The Dordogne
Folks come from far and wide for chef Vincent Arnould’s refined, beautifully presented creative cuisine of the Périgord. The ceiling soars over the…
Must-see restaurants in The Dordogne, Limousin & the Lot
The Dordogne
At Michelin-starred L’Essentiel, it feels like you're dining inside an aristocratic friend’s living room, with floral wallpaper and orange velour chairs…
The Dordogne
Friendly staff serve you on little Daglan’s central square, promoting an elegant ‘there’s all the time in the world’ feel, while wowing with impeccable…
The Dordogne
This glass-encased bistro attached to a grand château creates refined seasonal cuisine in a relaxed atmosphere surrounded by verdant gardens. A high-end…
The Lot
Local farm Les Bouriettes operates this wonderful shop and restaurant filled with their super products. Friendly proprietors serve regional specialities…
The Dordogne
Details, details, details. Valérie and Jean-Marc Réal get them all right at this small restaurant in low-key St-Martial-de-Nabirat, 8km south of Domme…
Sarlat-la-Canéda
This eminent Michelin-starred restaurant run by chef Maxime Lebrun is renowned for its creative cuisine, with elaborate menus making maximum use of luxury…
The Dordogne
You simply couldn’t hope to find a more lively Gallic spot. Cutlery clatters beneath classic brasserie trappings – spinning fans, shiny brass fittings,…
The Dordogne
Chef Damien Fagette creates elaborate périgourdine meals using the freshest seasonal ingredients, and friendly staff serve them to the dining room or…
Limoges
This modish restaurant in a former Carmelite convent is one of the city’s most popular eateries, with tables set among rough brick walls. Sit at the open…
The Dordogne
It's well worth stopping in the nondescript village of Couze St-Front for the warm welcome and riverside dining at Au Fil de l'Eau. Jazzy tunes tinkle as…
Limoges
Book ahead for a spot at this romantic modern restaurant that serves some of the best food in the region. Dishes incorporate fresh seasonal produce from…
The Dordogne
Périgueux’ wonderful street markets explode into action on Wednesday and Saturday, taking over place du Coderc, place de la Clautre and place de l…
The Lot
Figeac's top table is a must for foodies into creative cuisine incorporating fresh, regional ingredients. Choose between beautifully prepared dishes…
Cahors
Book ahead to get a seat in this small, contemporary restaurant that takes its creative, local cuisine quite seriously. The welcome is warm and the…
Limousin
Reserve ahead for a seat at Brive's top table, where refined, creative local cuisine is served with charm. Dishes arrive looking like small works of art…
Cahors
The city’s main covered market is often simply called Les Halles. There’s a not-to-be-missed open-air market on Wednesday and Saturday mornings around the…
The Dordogne
Book ahead for a seat with in-the-know locals in the soft, cream-stone dining room where charming waitstaff serve delicious local cuisine, made in the…
The Dordogne
Reserve ahead for fantastic local cuisine prepared by lively Yanick and his son Aurélian on a farm in the hills above Trémolat. The dining room feels like…
The Dordogne
Wonderful Nathalie has a lovely sewing atelier and shop around the corner, and a quaint, country-French-style salon de thé (tearoom) here. She bakes…
Limousin
Collonges’ top table for locally sourced ingredients, creativity and a relaxed ambience. Step through the wisteria-clad entry to a terrace with sweeping…
Limoges
Limoges’ central market runs the gourmet gamut from local cheese to Limousin beef.
The Dordogne
Choose between this extravagant gastronomic restaurant at a carefully converted water mill at the foot of the abbey, and its two sister bistros: Au Fil de…
Limoges
You’ll never think about grilled cheese in the same way after a visit to this clever croque monsieur bar. Eight different varieties (think chicken with…
Cahors
With chandeliers and stained glass, the deeply traditional family-run restaurant at Grand Hotel Terminus commands a devoted following, especially for its…
The Dordogne
Inside a 16th-century hôtel particulier, Patrick Feuga applies a creative approach to traditional Périgordine ingredients, with a seasonal menu that…
Sarlat-la-Canéda
A reliable local favourite, hidden in a beautiful stone house on a narrow alley leading uphill from rue de la République. The food is honest and unfussy,…
The Dordogne
This rural ferme auberge (farm restaurant), 12km northwest of Bergerac, raises its own birds for the restaurant table, including goose, quail and duck for…
Cahors
From locally sourced foods to a superb regional wine list, this elegant but fun restaurant serves excellent – and ever-changing – menus. Dine inside the…
Cahors
This super-friendly vegetarian cafe is one of Cahors' most popular lunchtime spots. Join the regulars for homemade creations like spinach rolls, sweet…
Limousin
A bustling covered market, with the most vendors on Saturday. Stock up on Limousin goodies: goose products, plum brandy, pâté de pomme de terre (a rich…
The Dordogne
This lovely deli serves regional dishes canteen-style in the buzzy dining room, or boxed up to go for the perfect gourmet picnic. Specialities include cep…
Puy-lʼÉvêque
Choose from bright chairs out on the main street of Puy l’Évêque or inside the glass-fronted, jaunty dining room and tuck into locally sourced, seasonal…
The Dordogne
This restaurant in a riverside hotel has the best position in La Roque, lodged in a solid stone building with river vistas. It is renowned for its…
Limoges
A contemporary bistro with quirky decor to match the inventive cuisine. Teardrop lanterns cast moody lighting, and one wall is taken up by wine. Dishes…
Limousin
If you ever wondered what it would be like to have a grandfather who was a French chef, stop by this unremarkable-looking country inn for some excellent…
The Dordogne
Floor-to-ceiling windows brighten up this airy, modern bistro, the local choice for a casual meal: think hearty salads, magret de canard (duck breast with…
The Dordogne
Gourmet food is dished up riverside at this sweet, small hotel (double/family rooms from €59/76) in Vitrac, 6.5km east of La Roque Gageac. It's one of the…
The Dordogne
This diminutive, welcoming restaurant is your best bet in the centre of Domme. All dishes are created seasonally, with an emphasis on local duck and…
The Dordogne
Au Fil du Temps is one of two bistros run by Moulin de l'Abbaye. Located just south of central Brantôme, it serves traditional Périgordian roasted meats.
