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Dining The guide was updated: 2023-09-26

Tours enjoys fine dining and good wines at moderate prices. Tourte Tourangelle (pork-filled pastry), potted pork meats called rillettes, as well as rillette de pigeon and rillette de canard are the main specialities, plus fresh fish from the Loire, and goat cheese produced locally. The best local wines come from nearby Vouvray and Montlouis.

Charles Barrier

Charles Barrier

Charles Barrier is a leading light in the region’s restaurant scene, with top quality seafood, the best local wines and superb desserts. You can find this gem on the Loire’s north bank.

Le Petit Patrimoine

Le Petit Patrimoine

This is one of the best in an Old Quarter street that is home to many inexpensive eating places with classic menus. The restaurant is very small with a pleasant atmosphere.

Le Surya

Le Surya

If an Indian meal takes your fancy, this tandoori restaurant in Vieux Tours is inexpensive and has great food. A warm and welcoming place where you can enjoy your dinner to the soft traditional music played in the background.

Le Roche Le Roy

Le Roche Le Roy

Le Roche Le Roy is one of the classiest places in town. The restaurant is situated in a handsome 18th-century manor house with pretty gardens. The top chef serves high quality dishes.

La Deuvaliere

La Deuvaliere

La Deuvaliere offers reasonably priced lunch menus. This popular restaurant is situated in an attractive old house. Here you can truly expect good value for money.

La Maison des Halles

La Maison des Halles

La Maison des Halles consistently delivers superb innovative French dishes, and is nearly impossible to get seated at without a reservation. Make sure to plan your visit in advance.

Nobuki

Nobuki

Nobuki is an excellent Japanese restaurant in the heart of Tours, with pre-set dinner menus available. Make sure to make a reservation in advance.

Vanne

Vanne

Vanne is a Korean restaurant that serves authentic Korean cuisine. The staff are very knowledgeable and make sure to introduce visitors to the Korean dining customs, as well as provide detailed information about the dishes on offer.

Leonard de Vinci

Leonard de Vinci

In the heart of the historic center of Tours, you will find this charming, small Italian restaurant where you can enjoy very large pasta portion accompanied with wine. The food is served by the friendly staff and the price is reasonable.

Le Marche Gourmand

Le Marche Gourmand

Le Marche Gourmand, a popular restaurant that fills up quickly so reservation is helpful. On the menu you will find French specialties which is served by the attentive staff.

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