C'heu Le Zib - Menetou-Salon

My wife and I, accompanied by four friends, decided to take time out from our stay at nearby Sancerre and motor to this establishment for dinner. One of our number had eaten here on a previous occasion and he recalled the delicious fare and copious quantities. The choice for starters included Fois Gras, smoked wild salmon and home made terrine. We consumed a superb bottle of Dame de Chatendy, then one of the local reds (Meneton-Salon). This was followed by a wonderful filet mignon du porc in a rich sauce, the alternatives being roasted Pintade (guinea fowl) with mixed vegetables. There was also a fish dish option. Most of our number went for the gateau de pommes (du maison) with crème anglaise for desert - and this was served with several bowls of fresh fruit (orange segments, pineapple chunks, apple wedges, banana discs and more! Lastly came the assorted cheeseboard and the inevitable "petit café".After all this we felt totally replete and staggered out to the car park and drove back to our accommodation. The unanimous opinion was "merveilleux!"

Quite wonderful simple and exquisite french food. The service was also great. I suggest you reserve. Try it.

Yes, they still exist. The restaurants our grand-parents took us to. C'heu Le Zib is one of them. Country cooking at its best, from start to finish: A delightful marbled fois gras, a coq-au-vin (out of this world!), a cheese-board with at least 30 choices and several desserts (of which you take as much as you like): Country cooking doesn't get better than here! Our third visit over the years and always consistent in their quality.

Don't let the quaint and sleepy village or the unassuming decor fool you.

On a wine tour of Menetou Salon we knew we had to eat here-we weren't dissappointed! This old auberge, situated in the upper part of the town, looked very welcoming and it was. Simple, local food was served with a smile. The short menu, that changes regularly, was good value and very fresh. The pike in a sauce 'style'-beurre blanc was very good so give it a try. Unusually for a French restaurant the main courses are served with loads of fresh vegetables. The portions are huge so make sure you are hungry. A lovely meal in a lovely setting-what more can you ask for?