L’Authentique - Roanne

As we are moored in the Port and enjoy Thursday evening boaters drinks we decide to book a table for Sunday lunch. The weather is favourable so we sit outside with lovely views of the port, boats and surrounding area. The menu consists of three choices per course and I enjoy a well presented and tasty goats cheese salad whilst my husband had salad gourmand with three different meats. We both chose the Fish with a tasty sauce and veg. Knowing that I don’t eat meat the bacon around the beans was substituted with carrot. To finish I enjoyed profiteroles whilst hubby had ice cream and then coffees. The waitress spoke good English was friendly and very helpful. Definitely recommend

We were looking for a small and unassuming place after eating at 3-star places. L'Authentique Delivered. Food was excellent, service was personal and attentive. Price was very reasonable for the meal we were served (19e90 . Language was a barrier because as Americans, we speak only English ;-p However, the proprietress introduced us to her best friend (her dictionary and we always travel with Dr. Google. (And the party at the next table helped a couple of times! . I would highly recommend this restaurant. It is right on the canal and not near any of the active streets, but I imagine in summer time the area would be more vibrant.

The chef owner of this restaurant likes to experiment. Usually this picks up that fine. A small restaurant with great hospitality. Aimed at the pleasure of the guests.

We deserved a treat and Katya and Cristian were up to the task. We arrived at 7.30 to a very warm welcome and dining room. The first task, choosing a wine was easy, we chose local and it was delicious.The three courses were superb and very good value, the ambience quiet and relaxing. We were not overwaited but still felt well attended to. Thank you L 'authentique for a lovely, authentically french dinner.

Our first visit with our boat to the port of Roanne. Our search for a restaurant close by as the weather for June has been terrible brought us to the Authentic . Excellent in all ways. The host was young and made us feel at ease speaking where possible in English for us. We were the first customers to arrive but the restaurant was soon full with French families of all ages. The food was presented professionally and tasted excellent. .Also excellent value menu.