Chez Agnes - Lapenty

Walking into a new restaurant for the first time you don't really expect to be greeted with handshakes from ALL of the staff but that's the way it is at Chez Ag... read more Walking into a new restaurant for the first time you don't really expect to be greeted with handshakes from ALL of the staff but that's the way it is at Chez Agnes. To say that you will receive a warm welcome is an understatement. Instantly, you feel valued as a customer and very much at ease.There are few frills in this establishment, though it is a very nice place. It would appear to be open only for lunch and the menu complet consists of a cold starter, a hot middle course, a main course, cheese, dessert and coffee - and all for the modest price of just 14 euros 50. Oh, and a bottle of wine or cider is thrown in for good measure.There is something for most palates here. The waiter arrives with some 6/8 cold starters on a tray and you simply choose the one you want. He then offers 3/4 hot middle courses and some 4/5 main courses and you place your order. The meat options, like steaks, are cooked over an open fire in the room.On a Monday lunchtime the place was pretty busy with all sorts of people from expat residents, locals and workers on their breaks. We were advised by the gite owner who recommended the place that we should probably book in advance or get there early. The restaurant is buried out of sight in a little village that you would never come across by chance so you really do need to either live thereabouts or be recommended, as we were.If you find yourself in the area of St. Hilaire du Harcouet make it your business to seek this place out. Truly French, truly welcoming, truly great value for money and truly great quality.

At the bottom of a small village in the south, it is an address not to be missed under any pretext. the reception is warm and the kitchen (house) is excellent f... read more At the bottom of a small village in the south, it is an address not to be missed under any pretext. the reception is warm and the kitchen (house) is excellent for a prize within reach of all the scholarships. a recommend without problem !!!

Attentive friendly service. Really tasty but very reasonably priced menu with many choices. Open only for lunches which is a pity. Watch out for holiday closure... read more Attentive friendly service. Really tasty but very reasonably priced menu with many choices. Open only for lunches which is a pity. Watch out for holiday closures ,call before going, can be full with good reason. Dreamon

We have been here a few times, its a set menu for a reasonable price, and the food is amazing. Agnes and her family are very welcoming !!! read more We have been here a few times, its a set menu for a reasonable price, and the food is amazing. Agnes and her family are very welcoming !!!

A hidden gem indeed, character, atmosphere, a warm welcome and superb french fare... Wonderful experience after a morning at St Hilaire de Harcouet market read more A hidden gem indeed, character, atmosphere, a warm welcome and superb french fare... Wonderful experience after a morning at St Hilaire de Harcouet market