La Beaugraviere - Mondragon

Went to this restaurant on the advice of foodie friends. Particularly keen to have the summer truffle menu. Also stayed the night and had breakfast, which I’ll leave as a separate review. Wine list was enormous with very interesting selection and HAND WRITTEN. Was really impressed with the unfussy yet flawless service. The food was classic French cooking. The seasoning was exceptional. Textures all impeccable. If you want ‘fussy’ this is not your place. If you want to taste the work of an excellent chef, matched with faultless service: THIS IS YOUR PLACE. To add to this charming experience we ate outside under the trees. All in all a meal I’ll remember long into the future.

Michelin is so frustrating. We use it in conjunction w this site and other review sites as well as blogs and mags in an effort to dine rewardingly while traveling. On what planet does this place not get stars. Of course we did the truffle menu so we may have a skewed view but in all our years of truffle eating nothing has touched the simple yet perfectly performed dishes upon which the generous portions of black truffle are allowed to shine in all their brilliance. Couple that with the legendary wine cellar and you have enogastronirvana. Sure its rustic setting not dainty enough for the 3 star formula but 1 easily; 2 in my book. If in the area and especially if it is truffle season do yourself a favor and go.

L'endroit est parfait pour manger dans le calme. Tout est parfaitement préparé et le service est impeccable. La carte des vins est extraordinaire. Ce n'est pas pour toutes les bourses, mais nous essayons de faire l'effort financier occasionnellement pour nous faire plaisir. Il est clair que si j'en avais les moyens j'irais au moins une fois par semaine. Le menu change au gré des arrivages de produits frais. À chaque fois, c'est la surprise, la bonne surprise.

I really like this restaurant. The products are fresh and the dishes well executed. The truffle menu was delicious, and the wines, as usual, were perfect.

We were welcomed by a warm team, refined and gourmet cuisine. Congratulations to the whole team.