Restaurant La Marquière

Absolute gem of a place. As with almost everywhere in Carcassonne, the atmosphere is incredible, but this place takes it even further with an relaxed but elegant feeling. The service was incredible, we came without a reservation and got seated no problem, though we came on a Tuesday so I wouldn't nessesarilly count on it. Our waiter was very attentive and eager to please. And the food, the food! So, so, so good! I got the Quail, my companions had the Bream and the ravioli. We all tried each other's and I can assure you they were all unbelievably good. If you're looking for really good food here in town, but don't want to pay the prices at the two Michilin locations within the walls, you can't go wrong here. As for the prices, they're slightly more than a normal restaurant, but quite reasonable for the outstanding quality we received. A perfect experience

Wonderful service, great wine recommendations with the spectacular food and you need to ask for the history of the restaurant and the family who runs it. Sadly, my hike on Saturday got too long so I could not return for a cassoulet but highly recommend the cod and the crème brûlée is to die for.

We sat in the courtyard, which was a beautiful setting. The salmon starter and the Burrata were both very good. The cassoulet was nice, just lacking a little in flavour, as well as the duck within being a little dry. The quail was cooked well and tasted great. For dessert the lemon tart was very tasty and the meringue on top as light as a cloud. The pastry a touch thick but was buttery and tasted great. The staff were friendly and the atmosphere nice and relaxed. Would definitely recommend if you are looking for good food in a nice relaxed setting.

Superb meal. We especially loved the foie gras appetizer, leek confit appetizer and lobster w tagliatelle. Don’t miss an opportunity to dine here. Service was outstanding.

The best spot in the Cité for an amazing dinner. Wonderful atmosphere with indoor and outdoor dining. The staff were wonderful! Friendly and attentive and just a pleasure to talk with. This is a family owned restaurant and you can tell they take pride in every detail and strive to make your dining experience a memorable one. The complementary olive tapando and breads were the best I’ve had. We had the buratta entre which came with tomatoes and the most delicious sprouts. Our plat was the sea bass. We have tried sea bass all over the world, and without exaggeration this was the best. Delicious over carrots, squash, and black rice. A bottle of champagne was included in the price range I quoted. A must have if you are in Carcassonne. I really can’t say enough about how wonderful it was. Try for yourself after a day of exploring the Cité. A perfect ending to a fairytale adventure. 5 stars all the way! Merci!

Such a lovely atmosphere here. Service was excellent. We felt welcomed and not rushed. Two stunning entries (lobster pasta and quail) and a perfect local wine recommendation. The cassoulet was the only surprise. Great flavor but no texture to the beans so maybe overcooked.

The restaurant is lovely. I ate outside and is was beautiful and very comfortable. The food was absolutely delicious, from the skinless tomatoes with creamy burrata, to the cassoulet, and finally the trio of sorbets with cookies and a meringue kiss. I highly recommend this restaurant as it was recommended to me!

We were sent here by the Hotel de la Cité. This is not only one of the best restaurants in the city, but in general. The atmosphere is chic, yet comfortable. Their outdoor garden is fabulous and has regional decor. The food choices were wonderful. My young daughters had their first cassoulet and they highly recommended it. We shared a melted St Marcelin salad that was to die for and I had their expertly cooked fish. We finished off with very inventive desserts and the wine recommendations paired with my meal from a local winery was perfect. The two servers were friendly and he was particularly funny, warm and very attentive. We highly recommend it.

Shortly after we arrived in the amazing old city of Carcassonne we came here to get some lunch. We didn't make a reservation but were lucky to get a table upstairs. Our Bulldog was welcome as well, that was very nice. The setting here is stunning. You feel like being set back 500 years. Lots of stone, wood...lots of charm. Waiting staff was excellent, very friendly and helpful. There are some set-menus available but also lots of great items à la carte. Since we didn't plan on spending too much time, we just went for some main dishes. Until these arrived we were served some tasty and free olives and olive chutney. Two glasses of local Rosé with the meal. My wife had the Cassoulet and I went for a house special: The Foie Gras Ravioli, with a piece of Foie Gras on top. The Cassoulet was wonderful. Tender meat (duck, pork, sausage) and a very rich and tasty broth. Beans with a little bite left...as it should be. Perfection. The Foie Gras Ravioli were equally great. Wonderful tasting Foie, Ravioli cooked to perfection. And the Foie Gras escalope on top tender and oh, so tasty. Cooked perfectly on point. A really wonderful meal in a wonderful town. Really a lunch to remember. Prices are a bit on the higher side, but considered the location, the setting, the quality of the ingredients and the wonderful staff it's still a very very fair price you pay. Loved it. Highly recommended.

Amazing meal at La Marquiere with excellent service. We are pescatarians and had no issues finding options on the menu. My 3 courses were vegetarian and everything was tasty. For dessert, I had the chocolate sphere and it was spectacular and tasty. Highly recommend this restaurant for a memorable dining experience.

The goat cheese is the best I've ever had and the butter for the bread is to die for. I loved the beef is excellent but the sea bass is the real winner, truly amazing. All of the desserts were excellent.

Should you be so lucky to come to this corner of the universe, then by all means, treat yourself to this restaurant. I found the food, wine, service and ambiance flawless. The updated exteriors and interiors set a welcome contrast with the ancient surroundings of the medieval city. While this restaurant does a great deal of business during the very busy summer season, I noticed in November that many locals were celebrating special occasions here. Carcassonne, aside from its often visited fortress, is a small French town where some of the greatest of French virtues, including great dining, friendliness and a love of life are well preserved. This restaurant certainly embodies all of that.

We just left the restaurant, after spending more than three and a half hours there. First of all, the meal was top notch. BUT, this is the first time in my life (65 years old, frequent diner) that I've left a restaurant without leaving a tip. Our bill, for two of us, was 187 euros. The food was great, but for the first time ever, the staff fed into the generally false stereotype of "rude French." The service was OK until I tried to get an espresso and an after dinner drink. For over an hour, I attempted to get the attention of our waiter as he darted in and out of the room ignoring us. He had conversations with a couple of French speaking tables, but continued to look right past us the way busy waiters sometimes do. When my wife finally got up to approach him, his response was, "Why didn't you ask us?!" We were the first ones in the restaurant and the last ones to leave. My wife and I are celebrating 50 years together by traveling through Spain, France and Portugal. This experience has left such a bad taste in my mouth that I just feel like going home! It's a real shame since, as I said, the food was top notch. But for that kind of money, I expect ATTENTIVE service. Believe me, we have travelled extensively throughout Europe and this was not a case of just letting us relax at the end of our meal without rushing us (which is quite common in Europe and a positive thing). This was a blatant case of being completely inattentive to us. We are diners with extensive experience with fine dining in our entire family, so we have realistic expectations and we always treat the waitstaff with nothing but respect and courtesy. Tonight was simply unacceptable. It's a real shame, because it completely ruined what should have been a great dining experience. We made these reservations months ago and this was supposed to be a highlight of our 16 day trip through Europe. As stated previously, we have nothing negative to say about the food, but overall the service was probably the worst we've ever experienced! I feel bad writing such a negative review but I can't ignore being treated like an afterthought.

Top notch place that serves beautiful food. Definitely go if you can - this restaurant is a stand out among the many around Le Cite serving haphazard version of French fast food to the masses.