Must-see restaurants in Toulouse, Gers & Vallée du Tarn

  • Michel Sarran

    Toulouse

    For a no-expense-spared, food-as-art dining experience, Toulouse's double-Michelin-starred master chef Michel Sarran is your man. He's earned an…

  • Flower's Café

    Toulouse

    Beside a tinkling fountain, this busy cafe is a cake lover's dream – though deciding between glistening raspberry tarts, chocolate cakes or New York–style…

  • La Pente Douce

    Toulouse

    La Pente Douce is always packed, generally with gourmet locals who love their food. Smiling chefs in the open kitchen mesmerise with superb dishes like…

  • Marché Victor Hugo

    Toulouse

    The beating heart of Toulouse’s food scene is this covered market, packed with local producers busily selling cheeses, fresh pasta, meats and takeaway…

  • La Braisière

    Toulouse

    This carnivorous bistro flame-grills beef to perfection, lavishing fine cuts of meat with sauces from green pepper to pungent Roquefort. Right in the…

  • Le Genty Magre

    Toulouse

    Classic French cuisine is the order of the day here, but lauded chef Romain Brard has plenty of modern tricks up his sleeve, too. The dining room feels…

  • L'Oncle Pom

    Toulouse

    Not your average restaurant, L'Oncle Pom is a fine choice. You choose a variety and a recipe of potato, then a side dish of meat, fish or vegetables. All…

  • La Table d'Oste

    Toulouse, Gers & Vallée du Tarn

    Duck, pork and beef feature heavily on the menu at this local favourite in a peaceful street near the cathedral. In the hamburger Gascon, different…

  • Café Daroles

    Toulouse, Gers & Vallée du Tarn

    An enduring classical French brasserie overlooking place de la Libération, Daroles is known for its regularly changing ardoise (chalkboard) of traditional…

  • La Faim des Haricots

    Toulouse

    With confit duck and pâté featuring prominently on restaurant menus across Toulouse, this budget vegetarian canteen provides a much-needed palate cleanser…

  • Le Magret

    Toulouse

    Fresh produce reigns supreme at this cheery lunch spot, one of several casual restaurants on the upper floor of Marché Victor Hugo. The menu wanders…

  • Balthazar

    Toulouse

    Ask for where's best for lunch and someone will point you in the direction of Balthazar. It's a modern take on an old-style bistro, with classic Gascon…

  • Le J'Go

    Toulouse

    This much-loved Toulouse favourite won't disappoint. Its delicious menus are designed around what's in season and all ingredients are supplied by small…

  • Solides

    Toulouse

    Ex-contestant on French Masterchef Simon Carlier continues to woo foodies in his convivial bistro with inventive dishes made from local ingredients…

  • Le Louchebem

    Toulouse

    This market-hall lunch spot gets crowded with diners eager to sample Toulouse specialities, like cassoulet with duck confit, in an unfussy setting. Arrive…

  • Restaurant Py-r

    Toulouse

    Treat yourself to roasted monkfish in lemon sauce, duck with truffles and artistically presented desserts at this sumptuous restaurant crowned with a…

  • Xavier

    Toulouse

    Follow the tangy scent of ripe Brie into this exceptional cheese shop. Browse its good-value selection of goat cheese and bleu (blue cheese), among other…

  • Au Poussin Bleu

    Toulouse

    Succumb to sweet temptation at this cake and chocolate specialist, well known for the quality of its buttery frangipane tarts, preservative-free…

  • Boulangerie St-Georges

    Toulouse

    Something of a local legend in Toulouse, this bakery sells enough crumb-generating goodies to satisfy demanding patisserie connoisseurs. Pick up fresh…

  • Meet the Meat

    Toulouse

    Opt for this carnivorous bistro if you're after expertly flamed steaks and whopping servings of roasted duck, best accompanied with rich gratin dauphinois…

  • La Reine Margot

    Toulouse

    This welcoming salon de thé specialises in fresh, healthy set lunches within a simple but cosy brick-walled space. The homemade cakes are a delight, and…

  • Solilesse

    Toulouse

    Solilesse is noted for its creative, contemporary cuisine in a cool setting. The chef combines local ingredients with world spices to create appetising…