Auberge Du Val De Vienne

We did stay in a nearby village and found this excellent restaurant. Just down by the (quiet) main road it offers wonderful food. Set-menus or a la carte. We did make a reservation, which was a good thing, since it was fully booked that night. Inside it's a very classy, warm and welcoming setting. Owners and staff were fantastic, took care of us very well and made us feel at home. And our Bulldog was welcome as well. When reading the menu, the mains might sound "normal" (like veal or fish). But the execution of the menus are really top-notch. Both quality wise and presentation-wise. The cook - she really knows what's she's doing, is really a master in the kitchen. And her husband takes care of the customers at the tables. The evening started with a wonderful, complementary amuse-bouche. Then we chose the mi-cuit tuna and the Gravelax de magret de canard for starters. Both excellent choices. The canard (duck) was amazing, I'm not that much into duck, but this was fantastic. For the mains we chose the Dorade grilee and the veal mignon. Fish and veal were cooked to perfection. Juicy, tender, great quality. For dessert the Parfait glace au Royal Combier and the Tartelette de Foret Noir. Many restaurants struggle to present a great dessert in my opinion. Not so here - as the entree and the mains: It's pure excellence. A great evening from start to finish. Quality, hospitality, presentation, price. All great. Surely we'll be back one day.

Excellent meal and creative chef, with vegetarian options an added bonus. Great wine list, mostly local and organic. Well worth a detour.

Relaxed and attentive service. All our courses were imaginative, delicious and superbly presented.

Beautiful lunch - lovely dining room, and people who know their food. Smoked eel with potato & radish, and langoustine & mango to start, followed by roast monkfish with chinon wine sauce and salmon with a sauce of roast pork pieces - all served with vegetables fresh from the garden - lovely place to stop. Easy drive/cycle from Chinon.....And don't forget to take Florences' wine recommendations....!....

Absolutely loved this auberge! Food was fantastic and the atmosphere and service were perfect!

Great experience, innovative chef and also great traditional regional cuisine. I am glad I found this place.

Lovely restaurant and atmosphere, excellent food ! Highly recommend a visit.

Amazing place, awesome food, great owners!

We did stay in a nearby village and found this excellent restaurant. Just down by the (quiet) main road it offers wonderful food. Set-menus or a la carte. We did make a reservation, which was a good thing, since it was fully booked that night. Inside it's a very classy, warm and welcoming setting. Owners and staff were fantastic, took care of us very well and made us feel at home. And our Bulldog was welcome as well. When reading the menu, the mains might sound "normal" (like veal or fish). But the execution of the menus are really top-notch. Both quality wise and presentation-wise. The cook - she really knows what's she's doing, is really a master in the kitchen. And her husband takes care of the customers at the tables. The evening started with a wonderful, complementary amuse-bouche. Then we chose the mi-cuit tuna and the Gravelax de magret de canard for starters. Both excellent choices. The canard (duck) was amazing, I'm not that much into duck, but this was fantastic. For the mains we chose the Dorade grilee and the veal mignon. Fish and veal were cooked to perfection. Juicy, tender, great quality. For dessert the Parfait glace au Royal Combier and the Tartelette de Foret Noir. Many restaurants struggle to present a great dessert in my opinion. Not so here - as the entree and the mains: It's pure excellence. A great evening from start to finish. Quality, hospitality, presentation, price. All great. Surely we'll be back one day.