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Au Cabanon De Puycelsi

➤ Place De L'ancien Chateau, 81140, Puycelsi, France

Carta • Steak • Viande • Européen • Français

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"It was while visiting Puycelci that we discovered this restaurant. Good welcome, both the boss and his employees are smiling and available. The cuisine is a feast for the eyes but also for the taste buds. The rolled zucchini and pork loin are taste gems. As for the chocolate mousse and its pepper and chili coulis, it’s killer. Not to mention the hot, homemade bread. Don't hesitate to stop there."

Au Cabanon

➤ Place de l Ancien Chateau, 81140 Puycelci, France, Puycelsi

Carta • Café • Cafés • Européen • Français

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"Au Cabanon has been a favourite for a few years now as a place for us as vegetarians to visit with hardened carnivore friends. Therefore, I am delighted to say that the change of ownership this year has seen the restaurant build on the past with new dishes and wines whilst retaining the best of what went before. It is the best place to eat in Puycelsi and worth detour.The setting that others have described means that this is a place for good weather and, with room for around 25, it is wise to book, particularly in high season. The web site is informative by the way and an easy way to book if, like me, your French collapses on the telephone! They respond very quickly.The menu is short but being a two-person operation, this is a good sign. The dishes are straightforward. But the chef prepares and presents them very well and some that we have had this summer have been exceptional. The menu now changes regularly and this reflects the fact that they use local and seasonal products. There have always been some of Gaillac’s better wines at Au Cabanon and the new owners have further developed this area too. Most are ‘bio’ from small produces and I have enjoyed the delicious Babylon Sunday (a rosé) by Marine Ley (Vignereuse) and a glass of ‘bules’ to start (L’Angelou’ from Jerome Galaup.As I have said, this is a two-person operation so service can sometimes be slow when they are busy but not excessively so. The point is that if there were more staff then the prices would inevitably be higher and the chef will often serve his dishes and is more than happy to discuss them."

Le Jardin des Lys

➤ le Bourg | 81140 Puycelsi, 81140 Puycelci, France

Carta • Gril • Café • Cafés • Européen

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"The village is very beautiful, the view from the restaurant is amazing. The staff is friendly and pleasant. But the restaurant itself was a bit chilly and the food was very middle of the road. The ingredients were mostly fresh but the tastes were bland...and very un-special. 25 euros for a three course menu is pricy for this area and we expected a lot more than we got. As an example: the samosas de legume held no vegetables but three peas from the freezer, some small pieces of onion and feta cheese. We were disappointed..."

Puycelsi Roc Cafe

➤ le Bourg, 81140 Puycelci, France, Puycelsi

Carta • Gril • Cafés • Européen • Français

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"We spent two nights in Puycelci as part of a walking holiday and were booked into the Roc cafe by our holiday company as part of our package. We were seated on the terrace on both nights and on the first were given a set...menu comprising a very large and interesting selection of pates and terrines, including two vegetarian ones. This was followed with duck confit, cheese and sorbets we declined the offer of a fruit tart as dessert as our capacity by then was limited). We were given an aperitif, a very nice bottle of Gaillac wine and an extra glass on request. The following night we were again seated on the terrace and given a choice from the menu. We were able to try some different wines as well. At all times the staff were very friendly and willing. There are no pretensions with the food. This is a cafe serving local staples with charm and efficiency. They also have some interesting artisanal beers, some brewed about 200 metres from the cafe. There are few options in Puycelci with some of the competition only opening on occasional nights."