La Closerie des Roses - Loireauxence

We had a stopover at a chambres d'hotes in Varades on our way home after a holiday on the Ile de Re. I contacted the host there a few days in advance and he recommended the Closerie as it was close by. It was excellent and turned out to be a highlight of our holiday. Each dish was beautifully and lovingly prepared and presented, and extremely tasty, with a gorgeous blend of flavours. We were disappointed to be the only diners apart from another couple who arrived a good hour or so after us, on a Friday evening. The waiter had a young lad with him doing work experience and they engaged us in a little bit of chat that was not intrusive and helped to fill the room a little. The setting, right beside the Loire and with roses in the garden, is wonderful. As we were preparing to go the chef came out to shake hands with us, which was a nice touch.

The crayfish salad is melty, the croustillant of cod deliciously buttery, the choice of Anjou wines very varied and tasty and the service utterly welcoming and efficient . Why are so many talented chefs so unable to match their interior design with their gastronomic taste. The room is as pallid and bright as a hospital reception. The 5th star is only missing because of the decor while the location is stunning with a spectacular view on the church of St Florent le Vieil and the serene Loire of all times France.

Une cuisine de très bonne qualité, très inspirée de la région. Les soirs d'été, l'apéritif est servi en terrasse pour profiter d'une vue exceptionnelle. Un service attentif sans être obséquieux : à recommander !

Super moment de gastronomie. ..très raffiné ...et accueil très chaleureux. A refaire avec grand plaisir

Tout est très bien, tant par l'accueil que par le service.Le menu ( pour nous c'était celui à 31 € ) très bien....nous n'avons pas pris l'apéritif mais avons eu les amuses bouches variés et bons.Le reste du repas était parfait.Une chose m'a un peu surprise....n'étant pas de GROS buveurs nous n'avons pris qu'une bouteille pour 4 et les serveurs venaient sans cesse remplir nos verres sans nous demander.....c'est sans doute ce que j'ai le moins aimé.....ce fait est-il pour faire consommer ....