There are some restaurants who are rammed because precious little else is open on a Sunday night in the holidays, yet there are others that are jam packed because they are sheer quality. La Braisiere is definitely in the latter camp.
We turned up at about 9.00pm and we had to sit inside because the restaurant was so busy. Not ideal as they BBQ the meat inside and it was rather warm! Still a quality Viognier for €13 took the edge off our thirst!
The menu read like a classic South Western French cookbook, our mains of cassoulet and gigot d'agneau were predictably outstanding. The cassoulet had the melting beans with the crisp skin of the confit duck...magic. The girlfriend's lamb was tender and flecked with herbs from Provence. The mountain of roast potatoes and salad were ace as well.
Special mention must go to our starter, a spring roll of duck and foie which was simply stunning. 2 courses, wine, digestifs and service for 70 euros. Happy days.