Le Raisin

This plush and elegant place in the heart of Pont-de-Vaux can be relied upon for excellent traditional cuisine. Scallops with cauliflower; frogs' legs with parsley; Bresse chicken cooked two ways… The classics are subtly reworked by this seasoned chef, who cultivates finesse as much as originality; he revises his menu every month to reflect his current inspirations and the fresh produce on the market stalls. The wine list is also worth perusing, with a good choice of Burgundy labels. Attentive and smiling service.

• Classic repertoire, lightly modernised: Traditional French dishes are kept recognisable, with a more contemporary finish.
• Monthly menu changes: The kitchen rewrites the menu regularly, tracking seasonal produce and inspiration.
• Burgundy-leaning cellar: The wine list puts real weight behind Burgundy labels.

• Bresse chicken: A local reference point, cooked with classical technique and modern precision.
• Frogs’ legs: A regional classic that appears as an option in the longer menus.
• Scallops and cauliflower: A recurring pairing in the restaurant’s modernised take on French classics.

Traditional, one-star cooking in the centre of Pont-de-Vaux, served through a set of fixed-price menus that change with the season. A weekday lunch formula is listed at €27 (starter plus main, or main plus dessert). Dinner menus include a Menu de Saison at €45 (starter, main, dessert) and €52 with cheese, plus a Menu Plaisir ranging from €68 to €87 depending on the number of courses and choice of fish, frogs’ legs, and meat. The top Menu Gourmandise is listed at €112.