La Safraniere - Mende

Dans un petit village medievale un superbe restaurant vous délecte les papilles avec ses plats recherchés. Tout est fait à la commande, je ne comprenais pas lorsque à la réservation ils m'ont dit d'arriver au plus tard à 12h30. C'est normal puisque tout est cusiné à l'instant, pour préparer un bon risotto comme entrée il faut son temps. Une excellente cusine, des saveurs recherchés avec des belles associations dans une salle magnifique, un service impeccable. Merci vraiment à l'équipe, nous avons passé un très bon moment.

We had lunch at the post office's mother house and were delighted so we registered it on the way back and reserved for the safraniere since the post is not open in the evening. The management is the same and the cook also but the, it was possible to be on holiday in any case frozen fish and too cooked limit maché paper and my slice of pork without great flavor; On the other hand beautiful place, beautiful terrace, beautiful dining room, beautiful park and staff always as pleasant large room, a little dated question decor but enjoying a terrace full foot, when even euros breakfast, a little expensive for end otter not many choices admissions, dishes and desserts for euros

Going to La Safraniere has become our ritual when we visit Mende, which we do yearly. The restaurant is quaint, only 5 or 6 tables. The menu changes often enough that you are never bored and the dishes are prepared to perfection with fresh, local products. the wine list is impressive without being frightening. It is a husband and wife business run with care and attention. Make a reservation, it is best, you will not regret it.

I went there without a reservation at 14pm and they did not want to seve me although they had 60 percent of empty tables

La Safraniere offers local specialities with a Mediterranean twist the chef knows all about flavours. A beef carpaccio included crushed olives as well as slivers of a local sheep's cheese. Trout is a speciality, both fresh and smoked. Guinea fowl (probably the best I've ever tasted) came with a compote of fennel, artichoke hearts and dried tomatoes which was to die for, as was the potato puree liberally laced with olive oil. A creme brulee with a hint of lavender came with a strawberry sorbet that was bursting with flavour. Service was professional and not rushed. The setting is delightful, in a small village within easy reach of Mende (a very attractive town in its own right). But it's small, so be sure to book. They also offer a traiteur service, which could be a good option if you were in a gite or camping in the vicinity.