Äponem L'Auberge du Presbytere

One of the Best Places To Visits in Vailhan Frequently mentioned in reviews: Top-rated.online cuts through the clutter, highlighting only the reviews that are most helpful, earn the most likes, or come from the most active contributors. where to start?! now we know how lucky we were to snag a -- I was online and saw that the was booked out until the end of October, when a popped in for the same day, a last minute cancellation. Communication with the was quick and perfect when confirming at such short notice. The drive through wild countryside was lovely, and once arrived it was immediately clear that this is a special place. We chose the "menu première approche" at 65 euros - there is a bigger at 85, and pairings at 40 and 55, respectively. On weekdays there is a lunchtime at 38 euros. The list is extensive, interestingly sorted by vintage, and well-priced. The entire was extraordinary. Service in the dining room is polished while not being too stiff - lots of smiles from friendly and competent staff. Good advice given on the selection. And the food -- divine! There is no printed and it is all a great surprise, and we settled into it. Every one of the many dishes was perfectly prepared, inventive is saying little, and fully accomplished. Each bite brought explosive flavors and textures -- surprise after surprise. Previous reviews talk about portions - criticism I have seen frequently by people not used to service of multiple dishes. We left more than full (and that was on the "small" menu....). We had nice local wine. Next time we will go for dinner, with the big and pairing -- if we are lucky enough to get a table! We have been trying to get a at Äponem for years, every time we we come down to the region, more or less once a year. It was well worth the wait. This is the most genuine food we have had. First of the food itself would be enough for a 5 star rating, then adding the view and the position of a in an old church looking down at the valley. But most importantly, the genuine feeling we got from Gabi and her staff. No prestige, just passion for what they do and inviting you to the feeling of being in their living room being catered top class food and never wanting the to end. Go try it. It is worth 7y wait. I had one of the most memorable dinners of my life here. The another memorable dinner of my life was the last time I came here two years ago. There was a downpour of rain beating against the large windows which created a wonderful atmosphere. Eventually, the lights all went out, and the team arrived with candles to light this small, intimate entirely by candlelight it was magical. The food served here is beyond description. The chef puts her heart Into every dish and it is palpable if you’re paying attention to what you’re eating. This is a truly special, extraordinary experience. This is an incredible experience! Gaby really kindly squeezed us in after a cancellation on our honeymoon and it was the most memorable evening. The whole journey from the drive to the location, the welcome, aperitif outside and then extraordinary culinary that followed will be hard to beat! A whole hearted recommendation to this amazing team. The whole was wonderful. The food well thought out and prepared so beautifully. Gaby and her team were great. I was a solo diner, so I'm sure I'm not their target audience, but if I have one less than positive comment, it would be the time between courses could have been slightly less. Once again, for couples or groups, this timing was probably fine. I highly recommend this address. A truly exceptional evening. The garden is at the heart of this restaurant. If you are looking for passion, thoughtfulness and truly memorable food Aponem delivers it all. My wife has written the following response. My husband and I enjoyed our cocktails on the terrace with the wonderful views and enjoyed the food in the which was exceptional and beautifully presented. However there were a couple of issues which we did not enjoy. Our was unfortunately below the air conditioning unit which began to drip water which splashed on to my feet and trouser leg. The waitress tried to move the a little and placed a towel below the drips but the towel soon became soaked and the water continued to splash o to my feet, my lower trousers became very wet. A second issue was the temperature in the which the air conditioning didn't seem to be coping with very well and the became unbearably hot, I could not wait to leave. Otherwise we enjoyed the and the waitresses were charming. Yesterday we were at Äponem again. I don't know how many times we've been there and it's always just as nice, delicious and the staff is fantastic. Yesterday they had an evening with and drinks and tapas. Everything was delicious! It's no surprise that the owner Gaby has been named France's best sommelier. The wines we had were of the highest class. The only thing that was disappointing was a with guests who were both rude and threatening. However, the staff handled it in the best way possible. Website change monitoring Monitor any webpage for changes – get instant email alerts when prices drop, new jobs are posted, products come back in stock, or competitors update their sites. See how the number of reviews and average review scores have changed over time.