La Maison Lacube - Les Cabannes

Phillipe (je suis en rockstar) LaCube (owner) was on great form when we visited one lunchtime, 'performing ' for his guests a number of traditional songs, you could see Phillipe was in his element. Food was excellent and by 12.30pm the restaurant was full to bursting....This place would probably not suit vegetarians as it serves mostly beef dishes. We both had a steak lunch followed by the most incredible apple tart. portions sizes were good and we both left feeling full. We were lucky enough to be able to join a tour party who were visiting up into the mountains to see the cattle on their summer grazing views were amazing!!!!! Well worth a visit if you are in the area but maybe best to try and book in advance to make sure you get a table. We will definitely be back.

Firstly, this is not a restaurant for vegetarians, or even those who don 't eat much red meat: the menu has only 2 non beef options: cheese salad, and trout (both excellent). Even the chips are cooked in duck fat. There are also limited options with regards...to vegetables or accompaniments chips and a small green salad come with everything. However, if you 're looking for unpretentious country cooking with good quality, fresh ingrédients, this does what it says on the tin. The philosophy is that all the ingrédients are sourced locally, so that the chef can tel you exactly where each came from. Even the beef cattle are pastured in local mountains, where the restaurant organises guided tours with a grill afterwards. We sat on the terrace, which on a Sunday was actually in the market! Ambience was very relaxed, and the service was friendly and excellent; the owner himself came over to wish us bon app . The price was very reasonable, and we particularly liked the two tier children 's/ados ' menu. For once, our 13 yr old had a good sized meal without having to pay full adult price. We also appreciated that even the children 's meals had the same quality of ingrédients as the adults ' version, and came not with Coke but a special diabolovache a very tasty cordial with lemonade. This modern take on what the Pyrenées has done so well traditionally is exactly what is needed in this region. I hope other establishments take note.

A friendly restaurant that sources most of its ingredients locally. The proprietor is very pleasant and keen to make sure you enjoy his food and restaurant. Most of the menu consists of beef, or trout, and comes accompanied by chips and salad. I had a...smoked trout salad, followed by veal cooked in cumin; both were very tasty and filling. The food is well presented and all the staff are very friendly. Well worth a visit. You do need to book because it is very busy.

The owner is a farmer. He uses his own fresh produce to make beautiful, tasty meals. Lovely chap. Speaks English; well, better than I speak French. We asked for dish of the day. Outstanding. You will go far and pay much to find a venue...that serves comparably delicious cuisine. Yet the price was extremely reasonable and the welcome very friendly, even for folks who speak little French. Real French mountain food at its best. Do not miss!

One of the best places ever. Simple but amazing local food. Very very tasty and so well served. Book in advance as it is usually full.