This morning we lay the table on the terrace outside the drawing room overlooking a distant valley populated by miniature cows and tiny farmhouses. Adults for a quick pre-breakfast dip, teenagers sleep off a long late night. Without waking a soul this ex-adman living in the sun is the best of hosts, never seen or heard but available if needed.īy 7.30, the sun is well up and the house begins to rise. We won't be going back.Richard cycled by and checked the pool at first light as he does most mornings. Its a shame - we have eaten there many times previously and extolled its virtues to friends and family, but L'Escalier seems to have lost its mojo. No salad garnish, just deep fried stuff and weird fries. The main courses were not up to the standard of the old menu - very greasy - served on slates which were stone cold (excuse the pun!) which meant that the food cooled quickly. Opening hours are also out of date on the website. The previous "small plates" concept seems to have disappeared to be replaced by a standard format but we didn't know this in advance because the website still lists the old menu. My husbands starter was lovely - grilled sardines - but the main courses were both really disappointing. The restaurant appeared understaffed and although the 2 staff available were really friendly, the service for the main course and second round of drinks was slow. So we were seated upstairs and, although on first impressions it was very cosy - it was extremely cold. I booked online and asked for a specific table as it was a Birthday celebration - the re-worked interior downstairs meant that it was not available. Good value and recommended.Ģ sur 5 Reviews posted by Keeley Rudd on However, the staff mention this straight away so there's no confusion. There is only one choice for each course so this might not suit everyone. We had lunch there today, the 3 course menu was delicious and nicely presented. On weekends they offer specials like Sunday roast or fully English breakfast called in French "Geezer".ĥ sur 5 Reviews posted by Allison Coulson on The manager welcomes everyone with a smile and will try to make your visit exceptional. Lovely little restaurant at a historic place. Book your table quickly and above all, enjoy.ĥ sur 5 Reviews posted by Dagmar Clare on If you are a cheese lover, don't miss these fine and delicate ripenings that make it a pleasure of choice. To accompany your evening, you have the choice with a selection of wines and beers from the region. To share, and to taste, these small tasty portions are cooked to order and on the spot. Tapas formulas served in small plates make it possible to multiply the gustatory pleasures, to the delight of young and old alike. On Friday and Saturday evenings, the restaurant turns into a wine, beer, cheese and tapas bar with ingredients carefully selected for their local quality and label. You will be warmly welcomed at lunch from Monday to Friday and on Sunday, for simple and gourmet formulas. Freshness is the watchword for this inventive cuisine which changes with the seasons. Held by English people, you will appreciate the mixture of flavors from here and elsewhere. The staircase, a friendly tapas bar in Périgord Blanc It is in Verteillac in the Dordogne, on the edge of Périgord Vert, that the restaurant l'Escalier has set up shop to tickle your taste buds.
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