"We didn't realise that that this restaurant had a 'carte' because the menus posted outside are only set menus with a bare minimum of detail. Once we found out that the 'fish of the day' was sole, we decided to try it - and then, when we sat down, we discovered the carte, an interesting (but not extensive) range of dishes. We decided not to have the buffet of starters - they didn't look all that appetising, although there were both hot and cold dishes, including meatballs, sausages, a potato dish (Dauphinoise?) and some salads. Instead, I opted for their snail casserole as a starter - which was devilishly hot thanks to the chilli: a very different take on snails which I'm not too sure I liked. On another occasion I had a half-lobster which came with 3 langoustine - and that was a good starter. My partner had a starter of chicken with coleslaw (yes, real coleslaw!) and, on our second visit, a tomato and mozzarella salad.For one main course I had a cote de boeuf - one of the best I have tasted in Cotignac - cooked to order and extremely tasty. On my second visit, I had gambas - which, of course, I had to peel myself, getting extremely messy hands in the effort but I wasn't offered a bowl of water and towel to clean them.My partner had the sole fillet on both occasions and was very happy with it.The puddings were very tasty and the wine list reasonable.All in all, a couple of good meals. However, it's clear that neither le patron nor the waitress are experienced front of house people which means that the restaurant has an amateur feel - sad, this, because I think it (and the diners) deserve better.The position of the main part of the restaurant (on a balcony overlooking the car park) isn't ideal - I think I would have preferred to eat in the courtyard below, which is beautifully decorated and much quieter.Worth a visit, though."
