Restaurants

The Toulouse and Pyrenees regions are THE must-visit destinations for those who love good food! Spread between the Hautes-Pyrénées, Haute-Garonne and Ariège, they rival each other in specialities to delight you at any time of year. Take the time to sample local produce at affordable prices, with a glass of Jurançon or Madiran, in a typical restaurant in the countryside or in the heart of a Pyrenean valley... There's no shortage of good eateries, and here you'll find a selection of them by geographical area or commune, according to your budget and choice criteria. Whether you're looking for fast food, a farmhouse inn, world cuisine or a Michelin-starred restaurant, you'll be spoilt for choice in Tarbes, Toulouse and Foix. Sit back, open the menu and order with your eyes closed - you're in for a treat.

The tasting begins in Toulouse with the famous cassoulet, made with melting Tarbais white beans, pork, duck confit and, above all, Toulouse sausage. Traditionally cooked in an earthenware pot, cassoulets come in a variety of flavors, depending on the cook. In Toulouse, palates are refreshed by violet, which offers a floral flavor to mustard, candy, jam and even chocolate. Do you like licorice? Have a cachou at the end of your meal! And yes, it too is from Toulouse!

In the mountains of the Pyrenees, recipes are richer and more comforting after a day on the snowy slopes. Treat yourself to a garbure, a kind of simmered vegetable soup with pork, duck or chicken, or indulge in an irresistibly generous dish. Pyrenean fondue, revisited with tomme cheese from the region, is a pure delight to be savored alone or with others. Melting and fragrant, it's sure to conquer your palate. Don't forget to try the local charcuterie, made from Bigorre black pork, before finishing your meal with a sweet dessert. Spit-roasted cakes are a big hit, not only for their taste, but also for the way they're made on a spit in front of the fireplace. 

Enjoy your meal in the restaurants of Toulouse-Pyrénées!