Where To Eat La Galinette, Perpignan- Best Splurge Restaurant! 23 Rue Jean Payra, 66000 Perpignan, France Tel: +33 4 68 35 00 90 This Michelin-starred restaurant has the reputation for being the best restaurant in Perpignan. La Galinette is the brainchild of the young and creative Chef Christophe Comes. The food quality and presentation is outstanding, while service at this small restaurant can be strained when they are busy - which is almost all the time! Reservations highly recommended. $$$$ EXPENSIVE Restaurant La Table du Mas - Great Value 840 Avenue d’Espagne, 66000 Perpignan, France Tel: +33 4 68 85 11 11
Photos from Michelin -Starred Restaurant La Galinette, Perpignan. (L to R) Seafood platter with truffles, Chef Comes in his orange grove, Orange Parfait, table for two, beautiful chandelier made from stainless steel pans and utensils. All photos on this page were provided by Restaurant La Galinette, Perpignan
Located in the Hotel Mas des Arcades in Perpignan, this restaurant delivers surprisingly delicious and distinctive cuisine for a 3-star hotel! Order à la carte or select their Menu du Terroir for €35. The selection includes a tapas plate with meats, cheeses and mussels, ‘Foie Gras Maison’ served with chutney, grilled vegetables, beef filet with mushroom foam and au gratin potatoes. Top that off with a delectable slice of chocolate cake with ice cream and raspberry sauce! $$$ MODERATE-HIGH http://www.hotel-mas-des-arcades.fr/ Restaurant La Table d’Aimé – Best Winery Restaurant! Located at Domaine Cazes 4 Rue Francisco Ferrer, 66600 Rivesaltes, France Tel: +33 04 68 34 35 77 This excellent wine cellar setting and romantic hotspot features delicious organic, fresh, local ingredients paired with Domaine Cazes wines. The menu was inspired by the recipes of the owner’s grandmother. Fresh asparagus ‘feuilletés’ (asparagus enveloped in puff pastry and creamy cheese sauce), ‘bullinada’ of angler and mussels (a traditional Catalan fish casserole), roasted duck breast with figs, braised young rabbit with tomatoes and basil, and a scrumptious peach gratin are just a few of the popular dishes here, all carefully paired with Cazes wines. $$ REASONABLE-MODERATE http://www.cazes-rivesaltes.com/en/Restaurant-La-Table-dAime/ Al Tres - Best Local Catalan Culinary Experience! 3 Rue de la Poissonnerie, 66000 Perpignan, France Tel: +33 4 68 34 88 39 Finding this restaurant is a bit of an exploration, as they are located down a narrow alley, but the amazing Catalan cuisine and top Roussillon wine selection is worth the search. Seafood lovers rejoice! Razor clams, saffron soup with clams, ragout of St. Jacques and sweetbreads and elegant fruit soup are just a selection of standouts! $$$$ EXPENSIVE
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