Les Planches

Had a thoroughly enjoyable family lunch here on a grey warm day in Blois. The courtyard is covered, meaning even with a shower of rain it was enjoyable to be outside. Great kids menu which is good value (although surprisingly didn't include a syrup). The three bruschetta we had were all different and three very generous portions. The salad was dressed in a lovely dressing but was only lettuce, would have been nice for some onion and tomato maybe. The manager served us, and was fantastic, putting up with my terrible french and complimenting my son's (giant) appetite.

Not like most bruschetta with fresh ingredients, this is just some cooked foods on a wide piece of bread. Not very tasty, slow service for how simple the prep was and we were treated to a lecture about how fine a restaurant this was and we should be surprised to wait almost an hour for service. She even forgot the salad we had ordered that would have filled some of the waiting time.

Wonderful. Went on Friday night, the waitress translated the menu to English for us. No regular menu, just specials of the day. She let me taste the wine to pick which I wanted. So helpful and friendly. Very popular place and the food was great!

Bruschetta like I've never had before. Interesting and tasty. The hostess was so helpful. The courtyard is behind the restaurant and is charming. I loved it. Dessert was delicious too.

The menu is extremely limited being basically pizza prepared on bread with a salad of leaf lettuce on the side. More importantly, the food hygiene of this establishment is completely lacking. We ordered a bottle white which was not chilled at all, and served at the table in an absolutely filthy ice bucket which had floating debris, pieces of vegetables in the water, smudges and smeared food all over it. Disgusting! Upon leaving my eye caught the ice cream scoops by the door which were stored in a filthy plastic container filled with dirty water. I’d wager this water hadn’t been changed in days/ weeks. What goes on behind the scenes on this establishment is highly suspect based on what is in the open. It difficult to believe this place stays in business.

The ambiance in the backyard is very nice and charming. But portions are a bit small and the bruschetta lacked some spices. Food is definitely OK but it is less satisfying than a pizza which you could have for the same price - you're paying for the surrounding.

The service is great and the staff is friendly, but there is only one food on a dinner menu (bruschetta), and my annoyance is that it’s not a particularly good one. Toppings are ok on themselves, but using packaged bad bread in a country with such wonderful bread has to be some sort of heresy. It is one of a few places with vegan options which is worth considering if you’re into that but they are certainly quite overpriced

Excellent place for a delicious dinner. Just simple, innovative and delicious food to enjoy in good company. Just perfect.