Toulouse and the Languedoc Restaurants

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  • 1. El Taller

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    Run by four entrepreneurial friends just down the road from the famous Abbaye de St-Michel de Cuxa, this hip bistro serves fine locally sourced fare in large portions, like pork tenderloin in corriollette (fairy-ring mushroom) sauce. Like the food, the setting is stylish: its sleek glass-walled building and steel-framed terrace were constructed by the village specifically to house this Bistrot de Pays (a government-subsidized network of village restaurants promoting commerce in rural areas).

    Taurinya, Occitania, 6650, France
    04–68–05–63–35

    Known For

    • Reliably great meals
    • Location in a picturesque village at the base of Mont Canigou
    • Convenient stop after visiting the Abbaye de St-Michel de Cuxa

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed last 2 wks of June, Mon.–Wed. in Sept.–June, and Wed. in July and late Aug. No dinner Sun. in Sept.–June and Tues. in July and Aug.
  • 2. Garriane

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    Foodies appreciate Garriane's direct approach to eating and drinking well. Here a plain-Jane decor and a dim neighborhood spectacularly contrast with immaculate plates presented by the Aussie-bred chef (who incidentally shook up Perpignan's sleepy food scene with a strictly seasonal menu emphasizing local produce boldly prepared for an exotic outcome). Wine is the only choice you'll need make; after that the nine-course degustation begins, with dishes like citrusy wild partridge and butternut squash mousse promptly appearing one after the other, ending with three separate desserts (picture chocolate gazpacho garnished with ultrafresh, peppery olive oil).

    18 carrer Frédéric Valette, Perpignan, Occitania, 66000, France
    04–68–67–07–44

    Known For

    • Nine-course degustation menu that's the best meal in Perpignan
    • Affordable lunch menu
    • Booking ahead a must

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Sun.–Wed. No lunch Sat. No dinner Thurs.
  • 3. Michel Sarran

    $$$$

    The post-nouvelle haven for what is arguably Toulouse's finest dining departs radically from the traditional stick-to-your-ribs cuisine of southwest France, instead favoring Mediterranean formulas suited to the rhythms and reasons of modern living. Delicacies like foie gras soup with Belon oysters or wild salmon in green curry sauce prove that chef Michel Sarran's two Michelin stars are well deserved. Don't count on a Saturday-night fête here; the restaurant is closed weekends—the obvious mark of a sought-after chef who is free to choose his own hours.

    21 bd. Armand Duportal, Toulouse, Occitania, 31000, France
    05–61–12–32–32

    Known For

    • The best fine dining in the city
    • Expert balance of sophistication and warmth
    • Highly flavorful but light food

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed weekends, 3rd wk of Aug., and 2 wks at Christmas. No lunch Mon. and Wed., Reservations essential
  • 4. Percherons

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    When a young Catalan native returned home from the pull of the Paris restaurant scene and partnered with a friend to open Percherons, Picasso's Céret finally got a restaurant worthy of a detour beyond art history. The prix-fixe dégustation menu (with two appetizers, two mains, a cheese course, and dessert) calls on Catalan basics like suckling pig from Spanish Catalonia's Empordá, Vallespir tomatoes from the French side, and aged goat cheese from the frontier-forming Alberes mountains.

    7 rue de la République, Vernet-les-Bains, Occitania, 66400, France
    04–11–64–41–12

    Known For

    • <PRO>most dynamic wine collection in Céret</PRO>
    • <PRO>lovely, tucked-away courtyard</PRO>
    • <PRO>old-school vibe with vintage tiling, a zinc bar, solid oak tables, and moleskin benches</PRO>

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Tues.
  • 5. Bistrot de l'Étoile

    $$$

    Don't let the dismal backstreet exterior put you off: Bistrot de l'Étoile is a delightfully retro 1960s pub that promises fast service and a great choice of dishes on the blackboard menu. The homemade desserts are great, too, like the panna cotta with your choice of sauce, including a red-fruit coulis.

    6 rue de l'Étoile, Toulouse, Occitania, 31000, France
    05–61–63–13–43

    Known For

    • Excellent grilled meats, cooked over fire at restaurant's center
    • Warm staff
    • Fun decor

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Sun., 3 wks in Aug., and 1 wk in May. No lunch Sat., Reservations essential
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  • 6. Bloc G

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    Just outside the upper city walls, this all-white urbanesque restaurant and wine bar, run by three food-and-design-savvy sisters, offers a reality check after the touristic, turreted streets of La Cité. The blackboard menu highlights experimental touches to classic dishes (like sautéed foie gras in a Thai broth) and helps attract a sophisticated, well-traveled clientele. If returning to the crowds leaves you feeling claustrophobic, consider one of the five loft-style guest rooms in the upstairs inn. Also ask about sister Delphine's B&B not far away.

    112 rue Barbacane, Carcassonne, Occitania, 11000, France
    04–68–47–58–20

    Known For

    • Huge rooms in the upstairs inn
    • Aile de raie rotie a la grenoblaise (roast skate wing)
    • Classy atmosphere

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon. in winter
  • 7. Brasserie Flo Les Beaux Arts

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    Overlooking the Pont Neuf, this elegant brasserie is idyllic at sunset, as artists Ingres and Matisse—who were regulars—knew all too well. Watch the colors change over the Garonne from a sidewalk table while enjoying seafood sauerkraut with Champagne or wild sea bass with salmon tartare.

    1 quai de la Daurade, Toulouse, Occitania, 31000, France
    05–61–21–12–12

    Known For

    • Luscious seafood platters
    • Killer views from the quayside windows
    • Beautiful Belle Époque–influenced dining room
  • 8. Cellier Morel

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    Dine under a medieval vaulted ceiling or in a shaded courtyard at Cellier Morel, arguably the finest restaurant in Montpellier's historic center. Regional specialties are served in haute-cuisine fashion starting with an amuse-bouche and ending with a house-made douceur (sweet).

    27 rue de l’Aiguillerie, Montpellier, Occitania, 34000, France
    04–67–66–46–36

    Known For

    • Montpellier's top table
    • Signature aligot (a mass of potatoes, garlic, and cheese from the Lozère region)
    • Region's best bottles on the wine list

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon. No lunch Tues. and Wed.
  • 9. Chez Emile

    $$$$

    With a great location, this is the place to savor regional specialties like cassoulet. The locals love it, which speaks volumes here in the heart of cassoulet country.

    13 pl. St-Georges, Toulouse, Occitania, 31000, France
    05–61–21–05–56

    Known For

    • Good-value "menu du jour" at lunch
    • Cassoulet available to-go
    • Lovely terrace

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Sun., Mon., and 2 wks at Christmas
  • 10. Chistera

    $$$

    Expect to eat well at this pub-restaurant hidden on a backstreet near Place de la Comèdie. The restaurant side is a fashionable steak house á la francaise, where cuts of duck and beef are grilled over a wood fire and artfully served. It's owned by Montpellier rugby star François Trinh-Duc, and smartly dressed locals gather on the pub side to watch matches and socialize into the night.

    2 bis, rue d'Obilion, Montpellier, Occitania, 34000, France
    04–67–55–39–51

    Known For

    • Elegant and upscale sports spot owned by a rugby star
    • Expansive beer list
    • Nice regional selection of wines
  • 11. Crêperie du Théâtre

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    Walk past the pubs and bars on this narrow alley for the best crêperie in Perpignan. Owned by a young couple from Brittany, it prepares authentic buckwheat crêpes with a modern twist. Top picks include a galette stuffed with endive, smoked duck, pine nuts, cheese, and a honey-cream sauce, which can be gobbled down in the colorful, casual dining room.

    12 rue Gustave Flaubert, Perpignan, Occitania, 66000, France
    04–68–34–29–06

    Known For

    • Tasty buckwheat galettes (suitable for gluten-free travelers)
    • Organic and seasonal ingredients
    • Outdoor tables great for lounging

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and 10 days in Jan. No dinner Mon.
  • 12. Jardins de l'Opéra

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    Stéphane Tournié's elegant restaurant next to the Grand Hôtel de l'Opéra is a perennial favorite. Inspired by the seasons, the food is gastronomical local fare with added nouvelle touches. Intimate rooms and a covered terrace around a little pond give it an undeniable allure, though some may find the grand flourishes—glass ceilings and mammoth chandeliers—a little too, well, operatic. If you're looking for something a little lower-key, consider Tournié's bistro, La Cantine de l'Opera on Allée Jean Jauré.

    1 pl. du Capitole, Toulouse, Occitania, 31000, France
    05–61–23–07–76

    Known For

    • Extravagant "menu confiance" with optional wine pairing
    • Over-the-top interiors
    • Gluten-free options

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Sun., Mon., and 1st wk of Jan., Reservations essential
  • 13. Le 5ème Péché

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    On one of Collioure's quieter cobblestoned streets you'll find Le 5ème Péché, where the clean-lined decor seems in synch with Japanese owner-chef Masashi Iijima's simple yet innovative dishes like tempura shrimp with chestnut cream and apple crisps. With only 18 seats and an open kitchen plan, you'll feel like you know him personally by the time your meal is done.

    16 rue de la Fraternité, Collioure, Occitania, 66190, France
    04–68–98–09–76

    Known For

    • Inventive menu of French-Japanese fusion dishes
    • Small space, so reservations necessary
    • Limited menu (finicky eaters, beware)
  • 14. Le Bon Vivre

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    This bustling bistro has been serving locally sourced regional dishes for more than 30 years—way before farm-to-table was a thing. The house specialties include dishes like roasted Pyrenees trout with shallot confit and the founder's own pain perdu, with vanilla ice cream. If you forgot to book, ask if you can wait for a table with a drink at the bistro's hip salon next door.

    15 bis, pl. Wilson, Toulouse, Occitania, 31000, France
    05–61–23–07–17

    Known For

    • Wild boar in season
    • Quick, unpretentious service
    • Reservations recommended
  • 15. Le Chat Perché

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    This eatery is a popular choice, especially when sunny weather encourages taking a seat on the terrace, overlooking the square below. The cuisine varies with the seasons, the markets, and the humor of the chef, but everything is homemade and reasonably priced.

    10 rue college Duvergier, Montpellier, Occitania, 34000, France
    04–67–60–88–59

    Known For

    • Warm bistro ambience
    • Carefully curated regional wine list
    • Traditional dishes served with flair

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: No lunch, Reservations essential
  • 16. Le France

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    Occupying a 15th-century former stock market with exposed beams and arcades, this café-restaurant in the center of Perpignan is a perfect place to enjoy an easy meal under the umbrellas as you watch the world go by. Options include scallop salad, foie gras with green beans and raisins, and grilled duck breast with apples.

    1 pl. de la Loge, Perpignan, Occitania, 66000, France
    04–68–51–61–71

    Known For

    • <PRO>wide-ranging menu from veal's head to tapas</PRO>
    • <PRO>open late until 11 pm on weekends</PRO>
    • <PRO>solid prices</PRO>
  • 17. Le Jardin des Quatre Saisons

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    A good-value menu and superb fish dishes are the reasons for this restaurant's excellent reputation. Chef-owner Georges Bermond's house specialties—which change seasonally—include pot-au-feu of the sea. Although the traditional setting could use some spark, the warm service and correcte (fair) bill make up for any old-fashioned ambience.

    5 rue de la Pompe, Albi, Occitania, 81000, France
    05–63–60–77–76

    Known For

    • Excellent value
    • Seasonal specialties like suprême de sandre (pike perch) cooked in wine
    • Old-fashioned atmosphere

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Mon. No dinner Sun. and Thurs.
  • 18. Le Puits du Tresor

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    At the foot of the famous Cathar castle of Lastors, this Michelin-starred treat comes as something of a surprise. Headed by the talented Jean-Marc Boyer, the restaurant serves inventive and artistic meals based on local ingredients.

    Rte. des Châteaux, Lastours, 11380, France
    04–68–77–50–24

    Known For

    • Lovely setting in a repurposed riverside textile mill above the Orbiel River
    • Seasonal and locally sourced treats including truffles from the Montagne Noire
    • Relatively reasonable prices considering its Michelin status

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Mon., Tues., and Mar.
  • 19. Les Loges du Jardin d'Aymeric

    $$$$

    In a quiet mountain village just outside Prades, chef Gilles Bascou's semisecret gourmand restaurant serves classic five-course meals that locals swear by. The ambience is refined yet relaxed, and the market-inspired menu changes seasonally.

    7 rue du Canigou, Prades, Occitania, 66500, France
    04–68–96–08–72

    Known For

    • Excellent-value weekday lunch menu
    • More extravagant tasting menu at dinner
    • Local favorite

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Jan. and Sun.–Tues.
  • 20. Py-r

    $$$$

    Chef Pierre Lambinon won a Michelin star at age of 30 (he now has two) for his fantastic restaurant (pronounced "Pierre") in this former 16th-century fish market. The €158 eight-course tasting menu is a must.

    19 descente de la Halle aux Poissons, Toulouse, Occitania, 31000, France
    05–61–25–51–52

    Known For

    • Beautiful, creative presentation
    • Charming interiors with vaulted ceilings
    • Central location next to Pont Neuf

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed weekends. No lunch Mon.

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