Le Bistrot Central - Ruffec

My wife, son and I lived with friends in Ruffec and wanted to stop for a quick coffee and cake. The older lady could clearly see that we fought with the French... read more My wife, son and I lived with friends in Ruffec and wanted to stop for a quick coffee and cake. The older lady could clearly see that we fought with the French language and tried to reach this point, and we didn't want a big lunch as such, but she gave the impression that she couldn't understand English. Then our host told us that she can speak English well. Finally, with the help of the very friendly younger girl we could order a cappuccino, water, small mousse and a piece of quiche. I tried to pay the bill and the young man on the street was the key in which the older lady barked '25 Euro!' and waved her hand off. For some reason, I thought this was about 13-14 pounds, so I paid up (also tipped a euro! and only realized when you go down the road that the euro is currently worth almost a pound. I argue that we were overloaded and the older lady knew that well. Walk over the street, as another reviewer says, where the food and staff are pleasant.

Ruffec beautiful small town and a good lunch break The owners were very helpful with parking advice and we parked right next to the diocese on a blue parking ba... read more Ruffec beautiful small town and a good lunch break The owners were very helpful with parking advice and we parked right next to the diocese on a blue parking bay until the free parking time has expired, then smartly pulled the car... the free parking in the white places next to the market if allowed to do this. The food was good. Nothing cautious, but honest, well cooked food. All four of us enjoyed our meal.

Call here regularly when in the area and it never disappointed food is always great, personal glasses and large lunch menu served all immediately. It is a popul... read more Call here regularly when in the area and it never disappointed food is always great, personal glasses and large lunch menu served all immediately. It is a popular food with locals and visitors and certainly worth a visit

Disgusting in the behavior of the owner who yells at both customers and employees. She said she was there 11 years and considered reviews on various platforms m... read more Disgusting in the behavior of the owner who yells at both customers and employees. She said she was there 11 years and considered reviews on various platforms many people have the same opinion. It's such a shame because the food is good... the cook and the staff for the presentation with the determined aggression. My poor client was visibly disturbed after our experience.

Situated opposite the indoor market this is a very popular bistrot amongst the French and British immigrants alike. The jarret d'agneau lamb shank is lovely. Op... read more Situated opposite the indoor market this is a very popular bistrot amongst the French and British immigrants alike. The jarret d'agneau lamb shank is lovely. Opens throughout the day up till 1900 but full meals only at conventional mealtimes.