Limoges - Eating
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Many restaurants and brasseries serve hearty traditional meat dishes. The Limousin region around Limoges gives its name to russet-coloured cattle famed for tasty lean beef – the main speciality. There are plenty of sheep and pig farms around the city, too, hence the tradition of butchery products. Local favourites are sausages, tripe and potée limousine (rich meat stew). A good 3-course menu with house wine usually costs from about €20.
Amphitryon
Ancient timbered house in the picturebook main street of the Motte district, with stylishly restored interior, appealing terrace, tasty cooking and an excellent wine list.
Chez Alphonse
Opposite the market, with a convivial atmosphere, this intimate bistrot serves well-prepared traditional fare.
Le Bistrot Du Marrakech
In the Motte quarter, an informal eatery serving authentic savoury North African dishes.
Philippe Redon
Agreed to be the best restaurant in town, a pretty, refined place near the market, serving delicious and imaginative seasonal cooking – not limited to local dishes – in reasonably priced set menus from 25€.
L’escapade Du Gourmet
A gleaming Belle Epoque interior adds to the appeal of this good-value restaurant near the cathedral, with menus from under 20€.
Les Petits Ventres
A popular convivial spot in an attractive old town setting, serving excellent, well-priced menus from just 21€, and strongly featuring the best of local cuisine.
Le Versailles
Polished, old-fashioned style and excellently-prepared unpretentious brasserie classics, as well as more imaginative and ambitious dishes on satisfying menus from just 14€.
Le Vanteaux
Attractively refurbished, with friendly welcome, and in a location a little away from the tourist sights. Tasty starters, classic main courses, good side dishes and delicious desserts. Good value, with lunch menus from under 14€.
