Les Orangeries - Lussac-les-Châteaux

This is now my fourth or fifth visit to les Orangeries and as enjoyable as ever. Here in south-eastern Vienne the daytime mercury is still pushing above 30c on a clear day and we were glad to be shaded under parasols as we sat outside...on the pleasant rear terrace. Order of the day for me was a cool and refreshing green gazpacho with cucumber, green pepper, coriander and mint, bites of cream cheese lurking inside a savoury biscuit at the bottom of the bowl. Magret de canard, always a favourite for me here, followed accompanied by carrots and freshly harvested potatoes. My dessert of choice was not unfortunately available but the replacement millefeuille was very enjoyable. The service was as good as one would expect for a restaurant of this sort but suffered today from being a little bit too leisurely although it picked up during the course of the meal. We were not in a hurry so this did not particularly matter. I am looking forward to my next visit!

This restaurant is set in a courtyard, the tables are beautifully laid and the ambience quiet and relaxing. The staff are very polite and spoke some English which was helpful as our French was limited the service was very efficient. The menu has 3 options...to choose from for each course. As a family group we sampled all options. Unfortunately whilst the presentation was good the food was bland, lacked flavour and was served luke warm which was surprising and disappointing, especially as many reviews said different. This is not a cheap restaurant.

We had a nice stay in this hotel restaurant. friendly helpful staff, clean and tidy, good service all around. very interesting building from the 18th century, cool and quiet, we had a large room with views of the garden. not be scared by the google earth image of. this place where the huge lkw passes. yes, it is on a main road, but it is quiet in the night, and once in the inner one you hear nothing! the rooms and the garden are quiet and peaceful. beautiful long pool, gardens, lounge chairs, tables etc. excellent breakfast. the restaurant is very good. but we were disappointed by the disappointment that was a bit overcooked, but more important was quite sweet and hard and not too tasteful. Perhaps this excellent chef could try out a new supplier? overall recommended!

Too much complicated for what it is, and expensive. Not sure the service was the best, for the price they ask they should have a perfect service. Makes you feel not to want to leave a tip. Food was average and a little pretentious.

Have been there several times and yet not been disappointed. Lovely environment and first class waiters. Excellent food and no messy plates are served! Highly recommendable!