Market. Sourdough bread made with heirloom flours, an iced tea of tomato water spiked with garden herbs, delicately seasoned gravlax of ikejime trout, followed by blue lobster from Brittany bursting w

L'Aparté

★ Michelin€€€Modern Cuisine

This traditionally-built house, surrounded by lush greenery is so peaceful that you forget its location in the suburbs. The terrace, covered by a bioclimatic pergola, is a hit during the summer, while the stylish interior is both tasteful and comfortable. Chef Jérémy Morin skilfully rolls out creative dishes: roast rack of veal, brioche of sweetbread, vanilla-laced artichoke and a gutsy gravy or roast monkfish in sumac with braised baby gem lettuce in a raspberry seasoning, creamy yoghurt and a red wine and balsamic vinegar sauce.

En Pleine Nature

★ Michelin€€€regional, french

Chef Sylvain Joffre promises and delivers fresh, subtle, 100% natural food. This authentic cook-gardener-gatherer makes the most of the herbs and vegetables from his own garden and from painstakingly sourced local producers. Sylvain is conscientious, serious and the antithesis of showy. He aims to serve first-rate food at prices that make sense, crafting each ingredient sincerely and truthfully, adding the occasional flourish by way of jus, coulis, plants and flowers… The tasteful interior is low-key with the bonus of alfresco dining shaded by parasols. Highly committed to the environment, the

🕐 Tu-Fr 12:00-14:00,19:00-22:00

Agapes

★ Michelin€€fine_dining

In the trendy, hipster district of Saint Aubin, this tiny bistro, taken over by Arnaud Darbas and Virginie Béziaud, conjures up crisp fresh dishes oozing with distinctive flavours. The technique and creativity of the youthful chef, who trained with the best, are impressive: green asparagus and a light frothy sabayon with smoked olive oil; line-caught hake from Saint Jean de Luz, yuzu-laced shellfish and roasted white asparagus; Ibaïama pork, varied textures of seasonal veggies, garlic emulsion and a punchy gravy. In a simply appointed yet inviting interior, Virginie seamlessly manages the fron

🕐 Th-Sa 12:00-13:30; Tu-Sa 19:45-21:30

L'Écorce

★ Michelin€€€gastronomic, french

Conventional French wisdom has it that you shouldn't judge a tree by its bark (écorce), but we would beg to differ! In an intimate setting accommodating around 20 covers facing the kitchen, the chef demonstrates a sure touch. The dishes, always accessible and balanced, feature carefully sourced ingredients and precise sauces – a contemporary tart of vegetables and seaweed; John Dory with mushrooms, passion fruit and olive sauce; Aveyron veal cooked two ways. The wine list homes in on a handful of well-chosen labels, with some excellent pairings available by the glass.

Stéphane Tournié - Les Jardins de l'Opéra

★ Michelin€€€Modern Cuisine

In a bright, stylish dining interior (hardwood floors, pale wood tables, wine cellar) and a flower-decked interior courtyard covered by a glass-paned roof, this enchanting, quiet and peaceful setting comes as a surprise in the very heart of the Place du Capitole. At this prestigious address, Stéphane Tournié, a former student of Lucien Vanel, André Daguin, Philippe Legendre (Taillevent) and Christian Constant (Le Crillon), lets his talent shine. This dedicated artisan focuses on the essential, with dishes such as scallops, cream of rice with nori, or duck foie gras ravioli and black truffle. T

Michel Sarran

★ Michelin€€€€french

As Michel Sarran puts it, "this is more of a house than a restaurant", where guests are invited to take the time to eat and enjoy the moment in one of two dining rooms – a modern space on the ground floor and a more hushed and elegant ambiance on the first floor. Originally from the Gers département, the chef divided his time between the South-West and the Mediterranean before settling in Toulouse, where he came to be one of the city's culinary ambassadors. With his single set menus that celebrate the region's finest produce, he creates a sun-kissed take on the cuisine of the South of France,

🕐 Mo-Su 12:00-13:45,20:00-21:45

Acte 2 Yannick Delpech

★ Michelin€€€€french, fine_dining

Yannick Delpech, previously chef of L'Amphitryon, returns to the stage for a second act with this atypical and charming restaurant. In a former sawmill, he combines fine dining with the bohemian spirit of a table d'hôtes. Soaking up an atmosphere created by music and a video projection, some 15 diners per seating are served a surprise set menu. Readable and indulgent, this authentic cuisine enhanced with robust-flavoured sauces and jus (the chef's trademark) never fails to make an impression: octopus cooked in red wine daube-style and married with lamb shoulder confit; red mullet with bottarga

🕐 Fr-Sa 12:00-14:00,Tu-Sa 20:00-22:00

SEPT

★ Michelin€€€€Modern Cuisine

Chef Guillaume Momboisse is at the helm of this modern establishment in the heart of the antique district, just a stone’s throw from the Marché des Carmes (covered market). Evening meals are served in a stylish interior (coffered ceiling, modern furnishings, round leather clad tables), courtesy of several-course surprise menus, often of seafood and Japanese inspiration. Graphic plating, designer tableware, spot-on service and a wine list selected to pair with the food set the scene for a creative culinary experience.

🕐 Tu-Sa 20:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 12:00-13:00

Maison Pellestor Veyrier

★ Michelin€€€€Modern Cuisine

Chef Quentin Pellestor-Veyrier has set up shop with his partner Camille Hubert (front of house) in the former premises of Yannick Delpech's L'Amphitryon. Now in his thirties, he has built up a remarkable CV, having honed his skills in prestigious restaurants in the South of France (Franck Putelat, Gilles Goujon) and alongside another icon of Mediterranean cuisine, Alain Ducasse. His menu pays tribute to Occitan culinary heritage: from the South-West, foie gras and duck breast, veau du Ségala (veal), fragrant strawberries and toasted almonds; from the Mediterranean, Sétoise rouille, oysters fro

En Marge

★ Michelin€€€€Modern Cuisine

Frank Renimel and his wife have transformed a former farmstead into a gourmet loft decked in wood and stone, whose floor to ceiling windows embrace the rolling countryside. Perfectly in tune with the seasons, the chef changes his menu monthly, blending local, rustic fare with noble ingredients such as caviar, truffles or cèpes. The diner is often bowled over by Renimel’s craftsmanship, such are the emotions created by each bite, which is the case with the chef’s version of cassoulet, a firm fixture on the menu. To pleasantly prolong your stay, five exquisitely appointed guestrooms add the fina

Le Puits Saint Jacques

★ Michelin€€€€Modern Cuisine

Once a coaching stop on the Camino de Santiago, this characterful Gers house is the site of a handsome dining room that blends historic (beams, bricks and tiles) with modern (light fittings, furnishings, tableware) details. Chef William Candelon’s culinary score is a delicious patchwork of hearty country fare and contemporary sobriety, in a bid to showcase first-class ingredients: lamb sweetbread, morel mushrooms, truffles, guinea fowl, Challans duck.

Le Colvert

必比登€€Modern Cuisine

This gourmet hideaway, which sources most of its ingredients from local growers and livestock farmers, abounds with charm, freshness and flavour. In the heart of the Lauragais, this pretty restaurant with a lovely terrace boasts smiling, well-paced service and confidently executed dishes at very reasonable prices: pig's trotter ravioli with oyster mushrooms, bay leaf and sage sauce; grilled onglet steak with a peppercorn jus; for dessert, vanilla and ginger mesturet. To wash down with wines from Gaillac and Languedoc.

Vigne en Foule

必比登€€Modern Cuisine

A restaurant, bistro, wine bar and wine shop all in one in the heart of Gaillac. This light-filled space with an open kitchen meets all your dining needs. Julien Bourdariès cooks up bistro-style cuisine, complemented by a selection of regional charcuterie and cheeses, and, in season, a truffle menu. His dishes are indulgent – think cod loin with risotto-style fregola sarda and a lemon and fresh herb condiment. The wine list features over 200 different labels. A convivial location, with a room upstairs available for private hire.

L'Angle

必比登€€Modern Cuisine

This hidden gem is nestled in a village at the confluence of two rivers – the Aveyron and the Viaur. A contemporary take on an artists' bistro, it boasts artwork on the walls and affordable prices. Working solo in his small, glass-walled kitchen, chef Arnaud Ronxin crafts ingenious dishes with the mission of showcasing seasonal produce. Think oven-roasted veal with confit potatoes and chanterelles, or lamb trotters with a red wine sauce. The more ambitious multi-course evening set menu is different every evening.

L'Équilibre

必比登€€Modern Cuisine, Farm to table

Run by an enthusiastic couple who believe in hearty, wholesome food, this restaurant fully deserves its resounding success. The chef skilfully works with fine market produce, illustrated by a perfectly cooked egg with a runny yolk, onions confit in white wine and shredded pork in wild garlic… Outstanding value for money and hits all the right buttons.

🕐 Tu-Fr 12:00-14:00, 20:00-22:00

L'Épicurien

必比登€€Modern Cuisine

Luck has nothing to do with the current reputation of this downtown venue, facing Jean Jaurès Fountain, as the darling of the town’s discerning epicureans. The stripped-back interior sports a distinctly Scandinavian feel, which given the chef’s Swedish origins is hardly a surprise. On the culinary front, he deploys his undisputed talent, adding a new twist to French classics and conjuring up enticing recipes in tune with the era: generous portions, well crafted and oozing with flavour. The intelligent wine list and crack table staff, as professional as they are friendly, add the final flourish

Cartouches

必比登€€Farm to table

In the picturesque and lively neighbourhood of Saint-Aubin, this tiny bistro is always busy! Chef Nicolas Brousse and his wife take great pleasure in serving up tasty, carefully prepared dishes. And in keeping with this spirit of conviviality, why not share a fine steak (butcher's choice – for two people)? This goes down very well with a natural wine from the extensive selection. The set menu changes every week.

L'Air de Famille

必比登€€french

L'Air de Famille makes for an appealing place to eat with its period decor (vintage advertising posters, original counter) and unpretentious atmosphere. Tradition and the seasons dictate the menu here, with particular attention paid to flavour combinations and sauces. Calf's head with ravigote sauce and other classics regularly feature… and they boast a well-stocked wine list!

🕐 Tu-We 12:00-14:00;Th-Sa 12:00-14:00;20:00-22:00

Une Table à Deux

必比登€€Modern Cuisine

After learning the ropes in Toulouse, Morgane and Nicolas made a beeline for Korea and Malaysia to research new flavours. Back in their hometown, they have chosen the Carmes district to regale diners with playful recipes that blend Mediterranean and tropical flavours, resulting in impressively curated and beautifully balanced dishes. Fantastic value for money lunchtime menu.

🕐 Mo-Tu 12:00-13:45, 19:30-21:30; We 19:30-21:30; Th-Fr 12:00-13:45, 19:30-21:30

Bistrot Saveurs

必比登€€Modern Cuisine

British chef Simon Scott worked his way from London to Provence, before setting up shop here in the Tarn département. The vivid red façade leads diners into a vibrant and cosy pop-inspired decor. This eclectic chef and master craftsman works exclusively with good-quality (local) ingredients, in a bid to serve his guests precise, colourful and tasty dishes that change regularly according to the market stalls. This Bistrot des Saveurs is certainly aptly named!

L'Échappée Belle

必比登€€Modern Cuisine

On the ground floor of a contemporary hotel, the entrance framed by birch trunks leads to a stylish dining space done out with anthracite feature walls, red banquettes and white seats. The modern, refined and flavoursome brasserie cuisine includes dishes such as Dubarry velouté, focaccia croutons and peanut oil with Espelette pepper; sautéed prawns, piquillo pepper and chorizo risotto, sauce armoricaine; melt-in-the-middle moelleux au chocolat, Armagnac cream and caramelised hazelnuts. Pleasant terrace overlooking the main square.

L'Auberge des Arcades

€€Traditional Cuisine

Already chef at Vigne en Foule in Gaillac, Julien Bourdariès has opened a new place in a delightful brick and half-timbered house on the emblematic Place des Arcades in this medieval village. For lunch, the lively Auberge (open from morning to evening) proposes an amazing set menu at a bargain price, a choice of starters for sharing (charcuterie from the Tarn, pig's trotter croquettes etc) and dishes such as duck confit or veal fillet cooked in the open fire oven. Savvy selection of regional wines.

L'Alto

€€Modern Cuisine

In this lovely, pink-brick château deep in the countryside, the kitchen works only with premium produce. They add a modern spin to local ingredients, courtesy of highly contrasting flavours, like seabass in citrus fruit stock or roast figs with a mousse of fresh goat’s cheese and vanilla-laced olive oil ice cream… The musical theme is visible not only in the fine-tuned culinary score, but also in the harmonious decor: a sculpture of a saxophone and a violin-shaped swimming pool!

L'Œuf de Coq

€€€Modern Cuisine

A fine arts student in a former life, chef Mathieu Lacaze takes great care over the presentation of his dishes. His artistic sensibility shines through in his resolutely modern market-fresh cuisine. In keeping with the seasons, his dishes are prepared using quality local ingredients selected from organic market gardeners and small-scale livestock farmers. The space is contemporary, with exposed tiles and stone walls; in fine weather, make a beeline for the small patio terrace. A surprise set menu is served in the evening, along with a fine selection of independent wines, mainly organic and nat

Les 5 Bouchons

€Modern Cuisine

A pleasant restaurant for lunch beneath the arcades of Place Nationale, Montauban's architectural pride and joy. The name refers to the five members of the family of experienced chef David Soulier, who works with his wife Joan front of house. Every fortnight, a new seasonal menu showcases well-sourced local ingredients in straightforward, colourful and tasty dishes, for example roasted hazelnuts grown in Tarn-et-Garonne that accompany the beetroot hummus, or the sticks of celeriac and mustard seed pickles served with the pork loin cooked for five hours. Whether seated on the terrace or in the

Ô Saveurs

€€€creative

With its colourful contemporary style, this recently renovated restaurant near Toulouse is a pleasant and relaxing location. Chef David Biasibetti builds several courses into a surprise set menu showcasing his lovely contemporary cuisine – think monkfish with spinach and watercress, or a surf and turf combination of scallops and pig's ears. Here, seasonal ingredients are elevated by means of careful presentation.

🕐 Tu-Fr 12:00-14:00,19:30-21:30;Sa 19:30-22:00;Su 12:00-14:00

Le Clos Monteils

€€Traditional Cuisine

Françoise and Bernard Bordaries turned this 1771 presbytery into an intimate restaurant that feels like a family home. She extends a genial welcome, while he cracks on with the cooking. He builds dishes on simple foundations to highlight seasonal ingredients in well-crafted recipes.

La Taverne Besson

€€Classic Cuisine

This is an original Taverne with its contemporary, elegant, light - filled decor – and a terrace giving onto the countryside. Enjoy the enticing food, blending good local ingredients and original touches. You can also stay the night in one of the cleverly designed guestrooms.

L'Instant...

€€french

You can look forward to a modern gourmet interlude here ranging from an attractive set menu with choices (only one dessert) at lunchtime to a more ambitious lineup in the evening with ‘L’Instant Gourmet’ menu. Terrine of pot-au-feu with veggies, whipped horseradish sauce; roast fillet of trout, cumin-laced creamy split peas with a lemon-spiked emulsion of shellfish; French toast with salted butterscotch caramel. Alfresco dining in fine weather on the terrace. Popular with foodies and within easy reach of Toulouse.

🕐 Mo-Fr 19:00-23:00

Bistrot Constant

€€Traditional Cuisine

This spruce lock gatehouse, on the banks of a side canal of the Garonne River, is home to a bistro run by a meticulous chef. In a refurbished interior, Christophe Marque continues to champion wholesome bistro cuisine, courtesy of time-honoured classics faultlessly executed in keeping with culinary tradition – Bon appétit!

Amapola Kitchen

€€Modern Cuisine

The premium location at the foot of Pont Vieux, overlooking the historic town and cathedral, is eminently Instagram worthy. The savvily revamped dinky bistro is run by a former art historian, whose healthy, colourful, well-crafted dishes hit the spot. This unorthodox, fine food DJ mixes South American, Italian and Comorian influences, with a scattering of lacto-fermented ingredients and a preference for organic sources. First-class organic and natural wines.

Alchimy

€€Modern Cuisine

In the heart of the old town, this handsome Art Deco building is home to a contemporary-style brasserie with an attractive glazed roof and an imposing Murano chandelier – a pleasant setting in which to peruse a menu packed with enticing options. Using local produce, the chef puts his own spin on the classics: seared salmon gravlax served with a mushroom salad; a fine cut of Tarn pork; a new version of tarte Tatin with Granny Smith opaline. Pure alchemy!

Les Planeurs

€€japanese, french

A deliberately bohemian, offbeat setting provides the foil to crisp, unusual and aromatic Franco-Japanese cuisine. Excellent value for pleasure.

Les Sales Gosses

€€french

Les Sales Gosses (naughty kids) chalks up its creative version of heart-warming bistro classics on large blackboards. The food is the work of chef Bruno, who is definitely top of the class! A great meal every time. And if it’s fully booked, there is now a Plan B: Le Bistrot, not far away, on Rue de l'Industrie.

🕐 We-Fr 12:00-13:30, 19:30-21:00; Tu 19:30-21:00

Bistrot August

€€Traditional Cuisine

A stone's throw from rue Gabriel Péri, two young chefs have transformed an old wine cellar into an intimate bistro. Trained with the Ducasse group, Léopold Gillen is to be found in the kitchen, while Maxime Renvaze provides cordial and attentive service, as well as recommendations from a wine cellar composed of some 100 carefully selected labels. This seasonal, technical and flavourful cuisine features perfectly balanced seasoning and carefully crafted details: pâté en croûte with foie gras, pork, duck and venison; hay-smoked duck, squash and juniper juice. Great-value lunch set menu and short

Mantesino

€italian

The Naples-born chef, who used to be an engineer, has enthusiastically donned an apron (mantesino in Italian) and opened this small bistro in a street near the Église Saint-Aubin. He gives pride of place to his roots by tapping into the culinary traditions of Southern Italy, from Campania to Puglia. A far cry from stereotypical Italian fare, his no-nonsense bistro cuisine wins diners over by drawing solely on flavoursome, meticulously selected ingredients: mortadella from Bologna, hazelnuts from Piedmont, Ibaïama pork, as well as meat from Aveyron and vegetables from local growers. Uplifting!

🕐 Tu-Fr 12:00-13:30; We-Fr 19:30-21:30

L'alouette

€€Farm to table

Opposite the legendary Victor Hugo market, good food lovers rave about this friendly eatery. Aged rib of beef and line-caught hake rub shoulders, while a patriotic lineup of bistro classics (paupiette of poultry and girolles or rump steak and shallot sauce) cosies up to spring veggies from the next-door market stalls, like white asparagus jazzed up chorizo. To finish, whether you choose the profiterole or the rice pudding, you will be in bliss. A wholesome, feel-good vibe flanked by a terrace that is just the ticket for a drink before dinner.

🕐 We-Fr 12:00-14:00, 19:00-22:00; Sa 12:00-15:00, 19:00-22:00; Su 12:00-15:00

Émile

€€regional, bistro

An appealing wine list, 100% house-made traditional cuisine that focuses on fresh produce and local producers and – the icing on the cake – a pretty terrace overlooking a lovely square. The star of the show is obviously the cassoulet, but the menu proposes plenty of delicious alternatives, all at reasonable prices.

🕐 Tu-Sa 12:00-13:30,19:30-21:30

Causses Toujours

€€Traditional Cuisine

At the entrance to this bastide town perched on the heights of the Quercy Caussadais, this small restaurant is run by a versatile duo who are no strangers to the business. Fresh from Alsace, they have swapped the vineyards of eastern France for the hills of the South-West. There are no culinary gimmicks here: it's all about honest, serious cuisine, allying tradition and fresh ingredients, eg seasonal mushroom vol-au-vent and poulette sauce with vin jaune. Friendly atmosphere guaranteed.

Genty Magre

€€french

This restaurant, run by chef Romain Brard for over 20 years, proudly announces its agenda on the menu: "traditional French bourgeois cuisine". He won the title for best cassoulet Toulousain in 2023 with his indulgent casserole of lingot beans, Toulouse sausages and artisanal pork rind sausages, pork belly, snout and ears, duck confit, carrots, onions, celery, garlic, tomato, spices etc. You can even buy a jar of it to enjoy at home! Add into the mix a good selection of wines from the South-West and attentive, pleasant service from Priscilla. This appealing family-run restaurant is good value f

🕐 Tu-Sa 12:00-14:00,19:30-22:00

Hortùs

€€€Modern Cuisine

Hortùs means ‘garden’ in Latin and plants are at the heart of the cuisine of chef Clément Lessoud (former sous-chef to Ludovic Turac at the restaurant Une Table au Sud in Marseille). His creative, healthy and eco-minded cooking (i.e. organic ingredients and limited animal protein) is an ode to the South in the broadest sense, and more particularly to the flavours of the Mediterranean: pissaladière with creamy potatoes and capers; squid like a cacio and pepe carbonara with guanciale bacon; blackberry sorbet and a coffee ice cream cone.

Les Volets Rouges

€€Modern Cuisine

This red-shuttered house exudes a subtle Basque feel, a reminder of the origins of the pair of brothers who own this bistro. The elder of the two draws on his extensive experience in Parisian kitchens in a new take on the flavours of South-West France; the younger brother smoothly orchestrates the restaurant floor and provides expert recommendations from the well-crafted wine list. The dishes change from day to day: butternut squash and sage ravioli topped with turmeric butter, Basque lamb confit served with smoked sucrine lettuce and a white chilli sauce. The simple, bold culinary spirit hark

Le Cénacle

€€€Modern Cuisine

Le Cénacle sports a plush, elegant interior, depicted by a superb 16C sculpted fireplace, a Caravaggio print and exposed rafters. The chef takes pride in forging long-standing partnerships with top-drawer regional producers: organic vegetables from Gers, lamb from Béarn, line-caught fish. Inventive cuisine with a Mediterranean slant and good value for money at lunchtime.

🕐 Tu-Fr 12:00-14:00, 19:30-22:00; Sa 19:30-21:00

Solides

€€french

This restaurant opposite the market stands out on account of its fine bistro food, delivered by a chef who is a proponent of short supply chains. It also boasts an excellent (and coherent) natural wine list. In a bohemian atmosphere, sample the house speciality: vol-au-vent with calf sweetbreads, cockerel combs and chicken sauce, as well as terrific cheeses from the region.

🕐 We-Sa 19:30-22:30

Cécile

€€french

In the lively, bustling Carmes neighbourhood, a close-knit young team welcomes you to this modern bistro with a wood-decked veranda, large open kitchen and contemporary decor. The short menu is inspired by a real mix of cultures: exotic touches are incorporated into dishes such as Thai duck tartare and farm-reared pork loin with mango and pomegranate.

🕐 Tu-Sa 09:00-22:00

Hito

€€french

Hitoshi Araki's restaurant is near Place des Salins. Working alone in the kitchen, the chef cooks up creative French cuisine enriched with passing references to Japan. His indisputably precise execution, remarkable cooking technique and bold flavours come through in dishes such as melt-in-the-mouth pork belly preserved in its own juices and lightly caramelised on the outside – delicious! The lunch menu is a steal.

🕐 Mo-Fr 12:00-14:00,20:00-22:00

Les Têtes d'Ail

€€french

This is the place for wholesome bistronomic fare from southwest France! Market-fresh, flavoursome dishes that keep pace with the seasons, well-selected local produce, excellent value for money (particularly at lunchtime), all of which in a busy shopping high street near Place des Carmes. Invariably packed, which is always a good sign!

🕐 Tu-Sa 12:00-14:30,20:00-22:00

Chez Loustic

€€Modern Cuisine

In one of the busiest parts of the Saint-Cyprien neighbourhood, this modern bistro has an industrial aesthetic that makes for a convivial atmosphere. The pleasant little terrace overlooking the square is a bonus. Having learned the ropes at a Christian Constant restaurant, the chef prepares meticulous seasonal cuisine using market-fresh produce.

🕐 Tu-Fr 12:00-13:30,19:30-21:30; Sa 12:00-14:00

Le Servant

€€gastronomic, french

This restaurant nestled behind a green façade in the Saint-Cyprien neighbourhood is run by Nicolas Servant and Katie, his wife. Inside, concrete features meet wooden furnishings. The ingredient-led cuisine cuts to the chase: cream of porcini soup, poached egg and golden croutons; crispy pork belly, creamed pumpkin and chestnut; white chocolate ganache, quince and ras el hanout tuile. Genuine bistro dishes – hearty and flavourful – to be washed down with wine from a carefully curated selection.

🕐 Tu-Fr 12:00-21:30; Mo 19:30-21:30

Inicio

€€Modern Cuisine

In the homeland of Jean Jaurès, this restaurant occupies what was once the property of Carmaux Mining Company. Unsurprisingly, it is an imposing building with all the elements of a classic bourgeois interior – herringbone floorboards, mouldings and a marble fireplace. It is invariably packed to capacity (tables get booked up a week in advance). Mexican chef Yazmine Geze has struck on a culinary formula that is winning over the locals and their palates. Mediterranean cuisine with a Mexican twist, for instance vegetarian toastaditas or flame-grilled beef. There's a short, beautifully crafted set

L'Hippi'curien

€€french

At this small restaurant in an old building with exposed brick and pebble interior walls, diners have two options: excellent value for money at lunchtime or more elaborate cuisine in the evening with the single set menu. The new chef, who has a particular fondness for France's South-West, makes the best seasonal ingredients the focus of his set menus: grilled green asparagus, roast fillet of duckling, bluefin tuna from Saint-Jean-de-Luz etc. Attentive service.

🕐 Mo-Fr 12:00-14:00; We-Fr 18:30-23:30

Cuq en Terrasses

€€€Modern Cuisine

High up in the village, this charming 18C house is a haven of calm, boasting an unusual terraced garden that showcases the produce of the kitchen garden. It's a new departure for this restaurant run by two young professionals who have worked in MICHELIN-starred establishments in Toulouse, and who serve up cuisine that is essentially plant-based and finely executed: artichoke au gratin with aromatic herbs, chorizo emulsion; river trout from Condax fish farm, almond stuffing. Take in the breathtaking view of the Lauragais plain and the Pyrenees from the veranda and terrace. There are charming gu

L'oc-xalis

€€Modern Cuisine

In this pretty village known for its pink garlic, an old stone building plays host to two dining rooms, a patio and a lounge with a wood fire crackling in a cast-iron stove. The hardwood floors, exposed stone walls and timber ceilings foster a cosy atmosphere. In the kitchen, Lydia Darasse and Thomas Massoutier serve up modern dishes, centred on fresh produce, sourced both locally and further afield: battered and fried soft-boiled egg, parsnip purée, button mushrooms and meurette sauce; seared scallops, saffron orzo risotto, lobster bisque and bottarga.

Mas de Dardagna

€€Traditional Cuisine

Now, this is simple, well-made fare that does justice to its ingredients (the chef uses short supply chains as much as possible): guinea fowl and black Gascon pork charlotte, artichoke cream, full-bodied gravy and fresh mushrooms. No doubt about it, this typical Toulouse farmhouse is a haven for foodies! On sunny days, make the most of the terrace beneath the wisteria.

La Table de Laurent

€€Modern Cuisine

Laurent Prat uses quality produce (langoustine, monkfish etc) to create a range of classic and more modern dishes that are always seamlessly put together and have international influences: pan-fried gnocchi with spinach; seared prawns in a Mexican marinade; grilled grouper, aubergine roll with beetroot hummus. Afternoon tea with house-made pastries, served in an inviting wood-panelled interior.

🕐 Tu-Sa 12:00-14:00,19:00-21:30

La Table d'Auzeville

€€Traditional Cuisine

In this white house in the heart of a village in the suburbs of Toulouse, the chef serves up generous traditional cuisine, including dishes such as fillet of duck with a spicy reduction or tournedos of beef with morel mushrooms. For dessert, a crunchy strawberry tartlet with home-made pistachio ice cream. In fine weather, enjoy your meal on the shady terrace.

🕐 We-Sa 12:00-13:30, 19:30-21:30; Su 12:00-13:30

Cap de Castel

€€Modern Cuisine

Take a seat on the splendid terrace with the Pyrenees in the distance and the Montagne Noire in the foreground and get ready to sample modern cuisine with traditional touches. The food highlights local produce, such as veal raised in Puylaurens, lightly seared and served rare with Veggie Wellington and a coffee-flavoured veal gravy. Lovely guestrooms to prolong your stay in style.

La Table des Merville

€€€fine_dining

This glass extension on a pretty square with a terrace has kitchens that open onto the dining area, giving the impression that the chef is working among the guests. Claudie and Thierry Merville have succeeded in creating an original space in which to serve their nicely contemporary and lovingly prepared dishes!

Ciel à Table

€€french

On the church square in this village in the Toulouse Conurbation, this typical pink brick building has now been extended by a large room with a glass roof and a patio shaded by a chestnut tree and a lime tree. The light-filled restaurant room boasts contemporary decor and a large open kitchen. The cuisine reflects the style of the place, flirting with the zeitgeist, in dishes such as Mediterranean tuna bao with notes of sesame, or pigeon served two ways: the leg confit and the supreme cooked whole. Attentive and alert service.

Le Bellevue

€€french

Chef-patron Yann Ghazal runs this restaurant perched on the banks of the Ariège. A relaxed atmosphere prevails in the dining area, which has been given an appealing facelift. The menu features indulgent, colourful dishes: crispy-runny egg, warm chorizo chantilly cream and black garlic powder; beef cheek braised in red wine, lardo di Colonnata, Chasselas grapes, tender carrots and potato purée – all at reasonable prices. The shady riverside terrace is absolutely sublime.

🕐 Mo,Th,Fr,Sa 09:00-22:00; Su 10:00-15:00

Le Gentiane

€€Traditional Cuisine

Gentian root is lauded for various properties, one of which stimulates the appetite – true to its name, this place does just that! Nicolas Bachon and his father work in tandem in the kitchen, cooking up traditional dishes with a modern twist (such as the sautéed beef mignon). Service with a smile from their respective wives. During the week, the lunch menu is a real bargain!

L'Intangible

€€€Modern Cuisine

This 1850 family château was tastefully restored in 2022 by a young couple raised in the world of Alain Ducasse and used to high-flying establishments (Palais de l’Élysée and Plaza Athénée for her, Meurice for him). Their single set menu aims to showcase vegetables from the local terroir and their own kitchen garden, albeit scattered with globetrotting touches. Grilled white asparagus accompanied by a garlic sabayon, shiitake and oyster mushroom ravioli with egg confit, pigeon breast and leg wrapped in chard leaves. For dessert, the pastry chef steps in with fruity delights, such as a strawber

Auberge du Poids Public

€€Traditional Cuisine

Following in her parents' footsteps, Céline Taffarello continues to showcase the best of the terroir, with produce such as magret of black mountain duck with sarawak pepper and delicious, perfectly seasoned roasted peach with verbena. The cassoulet, which has won several awards, is particularly popular. The panoramic terrace, with its pretty view of the Lauragais plain is delightful. Comfortable guestrooms.

Les Mets d'Adélaïde

€€Modern Cuisine

Adelaide and her cooking have taken up abode in the old village school, whose playground doubles as a summer patio. The chef enjoys adding spices and aromatic herbs from distant lands to her culinary repertory. Smiling welcome.

La Part des Anges

€€Modern Cuisine

The market-fresh menu demonstrates deep respect for the seasons and a desire to highlight the work of local producers. Healthy appetites are encouraged and appreciated and the front-of-house team is pleasantly attentive. Its enduring popularity with the locals says it all!

La Table de Haute-Serre

€€Modern Cuisine

In the wine storehouse of a château in the heart of the vineyards, this restaurant exudes the very particular charm of truly authentic places. Charcuterie rack, butcher's block, ham slicer and cases of wine herald a wonderful moment of gourmet delights, rounded off by wines from the estate. Rotisserie evening every Friday. Just delicious.

La Table de Charrou

€€Meats and Grills, Traditional Cuisine

In the upper reaches of this village on the Causse de Limogne, this unusual restaurant is housed in an old stone farmhouse. It has been set up by a couple, sommeliers by trade and returnees from a stint in New Zealand, who learned the art of cutting meat from the village butcher, who happens to be the proprietress's father. As a result, they serve only local meats (from the Lot, Aveyron and Tarn-et-Garonne), prepared nose to tail, then matured, smoked, simmered, grilled or made into a terrine – accompanied by crispy, succulent chips cooked in beef fat. Don't miss the wood-fired leg of lamb, co

L'Atelier de Damien

€€Modern Cuisine

Just 10min from the historic town centre, this restaurant is to be found where you would least expect it: on the first floor of an unremarkable building that, so we're told, was once a fire station. The contemporary setting is definitely appealing, as is the cuisine of the chef, who has an impressive track record (Alain Ducasse in Paris and Py-R in Toulouse). The three set menus, which echo today's culinary standards, certainly whet the appetite: roast onions and grilled mackerel; glazed pork belly, a meat jus, potatoes, leeks and peppers. Cordial service.