La Forge - Mayenne

If you are looking for a memorable meal with fine dining, a warm welcome and friendly service then I would wholeheartedly recommend La Forge and in particular the tasting menu. Each dish reflects the creative skills of the chef, William Blondel, and we have enjoyed seeing his dishes evolve over time. William just gets better and better. Even the butter to accompany the different breads is a taste sensation.

We were recommended to this restaurant by the owners of the nearby Gite we were staying at in Mayenne in the Pays de la Loire, North western France . It was my birthday and wanted somewhere special to celebrate. We were not disappointed. From the moment we arrived the staff were incredibly helpful. Shamefully our French is practically non existent, so after a few attempts at trying to work out the menu, the owner/ chef, William Blondel came out and went through the entire menu with us and stayed till we had ordered. We drank house champagne, which was excellent. Every course and amuse bouche were a delight, all punctuated by knowledgeable and friendly service. Once again I cannot recommend highly enough this gem of a restaurant in a picturesque little town (Fontaine DanieI. The staff were fantastic. The chef, an artiste. Michelin, where is your star!!? NB. Even the coffee (espresso was the best I have tasted.

Food sublime, attention to detail from start to finish impeccable. An amazing experience and many thanks to all at La Forge from kitchen to table for providing the most elegant and exquisite of dishes. Many thanks also for their patience with my very poor French but the empty plates from amuse bouche to dessert says it all. Guaranteed bon appétit .

We ate at lunchtime and had a genuinely memorable meal. Delicious , beautifully presented, and very reasonably priced for a meal which easily merited a Michelin star. You must book as several people were turned away as we ate.

Le cadre est formidable, le restaurant et sa terrasse très agréables et la cuisine est bonne mais dans l'ensemble, les prix sont un peu trop élevés pour la prestation. Des plats qui se veulent raffinés mais l'équilibre des saveurs n'est pas toujours très juste, la quantité parfois un peu légère et un sérieux manque de convivialité : au téléphone comme sur place, la patronne n'est pas très aimable et trop peu souriante. Point positif : un excellent café servi en fin de repas !