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
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 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…
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…
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 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.
Sorges
Sample Sorge's local specialty, black Périgord truffles, at Auberge de la Truffe, or stay over in one of its guesthouse rooms (doubles with separate…
The Dordogne
Simple, no-nonsense fare is served at this central cafe, one of the only places in town that caters to both locals and tourists. Croque monsieurs, pizzas…
The Dordogne
Au Fil de l’Eau specialises in fish, and is one of the two bistros of renowned Moulin de l'Abbaye. Its terrace faces the emerald green River Dronne.
The Dordogne
In high season reserve ahead for a spot on the sunny terrace in the centre of Beynac village, where you’ll get an array of seasonal, local specialties…
The Dordogne
Sweet potato soup, leek curry and three varieties of tartines (open-faced sandwiches) – plus ice cream and milkshakes in summer months – make this address…
The Dordogne
Chef Hervé Battiston has made this sweet little restaurant a favourite, thanks to artful French food served up in a pretty 12th-century cloister. Reserve…
The Dordogne
Reserve ahead for the popular restaurant where Laétitia whips up cutting-edge seasonal périgourdine cuisine in St-Pompon, 16km southwest of Domme.
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Specialises in local products such as duck foie gras. Dine in the intimate stone room with the tinkle of glasses, or under plane trees on the square.
Le Bugue
An easy, light-hearted spot to grab a bite of local charcuterie, cheese and a glass of wine, all day long. In Le Bugue, 13km northwest of Trémolat.
The Dordogne
Modern dining in an old-town setting with a wisteria-covered terrace right opposite a medieval gateway. Food is French with an adventurous slant.
Sarlat-la-Canéda
The best of Sarlat's budget picks, come here for charcuterie, potatoes, salads and Savoy cheeses (fondue and Raclette) and nary a duck in sight.
The Dordogne
Create your own salads, grab a thick slice of quiche or juice up at this colourful pay-at-the-counter cafe. Continuous service.
The Dordogne
Locals in the know reserve ahead at this shoebox-small alleyway bistro great for authentic market cuisine.
The Dordogne
Browse local winter delicacies, such as truffles (December to February), wild mushrooms and foie gras.
The Dordogne
Reserve ahead for a spot at one of the riverfront terrace tables at this renovated water mill converted into a lovely restaurant and hotel (doubles €75)…
Sarlat-la-Canéda
This touristy little bistro is the best of the bunch on cafe-clad place du Peyrou. The menu’s heavy on Sarlat classics, especially walnuts, duck breast…
