La Ciboulette - Limoux

I notice in other reviews that people do not always appreciate the eclectic decoration of La Ciboulette. We loved it. What a change from the stark, over illuminated, 'modern' restaurant tendance of the moment. Displays of tea pots, glassware, pictures and most interesting the mass of home grown apples squash and pumpkins. The owner couple cook and waitress are charming and very welcoming. And of course the food . . . Delicious and original. Our fish dish served in a tile dish was nicely cooked with an accompaniment of various vegetables, mostly grown by the woman and her father. Good appetizers and excellent chocolate mousses. My only comment, maybe some larger proportions of vegetables? There was an extensive wine list, but I was pleased to see that we could only order a carafe house wine, not always the case. Service was fast, friendly and with good touches like Carafes often replaced by water without asking us. I would say La Ciboulette is by far the most interesting restaurant in Limoux.

It was just in there tonight. It's been about 2 years since this place was last visited. Nothing has changed, it is still excellent. Service was very fast, friendly and efficient, Just ordered a main, Mine the confit of the duck was excellent and the pages were also great. My wife had the Maigret de canard. it was great and the whole experience was just a really good one. Will be there regularly

Lovely lunchtime meal. Very nice to take visitors.Spare tables are decorated with knick knacks like a very small museum, lots of teapots. Family run, Good honest food, but limited choice. Charming hosts.

Had a really wonderful meal on Saturday 7th June. Delightful hosts, a charming dining room with lots of quirky items such as a large collection of teapots, unusual glasses, etc. The food was among the best in 2 weeks in France: Salad with 3 different cheeses w very distinct flavours, duck breast with mushroom sauce really well seasoned and delicious, followed by cheese and a wide selection of deserts. The food was traditional and so well cared for which made it stand out. Very pleasant service by Madame, starched tablecloths and napkins. I believe it is only open a couple of evenings a week but is reportedly packed out by locals every lunchtime.

Do not be fooled from outside, once in the restaurant has a perceptible wealth of ornaments, pictures, odds etc. create a wonderful ambience. The seating was spacious, no feeling of being squeezed in. The menu du Jour (18 Euro) was very tasty to finish homemade onion soup followed by a plate of delicate beef in a rich red wine sauce and a homemade mouse au chocolat. The lady waiting at the tables might have had a gracious rest, no rush here and if he asked to advise on a local wine for me had no hesitation to recommend a €14, which was remarkably good value and pleasant. We will return.