Lescaleyrou - Proissans

This is a chef who takes great pride in his profession. The restaurant is set in what was originally the barn of his family's chicken farm so is rooted in local... read more This is a chef who takes great pride in his profession. The restaurant is set in what was originally the barn of his family's chicken farm so is rooted in local French gastronomic history. We received a great welcome very attentive service.

The atmosphere was excellent and the service was good. The outdoor seating area added to the experience on a pleasant summer evening. The food didn't come out o... read more The atmosphere was excellent and the service was good. The outdoor seating area added to the experience on a pleasant summer evening. The food didn't come out of the freezer and took a little time to be prepared because you can't rush quality. When it arrived it was excellent one of the best on this year's visit to France. The prices were only a little more than the Sarlat tourist traps, but the quality was way above. The owner/chef was charming and was pleased to meet us and talk to us before we left.

Having read all the very favourable reviews we were looking forward to having a good meal, better than the Sarlat tourist traps. Sadly, it was a disappointing m... read more Having read all the very favourable reviews we were looking forward to having a good meal, better than the Sarlat tourist traps. Sadly, it was a disappointing meal of two halves. It didn't bode well when I was served a glass of flat, totally flat champagne. Things picked up with the appetiser of cold nettle soup with crispy lardon. Sounds off-putting but it was delicious. Then came a good foie gras with super-fresh salad garnish. So far,so good. We wanted to order the Limousin beef fillet but that had run out and were offered an alternative steak which the waiter assured us was tender. When you struggle to cut it with a steak knife you just know it's chewy. I had hoped to try the lemon dessert with blood orange sorbet which received good reviews but that was also off the menu. I ended up with a roast peach dessert which must be the worst dessert I've ever been served in a restaurant. The peach was all mushy, swimming in a sauce that may have been creme anglaise but was a strange colour, with a squirt of cream on top. Not nice at all. The Chateau TAP (yes, really) red Bergerac at 17 euros was lovely Perhaps it was an off night, but based on this experience I would not recommend this restaurant, or make a return visit.

This restaurant is well worth a visit but be warned the service and food is a little slow. I imagine it is best enjoyed by a group of friends ordering a few bot... read more This restaurant is well worth a visit but be warned the service and food is a little slow. I imagine it is best enjoyed by a group of friends ordering a few bottles of wine to share and enjoy the evening. The main courses are cooked in a fire at the front of the dining area. A three course meal took three hours owing in partly to thd fire cooking although our desert took an hour after our main which felt a tad long. The chef greets his guests as they leave and many a complements were shared by other guests as well as ourselves. The food was probably the best we had in Sarlat and each dish had elements of finery and care without excess. Also very reasonably priced.

A few k's up the road from the historic centre, is this wonderful small restaurant. Everything was perfect, the setting, the food, the service and the price . Y... read more A few k's up the road from the historic centre, is this wonderful small restaurant. Everything was perfect, the setting, the food, the service and the price . You will need a car, but don't miss an opportunity to experience a great dinner from some really nice people.