La Beau Graviere - Mondragon

Went to this restaurant on the advice of foodie friends. Particularly keen to have the summer truffle menu. Also stayed the night and had breakfast, which I’ll leave as a separate review. Wine list was enormous with very interesting selection and HAND WRITTEN. Was really impressed with the unfussy yet flawless service. The food was classic French cooking. The seasoning was exceptional. Textures all impeccable. If you want ‘fussy’ this is not your place. If you want to taste the work of an excellent chef, matched with faultless service: THIS IS YOUR PLACE. To add to this charming experience we ate outside under the trees. All in all a meal I’ll remember long into the future.

This was the best meal of our two weeks in the southern Rhône which revolved around fine food and wine. Please note that although they have truffle themed very expensive tasting menus we had an outstanding three course set menu of the day for 25 euros. The starter was a flan with asparagus sauce that was superb. It was followed by delicious veal stew and a wonderful almond torte. The cellar is very extensive with lots of old bottles but there were several quality wines by the glass as well instead of the usual choice between a bottle or poor quality bar wine. The service was special. Our waiter has worked there for twenty years and was a gem. It was his birthday and they were closing the restaurant that evening to throw him a big party. A really great experience all the way around.

We went for the middle menu: 35€ 3 courses Classic French dishes very well made both for my partner (mainly fish and vegetable) and for me (foie gras and lamb saddle) Huge and very CHEAP wine list with a lot of ready to drink vintages. The ambiance is bit from the 80-90’s, bit the place was still full of quests who conciously went for the great quality. Very friendly and professional service Highly recommended for a visit!

Restaurant comme on les aime. Tradition et qualité. Une salle très agréable qui échappe à la mode Ikea et reste dans son jus classique. Plats de qualité, gastronomique mais avec de quoi manger, pas comme c'est la mode avec rien au fond de l'assiette. Un personnel sympa et réservé qui est à la juste valeur da sa fonction (ni trop réservé, ni copain-copain) Nous y allons régulierement et jamais déçus.

L'endroit est parfais pour manger dans le calme. Tout est parfaitement préparé et le service est impeccable. La carte des vins extraordinaire. Ce n'est pas pour toutes les bourses, mais nous essayons de faire l'effort financier occasionnellement pour nous faire plaisir. Il est clair que si j'en avais les moyens j'irai au moins 1fois par semaine. Le menu change au grés des arrivages de produits frais. A chaque fois c'est la surprise, la bonne surprise.