B&B Garonnella

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.