Cajarc is a lovely old town on the banks of the Lot, well worth a visit, even if the Allee des Vignes was not here.
The restaurant is located in the old presbytery surrounded by a beautiful and tranquil courtyard, with its wisteria strewn walls...and the ever present tinkle of the fountain tumbling into the old well.
Recently awarded a Michelin star this is inspired food at its very best. Eugenie takes cares of front of house and Claude Emanuel Robin handles things in the kitchen
We went for Sunday lunch and had the Surprise menu at 55 euros. Pretty canapes accompanied the aperos but the ball really started rolling with the amuse bouche of swordfish carpaccio flavoured with citrus, just stunning. The starter was gambas well presented and beautifully cooked and was then followed by mi cuit foie, grilled courgette, confit egg yolk and safran flavoured sauce. This is without doubt the best foie dish I have ever eaten and was a work of art, it almost seemed a shame to dig in!
Main course was rack of lamb with a tomato and lentil sauce which was perfectly cooked and very tender. The earthy accompaniments really worked well in an upgrade to a traditional Quercy dish. A super 3 cheese course of vache, brebis and cabecou followed with the whole meal concluded by a tiered brandy snap concoction with diced fresh fruits and an ice cream perfumed with brebis fromage blanc. Good coffee if you like it accompanied by tempting mignardises , just in case you had any room left.
Full marks for presentation, top quality ingredients put together with passion and style. We will be going back in August with family can't wait.....need I say more.
Service was restrained and professional. All the staff seemed well trained and pleasant.
Finally there is an excellent cellar with wines to suit every taste and pocket. We chose a dry white Bergerac which worked well with most dishes though a red would have been nice with the lamb but it was just a bit too warm that day for that.
Thanks to the whole team for a memorable experience, keep up the good work.More