La magdeleine - Alençon

So we were out for an evening stroll, still in the heat of the August summer. We needed a pre dinner drink and came across this lovely bar in the lea of the cathedral (fantastic architecture great ambience) We sat outside and waited for what must have been 10 mins before the waitress finally arrived (I was on the verge of leaving) I realise that we were on holiday, and we did have all the time in the world and I know that different nationalities have different time scales but it just felt like we were left. Shame really because the environment was lovely and the beer was fantastic

Came to be at this place after trying 3 better TA rated restaurants which were either fully booked or closed for the holidays!! More of a bar that does food than a restaurant but well patronised by the locals. Tables are situated in the Church square, so there is always something going on. Food is decidedly average, we ordered fish and chips (yes, I know but the menu is really limited) and a Chorizo Burger. The burger was fine but the fish wasn't cooked in the middle. We were about to complain when we noticed that diners on either side of us also had the fish cooked in the same way and were wolfing it down, we eventually put it down to differences in international cuisine (the fish was my wifes choice but I ebded up eating it...tasty and no ill effects). Service was good if a bit slow but then the location was good enough to want to stay there a little longer.

This place is totally unsophisticated and the fare likewise. However, for the small price it's very good. We found the service prompt from the proprietor and the chef has a kitchen in the back about 3 feet square but still manages to cook a very tasty lunch. We had the plat du jour which was roast pork and I can tell you it was cooked to perfection with an extremely good sauce. A good rating does not always mean a place is like the Ritz but if you get something decent for what you pay, then it deserves a commendation.

Toujours bien accueilli. Bel endroit. Aussi bien pour boire un verre que pour manger ! Je recommande cet établissement.

Après nous avoir installé, on nous annonce qu'il n'y a plus le plat du jour : la cassolette de fruits de mer. Il n'y avait que des plats à viande , un vendredi.... !La serveuse s'est mise une boucle d'oreille dans sa bouche : un peu dégueux ! Pour la commande de plats simples, comptez un bon quart d'heure d'attente. Pour les familles, c'est vraiment à fuir ! Et le prix appliqué est démesuré par rapport à ce qui est proposé.