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Lundi 11:30 - 15:00
Mardi 11:30 - 15:00
Mercredi 11:30 - 15:00
Jeudi 19:30 - 00:00
Vendredi 19:30 - 02:00
Samedi 19:30 - 02:00
We felt as if we were part of a fawlty towers remake with Miguel playing Manuel and Paul playing Basil. What a laugh! And in between the parts lovely food is being served with a cheese platter we will not lightly forget! It's a pity we were just estivants otherwise we would become regulars!
I have given a couple of very good restaurants five stars while reviewing them on TripAdvisor. Unfortunately, that left me without extra stars for the restaurant in which I have had the single most perfect meal of my life.We have a house about 20 minutes from Aux Quatre Saisons, and had passed it several times. About a month ago, knowing a friend from the US who is a gourmet cook and owns a specialty cheese spread company serving high-end venues was coming to visit, I cast about for places that would appeal to her. I then noted that a couple of my local Facebook friends had recommended this restaurant (which also offers lodging).So, we booked it. It offers both a dining room and terrace dining, but in our online booking, we did not specify. We thought we'd leave it up to fate and see what happened. What did happen? One of the owners, Val, greeted us as we walked up from the car park and said she had set our table on the terrace if that was all right. Yes, it was. It was a lovely evening, and sitting under the wisteria that covered the verandah was perfect. There was just enough breeze for total comfort. Plus, it was so charming. The three of us--me, my husband, and my friend whom I don't see nearly often enough--settled in just sort of knowing it would be a very special evening. Val left the menus and the wine list. A quick look at both convinced me this was the night to splurge on a very special bottle of red wine. The one we chose, at the high end of the wine list, was excellent. Complex. Lovely tannins but just fruity enough for the beef dish my friend and I each ordered, and the pork dish my husband chose.The wine was presented. Then the chef--the other owner--came and decanted it into a lovely ship's decanter so that it would be perfect when our meals arrived.Two of us chose a warm goat's cheese stater. One of us had a salmon and prawn starter.But the deliciousness began before those arrived. A platter with six Comte gougeres was set on the table. Fresh from the oven, the little choux pastry puffs were warm and delectable. How nice, we all thought, as nothing had been said about an amuse bouche on the menu.Not long after we had finished those, a platter with six blinis topped with salmon, prawn and caviar arrived. Does life get any better? I'll take delicious surprises like that any time.Then our starters arrived, and they were excellent. We poured a little wine to accompany them.And then, another amuse bouche before the entrees, a small cup of cold cucumber, pea and mint soup. I don't believe I've ever met a cold soup I didn't like, but this one was masterful. And so perfect for a summer evening.And then the entrees. I won't bore you. Suffice it to say that they completely upheld the impression we had all formed that not only was this a charming, comfortable and generous restaurant, but that the cooking, by Chef Paul, was world class. Between the three of us, we've dined on every continent except the Arctic and Antarctica.I will, however, bore you with the cheese trolley. It was a wonder. It had several goats' cheeses, one very fresh, one a goats cheese bleu (very rare) and one finished with calvados. My favourite cheese, St. Nectaire, at the perfect moment of ripeness. A cheese that Chef Paul called Seven Cows...because the tiny local farm that produces it does so from only seven cows..was also tangy and very fine. The cheeses were served with a glass of port. We were all ecstatic. It is so rare to find that perfect combination not only available but offered as part of the service. And we all like port.We hadn't finished yet. But we had. We were all pleasantly full and didn't want to move it into glutton territory...so we passed on desserts. But we did listen to the evening's list for future reference. The classics, creme brulee and chocolate mousse were generally available most evenings. That night there was also a fruit tarte, and I think a frozen confection...anyway, three or four more, all sounding delicious.We all made a vow. Maybe we will have only ONE bit of cheese next time to save room for dessert. And there will be a next time; my husband and I are thinking at least once a month as long as we are in France, or maybe more. Because, for all this excellence and a bottle of wine that cost about a third more than we ordinarily spend, the bill was incredibly reasonable. I case you're wondering, both the astonishing cheeses AND dessert were included in thermenu range we choose (there are three price levels), as well as the first and main coursesThe service was also excellent. How often does the chef explain and serve the cheeses he has chosen for his restaurant and offer a glass of port to ensure the whole experience is as it should be? I would venture to say only in small, charming Languedoc restaurants where the chef is not only a wonder when wearing the toque, but unusually, also when interacting with the guests.
Axat is a delightful village with a charming old church, a beautiful river and this hidden treasure, Aux Quatre Saisons. Having heard good reports we booked to eat dinner there and had a tremendous evening, in terms of food, in terms of ambiance and in terms of service. All of the dishes we ordered were lovely and the cooking here is done with finesse and flair. But its not only the food prepared by the chef - a highlight was the cheese selection, obviously a selection chosen with love, where we were talked through the choices with elan. The owners Paul and Val are running a gem of a restaurant and we're glad we found it.
What can I say...made me and my family so welcome for my daughter's 18th birthday celebration.Run by chef Paul and his lovely wife Val,it's gorgeous setting and out of this world food makes this a must to anyone visiting the area.Made a fantastic birthday cake which was to die for, the locally sourced cheeses that are presented before pudding....WOW accompanied with several glasses of port and brandy.Keep up the very high standard's Paul and valand thank you.
So I reckon we all turn a little cynical and doubtful when tumbling upon a 40 x 5 star review on TripAdvisor. Too good to be true, no?No, this one is genuine. For sure, we foodies have dined before at places with slightly better food (however at a much steeper prices), and for sure, it's kinda funny to opt for a French restaurant experience and suddenly end up being taken (very good) care of by a bunch of Brits, but oh my, this was a night we will remember for years to come.Our party of seven set out to celebrate our second son's 19th birthday, and Paul and Val made sure Tim got all the attention, nice food, and festivity he could wish for.Specific highlights:- the cheese charriot was IMPRESSIVE (and the port flowed liberally)- VERY delectable slow-cooked lamb shanks- cute amuse-geules a three-person birthday choirbut most importantly: Paul's warm, friendly, genuinely people- and food-loving care for us, even though he was clearly being plagued with backpains.I can only wish Val and Paul the very best of luck in growing their Aude dreams into a well-deserved successful venture.Don't bother reading all the other rave comments: if you don't like this particular restaurant for a great leisurely night out, you might consider not dining out alltogether. );Keep up the great work!
We went for dinner on a quiet Saturday evening - table for 4, myself, my wife and two young teenagers. This was a treat for the last night of our holiday and it truly was just that. A memorable and highly enjoyable evening. We came away feeling as if we had visited friends, rather than a restaurant we were never been in before. The food was outstanding - everything we ordered was cooked and presented beautifully. The welcome and service throughout was very attentive and friendly - a charming waiter. and both Val and chef Paul made a point of giving us time to chat and talk about France and its wonderful food. All mains we ordered were slow cook dishes which melted off the fork, full of flavour. In addition to the starters ordered, they sent out 3 sets of different appetisers free of change to ensure we had plenty to nibble on while waiting for the order. The selection of cheeses on offer was huge with a big focus on local suppliers and producers which they make a point to support. The desserts on offer were many and varied and top class on portion size and taste. The wine list was great. The set menu pricing which we ordered from and included cheese board selection (as much as you would like to try) is really very good value. The atmosphere and setting is lovely - very warm, relaxing and not at all too formal. If you enjoy really good food, that you can eat at your ease in a beautiful setting, with friendly and attentive service, visit this gem of a restaurant. If you are coming for dinner, suggest you consider skipping lunch that day, you will eat well and come away full and content. Top class.
I have been visiting the Aude every summer for several years and am very excited about the fantastic new restaurant in Axat. Aux Quatre Saisons has a glorious old fashioned romantic french atmosphere, both inside and outside in the garden. The food and service are sublime. I visited with my family and we were served several delicious amuses bouches as well as a perfectly cooked three course meal using local ingredients with good local wine. Paul and Val are suberb hosts and the cheese trolley with its vast selection of cheeses under a glass dome reminded me of the restaurants I used to visit in Paris in the 1950s with my husband who had been in the french resistance during the second world war.
