La Chaumiere D'albret - Lavardac

We spotted the hotel and restaurant whilst driving by so decided to turn around and investigate. On doing so we’re met by Nelly Pedronie the proprietor who made us feel very welcome, so in turn booked a table for dinner to be taken amongst the pretty trees and flowers in the front garden. On arrival tables had been set up for diners outside although we appeared to be the only ones to have chosen to eat amongst the trees. What a super evening and not expensive yet more than good value for money. Super quality food, my prawns and Avocado could not have been better prepared, so fresh and enjoyable followed by potatoes and a white fish that was so tender, excellent.

Being relatively 'lightweight ' at trying new food, we decided we must try a local hostelry and visited this very pleasant restaurant whilst staying in nearby Nerac. And we are glad we did. It was a very hot day, so we sat in the delightful front garden shaded by trees and parasols. Madame Pedronie it seems is front of house and Monsieur Pedronie is in the kitchen. Both are very good at what they do. All the others dining were locals, which is obviously a good sign. One of those tables was obviously an intense business meeting of 5 or 6 very animated people. Interesting! One course was advertised at 7.90 and three courses for 11 euros. We started with a simple tomato dish and waited with some trepidation what the main course might be, but we needn 't have worried. We were served a casserole dish of meat and vegetables. The dark meat origin unknown, but not lamb , was delicious and tender and it all formed part of a quite substantial meal. We chose a half bottle of local wine as an accompaniment which was very pleasant. We followed this with ice cream and coffee to round off an excellent meal.

Nous cherchions un restaurant agréable pour déjeuner sur notre passage dans le Lot et Garonne et cet endroit nous est apparu très accueillant.La viande était excellente, elle fondait dans la bouche.Pour le dessert, les profiteroles au chocolat avec du chocolat coulant chaud aurait été meilleures mais elles étaient bonnes quand même.Seul peiti bémol c'est le passage des voitures juste à côté.Je recommande vivement ce restaurant à tous ceux qui sont de passage dans la ville de Lavarzac.

Me the Mrs are cruising on the Baise in a canal boat, we decided to moor our boat here as it was near the supermarket. The mooring is attached to the restaurant so we decided to eat here. I absolutely loved it so did the mrs. Simple food cooked delivered to perfection. Service was not super fast but the perfect pace for our evening. I had the rabbit terrine the Mrs had a bacon, walnut apple salad. Both were clean fresh not heavy. For Main we both had ‘perch pike’ which We’d both never had before it was delicious, crispy battered (I think) skin meaty tender fish. Special mention for the mash which was as light buttery as any I’ve ever had anywhere. For desert we both had ‘creme brûlée’ which we both agreed was one of the most well balanced best we’d ever had. Superb value at 18 Euro each. We had a recommended bottle of wine too which was the best bottles we’ve had at a restaurant in France so far. Highly recommend. We’re staying the night at the mooring as it’s a lovely spot too.

Food surprisingly good given the old-fashioned feel that other reviewers talk about (plastic flowers and tablecloths). Not gourmet standard but doesn't pretend to be, and prices very good.