Auberge le demi-sel - Quillan

We stopped here for lunch on our way to Carcassonne. What a lucky find! The menu was quite extensive and covered all tastes (vegan included). We enjoyed a lovely meal, which was served by courteous and attentive staff. On our next trip through Quillan we...hope to stop here for an evening dinner. Well worth the trip. Just a side note; there is parking at the rear but the parking at the front is close to a number of absolutely filthy municipal waste bins, which were overflowing and surrounded by debris. It is such a shame so close to a dining establishment.

I would have given this stars except for the magret de canard which was overcooked. This is one dish I would expect to get as requested in the region as duck is one of the main local specialities. of us ordered it, both...asked for it saignant but it came medium to well done. As we were with children, we didn't send it back but despite a good flavour it was not up to scratch. Other than that, the restaurant is not too expensive has a small rear terrace which you wouldn't see from the entrance on the main road.

Now I have your attention. Again the food was so delicious I had to eat it all and wipe the plate with baguette reserved for the task. The staff are so nice and friendly that however much I wanted to complain I just couldn’t find...anything to complain about. I wanted to say the food was terrible but my spotless plate would make no sense. And why would I order desert? Don’t come here. I did it once and now I am addicted. Now compelled to eat and a half desserts because my companion is too full. Don’t risk it especially if you are visiting.

We visited this restaurant on a Saturday evening in September, we had a nice table on the rear terrace. Service was excellent and the range of choice on their menu was fantastic. Lots of vegetarian options and the portions were generous. The galettes were made...with buckwheat flour and were very tasty, and it was great value for money.

Great place for family, friends or a date night. I've never had a bad experience here. Duck confit is my go to plate but my husband has something different everytime and has had no complaints.