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This was truly a chance discovery. We chose a walk from Portel des Corbieres, and simply consulted TripAdvisor to select the best of the four restaurants in a "well-stocked" town. We were not disappointed. There are only four tables on the small outdoor terrace but we secured one of them on a weekday lunchtime. The chef/proprietor could not have been more charming. The cuisine is a genuine "fusion" of French and Asian cooking. We started with moules (mussels), delicious. We then each had different main courses, one a salmi of guinea fowl, and the other a choice steak. The vegetable accompaniment for each main course was the same: thin strips of vegetable grown in their own vegetable garden m...

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We were fortunate enough to be recommended this restaurant by a person in the know. It is slightly off the beaten track but on a quiet village street in Portel des corbieres, which already is gaining a culinary reputation through its over good restaurants. However i would say that this place has stepped things up, with it's open kitchen, numerous chefs, and asian influenced menu. Lionel the chief takes time to make sure everything was satisfactorily to our requirements and the menu is pitched at an affordable level at 22 euros for 2 courses. A lot of time has been devoted to this establishment both inside and out and is a superb new addition to the area.

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We stumbled across this hidden gem on the way to visiting the wine museum at Terra Vinea.On the road up to the museum we stopped to ask the way at the restaurant. On the way down we stopped and ate there.The menu was imaginative and excellent value at €19.00 for two courses, plus a few euros more for dessert. I started with a huge plate of smoked duck breast,home smoked, followed by a large portion of Lotte with a garnish. Washed down with an excellent local Rose. We shared a chocolate dessert which was superb.This is a new venture by the chef who originally came from Paris and we understand his wife is a well known opera singer. Not to be missed.

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This sleepy village boasts an imaginative restaurant run by a very experienced chef Lionel, who personally sources and or grows the food he cooks. No reaching into the freezer here. Excellent value for money, three courses for 22 Euros. The selection of dishes is astonishing and each is beautifully presented, imaginative and colourful. Food is cooked to perfection and the service is welcoming. The desert menu is too good to be true so leave space if you enjoy a starter of stuffed moules, followed by lamb or duck cooked to perfection and apricots served on rhubarb delicately marinated in liquorice. All to be followed by a serious nap. Reserva una mesa ahora

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We were recommended this restaurant by our hosts. It is tucked away in a side street in Portel. The kitchen is open plan and visible to all diners and one can see the frantic activity. This restaurant is small and run by the chef/proprietor who keeps his eye on proceedings. The menu is slightly off piste but very good. We had some great tasting mussels and clams various with just a subtle hint of eastern spice. Spot on in my view.The man in charge was helpful, friendly and had a sense of fun. Good wine list and clearly a popular place to eat with the locals.Definitely will revisit if in the region.

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Visited on a Friday lunch, didn't book due to time of year, but restaurant doing brisk business, after eating we could understand why. Excellent value and excellent food. The menu was unusual in they it had a strong Asian/Thai influence, particularly the consommé - which my wife considered one the best starter dishes ever. I had a Côte de veau which despite its size (big) cooked beautifully. The service was excellent, friendly and lighthearted but attentive. A small but nice wine selection. Perhaps the only course which was good but not excellent was the dessert. Well worth a visit if in the area

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Tasty late Saturday lunch. Every course a delight for all four of us. Top starter was the stuffed mussels, the vote for main course went to the exceptional Guinea fowl whilst each of us would claim our dessert as the best. House red was a very good choice. Service excellent Overall very good and brilliant value. We'll be back soon

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Visited for the second time, even more impressive, a completely different menu, each person enjoyed their selection, good house wine, value for money, great "casual" service a quality dining experience, Portel is very lucky to have this restaurant Reserva una mesa ahora

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OMG OMG Let's just first put out there - over 75 different cheeses 75 cheeses Over 150 french pastries 150 pastries.

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