Restaurant La Mère Germaine

My family and I, including a 5 and 3 year old ate here for lunch. We had an excellent experience. We were promptly greeted and sat for out 1230 lunch reservation. Upon being seated we were offered some small plates and a glass of wine while making selections. Our server Charlie was exceptional. He demonstrated knowledge of the menu and also advised that the chef had prepared a seperate menu for the children. We selected the 4 course menu. Our dining experience was great, would 100% return. I was unsure what to expect taking toddlers to such a nice place but Charlie made the experience great for us and the children.

This July, four of us in my family stayed in the newly renovated old rectory which is up the hill from the hotel and just below the ruins of the old papal palace. The property is managed by the Hotel La Mer Germaine. Here’s a shout out to Nicolas, the general manager, who is very helpful and personable and he does a great job. Our stay was incredible. The property is amazing. It has a full kitchen, several bedrooms, a huge living room, study and dining room. There’s a laundry downstairs, a game room and a beautiful salt water pool. And it’s all private with a wall and garden. In short, luxurious.

WORTH IT! Yes, it is pricey but it is worth it-- the view, the dining area, the attentive servers, and most importantly, the food. My husband and I had the 4 course lunch, which is actually 6 courses with 2 amuses. We also had champagne as an aperitif and a bottle of CdP, of course. We both left satisfied with no complaints. In fact, we have already booked another lunch before we leave CdP. The experience was unique and definitely memorable. We do not frequent Michelin star restaurants but thought this one was outstanding. Each course was delicious and explained to us in detail. The bread was the best we've had in France too. We had the veal and sea bass as the main course, and both were terrific-- Small portions so you can enjoy each course/movement. Parfait! The servers spoke both French and enough English that nothing got lost in translation. If you want to treat yourself, come dine here and enjoy every minute.

Very stylish room, beautiful modern design. The balcony has an amazing view. No elevator in the building, and the front desk only staff till 7 PM. Have a spa and sensory shower in the basement, but the steam room is not working. Perfectly located in the middle of the town. They don’t have any plates or silverware in the room.

We recently enjoyed Easter dinner at the restaurant. The service, food and surroundings we're spectacular. The progression of the courses was excellent and thoughtful. Overall an amazing experience at the restaurant. A must do in Chateuaneuf de Pape Thanks.

We loved this hotel! The dinner was amazing. Everything was perfect

A beautiful small hotel over 2 buildings right in the square of Chateauneufe de Pape, with the advantage of having car parking!|The rooms are up stairs (we stayed in the restaurant side of the hotel) and our room (number 8) had a beautiful view across the vineyards to Avignon in the distance both from the bedroom and the shower.|The staff are lovely and helpful, our man had lived in Australia so we had a chat about the differences between here and there!|We enjoyed dinner at both of their restaurants, the main one being degustation which is well worth doing with attentive staff and an excellent sommelier - perhaps the first sommelier ever to sell you a wine less expensive than your own choice! - be guided by his wine choices he is right!|The food was delicious and beautifully presented.|The Le Comptoir was great bistro style food in another lovely spot, the maître d’ is typical in his more old school personality (little grumpy) but warmed up as the meal progressed. The other staff all very friendly and the food absolutely delicious, have the pissaladiere to kick things off!|A great stay in a lovely quiet village.

we stayed only two nights as a base to visit several vineyards in this area. It is a good location for this. Room was clean and has all necessary amenities, only the view out of the window shows the flat roof of the neighbor with some gravel and AC unit. Despite this it was quiet and comfortable. There is no parking place in front of the hotel but enough time to handle the luggage. The parking lot is a bit difficult o find at the first hand but later, when one knows the way, it's easy. Restaurant need booking well in advance, we were unlucky as we didn't book well ahead and there was no table available, even not for hotel guest.

We have eaten at Le Comptoir de la Mere Germaine quite few times, some just my wife and I, more often with friends from Sablet or the USA. Generally, we have been very happy with the welcome, menu offerings, preparation, plating, and service. Tonight was not a good experience. There was only a couple of small starters for a vegetarian like my wife, leek in vinaigrette, and a mushroom tartine. We asked about other options for a vegetarian, and the manager who took our order said they couldn't do anything for her, didn't even consult the chef. There were parts of other dishes that could have been combined, such as pasta, vegetables, and mushrooms, into a very tasty vegetarian main course. But he didn't make any effort, totally lacked creativity, certainly didn't care about his customers experience. Not sure if he wanted us to get up and walk out. They could have done so much better. The rest of us were happy with our meals, but uncomfortable with my wife going hungry. As a restaurant owner for 10 years, I know it doesn't take a lot of effort to provide for guests with special diets.

Great Michelin star restaurant in chateauneuf du pape. Really two menu choices but they are flexible given food preferences, you just have to ask. Not sure on English capability as we did everything in French. Four of us got a table on th night in July via the fork app. Only co plaint was tge safron ice cream which is a chocolate moo that just should not be.

La mère Germaine is an excellent restaurant in the village, in the area of chateauneuf du pape. I came to eat true French local food and was not disappointed. The wine was excellent, the cheese and overall card amazing. A very traditional and beautiful place. I recommend as the ambiance is sober and class. The service is flawless.

Wow! One of the best meals I have ever had. Such an incredible experience. The staff made it a really amazing experience with lots of courses we were not expecting. Enzo was our server and he was incredible and we can't thank him enough for helping us get a taxi at the end of our meal. 10/10

I've been traveling France for a month and through all the restaurants I've been to I though this would be the best and I was completely wrong. The service was horrible. The waiters and waitresses said we had no reservation and sent us up the road to their another restaurant not offering to call or help. We came back and they suddenly found our reservation. They denied us the choice of wine we wanted and tried to offer us a cheap wine opposed to the wine of the region which is part of the reason why we came. Our tour guide was mortified. They refused to explain the dishes and stuck their noses up at us even though we paid the same price as everyone else. The food was alright and they didn't care too much about our dietary needs. They offered us dishes outside of our prepaid portions and gave no warning. The view was great though. We wine tasted in the area and we were told after the fact that many other locals and travelers have had this experience recently. Unsure if the management has changed since the good reviews or if people are amazed by a star throwing the negativity to the side but I'd say save your money and find a local restaurant that will treat you like family and give you the meal you didn't know you needed.

Great find. In town with a group and looked for something off the beaten tourist path. Found it. Staff was as attentive or subdued as you'd like them to be. Had the salmon starter and it was delicious. I apologize, consumed it before thinking of a photo. Followed by an excellent sea bass. All married with an outstanding rose'. A "can't beat" location and restaurant.

Was staying in a chateau down the road with a restaurant too stuffy for our taste and drove into town. We happened upon La Mere Germaine and had the most delightful meal. The owner was so kind to my friends and me, gave wonderful recommendations on wine, and the food was delicious. We asked if we could stop for breakfast there the next morning even though we weren't overnight guests. The next morning a table was waiting for us with fresh roses and hot pastries. This trip was 8 years ago, and I just found a notecard Andre gave to us when we left, which reminded me of what a great time we had. I hope everyone there is doing well during the pandemic!

An absolutely wonderful experience. Definitely deserving of a Michelin Star! The food was sumptuous, the service superb and the ambiance delightful. Definitely a must stop in Châteauneuf-du-Pape!!

La Mere Germaine is an institution! Founded in 1922 by Mme Vion, a chef to the presidents of France, and recently reopened after extensive renovations and new management, the restaurant is located in the heart of Chateauneuf-du-Pape. It is where most wine wheeling and dealing takes place as well as a gastronomic destination for wine and food lovers from all over the world. The menu changes with the daily market.

The scallops were amazing - the rest of dinner was good - but nothing to write home about. The staff was friendly and helped us translate the menu. Don't think it was worth the 101 euro...

Octopus and shrimp with eggplant flower was solid. Very good. Foie with apricots was outstanding. Just awesome. Duck risotto was also awesome. Steak was solid. Cheese plate was mediocre. But they did give us meringues! Eat on the back patio; it is great. This place is a winner.

We love this place! David is an excellent chef. It's in the heart of Chateauneuf and has a nice view of the countryside.

Decent food. Well cooked. Tasty but not outstanding. Disappointing by Provence expectations. Not memorable, Efficient service and less time consuming than many others.

Best food in the village, very happy it's down the street from my apartment. Like most places in a small village make sure you call ahead to make sure they're open, serving etc. Somewhere to go when you're in the mood to savor Chateauneuf.