L'Envers du Décor

Restaurant · Saint-Émilion

L'Envers du Décor

Restaurant · Saint-Émilion

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9 Rue du Clocher, 33330 Saint-Émilion, France

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Iconic wine village bistro serving classic French dishes & local produce  

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9 Rue du Clocher, 33330 Saint-Émilion, France Get directions

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+33 5 57 74 48 31
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"In the heart of this iconic wine village, a few steps from the bell tower, the picturesque red façade of this bistro catches the eye. Inside lies an elegant vintage décor with a zinc counter and leather bench seating. The menu runs the gamut of classic French staples from calf’s liver to rum baba. Fine selection of reasonably priced wines." - Michelin Inspector

https://guide.michelin.com/en/nouvelle-aquitaine/saint-milion/restaurant/l-envers-du-decor-27135
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@michelinguide

"This old bakery has been transformed into a smart, contemporary restaurant that sports a minimalist vibe. Chef Aurélien Jousseaume earned his stripes in Michelin-starred kitchens with the likes of Etchebest, Guy Savoy and Guy Martin. To-ing and fro-ing between his open kitchen and the restaurant floor, the chef, who is clearly having a ball, takes the orders and presents the dishes himself. His delicious seasonal cuisine showcases his flair for creating remarkable sauces and jus: creamy jus of trout roe, sabayon enhanced with smoked salt, watercress and horseradish sauce, veal jus with lovage." - Michelin Inspector

https://guide.michelin.com/en/pays-de-la-loire/les-herbiers/restaurant/l-envers-du-decor
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12 Small Wine Towns in Europe to Visit Now - AFAR

"Try iconic wine bar L’Envers du Décor, and taste a selection of wines at one of the many cavistes (wine shops) in town." - Sarah Bray

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Eva Aboo

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In July, during a family road trip through Europe, we returned to Saint-Émilion — a place we love. Tired from the journey and not in the mood to search for something new, we decided to go back to a restaurant we had visited a few years earlier. And honestly, it was the best decision we could’ve made. We spent a beautiful evening there — the setting was stunning, the atmosphere warm and welcoming, and the food… absolutely delicious. Everything was fresh, full of flavour, and beautifully presented. Each of us ordered something different, and everyone was thrilled with their choice. A truly memorable experience — I wholeheartedly recommend this place to anyone visiting the region.

Loo Yeo

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L’Envers du Décor opened in 1987 and changed Saint-Émilion dining. It was the first to serve Grand Crus by the glass with relaxed, market-led cooking, breaking from château formality. The tiled floors and bottle-lined walls still hold that spirit of conversation. A red pepper and goat’s cheese soup came vivid and balanced, peppers roasted into a smooth purée, the cheese melting into creamy acidity. Lamb shoulder for two followed, richly braised on the bone with chickpeas, spiced couscous and vegetables, topped with a coarse harissa-style relish mild enough to keep step with Bordeaux. Dessert was a Grand Marnier soufflé, golden, feather-light, collapsing under the spoon with citrus warmth — the culinary highlight. The hosting and service was immaculate.

Robert Mulvey

Google
This was recommended by our Chateau tour guide for a lunch spot. Great tour guide but question if there is some motivation to push this particular restaurant. It felt like a high end tourist trap. The food was fine overall but not worthy of the pricing and certainly not paired with the less than friendly service (this has been the only restaurant that I’ve found the service to be off-putting in the Bordeaux region mind you). We ordered the fish of the day which was a sea bass and the tomato tarte. Again, the food was fine, but I’d probably spend your money on a take away sandwich somewhere and sit down at another spot for some nice wine.

centravanti

Google
This was an amazing restaurant with such a great vibe and service. The quality of the ingredients as well as the menu is great. The restaurant is owned by the same property of the hotel and just a few meters apart. The location is great you need to make a reservation. Amazing list of wines. I totally recommend the grand marnier soufflé.

Dannie A

Google
Delicious French cuisine in a beautifully decorated restaurant. The atmosphere was wonderful and clean! However I do find the food more expensive but still enjoyable. Service was quick and friendly.

Gabriela Bs

Google
After 10 days in France: Paris, Bordeaux, Toulouse and Saint-Emillión, this is still my favorite fois gras. The whole diner was amazing and my favorite French wines are for this region n_n

Anna Komarova

Google
The place was good, but I found the personnel to be a bit arrogant, but nothing too bad. Food was good but fish was a bit dry. They have a nice outside terrace at the back. Certainly worth reserving the place

Gaynor Brough

Google
We hadn’t not made a reservation so there wasn’t any outdoor seating available but they accommodated us inside - next time I will book for outside…as there will be a ´next time ´ - food and service were excellent. Our waitress recommended the shared lamb dish which was superb. Our desserts of Grand Marnier souffle and, crème brûlée were also excellent. We enjoyed a lovely evening at this restaurant.
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DeeAnn M.

Yelp
We would give them 3.5 stars. We were seated quickly. The environment is a commercial brassiere type restaurant in the heart of St Emilion. The whole experience missed the mark for us just a hair in terms of authentic French dining... and St Emilion does cater to a very diverse demographic - as many English speakers as French. The highlight was the Pea Soup starter with perfectly cooked poached egg. Creative, flavorful and beautiful in presentation. Highly recommend. My wife had the beef with asparagus which she enjoyed though it was cooked much closer to rare than medium rare. The cheese for dessert was a very nice selection and the homemade bread a plus. The service was attentive though there were a lot of servers for how busy the restaurant was - I guess I would say the atmosphere was polished but prices were high for what you got - except for the soup! That truly was exceptional. Sorry no pics :(
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Luis R P.

Yelp
Excellent classic French restaurant in the middle of St. Emilion. Daily varying menu, awesome great regional wines. Service is good and our server was very good at explaining the dishes. Very nice decor, very cozy place located in the middle of St. Emilion.
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Mary A.

Yelp
Excellent food, beautiful setting and very friendly staff. We enjoyed a wonderful dinner and were happily surprised at how quickly the food came. Definitely worth a visit.

Mike C.

Yelp
COLD SOUP, Instant Mashed Potatoes. Order not taken properly and was served improper meal. Staff was not interested in resolving mistakes. Waiter was extremely rude and upset the Birthday girls special dinner. I don't usually leave reviews but feel it is my responsibility to share my unpleasant experience here. A little over priced for what they served as well.
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John C.

Yelp
The food was very nice but and it's a BIG BUTT- do not accept the tables next to the fireplace which is right next to kitchen. You'll hear every plate being scraped and every plate being delivered from the kitchen. Very uncomfortable and distracting tables. Kitchen service was very slow when I are there. Expensive wine list $$$$.
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Paige D.

Yelp
Really great place for lunch. Make a reservation if you can as this place got packed outside around 12:30pm on a weekday. We sat in the patio in the back that was a nice size! There were umbrellas and big fans to keep us cool. There are no menus here, instead they have numerous chalk boards where they write by hand the menu in different languages. Every dish we got was great--especially recommend the Fish of the Day that was served with Peppers, the Oysters, and DEFINITELY GET THE GRAND MARNIER SOUFFLÉ!! I don't even like orange very much, but this soufflé was cooked to perfection and was soft and goey but just the right amounts. It is light but also filling--make sure to let your waiter know at the beginning of the meal if you would like the soufflé as it takes 20 minutes to cook! Highly recommend this place and then explore beautiful Saint Emilion a
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My-Linh T.

Yelp
We were recommended to have lunch here. The food and services are excellent! The kitchen takes such good care of their food. We highly recommend the place when you travel to this region!
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Reagan E.

Yelp
Incredible food with a menu that changes daily. "Everything is homemade" literally everything. They have an incredible outdoor seating area that is surrounded by limestone walls. Inside has a trendy vibe with French flair. The wine list is expansive and the staff will help you decide. I came to St Emilion and are here three times. Make sure you book a reservation!
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Rich B.

Yelp
After traveling down from Cognac and then all over Bordeaux we were starved (and probably a bit "hangry") when we stumbled upon L'Envers du Décor. Even on what we thought would be a slow night, they were booked. Reservations in St. Emillon seem to be a good idea. Wine list was stellar and fun to explore. Elevated rustic fare.
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Dan S.

Yelp
The food was good. The service was absolutely horrible! I know that my American expectations are different than the French, but we had horrible service and would not recommend this restaurant to our friends. Seven of us ordered off the menu and one of us ordered "the special". The seven off the menu were literally done eating, while the person was the special wasn't even served his entree yet. The kitchen hadn't even put in the entree order until he was completely done with his appetizer. After waiting another 20 minutes with still no entree, we tried to tell the waiter to forget it. The waiter brought the entree anyway and said "you're going to pay anyway, so you might as well eat it!" Ridiculous! Come here at your own risk!
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Biker L.

Yelp
Nice light soup with lots of flavour on top. Would have been easier to eat the open-face sandwich if the tomato had been sliced, instead of wresting with the dried tomato. Fish was slightly overdone, very slightly. Veg was grilled nicely. The bread felt old, but it was evening. Staff were nice. Place is bigger than it looks, with lots of outdoor and indoor seating. Remember. This is St. Emilion, where everything is expensive. NOTE: I have come to the conclusion that St. Emilion and my taste buds are incompatible. At Grand Cru tastings early, I really did not like them. And here, My Blanc du Jour was equal if not better than a Chateau Maquin and a Chateau la Grave-Figeac.
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Zoe K.

Yelp
What a disappointment. Come here for the wine, not the food. The first major offense: €22 "truffle" omelette. The plate arrives, looking pretty good. Strangely no scent whatsoever of truffle. Must be a strong breeze out here, I thought. Leaned in to get a good whiff. Still nothing. Hmmmm. Ever the optimist, I took a bite. Um okay. What the hell is this brown stuff on the omelette? Utterly tasteless. Certainly not real truffle. Perhaps tree bark gathered from outside? Hard to tell. Second major offense: half of the food on my next plate was freezing cold. As if it had been sitting in the fridge, half assembled, waiting for the final touch when an order came in. The other two dishes we ordered were fine, but nothing good enough to redeem the farce of truffle (at €22!!) and nearly frozen food. The terrace however, was lovely. Huge wine list. Nice place for some wine al fresco. But take your appetite elsewhere.
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Keith F.

Yelp
We ate here twice. It was so good. Lamb for 2 was great. Excellent service M. Roman. Good selection of wines not too pricey. Lovely decor. Highly recommended. Make a reservation. Don't do flambé. The cooked fois gras was divine. Fish also good. Nice wine shop across the street.
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David A.

Yelp
If a French Wine Bar could be described as having "spunk" this would be it. This is a place with attitude - which is a good thing. It has character beyond its innate charm. This bar with a wonderful courtyard in back complete with an oversized oak tree offers a nice selection of both wines and cheeses without a huge price-tag. Worth the visit and the "cheers."
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Emily C.

Yelp
Our Backroad's guide recommended the restaurant to us on our 'free night' when a group dinner wasn't planned. The restaurant is located in the middle of St-Emilion a few steps from the central plaza. The atmosphere and decor are casual. The service was slow and our waiter seemed somewhat rushed and frazzled. Two people in our party ordered the cote de boeuf. After waiting an eternity for our main dishes, the waiter came over and informed us there had been a problem with the cote de boeuf and they had to redo it! As a result, all of the other entrees came out luke warm or cold and we had to send several back! The good news is that they did not charge us for the cote de boeuf. The bad news is that all of the dishes other than the cote de boef were disappointing. I would not recommend the restaurant despite the fact it's centrally located and the menu was reasonably priced.

Barbara K.

Yelp
We traveled from Normandy and the French people were so nice. Our first restaurant in Saint Emilion and big difference. Waiters were not pleasant. Perhaps they don't like their job.

Cityvox User (olifi…)

Yelp
Best in town! Best place to test Grands Crus. Good and healthy food. Don't miss le vin du patron A Plus d'un Titre, François des Ligneris, gentleman-vigneron, poet, amateur de bonnes choses and friend of the earth. Menu at 20€. Book in advance. Often full.