Le Cloitre - Montfaucon

The food was a real surprise: we had hopes for something nice but this was excellent. Well worth a visit.

We are so lucky to have this little jewel of a restaurant within walking distance of our cottage. But if you leave at junction 56 of the A20 you can have a wonderful three-course menu of the day for half the price of a motorway meal. The restaurant is in the centre of a picturesque village and has a thoughtfully decorated dining room for chilly days. Outside is a shaded patio for summer. The welcome is always warm, The food always varied and delicious. As I said,we are sooo lucky.

Woke to a lovely morning here in Sarlat, made even lovelier when a small deer skipped its way around the garden shrubbery.

Booked at 8pm for our evening meal. Excellent setting and selected the terrace for our meal. The owner was very friendly and attentive, service was excellent despite the fact that our main server was learning the ropes. Both starter and main course were well presented without being too fussy and the quality of the ingredients was excellent. We enjoyed the cheese course but unfortunately didnt have room for the desserts which also sounded great. We visit the Lot regularly and will have no hesitation in making return visits.

Lunch at our favorite local restaurant - just as good a year on. We'll be back and back, and back.