Maison Peppone - Menu

Being a vegetarian isn't easy in France unless you want to eat pizza everyday! So, we stumbled across this pasta/salad bar that advertised that all its dishes c... read more Being a vegetarian isn't easy in France unless you want to eat pizza everyday! So, we stumbled across this pasta/salad bar that advertised that all its dishes could be done without meat, I was sold straight away. What I didn't expect to find was such a friendly restaurant where I could compose my own dish and where the food was excellent, all prepared to order and so fresh. Generous portions sizes and accompanied by fresh side salad, this meal set us up for the day. It's clearly a popular place so we had a bit of a wait but we really didn't mind. We would definitely go back here again. I also noticed that another reviewer mentioned the take-out being a good idea for a picnic...I so wish I'd thought of that!

Relatively new restaurant in Castres that specializes in a simple formula of either pasta & salad or salad composée (you get to choose the 6 items apart from th... read more Relatively new restaurant in Castres that specializes in a simple formula of either pasta & salad or salad composée (you get to choose the 6 items apart from the salad leaves) with your choice of dressings. My friend and I both had the salad plates which were very fresh and delicious, served with good bread. The basic salad (or pasta & small salad) is 8 euros; if you add a dessert or drink it's 10 euros; if you add BOTH a dessert & drink it's 11.50. Good value for money. The expresso afterwards was an extra 1.50 euros and was good quality.The choice of desserts was wide and though I don't usually have dessert, the creme caramel was one of the best I've tasted--fait maison--made on site. My lunch partner had TWO desserts and the chocolate mousse was wonderful too.The portion sizes are generous. The women operating the place were charming and went out of their way to assist my friend who has special food issues. In good weather the restaurant is open to the street--which makes nice people-watching, though you might find the street noise a bit much. Centrally located just off Place Jean Jaures in the heart of Castres.It's only open for lunch: 11.30-3pm. They do take-aways too--so if you needed a picnic for a car journey, this would be good option.