L'Affenage - Aniane

We had dinner here once whilst staying in aniane. The hosts are absolutely lovely and the food we had was excellent. I've dined in a few Michelin starred restaurants in the UK and the food here would compare very favourably. Definitely recommended.

We had been recommended to eat here by some people we met in Montpellier. About a 25 minute drive north, It's situated next to the Mayor's office in the quaint village of Aniane and it's well worth the effort of finding!We entered the restaurant, which is rather similar to entering a cave,and as we wandered through on a chilly evening, there was a roaring log fire burning, we immediately felt a glow.Goats cheese salad was amazing, almost too pretty to eat! Followed by veal kidneys in a wine, mustard & cream sauce served in a vol-au-vent, just fabulous. A chocolate dessert left me wanting more it was so divine (and I don't usually "do" puds). My husband's Coquilles, duck & apple sauce & lemon cheesecake were equally declared "best ever". All washed down by a good bottle of local wine. The couple that run this restaurant (English!) seem to have a real understanding and passion for food. The husband is the chef and the wife front of house - a charming, lady. My husband and I have travelled extensively over the years in France and eaten in many restaurants - This simply was amongst the best food we have ever eaten in France. France at it's best. We chatted to a couple of the next table and this was their third visit in two weeks.Warning! Do phone ahead to reserve a table, they are not open everyday - we were lucky! Also they do not take any credit cards, so make sure you have cash on you.

We ate here twice during our short stay in Aniane. Both dinners were outstanding, salmon, steak with delicious desserts. We'll be back! The owners were friendly, spoke English, and provided food and site tips.

The food was excellent! The owners are very friendly providing excellent service and food and wine. The dessert Marquis of chocolate was to die for.

As we live in Aniane we have over the years been dining here at the L' Affenage on a regular basis. during the winter months there is a great open log fire to make a great atmosphere lunchtime and evening, summer is good too, although not enough space for full terrace dining as it is situated on a narrow cobbled street right in front of the Mairie. good all round cooking and good selection wines; salads and puddings are Ira's speciality and my favorites!

If there is a resraunt to visit this is it. The hosts who are a very friendly and helpful welsh couple do French food excellent. I highly recommend the ducks leg, absolute perfection. 3 course al a carte for €25 very well priced.

We have visited the Languedoc, and especially the Herault Valley, for many years now, and whilst the weather is nearly always as good as Provence, and the wine, particularly around Montpeyroux and their domains, is the best we know, the food can often be variable at best - it's almost an afterthought given the quality of their wines. Strange then that one of the best restaurants we have found in the area is run by a Welsh couple who have been here many years and do great French food but with a twist. Today was our second visit of this year's holiday and the Fois Gras starter was superb, whilst my wife"s scallops and mussels Gratin just as good. The main course of baby duck breasts with red berry sauce for both of us was marvellous, followed by Cafe Gourmand Maison desert for my wife and Le Colonel sorbet for me. The wine, by Montpeyroux wine grower, Jasse Castel was excellent, as it always is. On a day of unusually torrential rain for the area (the first rain we have seen for 3 summers) we sat inside and the atmosphere made it easy to talk to other French people about the food and weather. A great experience. If you are looking for food to match the (usually!) superb weather and wine in the Hereault valley we would really recommend it.

We stumbled across this little restaurant as we had miss-planned our timings due to a long drive between destinations. It was almost closing time and the restaurant was empty, but it looked sweet and had a few outside tables surrounded by flower and herb boxes! They kindly agreed to serve us. We had a super meal, we both ordered a chicken salad, but it was beautifully prepared and presented. It was not ‘just’ a salad, there were various tastes included that made it quite special. We had some Rose and enjoyed a conversation with the owners who were English, and felt lucky to have discovered it! Coffee was ordered and accompanied by some extra sweet treats, which was a nice touch. A little more expensive than some of the other more local restaurants, but worth it! Seek it out!