Welcome to the restaurant L’Ancienne École
in Palau-del-Vidre

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 704FrancisR 
 
3 days ago
 
 
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Tasty lunch, but… An enticing à la carte menu offering a wide choice of starters, main courses and desserts, all delicious and artfully presented, sure to satisfy palates keen to discover unusual, novel and original flavours, with portions sufficient to satisfy most «normal» appetites and fairly good value for money, although a little on the pricey side. The service is cheerful, friendly and efficient, without being stiff or stuffy. However… there were repeated failings in taking a genuine gluten allergy (coeliac disease) into account, despite this having been mentioned at the time of booking and confirmed by the waitress when the order was taken: no gluten-free bread was provided; appetisers served with the pre-dinner drinks, including a garlicky cheese mousse that could not be spread on the gluten-containing toast; an exquisite starter of marinated watermelon and courgette cannelloni, but topped with a small biscuit containing gluten, which had to be turned over to have this garnish removed; roasted sea bream fillets (excellent, cooked to perfection) served with samosas, which had to be sent back to the kitchen and were replaced upon their return by a quenelle of the samosa filling; a pastry on a biscuit base made with wheat flour, served with iced tea with poached peach (which, incidentally, was not particularly appreciated by another diner), which had, however, been advertised as gluten-free when the order was taken and which, after being sent back and forth to the kitchen, turned into a completely disorganised dessert: a large bowl of tea with a scoop of ice cream and a few pieces of fruit, which bore little resemblance to the dessert on the menu. It’s a real shame because this lunch – which was generally enjoyed by the other diners, both for the delicate flavours of the dishes and the aesthetic appeal of their presentation – was largely spoiled for our guest (who was celebrating her birthday), who was hampered by her allergy. What a shame… It is high time that most French restaurateurs, whose cuisine is above average, followed the example of the majority of their Spanish counterparts, who almost always offer gluten-free bread and prepare sauces, roux and so on in which gluten-free maize or rice flour is used instead of wheat flour, as well as certain desserts (crème brûlée, chocolate lava cake) reimagined using maize flour (not cornflour!)
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Magali T 
 
4 days ago
 
 
  
Quelle superbe decouverte. C'est un etablissement ouvert depuis 2001 dans une ecole de village. Magnifique lieu qui propose une terrasse et 2 salles, lesquelles sont décorées avec beaucoup de goût.  En parlant de goût,  la carte été  presente 5 entrées et 5 plats, choix cornelien car tout est original, frais et associe epices et condiments avec subtilité. Nous nous sommes régalés avec de vrais decouvertes pour les papilles. Quant à l'equipe, que ce soit à l'accueil, au service c'etait parfait. De belles interactions et surtout une belle humeur remplie de sourires. Bravo à  tous, vous pouvez etre fiers de votre restaurant. Très bon moment.
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 B Prisci (Prisci_07b) 
 
4 days ago
 
 
  
+4
Stunning discovery! The setting has incredible charm and the cuisine lives up to it: dishes that are as beautiful as they are delicious, crafted with care. Everything was perfect from start to finish, you can go there with your eyes closed.
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 BP 
 
4 days ago
 
 
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Marvellous discovery! The setting has incredible charm and the food lives up to it: dishes that are as beautiful as they are delicious, crafted with care. Everything was perfect from start to finish, you can go there blindly.
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Anne-Claire Femia 
 
4 days ago
 
 
  
The plates look magnificent and are very delicious, and the setting is very pretty.
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Éric Boreil 
 
7 days ago
 
 
  
Gorgeous, excellent, thank you very much
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Marc D 
 
8 days ago
 
 
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Meal, couple Tout simplement magnifique , le personnel très agréable, le site très jolie , quand au repas nous avons mangez des saveurs que nous ne connaissons pas , ce fut un régal de l'entré au dessert , nous remercions tout le personnel et le chef pour ce moment agréable et pleine de saveurs , je recommande vivement
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Gaston L 
 
10 days ago
 
 
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The must-see... Can't fault it, other than a big thank you to the team and the chef who, behind the scenes, delighted our taste buds with their summer menu.
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Valerie Perier 
 
10 days ago
 
 
  
+10
Soirée à l'Ancienne École à Palau. Franchement, c'était pas mal ! Gros coup de cœur pour les entrées et les plats, y'a de l'idée, c'est bon, ça fait plaisir
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Hubert Paul 
 
11 days ago
 
 
  
Fine dining full of surprising flavours. You expect to be surprised when reading the menu, and that is the case from starter to dessert. You feel a great sense of gentleness and harmony in this place through its layout and decoration. The welcome and service are perfectly in keeping with the spirit of the restaurant.
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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