Thursday 2 August 2012

Touring Aquitaine - Read The Region's Top Five Restaurants- As Voted by You!

By Elfe Cabanas


Planning to take a tour at the beautiful French region Aquitaine? Of course, aside from indulging yourself to the famous delicious and sparkling wines of the region, you would love to treat yourself to the fine dining restaurants.

Below is the list of the top five restaurant in Aquitaine region as voted by you! These popular dining places are noted for their exceptional balance of food offerings, customer service, and food value. Read this Top Five Foodies Guide for Champagne Region, France.

5th Place - Restaurant Le Tertre

Considered as one of the famous restaurants in Aquitaine region, Restaurant Le Tertre is greatly known for its exceptional food and wine offerings. In Restaurant Le Tertre, ultimate customer satisfaction is always guaranteed.

The restaurant is famous for its culinary pleasures that come in very affordable prices. The place is noted to have perfect ambience for dining as it is decorated by fresh and stunning floral arrangements accompanied by magnificent music jazz piano.

Aside from delectable dishes, the restaurant is known for its wide variety of wine offerings. There are over 350 wines offered and prices range from 16 to 350 euros.

Tips:

1. Booking is necessary if you don't want long waiting.

2. Wear good quality shoes as the restaurant is located in a challenging location.

Price Range:

Regional menu at 31 (starter + main course + dessert)

Gourmet Menu at 47 (starter + main course + dessert)

Gourmet Menu at 65 (2 inputs + course + dessert)

Tasting menu served for all guests at the table 75 (4 dishes + cheese + dessert)

Children's menu 16 (starter + main course + dessert)

Restaurant Holidays:

Opens daily in July and August

4th Place - Le Pim'pi

Le Pim'pi is the best restaurant for all occasions. It is a perfect place for family members to gather, conduct business meetings and even treat someone for a romantic date.

Most of the restaurant's customers are French people mainly because of its French food offerings which often use classic, regional and fresh ingredients. Le Pim'pi is a 5-star restaurant that is highly regarded by its customers coming from different parts of the globe.

Le Pim'pi is also known for its very welcoming host and owner, Natalie. She loves to walk across the room every now and then to make sure that every guest's needs are fulfilled. Everyone will simply love eating at Le Pim'pi.

Tips:

1. Make sure to have an advanced reservation but Natalie can easily find you a table.

2. You are entering an all-French restaurant. Better inform your companion about it.

Price Range:

Menu - 14 - 38 euros

Restaurant Holidays:

NA

3rd Place - Le Chevrefeuille Restaurant & Cookery School

Being ranked as the third best restaurant in Aquitaine, Le Chevrefeuille Restaurant & Cookery School is definitely an excellent place to taste elegant French cuisines.

There is an outdoor seating where you can taste some delicious international cuisines. There is also a long list of great tasting local wines and flavourful French delicacies.

If you have more time, why don't you stay in Le Chevrefeuille and grab the rare opportunity to have cooking lessons with Sara and Chef Ian using fresh ingredients only.

Tip:

1. Stay longer in Aquitaine and never miss the chance to attend a cooking lesson with Chef Ian.

Price Range:

Menu - 25 - 31 euros

Restaurant Holidays:

NA

2nd Place - Ttotta

A famous restaurant owned and run by Laurent and Annie, Ttotta restaurant is noted for its great food offerings that come in very reasonable prices. Customers will surely love the warm and very soothing ambience.

The restaurant is composed of very friendly staff who often carve a smile on their lips. Also, the foods is seriously great and in Ttotta, satisfaction always promised and delivered.

Tips:

1. An excellent place for late night dining.

2. Make early reservations.

Price Range:

Menu - 14 - 49 euros

Restaurant Holidays:

NA

1st Place - Chez Julien

Hailed as the best restaurant across Aquitaine, Chez Julien stands proud amidst the beauty of interesting and magnificent architectures. The restaurant offers great tasting delicacies which are prepared with utmost care and sophistication to satisfy the customer's palate.

After being a counter for fries, hotdogs and hamburgers, Chez Julien has become one of the most popular restaurants in Aquitaine because of its superb tasting foods. The restaurant is an excellent venue to indulge yourself to French specialties while filling your eyes with the magnificent beauty of nature and amazing views of the Church of Nativity.

Chez Julien also gives you the opportunity to choose from over 80 labels of wines including imports. The restaurant is also known for its romantic ambience, impeccable service and of course, unrivalled taste of fresh and great tasting foods.

Tips:

1. Early booking is necessary especially when dining in July and August.

2. Bring a map to guide you in locating this restaurant.

Price Range:

Adult menu : From 15 to 22 euros

Children's menu : from 11 euros

Restaurant Holidays:

Closes every Sunday but opens by appointment




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