Les Orangeries - Carte

I love this place. It is beautiful, calm and peaceful despite being in the centre of a busy town. The organic produce and ecological ethics result in exceptionally delicious food.

After our first visit where the meal was rushed, we decided to go back, and so glad we did, food was excellent, service so much better, atmosphere and setting perfect, so much so we are retuning this weekend again, so I take back my first review and give 5/5, looking forward to Friday.

The best meal we have had in two years. We went there after reading a UK Sunday Times article, which recommended visiting if within 75 miles. But if you're nearby, say within Western Europe, head there right now.It's not cheap for lunch, but nor is it expensive, and it's fabulous value. You should book, but we we're lucky to sneak in around the birthday party for a 106 year-old.Each course is exquisitely constructed, visually and in the mouth. An excellent short wine list with everything by the glass. Perfect service, delightful ambience. There is also accommodation with fantastic gardens and a large pool. Voir le carte

Ce restaurant est situé dans une cour, les tables sont joliment dressées et l'ambiance est calme et relaxante. Le personnel est très poli et parlait un peu anglais, ce qui était utile car notre français était limité, le service était très efficace. Le menu propose 3 options parmi lesquelles choisir pour chaque cours. En tant que groupe familial, nous avons testé toutes les options. Malheureusement, même si la présentation était bonne, la nourriture était fade, manquait de saveur et était servie tiède, ce qui était surprenant et décevant, d'autant plus que de nombreuses critiques disaient le contraire. Ce n'est pas un restaurant bon marché.

Passed this fantastic looking hotel/restaurant, so though we would give it a try. 45 minute drive to get there, first impressions very nice, beautiful setting as situated on a busy road. I was quite looking forward to the vegetarian option, but was disappointed to fine the starter and main were both asparagus, don't get me wrong I love asparagus but both dishes consisting of the same - uninspiring. Starter was very nicely presented and quite nice. Main course, this time asparagus and mushroom risotto, presented very well but I found it quite bland a little more seasoning would have been nice, pudding was again presented well and good. There was 3 of us and my friend very kindly treated us, t...

This was my second visit to Les Orangeries and will not be the last. On a warm, sunny day we were seated at an outdoor table, well shaded from the heat of the sun. In fact during the course of the meal the staff moved a number of parasol umbrellas around to ensure all the tables remained shaded as it was a hot day without a breath of wind.The food was excellent as usual. Les Orangeries has a small menu without, as far as I can determine, any weak players at all. My starter was gazpacho, accompanied by a chevre tartine topped with edible flowers, something of a trademark of the chef. The main course was a beautifully grilled duck breast (with a fantastic Maillard) with carrots, courgettes and... Voir le carte

C'est maintenant ma quatrième ou cinquième visite aux Orangeries et toujours aussi agréable. Ici, dans le sud-est de la Vienne, le mercure diurne dépasse encore 30°C par temps clair et nous étions heureux d'être à l'ombre sous des parasols alors que nous nous asseyions dehors... sur l'agréable terrasse arrière. L'ordre du jour pour moi était un gaspacho vert frais et rafraîchissant avec du concombre, du poivron vert, de la coriandre et de la menthe, des bouchées de fromage à la crème cachées dans un biscuit savoureux au fond du bol. Le magret de canard, toujours mon préféré ici, suivi accompagné de carottes et de pommes de terre fraîchement récoltées. Mon dessert préféré n'était malheureusem...

We had a very warm welcome on Saturday night - but then we were going to spend money, so you would expect nothing less. First big problem. My wife in vegetarian, She chose the entree veggie option, not going that 'Noix de la Côte snakées' were in fact St Jaques, or in English scallops. I ate them. Then of course the restaurant prides itself on being 'ethical'. All but a tiny percentage of scallops bred in France are then shipped to China for cleaning. Unless they come from the one factory in the North West which employ disabled people to clean the scallops, not very ethical or green. The wine - we ordered a bottle of organic Morgon. The producers were Joseph Chamonard, but no mention of Bio...

Reading a Daily Telegraph review of the Gartempe Valley this restaurant was thoroughly remommended so we went there with great expectations of a wonderful meal in a lovely garden setting. The latter proved to be true but the former was not met, not by a long shot. We were only offered the set menu (no a la carte?) that had 3 entree and main course options. My wife and I both had the salmon fume starter, mine surprisingly containing what seemed to be a sharp bone that the waiter said was part of the flower0dressing. My main course duck came with pieces of duck (bien cuit - really well cooked - so much for duck being a pointe at most). The coffee was slow to arrive and the restaurant was not t... Voir le carte