The best restaurants Poitou-Charentes

During a visit to these places, we understand why Le Fa-Island is the bocaine reference in Asian cooking. The decoration is in the image of the kitchen: sober and authentic, discreetly intriguing. The patronne, friendly and generous in anecdotes, advises you: toui means big, in Chinese. Toui-toui is therefore a loving "my big" (for example, Buddha curves are venerated). So go for a toui-toui menu! It carries its name well: after a cup bun, Vietnamese salad mixing pasta, nems and beef, arrives the seafood pot (judiciously spicy). The painted duck is accompanied by a palmipède carved in an apple: a fun and refined presentation. The belly is already full, we are working on dessert. All dishes are spicy on demand. We listen to the comments of other visitors: " oh, but it's really good. " Widely shared opinions. Little bonus that we appreciate: since September 2012, cooking courses can be taken with Bo, the Chief of Fa-Island.

We used to see pizza trucks on village squares. Even if you know the Italian origin of this dish, it was adopted and it is appreciated. Here is a new opportunity to adapt to the culinary mores of European neighbours with a truck that offers a typical place all right from manche: fish and chips. Institution of the kingdom is the equivalent of our good old steak-fries. This concept has been imported into our counties since the perfidious Albion by two subjects of her gracious majesty: Haley and Andrew, who settled two years ago in Etusson. Taking advantage of the presence of many compatriots in the north of the Two-Sèvres, they launched their small small-scale enterprise that one can see the first Wednesday of the month in Etusson and walk in the Thouarsais, the Bressuirais, the Cérizéen and the Parthenaisien. Haley and Andrew also offer other English specialties on their map.

In this truck drivers' restaurant, the welcome is good, and the courtesy is frank. As for the table, it is a collective one, to be shared with the asphalt swallowers who mostly live in the room as well as in the car park. Note that the front room is quieter. We therefore take place at random of the few places available at rush hour. Once you have chosen between the two dishes of the day, the imposing buffet that offers salads and shellfish can be taken by storm. The buffet is all you can eat. Then comes the moment of the main course. It is served without fuss, with a garnish worthy of a pantagruelic appetite. You are free to serve yourself accordingly before you succeed in catching the cheese board monopolized by the neighbouring table before swallowing a dessert, to choose from among what is left. The address is convenient for people in a hurry. The establishment changed ownership in October 2016. He took the opportunity to make a new look for himself in terms of interior and exterior decoration. A real terrace is now available. Most undeniable!

The Cucina, located on the pedestrian street Sainte-Marthe, linking the Vigil to the Brèche, is the oldest pizzeria in Niort. For the past 30 years, she has offered numerous entries, gourmet salads, pasta, seafood, red and white meats, duck duck, pizza and ice cards. If you like the lasagna of the Cucina, think of taking the lead and order them before going to table. Or take advantage of the waiting room to enjoy an entrance. The choice is wide and the kitchen is very well done. Discover the pizzas serving bananas, pears, apples, accompanied by hot chocolate, or caramel sauce, vanilla or cinnamon ice cream, sharpened almonds and chantilly: It is one of the specialties of the house.

A traditional Japanese restaurant, good and cheap! Here nothing is connected to the quality of the surface. Maki, sushi, yakitori, sashimi, everything is fresh and well done. For example, a menu of 15 € will include soup, salad, rice, 4 different sushi and 4 skewers. The chef is a real Japanese. But in Niort it's like in Italy, you can always make yourself understood with your hands! The rooms are a bit tight, so it's not the ideal place if you're looking for a small romantic spot for fleurette telling (or the atmosphere one Saturday evening, moreover). Located just steps from the Brèche and the Marcel-Paul car Park, parking is avoided. No reservation required and relatively fast service!

It's not easy to choose from the multitude of pizza pizzas in the city. However, good addresses are not legion. The 67 avenue de La Rochelle where Pizza Energy is located is a good draw. First and foremost, Yannis with its pizza oven pizzas. Barely entered the shop, a tasty smell filled les. Added to this the chef's sympathy and pizza flavour, we bet that this first passage will be followed by many others. You also enjoy the opportunity to compose pizza or add up to two ingredients to the recipes on the card. If the shop does not book, it offers the possibility to order by phone, even the first time! The pizzeria's longevity, it has existed since 1997, is another guarantee of quality. Delight yourself!

Subway, a word of reference to the Submarine Sandwich, the shape of its pain-like bread, is an American fast Food chain that is already raging in 94 countries around the world. Be aware of the number of stores - almost 36 000 - Subway is the world leader in fast food, in front of Macdo! The formula landed in the Breach. Here is entirely its sandwich: the choice of bread (fresh or toasted, Italian, complete, rye, garlic, nuts…) to ingredients (meat, fish, vegetables, cheese, condiments) until sauce (about available). Salads and some desserts (fruit in syrup, cookies) are also available. You can sit inside and enjoy the terrace when the sun is at the meeting.

The grappe d'or opened its doors in 2007 and Magali and Yann Simard are guests. If it is Yann which is in the service and Magali in cuisine, it is nonetheless sommelier training and can advise on the choice of wine will accompany your best dishes. In the brasserie and bar area serves a working €10 meal while the restaurant offers a more elaborate menu at €14.50. The particularly neat dining room in decor is ideal for evenings or family meals including weddings or communions among others. With their tables we are sure to find goat's cheese farm and the G.A.E.C of green donkey, famous cheese factory Sossay.

Pass under the porch of 11 rue du Palais and discover this beautiful address in Saint-Maixent-l'Ecole. A pretty courtyard, a splendid room with generous volumes where exposed beams and stone set the tone. Welcome to the Brunet brothers' Rest'o. One for savoury, the other for sweet, they work with fresh, local produce. On the menu, 4 starters, 4 main courses, 4 desserts, constantly renewed proposals. Perfectly cooked, elegant and hearty, this is the ideal recipe for a pleasant moment.

New to the square, the Comptoir du Marché bar-restaurant/restaurant is already a landmark for locavores. 80% of shopping is done just a stone's throw away, at the Notre-Dame market and neighboring shops. On the terrace, or inside against a backdrop of frescoes by Poitiers artist Fred Calmet, you'll enjoy traditional, generous and beautifully presented cuisine. A short menu that will delight meat lovers for its cooking, and a few vegetarian proposals that will delight other palates. In your glasses, well-selected local wines and beers. Excellent value for money! We especially like the upstairs dining room with its view of Notre-Dame church!

Perfect location for this restaurant which restores us to a beautiful dungeon. Quietly, you will share one of these very good meals that give you the irrémédiable desire to return and advise your friends… So, pilot friends, keep in mind: French is a very good restaurant where the service is as courteous as fast!