RELAIS DES GROTTES

The Relais des Grottes has changed hands since we were last there but that hasn't meant a drop in standards, in fact, if anythingit has slightly improved. The restaurant is situated in the centre of the village of Azé and has a lovely shady (wisteria...covered) veranda. They normally do the usual plat du jour courses) for but were not doing this during the holiday season. Fine by me, I wanted a salad anyway and the salad de la chef was excellent. My husband had what was supposed to be a piece of charollais faux fillet. It has to be at least It was massive and beautifully thick (like a British or US steak) and very unlike a French cut. He said it was the best steak he has eaten in a long, long, time. We live in Normandy and find that they steak, although tasty is usually pretty tough. This was tasty AND melt in the mouth, cooked to perfection. The owner is originally from Normandy and also does moules et frites from Normandy on a Friday night; quite a rarity in Burgundy. I hope I don't wait another ten years to return to this lovely little restaurant.

We visited Aze to buy some wine at the local co-operative and decided to have lunch at this village centre restaurant. The terrace area was full (we arrived after which was later than most locals), but the owner invited us into the comfortable bar...area. Service was a little slow at first as he attended to those outside, but he made us know he was aware of us and soon had his full attention. We had the menu at euros and chose charolais steak and frites, white cheese and a dessert. It was routine French bistro food, but pleasant with friendly service in an airy modern room. Very informal and French and a pleasant place to spend a leisurely lunch hour.

At the beginning of July, at noon, returning to visit the abbey of cluny, we stopped by chance in this inn.In the pleasant setting of the terrace under a glycine and quiet, we simply took the formula from day to 13€: entry, dessert plate. perfect! a careful, fast and smiling service. Thank you and congratulations to the owners for this excellent value for money, some restorers should be inspired

Warm welcome, carefully cooked. child menu for once a real dish! excellent desserts. Good address.

A group of bikers who had a stop on a Sunday evening following the recommendation of the guest house of the village we were not disappointed with the services offered...From the entrance to the dessert everything is excellent for our taste buds....The boss and waitress are listening to their customers especially do not change anything