La Maison du Safran à l'Allée des Vignes

After a year's grace (and our absence for the 2 prior years due to travel restrictions leaving Australia) our return to this fabulous restaurant was a great delight for the 2 of us after being a devout follower since 2011. The food was outstanding, as always, the wine list a more limited but excellent selection and the service impeccable. The change of focus to the use of local safron was intriguing as was the change of format to focus on midday rather than evenings, at least hors-season, although exceptionally executed. We will return to La-Maison-du-Safran for other in-season, mostly local, produce exquisitely prepared and presented on later occasions. It is great to see you back, rejuvenated after a year's break, Evgenia and Claude-Emmanuel.

Visited last Saturday and had a fabulous meal yet again. This restaurant never disappoints. Beautiful food and wonderful service. We are lucky to live 15 minutes away.

My third time here and loved it like the first time. Chef Claude Emmanuel keeps surprising me, as someone that has been to many michelin restaurants I’m blessed I got to discover this place and I can’t recommend it enough.

What you will find here is a tasting menu where you would be able start with his own artisan chouquettes, a refreshing drink with safran sirop, and a selected combination of his own crafted starters, then travel with him in a journey where you might find his unique way to play with egg yolk, walk into the main course where you’ll find meat or fish depending on the season cooked in a way that will surprise you, and then finish with one, two or three deserts depending on the menu.

I totally recommend the wine pairing, and going at night as you’ll have the longest menu, but don’t be afraid of going at midday because it is excellent as well.

I’m so eager to come back next year and see where his craft will be.

I've been lucky enough to eat at this restaurant several times before it was award the star..... it is deserved? Yes indeed. They've always been warm and friendly and unpretentious, the food was always good. Now, the food is exceptional. We took the 'menu de midi' for lunch, with 3 wines by the glass as recommended. Nothing can be faulted, it was a perfect, relaxed lunch.
Five stars.... well deserved.

Very good experience, food was delicious and the staff was nice too. The quality and originality of the menu is fantastic. Good quality-price relation, hence very appealing restaurant.

My husband and I had wanted to eat here for some time and we weren't disappointed when we finally did! Firstly, the staff were incredibly welcoming and friendly, and their calm demeanour really adds to the relaxed atmosphere. We ate on the terrace outside which is a beautiful spot! Enclosed and cosy, surrounded by gorgeous plants, warm lighting, with a sense of space and privacy although others were dining outdoors too. The attention to detail here is amazing. My husband had a champagne cocktail aperitif which the manager kindly made for me too but alcohol free. The food was absolutely delicious! Elegant and not overly seasoned which allows you to really taste how each flavour complements each other. The slow-cooked canette with risotto was one of the best dishes I've tasted in a long time. Gorgeous flavours and textures. I really liked the chefs unique take on moelleux chocolate which was gluten free and sugar free, yet delicious! All in all, we had a wonderful evening. Thanks very much l'allee des vignes!

One of the two or three best meals on our 3-week trip - a lovely, sunny, Sunday lunch on their terrace. Food very strong from start to finish, wine list interesting and service good. A great option in this area!

We recently visited L'Allee des Vignes for an evening meal. We chose 6 moments and each was an exquisite and delightful surprise. The waiting staff were marvelously polite, helpful and knew a lot about the food they brought to the table. Fabulous and recommended

Amazing. Nothing less. If you love food on a high level, you should treat yourself and come visit this restaurant. I allready miss this place.

Very friendly staff, and the chef creates very good meals, combines the different tastes creatively

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Excellente découverte au cœur du Lot !
Les plats étaient excellents, l’ambiance agréable et les gérants très chaleureux ! Le safran est mis à l’honneur dans les assiettes 🌷

Beau cadre et terrasse très agréable. Accueil super sympa tout en étant très professionnel. La cuisine est de grande qualité. On y trouve une volonté de mettre le produit en évidence. Le safran est mis en évidence mais de manière judicieuse. Belle recherche dans l'équilibre des saveurs. Bref un très très bon restaurant. Un très bon moment culinaire.

Une perle rare dans le Lot que je recommande vivement.
Vous êtes chaleureusement accueilli par le chef et son équipe.
La terrasse est agréable et le personnel est avenant, professionnel et à l'écoute. Ils connaissent leur métier et savent ce qui est dans l'assiette.
Deux menus du soir sont proposés. L'un gastronomique, l'autre plus raisonnable. J'ai choisi le premier.
Une succession de mets délicieux m'a fait oublier le temps qui passe. Le bar et la poitrine de porc noir remportent la palme. Les autres plat sont également excellents. Le magret, même si sa préparation est impeccable, est moins surprenant.
Le tout est accompagné d'un vin délicieux conseillé par un sommelier.
La facture pour le tout est à la hauteur d'une expérience largement inoubliable.

L’expérience dans ce lieu a été exceptionnel !
Le menu et chacun des plats nous ont fait voyager, on sent que le chef aime partager et communiquer à travers ses plats. D’ailleurs celui ci prend même le temps de venir échanger la fin du repas.

Nous avons particulièrement apprécié ses gougères, la revisite du rocamadour, ainsi que le dessert super léger pour finir ce repas. Bien entendu le foie gras et le poisson étaient excellent !

Un cadre très agréable.
Un accueil et un service irréprochables.
La cuisine créative de Claude-Emmanuel Robin absolument extraordinaire.
Merci pour ce moment magique.

Très belle maison, excellent rapport qualité prix.
Nous avons passé une merveilleuse soirée le temps d'un dîner gastronomique en famille. Un choix de vin en parfait accord avec la cuisine du chef du vin régional de Cahors jusqu'aux vins d'ailleurs...

Un menu surprise végétarien (sur demande lors de la réservation) sans fausse note ! Les 5 étapes étaient délicieuses, originales et les plats s'enchaînaient avec harmonie. Les conseils quand au choix des vins étaient avisés. la terrasse ombragée et l'accueil aussi chaleureux que professionnel invitent à revenir. Avant ou après l'obtention de l'étoile, ce restaurant est un incontournable dans la région ! Bravo.

Belle terrasse calme et arborée. Bon accueil. Cuisine fine et très agréable. Bon rapport qualité prix.
+ Boutique produits safran bien achalandée.

Vous cherchez un restaurant dans le Lot?
Aucune hésitation, allez à la maison du Safran à Cajarc.
La cuisine y est exceptionnelle , toute en finesse.
Même pour le végétarien que je suis, je me suis régalé.
De plus le chef et sa femme sont charmants.