Le Tivoli - Limoux

Looks like it came from the 50s with the bar, the billiard table, the look down, etc. Gaggle from locals enjoy the 'zinc' that all turn to look when a stranger breathes. A decent morning cup of coffee and the barman was polite. As fast as reasonable.

Please avoid this hotel in Limoux. We had many lunches and dinners in this part of France, but would suggest you avoid this place. The woman who served us was rude and could not be harassed with us, was taken to the table and we had to look for her after our meal, no offer of dessert, coffee or bill. Bad service and food was only very average.

Lunch stopped. This is a decent local bar/restaurant. It has a steady custom and there were a number of locals who were obviously regular. The service was polite and friendly. We all had salads that were well presented, very large and delicious. I ate the duck-gizzard salad that was good. The costs were reasonable and the afternoon was very pleasant. If you come by, it's not without merit.

I was dumped in Limoux by the bus company instead of Carcassonne. With an hour or so to wait for my connection i wandered along the main road. Soon i reached this Brasserie just as they were getting into the lunchtime vibe. A very jolly young man took my order and directed me to the buffet to select an entreé. There were at least a dozen items to choose from; you could make a complete meal just from these ! I chose four or five including smoked mackerel, avocados and hardboiled eggs with salad. The plat du jour was delicious stuffed tomatoes and peppers with ample saffron rice. Dessert was from another buffet selection; i chose a marvellous Apricot Tart. All this was for 13 Euros... which included 25cl of pleasant Rosé wine !! Abut half the price of the equivalent meal in Carcassonne ; Highly recommended !!

Very good reception, professional and very helpful and dedicated. very good value for money. simple and refined cuisine made up of fresh quality products.