Au Relais d'Anjou - Durtal

Passed by the area and found this restaurant to have a simple lunch. For the menu of euro 14.5, all dishes and desserts are properly prepared, cooked, and tasty, impressive.

Really friendly warm welcome. Food was traditionally French and superb quality. Also found it good value for money. The restaurant is well located in the small town of Durtal.

We ate here twice while staying in Durtal. Meals were well priced and wine delicious. Interior has been updated to the 1980's since photos on page. I wish I had taken some. It is now brought up to the art deco-ish 80's with red and white themed tables and walls, it's odd, but amusing. Service was wonderful. We had the nicest young man wait upon us. Huge salad portions. Salade Grande Mere was fresh greens, potatoes, confit, bacon, and crumbled cheese with a yum dressing. I had a porc dish one night that melted in my mouth. The grteen beans were so delicate, I could have eaten a bowlful. For dessert one night, we had a lighter than air passion fruit mousse that was a bit meringue like. Apple tart was also moist and flavorful.

This is a small restaurant but very busy when we went but the patron showed us to a nice table for two. We had the menu de jour which was well cooked and presented. The service was friendly and helpful even though they had a large party to look after. Very good value for money.

Just follow the sugestion of the owners for meals and wine. The surprise will be good for sure. A small place that makes you feel at home.