Le Louchebem - Toulouse

While we visited the victor hugo market, we decided to eat in one of the second-storey restaurants over the market stalls at lunchtime. to find the entry leading to the stairs is a bit of a challenge, as it is not so marked, but we went. in the NW corner of the market on place victor hugo, just above rue du sale, and found the white entrance door that looked away something like a fire door. there is a large selection of restaurants, but on recommendation of a friend we choose the restaurant le louchebem. opened in 1994 by a metzger and sohn, who is a meat stable in the market below, they pride themselves on the fact that they produce qualitatiw high quality meat for their grill restaurant bar. the restaurant is open only from 11:45 clock to 2:00 clock Tuesday to Sunday, and does not take reservations so early there if you want to be guaranteed a table, no single seating, so bring a friend. next to the interior, there is an outdoor terrace with views of victor hugo. this is a very popular place at the locals, and apart from us there were no other tourists eating there. for those of them who do not speak or read French, ask for the English version of the two fixed price menus, both include a half liter of local wine and service, or they can order a la carte from their small red meat Focus menu. we ordered an salat of the day, cassoulet and toulouse, a perfect entrecôte group with chips, duck and apple, all served by a very friendly waiter. our meal came with unlimited fresh bread and a throw of a very beautiful local red wine, for dessert we ordered a pudding, a piece of cake with whipped cream and a floating ice. can't wait until we visit toulouse again, just to eat here. tipp: preview when ordering meat in Europe, as it is always served very rarely if they ask nothing else.

Perfect place about victor hugo market, for a family dinner for ducks and meat lovers. they serve different menus that starter is dessert and wein included and are good value. open only at midday.

We were only in Toulouse for a day and a night but fortunately our accommodation host recommended this place for lunch. It is above the market halls Victor Hugo and there are several restaurants next to each other. We were told to go to Le...Louchebem and it was worth it. One of these places with simple, honest and tasty food for a very good price. Nice wines and lovely views especially when sitting outside. I bet it gets very busy here when the weather is warmer so get there early.

We had the cassoulet and toulouse sausage both were delicious, the portions are huge! Interesting seating I was basically trapped by the table and to get out you had to move the table forward.

Sitting atop the incredible Marche Victor Hugo, this is one of several restaurants in the market. Sit inside if you want, but on the balcony you can enjoy the city pass by and admire the wonderful architecture.But you came for the food! Ok, it's not fancy, but it is very very good. The Pate de Campagne is a delightfully savory first course and the serving is just the right size, The local Toulouse sausage is fery flavorful, but perhaps a bit dry for American tastes, but the sauce spooned into the depression in the mashed potatoes (lumpy and homey...the way I like them) is something I could live on. Dip the sausage into the sauce and you are home free! Oh, then there is desert...The Gateau au Chocolat is among the best cakes I have ever tasted. Dark and rich, not too sweet. A crisp outer layer encloses wonderfully moist cake, with whipped cream and a drizzle of caramel on the side...what more could you ask. All of that comes with a half of wine, not a half bottle, but a half liter...so beware.This is all sourced on the floor below, in the market. The service is warm and friendly in an easy going French way. The servers are busy and efficient, but always ready to take care of you.This wonderfulness does come at a price though...12.90 euros, including the wine and service. I should have gone more often!