Hostellerie de Saint Front

The Dordogne is full of restaurants tarted up for tourist consumption. The Hostellerie Saint Front in Beaumont du Perigord is most definitely not. It has a genuine, old-fashioned atmosphere, on the shabby side, which we far prefer to so-called "perfection". We ate out on the terrace, which is not visible from the street. Several menus are on offer, including a one-dish meal based on local ingredients. We decided to go the whole hog and have their 30-euro menu. For that price, we enjoyed: a little green soup as an amuse-bouche, followed by foie gras mi-cuit, really delicious, accompanied (for 4 euros) by a glass of delicious local Montbazillac. After that, one of us had a filet mignon with ho...

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We were passing through Beaumont last Sunday and stopped here on the off chance at 1.15pm to ask if it were still possible to get a simple one-dish lunch without the full 3/4 course meal, as we still had a good drive to get where we were going that afternoon. We were asked in no uncertain terms if we thought the chef's restaurant looked like a "snack bar" - (God forbid!), and what on earth were we thinking by turning up at 1.15 expecting to be served when they were busy serving dessert to the other customers? I therefore cannot say what the food is like as we were virtually thrown out of the place for being so presumptuous, but if the welcome is anything to go on, I definitely will not be go...

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On the strength of the previous reviews we booked an evening dinner here for four of us but our experience didn't match those of others.We weren't able to use the terrace owing to a business meeting that was taking place but in all fairness this was explained when we first booked our meal. The €20 menu was good value and the wine list, although not having a great choice was also reasonably priced.Our main veal dish was a little disappointing as it was quite fatty which made look rather unappetising.The service was friendly and helpful and the dining room had the tables well spaced.In spite of our misgivings I feel it has the potential to do better and would give it another chance.

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The place looked good, the menu interesting. Result: all ok if you are in very much less than a hurry and not very hungry. The service is slovenly and not smiling at all I did worry about her untidy hair falling in the soup.... The food is well cooked but lacks sparks and a smidgen of green vegetable or even decorative lettuce might have cheered it up.the place feels sad and it is not helped by what appears to be an obituary notice on one of the walls, sad for the owner but intrusive for the client.

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Each year I make a point of returning to this restaurant . It has a great chief and very reasonable wines. The quality and price are very appropriate. So if you want some really good food , beautifully cooked and presented . This is the place.

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