Llwyncelyn Posted July 13, 2006 Share Posted July 13, 2006 Please we are having a small family reunion next week and have been recommended to go to this restaurant. Is this the one please that was once owned by Novelli. Has anyone been there please and if not can someone suggest a good restaurant between say Vire and Villedieu in that some of the family are coming from Vire and the others near Villedieu and Avranches. many thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will Posted July 13, 2006 Share Posted July 13, 2006 Yes, it was started by Jean-Christophe Novelli. As I understand it, he set it up as a gift to his parents, with his protege chef, Jean-Marie l'Enfant in charge. The parents were not really interested, and when Novelli got into financial difficulties he sold it to l'Enfant and the maitre d - who still own it. Many of the dishes still bear the Novelli signature and it is truly excellent. We often eat there on special occasions. It is not expensive for the quality of food and service, but does, naturally, get very popular at weekends. Do phone them to make the booking, they are used to dealing with English speakers, though it's also popular with the French. For those who do not know it, it is at Cuves, 50. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Llwyncelyn Posted July 14, 2006 Author Share Posted July 14, 2006 Thanks Will as always you can be relied upon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcelliere Posted July 17, 2006 Share Posted July 17, 2006 I was there for the first time in a while at the weekend and can definitelyrecommend it. There have been some improvements to the layout andthe grounds, all to the better. Food and service remain excellent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catalpa Posted July 17, 2006 Share Posted July 17, 2006 Haven't eaten there for about a year but it is a special occasion place and we've never been disappointed with a meal there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Llwyncelyn Posted July 18, 2006 Author Share Posted July 18, 2006 I am looking forward to tomorrow with the added benefit that I am not paying! thanks again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jane Posted July 24, 2006 Share Posted July 24, 2006 we were also there on the 19th, celebrating our 20th wedding anniversary. the food was excellent. i found the service a tiny bit too attentive, but would recommend this restaurant highly.llwyncelyn - i guess you were in the party outside on the terrace with some young children? hope you enjoyed the evening! jane Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Llwyncelyn Posted July 27, 2006 Author Share Posted July 27, 2006 No sorry we went at lunchtime had a great meal but were the only ones there. We had the 32 euros menu and it was good but not great but the attention to detail and presentation was something else.Any other suggestions for restaurants and we say that brasserie at the roundabout by the ramparts at St Lo and is sister restaurant on the first floor take some beating. Also is it the Hotel La Poste at Ste Hilaire is also good in our opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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