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Our TOP 10 restaurants in Saumur
We have made a selection of our favorite restaurants for you.
Some are a 5-10 minute walk from Château la Comtesse de Loire and others are a 5-15 minute drive.
And you, which of these Saumur restaurants did you prefer?
5 to 10 minutes walk from the Castle
Our TOP 10 in Saumur
- L’Alchimiste: refined, modern, and creative cuisine, cozy atmosphere, and a lovely terrace on a quiet street. Closed Sunday and Monday. 02 41 67 65 18.
A particular favorite is their quintessential local dessert: Crêmet d'Anjou! - L’Essentiel: gourmet and inventive cuisine in a cathedral-ceilinged dining room with a view of Saumur Castle or on the terrace. Closed Sunday and Monday. 02 41 67 71 10.
A nod to their entrance, "Le Champignon" (The Mushroom), which pays homage to the history of Saumur's cellars. - L’Escargot: French cuisine and local flavors in a contemporary setting, lovely terrace at the back of the restaurant. Closed Sunday and Monday. 02 41 51 20 88.
Needless to say: their stuffed snails are exquisite! - Le Cellier: Fine and flavorful cuisine based on local products, only a few tables. Small terrace on the cobbled Rue Saint-Nicolas. Closed Sunday and Monday. 02 41 40 96 20.
Everything is good, all year round, and the natural wines are to die for! - Masama: Franco-Colombian flavors reflecting the owner and chef. In the heart of town with a lovely terrace on the pedestrian street. Closed Mondays. 02 53 93 95 82.
Why not try their seasonal Buddha Bowl...? - Bistrot de la Place: A gourmet bistro, local specialties, and a great wine list. Large terrace on Place Saint-Pierre. Closed Sundays. 02 41 51 13 27.
All the locals in Saumur frequent the Bistrot, why not you? - Le Keating: grill restaurant, specializing in Argentinian meats and wines from around the world. Warm atmosphere in the historic heart of Saumur. Closed Sunday and Monday. 02 41 38 21 79.
The restaurant where you can eat the best meats in Saumur! - Le Bœuf Noisette: simple and chic grill restaurant in a retro setting. Exceptional cuts of beef. Closed Sunday and Monday. 09 81 73 73 10.
No frills, you simply must try the house specialty, "Le Boeuf Noisette," a rump steak from the local "Rouge des Prés" breed, served with a special hazelnut butter and oyster mushroom mustard made with mushrooms grown in the cellars of Trois-Moutiers!
Our TOP 4 nearby
Our TOP 4 nearby
- La Reine de Sicile: refined cuisine in a romantic, chic and relaxed setting . Pleasant terrace in a quiet street on Offard Island. Closed Sunday and Monday. 02 41 67 30 48.
Special mention for dinners by the fireplace in winter! - Ververt: restaurant with creative, local and fresh cuisine. Nice selection of natural wines. Located in the beautiful village of Montsoreau. Closed Tuesday and Wednesday. 02 41 52 34 89.
Without a doubt one of the best talbes in Saumur, mark your calendars! - La Route du Sel: Loire fish and meat specialties to be enjoyed with a panoramic view of the Loire in the garden or in the cozy room. Located in the charming village of Thoureil. Closed Sunday evening, Monday and Tuesday evening. 02 41 45 75 31.
Special dedication to their specialty of Loire eel to be tasted in front of the river of the same name. - La Table du Château Gratien: gourmet cuisine in an exceptional setting at the Château located in the landscaped park of the Gratien and Meyer cellars just outside Saumur. 06 12 80 03 60.
Among the most beautiful settings that Saumur has to offer.