Auberge du Chene - Maureillas-las-Illas

The road auberge, on the route to Spain and shortly after ceret and les thermes it is very worth looking out. here they find the vitality, personality, the aromen and the passion that catalunya is. here is a cook who understands that eating good. very must be treated with respect and presented with flair. the decor is charming quirky and very clever. all from old hoovern to bikes that contribute to ambiente. they will not be boring to look!. the greeting and the service were simply charming and a generous glass of the house sangria very refreshing. eating is this region personified. from the amuse bouche of the rich gaspachos to the fish and meat cooked a la plancha and served as a platos cominados with a piece somego cheese and a cingy fresh salad. there is nothing remarkable about this restaurant, but if they appreciate food that is authentic and bluish fresh, and people who love clearly what they do .then this is undoubtedly the place to go. we loved it. we're coming back. viva catalunya!

The auberge is located at the crossroads from the national road from perpignan to Genoa, shortly after les thermes and about miles before pertus and the Spanish border. simple parking space around the square. The restaurant/bar is full of small chairs. sofas, vacuum cleaner,. The old nic nacs everywhere. a very individual restaurant, with a few interiors and the main room, which is more like an extensive terrace, where there is a small stage for regular music bands. my brother and I plus women went to dinner. a small board of brot and toast with garlic, pure green olive, and a curry puree were presented when we sat down, and we choose a few grilled cadry, a entrecote and a gambas. I broke the habit of a lifetime and had the cod. the auberge is known for its fish, normally grilled, or available with sauces. the cod can also be served with kartoffels and made in many. However, the level was grilled, with a petersilie / oil dressing on the side was really nice, although I wasn't a fish person. my wife had massive gambas (excellent) and brother had the steak, and he reported that it was suitable for the service.' his wife had the other cod, also grilled. Now we're coming to the quirky bit. the meals are platos combinados' and come with a mixed salad complete with a jumbo ray, a piece of somego, cold flower cabbage, a mixed red onion/red pepper combination, a half baked carrot and a slice of pineapple that was part of my month. then followed the usual tartes tatin and ice cream, a glass with a few boules and a chocolate molleux that was until the snuff. the meal was pressed with a pichet red wine earlier on the day at a quite remarkable price and a glass rosé. everything in all it was an experience and consistently pleasant. in any case it is worth stopping when they are over and especially enjoy fish. the owner and the staff are very friendly and fit to decor! all a bit quirky and great.

The roadside Auberge, on the route to Spain and just after Ceret and Les Thermes is well worth seeking out.Here you will find the vitality, the personality, the flavours and the passion that is Catalunya. Here is a chef who understands that good food simply needs to be treated with respect and presented with flair.The décor is delightfully quirky and very clever. Everything from old hoovers to bicycles contributing to the ambience...you will not be bored looking around!. The welcome and service were just delightful, and a generous glass of house Sangria highly refreshing. The food is this region personified. From the amuse bouche of rich Gaspacho to the fish and meat cooked a la plancha and served as platos cominados with a slice of Manchego cheese and a zingy fresh salad. There is nothing pretentious about this restaurant, but if you appreciate food that is authentic and blisteringly fresh, and people who clearly love what they do ....then this is undoubtedly the place to go.We loved it. We will be back. Viva Catalunya!!

The Auberge is on the T junction from the national road from Perpignan to Genoa, just after Les Thermes and about 5 miles before Pertus and the Spanish border.Easy parking around the place.The restaurant/bar is full of 'bits' odd chairs. sofas, vacuum cleaners, flasks, old nic nacs everywhere. A highly individual restaurant, with a couple of indoor rooms and the main room which is more like an extensive terrace, where there is a small stage for the regular music bands.My brother and I plus respective wives went for supper. A small board of bread and toast with garlic cloves, pureed green olives, and a curry puree were presented when we sat down, and we choose a couple of grilled cod, an entrecote and a gambas. I broke the habit of a life time and had the cod.The auberge is known for its fish, normally grilled, or available with sauces. The cod can also be served gratin with potatoes and done in the oven. However the plain grilled , with a parsley/olive oil dressing on the side was really nice, even though I am not a fish person.My wife had 5 massive gambas (excellent) and brother had the steak, and he reported that it was 'fit for service'. His wife had the other cod, also grilled.Now we come to the quirky bit. The meals are 'Platos Combinados' and come with a mixed salad complete with a jumbo radish, a slice of manchego, cold cauliflower, a mixed red onion/red pepper combination, half a baked potato and a slice of pineapple - which was part of my 5 a month.This was was followed by the usual tartes tatin and ice cream, a glass with a couple of boules, and a chocolate molleux which was up to snuff.The meal was washed down with a 1L pichet of red wine possible pressed earlier in the day at a quite remarkable price of 2€ and a glass of rosé. All in all it was an experience and throughly enjoyable. Definitely worth stopping at if you are passing and especially enjoy fish.The owner and staff are very friendly and match the decor! All a bit quirky and great.