Dining in Toulouse

Rich, decadent and delicious, Toulouse is definitely not the place to head if you're intending to shed few pounds. And who would want to when you can enjoy meaty cassoulets, luxurious foie gras, duck, and the famous Toulouse sausage. One of the best places to enjoy a delicious yet cheap lunch is the covered market at Place Victor Hugo, where you've got at least five or six restaurants above the marketplace, serving up delicious meals made from the freshest local produce, straight off the stalls below.

Bistrot Le van Gogh
Try some of the traditional fare such as meat and bean cassoulet. A great place to enjoy an informal dinner or lunch.
Address: 21 Place St Georges, Toulouse
Phone: +33 (0)5 6121 0315

Jardin de l'Opera
This is one of the restaurants in the upper end of the dining market and found in the city's "Le Grand Hotel" and where the much celebrated and aptly named Dominique Toulousy has created a menu bursting with gourmet delights.
Phone: +33 (0)5 61 23 07 76

Emile
Another hotspot on the Place St Georges, it is a perfect place to sample excellent regional specialities in a picturesque setting. You can opt from dishes such as foie gras, roast lamb, fresh fish, rich cassoulets or filets of duck, as well as fresh vegetables from the region.
Address: 13 Place St Georges, Toulouse
Phone: +33 (0)5 61 21 0356

Capoul
Another restaurant offering high quality traditional fare. Regional delicacies on offer include potted rabbit with mustard sauce or creamed peas with poached eggs.
Address: 13, Place Wilson, Toulouse
Phone: +33 (0)5 6110 7070

Le Bruit qui Court
This is an inexpensive option for an evening meal on a budget getaway, with platters of snails, scallops and carpaccio on offer.
Address: 11 rue Jean Suau , Toulouse
Phone: +33 (0)5 61 23 68 38

Bateau Restaurant la Daurade
Dine on the Garonne river from la Daurade house boat restaurant which, unsurprisingly, serves up large platters of fish, to complement the gorgeous river views.

Cave au Cassoulet
This is yet another little spot specializing in regional cuisine, but it offers well priced delicious meals in a cosy setting near the church and cloisters of the Jacobins.
Address: 54, rue Peyrolieres, Toulouse
Phone: +33 (0)5 61 13 60 31

Restaurant Michel Sarran
The main attraction of this eatery is the fantastic southern cuisine created by the hands of one of the Michel Sarran, one of the top chefs from Michelin's culinary schools.
Address: 21 Boulevard Armand Duportal
Phone: +33 (0)5 6112 3232

Brasserie des Beaux-Arts
Recommended for all lovers of fresh fish and seafood as well as incredible desserts and situated in the heart of the city in the Hotel des Beaux-Arts.
Address: 1 Quai de la Daurade, Toulouse
Phone: +33 (0)5 6121 1212

J'Go
A fabulous spot for meat lovers where you can really get your teeth into succulent and fresh local meat. To prove the high quality of the meat, the names of all the producers are scribbled up on the blackboard.
Address: 16 Place Victor Hugo, Toulouse
Phone: +33 (0)5 61 23 0203

7 Place St Sernin
Enjoy more modern and creative twists on French cuisine here and enjoy the views of the Basilique St- Sernin.
Address: 7 St Sernin
Phone: +33 (0)5 62 30 05 30