L'Ecluse - Amboise

It will not be better than l’ecluse! only wow! I have eaten in restaurants all over the world, and I feel confident to say that this was the best meal I ever had. my wife and I ate incredibly good at our two-week slum week in whole france. in this september, but no one could conquer l’ecluse. you can't miss it when you spend an amboise time! we have recommended to eat at l’ecluse from the owner of the bed and breakfast, in which we were and had also read excellent reviews on the high quality of the restaurant. the place was not disappointed! we tried to go in our second night in the city, and while they were booked in this night, we could get a reservation for the following evening. the restaurant itself has a very elegant interior (the outside terrace was closed by the weather). we were treated very well when we arrived. we were told that the menu is often changed and is assembled with all local products from the region loire valley. we had very happy that arnaud took care of us in this night. he is married to the chef and I think the co-owner, and he was one of the nicest people we've ever met. he radiates positive energy, and the rest of the staff that served us followed his fantastic lead. we have divided a lot to go with a meal of a life. my wife and I had some great local aperitifs to begin the evening, and that was followed by the most creative, imaginative and tasty meals we could ever enjoy. what was so special was that the aromen met every taste bud during the meal, and each ingredient supplemented all the others incredibly well. the taste surpassed even the excellent presentation of every article and that says something! I wish I could remember the names of every teller we ate, but I let some of our pictures lead the conversation. I really liked my atlantic char appetizer that I thought had a sea flavored ice cream with it (again I wish I remembered the exact details). my wife and I both have the cod with tinten fish and I think a few local squash. I never had a better fish dish in my life. my dessert had hazelnut cream and was lovely. we also loved the top-of-the-line cheese plate with generous portions of local goat and cow cheese, and we had all the local Loire Valley wine we could treat, plus some fragrances. what a great meal! this was a unique experience for us that was one of the highlights of our slumber week. l’ecluse was so good that our next trip to France must include a return trip there. make their reservation asap! eat in l’ecluse is that living in its most beautiful!

A good job the weather was as warm as we were on a spot of what would have been muddy grass if it had been wet! very strange, on what felt like a rek, with houses all around. but the tables were... removed! the staff was happy and the service was attentive. it was a pleasant (if strange) setting. the meal was a little different than we expected. I had the squid and muddle to begin, which was very good. but I had the lamb next and it came to what I can only describe as a big spring role: I may not have read the English version of the menu exactly enough pastilla of lamb shoulder and Ros-el-Hanut' and the pastilla' surprised me! it more reduced the effects of the lamb and I felt a little bit short changed by him. On the other hand, my partner loved their main course! good wine list that favors local wee with some very inexpensive bottles. a whole interesting evening with eating a little subduing.

A must eat when in an amboise. we've been amboise three times and never eaten here. it was recommended by our hostess and we loved it absolutely. local products and a large wine selection. we will definitely be back when we come. much amboise again! they will not regret it.

Restaurant situé dans le centre ville d Amboise en dessous de la place du château. Situé à proximité d un grand parking gratuit. La déco est sobre et sympa. Il y a 2 salles dont une située au bord e l eau. Concernant la 1ere salle, elle est relativement bruyante. Choix entre 3 entrées, 3 plats et 3 desserts. Dommages qu'il y est 2 poissons dans les 3 entrées, le choix se restreint très vite!! Le pain fait vraiment bas de gamme et n est pas en adéquation avec les assiettes. En étant en ville les boulangeries sont proches! Les plats sont travaillés et les assiettes bien décorées. Mention pour les desserts. Une bonne table a essayer !

Fidèles de la région d'Amboise , nous avions hâte d'essayer le petit dernier et nousn'avons ABSOLUMENT pas été déçu. C'est même devenu notre premier choix !!!Dès l'arrivée , on vous souhaite la bienvenue avec un grand sourire en vous souhaitant de passer une bonne soirée. La terrasse est très agréable et le jeune homme qui s'occupe du service avec le patron très prévenant.La carte est assez réduite mais pour moi , c'est une excellente chose car tous les produits sont frais et de la région.DE plus , il y en a pour tous les goûts ( poisson , viande et volaille)Les assiettes sont gouteuse , colorées et bien garnies .Les plats sont de véritables œuvres d'art La carte des vins fait la part belles aux vins de la région et ce a des prix raisonnables.En résumé , nous avons passés une très belle soirée et nous reviendrons !!Surtout , continuez a travailler de cette façon car ce n'est que du bonheur !!!ALAIN DURAND