L'Estanquet - Montauban

My husband and I visited for dinner based on Trip Advisor reviews and were definitely not disappointed. We both had the set menu and were very impressed with each dish. My entree of pea veloute with ravioli was delicious, as was his pate. My main was a whole fish which was cooked perfectly, with potato and ratatouille - a fantastic dish. His dessert of caramel panna cotta was one of the best he has ever had my cherry pistachio cake with sorbet was delicious, although would have been better with an ice cream/cream. Overall an amazing experience.

Friendly efficient and helpful staff. Really good local crowd Varied menu excellent value !! Was rated No1 for ages and probably should be now !

Good menu, restaurant used by locals therefore you know it must be good. The cote de boeuf was very tasty .. very large potions.

To be honest I was not taken by this town. It's ok, maybe I just don't like red brick. This restaurant however is what I imagined good family French food to be. It is accessible and very tasty and the staff were kind to us given that our French is appalling. It is also reasonably priced and the chocolate pudding wowed the wife. Try the veal and mushrooms. Tres Bon.

Ok, so this is my 3rd review of L'Estanquet but good venues need praise and consistency is all important. L'Estanquet deserves both. This was the first time we'd been for dinner so the menu was more expensive than the great value lunches, however the food remains of a very high standard, the staff are charming and helpful, the decor delights the eye at every turn and the meat cooked on the coals in an open fire is as good as it gets. Menu choices are wide and varied and the wine list has something for all tastes and budgets - among my favourite eating places. Don't miss it!