Vezere Lodge Restaurant - Le Bugue

We initially drove past this restaurant with rooms and decided to turn round and give it a try-we were in our Motorhome so parking for us needs to be considered! Very friendly welcome and we sat with coffees and our dog on the terrace as we were a little before they opened for lunch at 12. Chose from the menu of the day with a delicious Normandy style mushrooms in a cream and cheese sauce with bacon lardons, piping hot and plenty of french bread and french butter, followed by a faux fillet steak, chips and salad cooked exactly as asked and a crepe with salted caramel sauce,ice cream and chantilly cream. Generous portions and a little amuse bouche to start. We thought it good value at E27 per person…didn’t have any wine or alcohol as we were driving. We were joined by a couple of other tables on the terrace on quite a cool, windy lunchtime and clearly this place is popular with the locals.

Absolutely fantastic meal, owners are very friendly and service is second to non. We thoroughly enjoyed our experience and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend. The restaurant offers plenty of alternatives to the usual Dordogne fayre.

We were cycling past this roadside “establishment” at 6.30 pm and thought it would be pleasant to call in for a drink on our way home. We were made to feel rather unwelcome, only being permitted a drink with the order of some food....which we dId only to find it quite mediocre. We were the only customers, so not taking up the table that a more substantial cover would have provided. I wish the owners of this establishment good luck but feel they may need to up their game on the customer appreciation front!

We've had a family dinner recently. the reception and service were really neat, the boss was really cared for with the children, which is pleasant. family atmosphere. The meal was good and well presented, however nothing memorable. a nice and convenient restaurant when staying in a guest room in the corner.

We were able to discover during our stay this establishment and we absolutely do not regret to be stopped there! an excellent warm and friendly welcome from the owners who receive you with smile and kindness. We had the opportunity to dine 2 nights in a row and were able to enjoy the kitchen of this talented chef (with a big blow of heart for the chorizo risotto that I loved.!) from the home kitchen with quality products everything was perfect!