Les Amants du Marché

We came here as it was the only vegetarian place we could find when staying in the area.Firstly this restaurant is in an awful part of town with some kind of borstal or prison right opposite. I did not feel safe at all walking down this and the surrounding roads with my husband at night, and I am not a 'sheltered' type!The waitress helped us with translating the menu, which was about the only good thing about this experience. My food arrived and it was so disgusting, I could not finish it. In my 20 years as a veggie I have eaten some strange and sometimes unpleasant meals to 'get by' as you do sometimes, but this was by far the worst. It really did shock me, too, because in a place like France you expect the cuisine to be of a good standard!My dish was like a very large spring roll/samosa type thing. The pastry was not cooked properly and was raw inside. The vegetables inside were flavourless. I have no idea what you have to do to a cauliflower to make it not taste of cauliflower. There was no texture to the filling, just an awful mush that stuck to my palate like a very unpleasant powdery glue.I did not finish my meal and left without dessert, I didn't even want to try it after that main course.My husband's meal wasn't much better although he did manage to finish his, but he did feel it was very primitive and something you would have got in the 1970s in England. I don't like writing bad reviews but this really was awful.

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This quaint restaurant is situated near the organic market but the neighborhood is very quiet. The lady running the restaurant is a very friendly and welcoming person. The place serves only vegetarian fare and the menu has only a few options for the three courses. But each dish is finely crafted With some unusual ingredients that you ' begin to understand why: quantity and quality can not usually be maintained simultaneously. I have been very impressed with the taste and flavor of the soups. I tip my cap to the care and thought that goes into the preparation of each dish. Be warned that the flavors are subtle and one can miss them altogether if the taste buds have been degraded by coarser foods !!

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After two weeks of travel in France, Holland, and France, we were delighted when a young woman at the Tourist Office in Pau recommended Les Amants du Marche; she even called them to mKe a reservation for us. Hilary, the owner, is charming and knowledgable about the menu. Since she's English, we were able to communicate perfectly with her. The food was wonderful, deliciously prepared, and even the wine was "bio" (organic). For a vegan, travel in France or Spain can be challenging as most menus are very "meat-centric." This restaurant was a wonderful respite. Highly recommended for vegans and non-vegans (like my husband). Delicious!

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Best vegetarian food in France! Remarkable chefs create an incredible menu! Every bite is divine! The atmosphere is lovely but the food will knock your socks off! You can just tell these chefs love what they do and pour their hearts and soul into the food. It is one of the best places my husband and I have ever eaten at! Prices are very reasonable, and the selection on the menu is perfect. We will definitely be back and can highly recommend this place!

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Wonderfully relaxed atmosphere, great food by Hilary Carlyn and team. 3 course lunch price of €15 is great value

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