Le Pistou - Martillac

It’s a stifling hot evening it was when I arrived and not a breath of a breeze. Le Pistou, in homage to the usual French tradition of seeming to be closed more days than they are open, serve dinner generously from pm on Saturdays! But at least they had a table for me, so I shouldn’t look a gift horse in the mouth... Excellent range of local wines by the glass, including top estates. They are busy, hence I saw my St.Jacques sitting under the lamp on the pass for some time, so they arrived a bit overcooked. The thousand island glaze on the serving slate was a somewhat retro and was a bit but the quality was still quite good. I’ll see what the entrecôte steak is like. I asked for it ‘blue’. Let’s see. As you can tell, I can be a bit of a customer from hell for the complacent French, but tonight I am in a relaxed mood. And the staff are very pleasant. They even smile. French restauranteurs take note! Given that many local restaurants struggle to open at any sensible time and are reluctant to even offer you a table, I really love this place it is probably rather than but I think I’m happy to stick it at four stars. It would be laughed out of court in Chelsea or Knightsbridge or Fulham but this is arrogant, complacent, provincial France and they have a lot to learn yet. But compare to some deals I’ve had in France this is actually quite good. Every time I speak to chefs or entrepreneurs in France, I invite to come to London to see what a real vibrant restaurant scene is like COVID being an exception at the moment, clearly., G

We were staying local to the restaurant and it was only short walk away from the chateau Lantic. We didn't make a reservation and me and the wife turned up on spec. We were shown to a table straight away and made to feel very...welcome. The menu was large enough to accommodate everyone and small enough to know it would be fresh and to order. We were not disappointed, the food was fantastic, the foie gras starter was divine and both our mains were spot on. The staff were helpful and attentive and assisted my modest French. We accompanied the food with a bottle of reasonably priced wine and it really made the evening. Thanks for helpful no us celebrate

Quiet atmosphere, excellent meals, impeccable service! this restaurant is really a good address, with family or friends. regional products near the region

Restaurant located in the small village of martillac, quiet. We have family dinner, and everyone enjoyed it!

Delicious food and some great local wine by the glass. Especially the steak tartare, which was absolutely first rate. It was full so the service a little on the slow side - hence 4 stars not 5. Matt