Le Carre' Gourmand

This evening we decided to have a good dinner at the restaurant that ranks high in the village where we are renting a home for our holidays.Based on the reviews on TripAdvisor Le Carre Gourmand looked to fit all our requirements. It is within walkin distance and has good reviews. We tried to make a reservation by phone, but outside of opening hours this was apperantly not possible.So we walked to the restaurant hoping they'd have some space left if we were early. Upon arrival we were told that it was fully booked. This left us no choice but to walk back home. While leaving the premise the hostes followed us to ask if we came from a boat. When we told her we did not, she told us that there was a table left. A little puzzled we got ourselfs seated at a nice table. As apperative we choose the house apperative, this was a nice mix of black rum and white wine and some other ingredients. We were of to a nice start.For the entre we chose the truite gravelax and I chose a Homard Blue roti as main dish while my wife chose the turbot sauvage.Our son is more a meat lover, so he chose the Boeuf Charolais.As an appitizer we were served a melon gazpacho. This tasted really good and left us wanting for more.When the entrees were served we were also not disappointed. The Truit was nice and firm and the dish was full of flavour.The big disappointment came when our main dish was served. All in all the dished were well prepared and looked lovely, I felt a bit cheated spending 42 euro on a dish that has such a small amount of that lovely blue lobster. My wifes turbot suffered the same fate, a lot of sauce and very little fish. Lastly my sons dish was to his liking.Overall we felt that the main dishes were severly overpriced when taking the amount of main ingredient into consideration.To finish our dinner we had the Nougat Glace. This was a very nice dessert. Full of flavour and fresh fruits.As a whole we enjoyed the food at Le Carre' Gourmand but consider the main dishes that we had significantly overpriced.

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Five of us decided to try this highly recommended restaurant hidden away in Box village. Our initial recce during a cycle ride was positive and we booked a table for the following Friday evening in the outstanding garden. On our arrival we were warmly welcomed by the manager and shown to our table. He also offered us a choice of aperitif and we all decided to sample a gin and tonic. The Menus arrived and offered a choice of three course or seven course gourmand dining plus al a carte. We all decided to try the three course gourmand on offer and were delighted with the food. The carte de van also offers a good selection of wine and I chose a decent bottle of Cahors which was decanted at the table. An amuse bouche helped soak up the gin and prepare us for the starter which can only be described as outstanding. A mixed and varied selection of mouth watering dishes served on one plate. Eventually we all managed to complete this food journey and took in the surroundings awaiting the main event. My guinea fowl (or black chicken as the manager described it) accompanied with a red pepper crumble, was superb and cooked perfectly. The chosen wine soon came to an end and our request for 'another' resulted in the realisation that the wine we chose had ran out. This was swiftly remedied by the offer of a better wine at the same price - great service. The puddings were again superb and started a minor disagreement at the table as to which was the best. I must say that my panna cotta was one of the best I have ever eaten. Overall a fantastic meal at a great price that I look forward to repeating the next time we visit the area. Highly recommended.

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We found an unexpected lovely restaurant within walking distance of the canal at Boe which is close to Agen.Four of us went for dinner and had the 29 Euro set menu. The food was absolutely superb. We had excellent service and sat outside on the terrace garden area. We highly recommend this restaurant. We are returning to try the lunch menu tomorrow.

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Had dinner here recently, ~Service was excellent with innovative food from a young chef who is making his mark on the industryGood selection of winesAm sure in the summer will be even better as they open up the terraceWill only get busier so go there soon

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We booked for a Saturday night on recommendation of our hotel. Beautiful setting and meal with great food and very helpful service. Lived up to expectations.

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