Highly bistronomic cuisine by Chef Anthony Vaillant with impeccable and meticulous service, and well thought-out presentations.
In a warm, uncluttered setting, let yourself be surprised by Chef Anthony Vaillant's highly bistronomic cuisine. Like these marinated mackerel aiguillettes, crispy with a Chinese pastry stuffed with fennel... followed by a pot-au-feu of poultry supreme in a broth with Batak berries, which will captivate you. The service is impeccable and meticulous, the presentations well thought out, the cooking mastered, and the desserts a promise of gourmet delights. There's nothing to complain about at this establishment below the château, which is well worth a visit!
Further information
Opening time and information on L'ESSENTIEL
Collège Culinaire de France. Closed for one week at Christmas and one week in February. Open Tuesday to Saturday from 12:15 to 1:30 pm (last service at 1:30 pm) and from 7:15 to 9:30 pm (last service at 9 pm). Menus from €29 to €55. A la carte menu: approx. €45. Children's menu: €18. Set lunch menu: €19 (starter/main course or main course/dessert and €25 for all 3; Tuesday to Friday). Wine by the glass. Chèque Vacances, Chèque Restaurant. Groups welcome. Baby chairs available. Terrace. Take-away sales.
Owner's Message
How not to succumb to the charm of this unique place, just a stone's throw from the Château de Saumur and the town centre, with its stones and exposed beams. Ideal for a Lunch or a Dinner with friends, family or business. The Chef Anthony Vaillant and his team will make you discover a Gourmet, Inventive and Convivial cuisine highlighting local seasonal products and a wine list that gives pride of place to Loire wines.
Nous prenons les aiguillettes de canard et le thon rouge. Dans nos assiettes: 2 tranches de magret et un pavé de thon albacore...
Réponse du serveur : le magret est coupé en aiguillettes et le thon est du thon rouge albacore!!!
Très grosse déception et aucune explication du chef