Bourdasso Cucina Italiana

First of all this restaurant is NOT in Carcassonne - it's at least a 20 minute drive outside Carcassonne on the way to Lagrasse, so it's a drive with a good sat-nav (and a nominated driver!) or a pricey taxi ride. Not sure why Tripadvisor thinks Pradelles en Val is in Carcassonne...Anyway whichever route you take, take it because this is probably the best restaurant in the area outside of Gilles Gujon's very expensive and historically wonderful restaurant in Fontjoncouse. Bourdasso is an excellent family-run Italian in a beautifully restored old building which can also hold private parties and events. Fresh ingredients - they have their own herd of buffalo - a short seasonal menu, excellent wine list (you can't beat a glass of their chilled processo on a warm evening) including their own Tuscan red which is - hate to admit it in France - fabulously fruity and rich plus the best coffee anywhere. Service is friendly and the family will happily chat about their food, how they ship in their charcuterie from Italy every week and the joys of keeping the buffalo with water supplies from their own well. Yes I'm raving, it's that good.

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Unfortunately the weather was not good, does often happen early July! It was cold but once we stepped into the nicely decorated restaurant all feelings of cold disappeared. The welcome was exceptional. There is a limited choice on the menu, which may be ofputting to some but the food is exceptional, the presentation artistic and the taste superb. I did cause quite a disturbed reaction of the owner when I asked for an aperitif of limoncello and prosseco, I hope he tried it because it is delicious, I had been introduced to this in a recent tour of the Italian lakes and the Dolomites. The bill, not cheap but well worth the experience.

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This is a gem of a restaurant tucked away near a small village. The "buffalo" dishes scared me as I was thinking of American bison. I was glad I tried it though. It was delicious and really from an African cow. The staff were all VERY friendly and spoke Italian, French, and English. The house wine was excellent and all five of us enjoyed our different meals. You must seek out this great place.

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Lovely alfresco dinner in the middle of nowhere...excellent food and service with a great wine list plus craft beers from Rome....will definitely come back if we find the time.

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Another fabulous meal at Bourdasso. Food that oozes elegant simplicity in lovely surroundings and charming service.

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