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“A real treat ”

Restaurant l'Art de Vivre - Chateau l'Hospitalet
Ranked #8 of 344 Restaurants in Narbonne
Certificate of Excellence
Price range: AU$114 - AU$197
Cuisines: Mediterranean, Contemporary
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Reviewed 25 November 2024 via mobile

We went for the 5 course menu which turned out to be 9 with 2 pre courses , sorbet and pre dessert as well. Every mouthful was sublime, each a work of art. In the UK it can cost 20 quid for a bowl of pasta you could make at home. This was 107 euros for the most wonderful culinary experience, expensive but beyond compare. If we had to pick fault, it was that the wine pairing was beautifully done but very carefully poured, more like a small half glass per course. We needed to be careful not to drink the glass in two gulps and be left without until the next course. So just be a little.more generous on the wine guys and then this would be truly faultless.

Date of visit: November 2024
Thank MandyLK
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Reviewed 15 September 2024 via mobile

We have run a Michelin restaurant so know how difficult it is. It was good in parts but they’ve got some work to do.

The good parts. Most of the dishes were excellent. Service. When we didn’t like something they were super flexible where they didn’t need to be. View excellent. Large distances between tables.

The bits they need to do better. It may work for the restaurant but blind tasting just doesn’t work for the customer. The room was cold lacking atmosphere. It’s was like an office conference room. Not sure about the wine pairing. Stingy glass measures compared to the levels they poured at other tables who bought a bottle.

It could be so much better with some changes

Date of visit: September 2024
Thank Z7953TCmarkd
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Lucy Church, Owner at Restaurant l'Art de Vivre - Chateau l'Hospitalet, responded to this reviewResponded 16 September 2024

Dear Guest,
We would like to thank you sincerely for placing your trust in us and for your comments that will help us to continue to strive towards outstanding service.
Your satisfaction is our driving force, and we look forward to welcoming you back and providing you with an exceptional experience.
Best regards

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Reviewed 10 September 2024

The menu of the restaurant did not satisfy our expectations. The menu is defined by the chef and is “blind”. The staff asked for information only about allergies and intolerance but not about tastes. The staff is not close to the costumer needs. If a client does not eat something, an alternative is not offered.
We would not recommend this restaurant.

Date of visit: September 2024
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Thank Ludovico C
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Lucy Church, Owner at Restaurant l'Art de Vivre - Chateau l'Hospitalet, responded to this reviewResponded 11 September 2024

Dear Sir,
We read your comment with great sadness as you can see from the comments left from other clients, we receive felicitations on the food and service.
From the time of reservation to your arrival at the restaurant, we make a point of speaking with all our guests to understand their allergies as well as personal preferences, however this was not possible as your reservation was made on the sale day. Chef Laurent Chabert is attentive to all feedback and would have loved to offer you alternatives, but when they were offered, you no longer had an appetite.
We sincerely aplogise that the meal was not as yuo expected.
We hope to better guide you through our menu on a future occasion.

Kind regards,

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Reviewed 9 September 2024

Wonderful place and restaurant. I’ve known the place for a long time, and I must say, I was truly impressed last time! Bravo!

Date of visit: September 2024
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Lucy Church, Owner at Restaurant l'Art de Vivre - Chateau l'Hospitalet, responded to this reviewResponded 10 September 2024

Dear Marco,
Many thanks for your commet following your meal at our restaurant gastronomic Art de Vivre.
Delighted that each experience is a delight ! We look forward to seeing you again soon.
Lucy

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Reviewed 29 July 2024

Perfect from beginning to end. This is the 3rd time we have been and it has remained exceptional. The food is exquisite, both in presentation and taste. Congratulations to the chef who is inspirational in his creative use of fresh and seasonal products. We took the 79 euro, three course 'Inspiration' menu at midday, (which is really 6 courses) and the 45 wine 'accord'. The service was perfect and one really gets the impression that the team genuinely wants everyone to have a good time. We particularly appreciated the generosity and lack of stuffiness. about the place Thank you to the whole team and our waiters who looked after us so well. Bon continuation.

Date of visit: July 2024
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Lucy Church, Owner at Restaurant l'Art de Vivre - Chateau l'Hospitalet, responded to this reviewResponded 19 August 2024
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Chèr Client,

Vos retours sont importants pour notre équipe. Ils nous confirment que nous proposons des prestations de qualité à ses clients. Nous vous adressons tous nos remerciements et attendons avec impatience votre prochaine visite.

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