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French restaurant in Amboise
What should I order at La Cave aux Fouées - Amboise?
What to order
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Pate on wood fire baked bread with butter and salad
Recommended by a large group who enjoyed trying pate for the first time; praised for being delicious and served with complementary bread and salad.
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Sausage and potatoes
Mentioned as an equally delicious entree alongside the pate, indicating it is a popular and well-liked dish.
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Pork cheeks
Highly praised for being super tender and melting in the mouth, described as delicious by reviewers.
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Tart for dessert
Described as fabulous and part of a highly recommended set menu experience.
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Pork spread and pita bread
Noted specifically for being good, contributing to the unique regional dining experience.
Details
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
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| Tuesday | 12 to 2 PM, 7 to 8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 12 to 9:30 PM |
| Thursday | 12 to 9:30 PM |
| Friday | 12 to 9:30 PM |
| Saturday | 12 to 2 PM, 7 to 10:30 PM |
| Sunday | 12 to 3 PM |
About La Cave aux Fouées - Amboise
La Cave aux Fouées - Amboise is a French restaurant in Amboise, France, known for dining inside a cave setting. Reviewers consistently praise the cave atmosphere, the regional fixed menus, and dishes like fouées, rillettes, pork cheeks, and apple tart. The restaurant offers lunch and dinner, with a casual, cozy, historic, and quiet feel. It is also noted for wine, coffee, and a fireplace.
Amenities
Service options
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Fireplace
- Great coffee
- Great wine list
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Hard liquor
- Healthy options
- Late-night food
- Wine
Dining options
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Bar onsite
- Restroom
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Historic
- Quiet
Crowd
- Groups
- Tourists
Planning
- Lunch reservations recommended
- Reservations required
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- Good for kids
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
Parking
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
- Usually plenty of parking
Frequently asked
What is La Cave aux Fouées - Amboise known for?
It is best known for its cave dining experience and fouées, the local bread specialty that reviewers mention often. Guests also praise the regional fixed menus, especially when paired with wine and coffee, and the setting is described as unique and memorable.
What dishes are most recommended at La Cave aux Fouées - Amboise?
Reviewers most often highlight fouées served with rillettes, pork cheeks, sausage and potatoes, and the apple tart or apple pie for dessert. People also mention pate on wood-fired bread with butter and salad, plus the set or prix fixe menus as a good way to try several local dishes.
What is the atmosphere like at La Cave aux Fouées - Amboise?
The atmosphere is cozy, historic, and quiet, with the main draw being the cave setting itself. Reviewers describe it as a unique place for groups and tourists, and note that the staff are welcoming, helpful, and professional.
Is La Cave aux Fouées - Amboise good value, and what is the price range?
The price range is €30–40, and reviewers often say the fixed menus are excellent value for the amount of food and drink included. One review specifically called a €28.50 menu with an aperitif, amuse-bouche, three courses, cheese, and wine excellent value.
Do you need a reservation at La Cave aux Fouées - Amboise?
Yes, reservations are accepted and both lunch and dinner reservations are recommended, with some listings saying reservations are required. That makes sense for a cave restaurant with a distinctive setting that draws groups and tourists, especially at peak meal times.
Is parking available at La Cave aux Fouées - Amboise?
Yes. Free parking lot, Free street parking, Usually plenty of parking is available.
Is La Cave aux Fouées - Amboise kid-friendly?
Yes, La Cave aux Fouées - Amboise is good for kids.
