LE CASTEL - Noirmoutier-en-l'Île

We like treating ourselves to some good meals out whilst camping in France and we weren’t disappointed by this great find! I had oysters and fish, and my partner had the set menu. Our kids were pleased with their good sized children’s meals (at home they are too small for them these days). The food was tasty and the staff were attentive and friendly. We seemed to be the only English people in there and they were happy to help us translate some of the menu. We’d definitely recommend it for a family meal out. It was nice to see that there were other younger kids there too.

This is a friendly restaurant with great staff, delicious food and a great view of the castle. We have not felt welcome at several of the restaurants here in Noirmoutier but here was very different and a pleasure to experience. Highly recommended.

Nine of us booked for dinner. As usual I was the only non-French speaker. Our hosts, who have a home on the island recommended galettes with dry cider. I tired the bouton blonc galette which was delicious. I had a pancake for my pudding, which may seem like a second try at the same thing: but it’s not. The pancakes and the galettes are very different. I had a great view of the castle from my seat.

The BEST souffle I have eve had. Huge portion and reasonably-priced priced. I strongly recommend reservations. Extremely difficult to park. Pay parking. The duck was wonderful.

I would definitely recommend dining at le Castel if visiting Noirmoutier-en-I’le, particularly if staying at the excellent L'Île Ô Château hotel next door. We had an excellent meal at a very reasonable (for the quality) price. We had the formule at €27.95 plus a nice Cote du Rhône. For a starter I had the tartare of salmon and St Jacques and my wife had the baked three cheese salad. Both were very good. We both had the tenderloin which was flavourful and lightly done to perfection. A 5 mini desert finish was just right. The service was impeccable and particularly tolerant of our dreadful French! We would recommend reserving a table. It was a Monday night and many were turned away.