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Le Saint Jacques, located in the charming town of Bergerac, France, has garnered acclaim for its delightful dining experience. Nestled in a historic building with a hidden patio shaded by a magnificent tree, it captures the essence of traditional French cuisine with a modern twist. Patrons rave about the perfectly cooked dishes, from the exquisite scallops entrée to the flavorful lamb ravioli and sea bream special. The ambiance is warm and inviting, enhanced by attentive service that caters to both English and French speakers.
Guest reviews consistently highlight the restaurant's superb Armagnac—an exceptional alternative to cognac—as well as a cheese platter that left a lasting impression. The desserts, particularly the cherry soufflé, are described as heavenly. However, some diners noted a desire for a la carte options instead of a fixed menu.
Overall, Le Saint Jacques is a hidden gem in Bergerac, where unpretentious yet delicious food, a welcoming atmosphere, and friendly service combine to create an unforgettable dining experience—one that could easily rival Michelin-starred establishments.
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Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Dine-in
- Delivery
- Takeout
Highlights
- Great cocktails
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great wine list
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Dining options
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Gender-neutral restroom
- Restroom
- Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Historic
- Quiet
- Romantic
- Trendy
- Upscale
Crowd
- Groups
- Tourists
Reviews for Le Saint Jacques
Review highlights
Based on 443 reviewsLe Saint Jacques is consistently praised for its charming atmosphere, notably its historic setting and inviting courtyard, which enhances the dining experience. Reviewers highlight the skillful preparation of traditional French dishes with modern touches, emphasizing perfectly cooked meats and seafood. The restaurant’s approachable yet refined menu impresses with both classic and innovative offerings, complemented by exceptional service noted for its warmth and attentiveness. Local specialties like Armagnac and artisanal cheese platters receive particular commendation. Additionally, the bilingual service and central location in Bergerac contribute to its accessibility and appeal. Overall, Le Saint Jacques is recognized as a hidden gem that marries culinary quality with an engaging ambiance, making it a favored destination among visitors seeking authentic French cuisine with a contemporary flair.
Wonderful atmosphere in the courtyard served by lovely staff. We had beef, duck and fish and all were cooked perfectly.
What an amazing experience. It was the first time I ever had Armagnac which was local instead of cognac. It was superb. The cheese platter was to die for along with the dessert. My main course too. All 5 stars with excellent service in the charming town of Bergerac.
Finally got the chance to eat here (open on Sunday!), and were very pleasantly surprised by the food and the ambiance. The menu seems fairly standard for Bergerac/Perigord but it was very well prepared and presented, with refreshing innovations and embellishments. Unpretentious and delicious, and with a friendly welcome. Look forward to going back next time!
In a historic building with a secret patio under a giant tree, this hidden gem of a restaurant serves traditional French fair with a modern twist, that works wonderfully. The scallops entree and the lamb ravioli were exceptional, the sea bream special was also very-very flavorful. Service was warm, attentive, and helpful, and in perfect English so no worries if your French is subpar. This was indeed a great meal, better than some Michelin star restaurants we have been to, and Michelin needs to add this to their Bib Gourmand list.
You can read the full review and see a short movie about restaurant Le Saint Jacques on the only blog for reviews and ratings refracted through the 5D Sensograph of the 5 human senses placescases.com. Le Saint Jacques restaurant is also located in the center of Bergerac. There are bars nearby that are open until late and you can continue your party there. See .... …. The interior fits the old house in which it is housed - the style is old-time, you feel as if you are visiting someone in the last, even the century before the last. Feel …. …. The service was good, they even waited for us because we were late, which was nice of them; …. However, they didn't give us the opportunity to order only an appetizer or just a main course a la carte - they wanted us to get full menu, which I didn't like very much because we didn't have that much capacity to eat. From there, 1 heart dropped out. Hear …. …. The music was an eclectic mix of French songs, some epic film music, some classical and it was very quiet. It somehow didn't complement the experience well and that's why I took 1 heart. ........... Smell .... …. As a big fan of matcha tea, I can't help but notice its slightly tart aroma, which gives exoticism and perfection in every dessert, and in this case in cherry souffle, called Hiroshima my love! For a long time I had not eaten a classic souffle, not the chocolate flan, which in Bulgaria is called souffle, but the one that rises up, because it’s made mainly from egg whites. I enjoyed it very much! Taste .... ..... Most of all I recommend duck leg croquettes - no leg came, but something like a big meatball, fried on top and bottom, with a very crispy crust - delicious! …. There were interesting fermented turnip ravioli with crab meat inside! Except they had nothing to do with ravioli, 2 thin pieces of turnip, among which was the shrimp; …. Cod fish was also good, as was foie gras from the appetizers, but it lacked character and expressiveness; …. The appetizers included a croissant with ham, melted cheese and bechamel sauce, but it was quite dry and somehow devoid of originality. …. The desserts for the day also offered Pavlova, which was not bad, but I was much more impressed by the version of this dessert in a wonderful restaurant in Bordeaux, for which there is a separate publication. You can visit Saint Jacques restaurant in Bergerac if you plan to party in one of the nearby bars afterwards, but you won't miss much if you don't succeed! There are much better restaurants around. You can read the full review and see a short movie about restaurant Le Saint Jacques on the only blog for reviews and ratings refracted through the 5D Sensograph of the 5 human senses placescases.com.
Beautiful building, wonderful hidden courtyard and fantastic food. The staff were great too, they even managed to understand my very poor school boy French . Definitely worth a visit, and I'd book in advance, they get busy.
great they had good vibes. beautiful lady ,very kind,her dog was very very nice I was there i feel my home anything was good.
Really nice food, and good service. Our server Rebeca was really sweet and attentive.
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Opening hours
- Monday (Today) 12:00 AM - 01:30 PM
- Tuesday Closed
- Wednesday Closed
- Thursday 12:00 AM - 01:30 PM 07:00 PM - 09:00 PM
- Friday 12:00 AM - 01:30 PM 07:00 PM - 09:00 PM
- Saturday 12:00 AM - 01:30 PM 07:00 PM - 09:00 PM
- Sunday 12:00 AM - 01:30 PM 07:00 PM - 08:30 PM
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