Where to Eat in Saintes: The Best Restaurants and Bars

January 1, 2018 Venice Greaves

Discover the best restaurant in Saintes, France including Les Saveurs de l'Abbaye, Clos des Cours, Le Parvis, La Cave passe A Table, La Table du Relais du Bois Saint Georges, Sukhothai, Punjab, L'Adresse, Les Remparts, La Musardiere
Things to do in Saintes

1. Les Saveurs de l'Abbaye

1 Place Saint Pallais, 17100 Saintes, France Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Wheelchair Accessible French, European Lunch, Dinner +33 5 46 94 17 91
Excellent
50%
Good
37%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
3%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 170 reviews

Les Saveurs de l'Abbaye

Reviewed By 115Sid - Jonzac, France

There is no a la carte and the fixed price menus are a bit restrictive in choice, but this is not necessarily a bad thing. It means the food should be fresh and the chef should be up to his game and experienced in producing the all dishes he has on offer. So it proved to be the case here. There was no vegetarian option and prospective diners are recommended to peruse the menus outside before venturing in to ensure there is something to suit them.
Staff were attentive but not overly so and the dishes all arrived within a reasonable time. The food was perfectly cooked and well presented. Portions were reasonable, not too much and not too little. The ambiance in the pleasantly decorated dining room was very pleasant.
Just one small criticism, the rosé wine and the sparkling water were not sufficiently chilled for our liking. Nevertheless, we would not hesitate to return.

2. Clos des Cours

2 Place du Theatre, 17100 Saintes, France Delivery, Takeout, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Digital Payments, Free Wifi French, European, Vegetarian Friendly Lunch, Dinner HK$133 - HK$534 +33 5 46 74 62 62
Excellent
49%
Good
30%
Satisfactory
15%
Poor
5%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 379 reviews

Clos des Cours

Reviewed By Putine

I came here 2-3 times a few years ago. It was overpriced but offered a unsophisticated yet eatable food.
I came back with this in mind and found nothing eatable (except maybe some of the vegetables of the main dish).
The seafood tasted "off", the fish overcooked.
The risotto was like a flooding with no taste.
As for dessert, (apple pie with some brioche), i found better in a very average bakery.
I dis not rate it terrible since the waitress was nice and this is part of the job when you run a restaurant.
To be avoided.

3. Le Parvis

Parking du Bois d'Amour | 12 Bis Quai de L'yser, 17100 Saintes, France Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Street Parking, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Digital Payments, Free Wifi, Private Dining, Accepts Credit Cards French, European, Vegetarian Friendly Lunch, Dinner HK$126 - HK$439 +33 5 46 97 78 12
Excellent
62%
Good
27%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
3%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 295 reviews

Le Parvis

Dans une jolie maison Charentaise, ce restaurant gastronomique a été aménagé de manière conviviale avec plusieurs petites salles a manger.Superbe terrasse et jardin aux beaux jours

Reviewed By morrismen - Aldeburgh,Suffolk,United Kingdom

After a long drive from Spain.We stopped at Saintes for the evening.We were recommended this restaurant by our hotel.After a little difficulty finding it we were delighted at what we found.The staff charming especially the lady Maitre de.My French was terrible but she spoke some English and helped us through the menu, which was delicious.Will come come again when we travel from Spain again

4. La Cave passe A Table

27 rue Saint Michel, 17100 Saintes, France Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol French, Wine Bar Lunch, Dinner, Late Night +33 5 46 74 05 01
Excellent
59%
Good
34%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
1%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 292 reviews

La Cave passe A Table

Reviewed By GasheadBristol - Bristol

Good 3 course set menu which seems to change daily.
Our cheese tart starter was very tasty, the main course duck was well cooked but I would have preferred a little more flesh on it. Dessert was adequate.
Wine was sold by the glass and the merlot we were offered to taste was fine.
As you're in a wine shop, no doubt most people would be able to find something for their taste

5. La Table du Relais du Bois Saint Georges

132 cours Genet | Le Pinier, 17100 Saintes, France Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Private Dining, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Validated Parking, Free Off-Street Parking, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards French, European, Contemporary, Pub, Gastropub, Vegetarian Friendly, Gluten Free Options Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch HK$251 - HK$1,256 +33 5 46 93 50 99
Excellent
66%
Good
20%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
6%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 356 reviews

La Table du Relais du Bois Saint Georges

Reviewed By spoiltbrat69 - Geneva, Switzerland

We happened upon this place because of the electric car superchargers located here. We arrived near 2 o'clock and although they had to go and check if the chef hadn't turned off his cookers yet, we were in luck and able to have a quick menu. This place should really have a Michelin star. We got a lovely amuse-bouche while waiting and really enjoyed our starter of an egg cooked at low temperature with magnet de canard, and our main course of meltingly tender pork belly in a wonderful jus. The service was attentive and the setting gorgeous - we sat out on the Terrace by the pond where white swans were floating about. Although I ticked 'fine dining' below, lunch was very reasonably priced at 25 euros for two, and 32 euros for 3 courses. Very, very lovely.

113 avenue Gambetta, 17100 Saintes, France Takeout, Reservations, Seating, Waitstaff, Serves Alcohol Asian, Thai, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options Lunch, Dinner +33 5 46 91 88 08
Excellent
59%
Good
33%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 254 reviews

Sukhothai

Reviewed By Diane L - London, United Kingdom

Been using here for five years we lived in France & on return visits,in May we met friends here no complaints on the food ,but the table behind us with about 8french women on complained we were loud which was nonsense!! They were the ones being loud & were quite annoying with it pushing chairs into our backs etc! It's such a shame because I felt we were being treated badly because we are British & now even though I love the food it's more than likely I won't bother using it again,I feel the waitress could have been abit more in our favour(after all surely going out to dine you want ambiance!! Not silence!!) such a dissapointment..

7. Punjab

9 rue Victor Hugo, 17100 Saintes, France Takeout, Reservations, Seating, Waitstaff, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol Indian, Pakistani, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options Lunch, Dinner, Late Night +33 5 46 93 49 48
Excellent
54%
Good
35%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
3%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 154 reviews

Punjab

Reviewed By Liz H - Braintree, United Kingdom

I give this review that title because some reviews have said that the food at this restaurant was not spicy hot enough for English tastes. We have lived in France and know that Indian restaurants have to cater for the rather weak French tastebuds but all you have to do is ask and they are delighted to bring the spiciness up to whatever level you want. We had a lovely meal at Le Punjab and the service was excellent. Our food arrived at the spice level we requested - Vindaloo and Madras - and it was lovely. The types of rice and vegetables are limited but the food is excellent. The coffee and tea served are both superb - a lovely spicy tea, perfect. It is lovely being able to sit outside to eat, not something you do in England. They do speak some English but take your dictionary and try to converse a little in French. The menu is easy - it is Indian! Be nice to them and you will get the meal of your dreams. We are returning again and will be back once more before we leave in a week's time. Next time that we are in Saintes we will return and we will recommend it to our French friends who live in Saintes.

8. L'Adresse

48 rue Saint Eutrope, 17100 Saintes, France Free Wifi, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Serves Alcohol, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa French, European Lunch, Dinner HK$173 - HK$463 +33 5 46 94 51 62
Excellent
65%
Good
25%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
3%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 197 reviews

L'Adresse

Reviewed By John B - Greendale, Wisconsin

We were in the beautiful city of Saintes with French friends this October. We had an excellent meal at L'Adresse Restaurant in the center of the city. The meal and service were excellent. We really enjoyed our evening at the restaurant with our friends.

9. Les Remparts

36 Rue des Remparts, 17100 Saintes, France Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Buffet, Seating, Waitstaff, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Wine and Beer, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Full Bar, Accepts Credit Cards French, Delicatessen Lunch, Dinner HK$94 - HK$157 +33 5 46 91 04 12
Excellent
47%
Good
35%
Satisfactory
12%
Poor
4%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 611 reviews

Les Remparts

Reviewed By Putine

Poor quality food based on an "all you can eat" buffet. Between average and disgusting. Only for stingy people looking for cheap food to fill up their stomach at low cost.
The day I went there, there was many disabled people probably taken there by cynical managers seeking to keep high margins and no complains.

10. La Musardiere

29 rue Alsace Lorraine, 17100 Saintes, France Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar French, Mediterranean, European, Spanish, Vegetarian Friendly Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Late Night +33 5 46 74 34 87
Excellent
33%
Good
54%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
3%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 321 reviews

La Musardiere

Reviewed By TKCheltenham - Cheltenham

An unassuming place which has a lovely arty feel to it. A warm welcome and service made it a pleasant quick stop. We opted to sit in the tranquil little garden at the back and have a good cup of coffee. Reasonably priced and well worth the effort to locate in Saintes. The menu looked great and inviting and if we had been staying longer it would have been our choice for lunch.

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