L'Essentiel

Fine dining restaurant · Perigord

L'Essentiel

Fine dining restaurant · Perigord

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8 Rue de la Clarté, 24000 Périgueux, France

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Highlights

Refined regional tasting menus & a long wine list in an elegant dining room with a courtyard garden.  

Yelp Rating
3.3
Featured on Michelin
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8 Rue de la Clarté, 24000 Périgueux, France Get directions

restaurant-perigueux.com

$$$

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8 Rue de la Clarté, 24000 Périgueux, France Get directions

+33 5 53 35 15 15
restaurant-perigueux.com

$$$

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outdoor seating

Last updated

Jul 10, 2025

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L'Essentiel

"Let’s get down to the basics (or the Essentials), rather than losing time in pointless conjectures. The ingredient rules in this family-run restaurant, next-door to the cathedral, and Éric Vidal is its virtuoso (yet humble) servant. For thirty or so diners, he organises a genuine banquet of flavour, thanks to delicately balanced preparations. Wild turbot baked in olive oil, pressed celery with black truffles; tartare of mango and pineapple with passion fruit jelly and French almond tea cakes… The tasty culinary score is flanked by a selection of wines that is fully equal to the attractive menu. The slick, professional service adds a final flourish to the feast." - Michelin Inspector

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Jens Aerts

Google
Delicious food and wine. Very froendly owners. Children also welcome, I never saw them eat their vegetables so fast.

Mike

Google
Service was great. The setting was delightful. We were seated outside in a cute courtyard. Food was pretty good. We had the foie gras and special local mushroom dish for starters. Followed by veal sweet breads and lobster and finished with cheese and a caramelised pineapple desert. :-) I would highly recommend this Michelin starred restaurant if you’re in the area.

Shawn Levie

Google
Lovely ambience on the patio. Extremely polite staff, yet relaxed. Well worth their 1 star. I went for the 2 course lunch (+ amuse) including wine and coffee and spent under 50e per person. Highly recommended!

Ray Lampard

Google
After enjoying the sights and experiencing the charm of Perigueux, I had the pleasure to dine ar l'Essential on my final night there.. After having enjoyed superb cuisine in other restaurants in this delightful city, I did not expect that it would be possible that the quality and refinement I had previously experienced could be exceeded. But - l'Essential was indeed superior in every way - in terms of atmosphere, service as well as the delicious and imaginative cuisine which I enjoyed. Worthwhile going to Perigueux just to dine at this great restaurant. 10 out of 10 for everything!!

Eric Chaize

Google
Fantastic! An absolute gem and delight for eyes and taste buds.

Ani Khachatryan

Google
An excellent restaurant, we really enjoyed it. I recommend!!!

mary weall

Google
This is our favourite restaurant. The food is always exceptional, the ambiance warm and friendly. We have eaten in many other places since we came to live in France, but nothing compares to the excellence and value of L'Essential Restaurant, we love it! The staff are delightful, charming and welcoming. A great experience and well worth a visit.

its Mel

Google
I can honestly say that L'Essentiel is the finest restaurant in Périgueux and the entire Dordogne. You can actually taste Chef Eric's passion and expertise in his Masterfully prepared and presented Gastronomic Delights...it's a true labor of love. Using only the finest and freshest products available, each of Chef Eric's artfully creative and truly delicious Masterpieces are pleasurable to both eye and palate. Step inside L'Essentiel, and you are immediately welcomed by Madame Vidal or one of their lovely Hostesses. From their first sincere smile and greeting, to their final thank you and farewell, you are treated as Family. The restaurant is Classic French elegance. This tastefully stylish and very chic restaurant makes the perfect setting for a fine Family dinner, special event, or a very romantic evening with "that special someone". L'Essentiel offers both Salle à Manger et Cour Privée dining. The combination of their unbelievably delicious dishes, along with excellent service, amazing staff, and tastefully charming atmosphere; is the key to this highly respected Michelin Star Restaurant's success and popularity. Come to l'Essentiel and experience why the French are regarded as the World's Gastronomic Masters. Merci Beaucoup Chef Eric and Madame Magali,... C'était délicieux et magnifique. Mel As with any excellent and very popular restaurant, reservations are highly recommended (especially Friday and Saturday evening). A "Best of Périgueux" Selection Vive le vingt-quatre !