Bairoz

Just a stone's throw from the River Loire, this charming, modern restaurant sports a striking decor: pendant lights, wood panelling and exposed stonework. At the helm are chef Estelle Méheust and pastry chef Jérôme Berdelou, both of whom are active in the kitchen as well as the dining room: one starts the service while the starters and main courses are being served, the other taking over when it comes to the desserts. This charming, discreet couple won us over with their market-fresh fare at lunchtime, and their more high-level cuisine at dinner. The jus are particularly tasty, eg the mushroom emulsion on the raviolo filled with brousse soft cheese, or the creamy bisque on the hake, saffron purple top turnips and fondant potatoes.