We have been to this restaurant in the attractive hill-top village of Belesta several times over quite a number of years. Sadly the quality of the food has deteriorated over that time. You get the feeling that the owners are resting on their laurels, despite the advent of competition at Riberach round the corner. The food almost seems to be thrown onto the plate, with no embellishment or attempt at creativity and the menus rarely change. Starters are mainly salads (eg lardon or gesiers) served on a large heap of iceberg lettuce. Main courses range from truite aux amandes (last time mine was deep-fried and overcooked and the almonds thrown on top over-grilled), magret de canard (plonked on a...
Pierre is a character whose primary job is wine growing but as a sideline runs this little restaurant in the evening with his wife. I told him he spoke decent English and he told me 'only in July and August '! My wife and I sat on the restaurant terrace side by side and looked at the troubled sky which as the sun set painted it in colours of pinks, blues and reds. My wife explained to me the difference between swifts, swallows and house-martins and whatever they were we watched and were entertained by their acrobatics. Dinner was a set menu, all-in, including his wine at a fixed price. It was simple fare but decent generous local food of the type lovers of France dream about. I had a great s...
Pierre is a character whose primary job is wine growing but as a sideline runs this little restaurant in the evening with his wife. I told him he spoke decent English and he told me 'only in July and August'! My wife and I sat on the restaurant terrace side by side and looked at the troubled sky which as the sun set painted it in colours of pinks, blues and reds. My wife explained to me the difference between swifts, swallows and house-martins and whatever they were we watched and were entertained by their acrobatics. Dinner was a set menu, all-in, including his wine at a fixed price. It was simple fare but decent generous local food of the type lovers of France dream about. I had a great st...
family atmosphere, very good cuisine, close and pleasant treatment. a little place to eat well. (avis d'origine) ambiente familiar, muy buena comida cerca y agradable tratamiento. a poco de rinconcito para comer bien.
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Often holiday in Belesta and a stay is not complete without visiting this restaurant. Delicious, authentic food and great value. Always have a great welcome and enjoy the local Apéritifs!!
Often holiday in Belesta and a stay is not complete without visiting this restaurant. Delicious, authentic food and great value. Always have a great welcome and enjoy the local Apéritifs!!
It is not easy to start from scratch replacing a one star establishment, but Maison du Terroir is up to the task, and they really do remain true to the
Excellent food and extremely friendly staff made this a superb evening at the foot of the Pyrenees. Good value for an excellent three courses.
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Excellent food and extremely friendly staff made this a superb evening at the foot of the Pyrenees. Good value for an excellent three courses.
Super and beautiful view with superior kitchen;
