L'Opéra
677 Reviews
10 Rue Samonzet, 64000 Pau, France

L'Opéra
677 Reviews
10 Rue Samonzet, 64000 Pau, France
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Yvonne D'Arcy
Yvonne D'Arcy, Aug 2020
We had a lovely meal in this restaurant. The service was very good; very friendly and without any delays. The menu is limited but no worse off for that, each course was delicious, especially the pea gazpacho which with langoustine in tempura was excellent, the atmosphere is relaxed with live pianist playing soft old favourites. One further note: they have gone one step further in managing the covid19 crises by placing screens between each table, a reassuring and welcome plus,
Lunch Man
Lunch Man, Sep 2020
Small venue with excellent food, friendly and efficient customer service all at good value for money.
They say the lunchtime menu changes everyday which is important as the choice is limited to two choices of starter, main and desert. Not unusual to have a limited choice for lunch but the upside is excellent food and leads one to opt for something different as indeed I did.
The avocado and crayfish mousse starter was fabulous and so good I’d eaten it before taking a photo! Main was Sea Bream on a bed of leek and black rice all in a delightful sauce. For desert a very rich mascarpone and crunchy caramel topping ..yum.
The only reason I have not given a 5 star rating is for the location which is on a busy thoroughfare so if you have chosen to dine outside conversation is quite challenging.
That said there is nothing much they can do about that so taking the important things into account a very nice place to eat, but go inside.
Iko Oguche
Iko Oguche, Feb 2019
Picked from the 3 course lunch menu. It was quite busy and you would understand why after eating there.... food came quickly and tasted great.
H D Stegall
H D Stegall, Mar 2019
Took my best friend & her husband out for dinner here per their choice. What a great choice, the food, service and atmosphere is magnificent. I most definitely will return.
Nicolas Valero
Nicolas Valero, Jun 2022
...Great ambiance as soon you enter the Opera. Genuine Cuisine, freshly prepared on daily basics every week.
The Front & Back of the House team knows how to take care of a Restaurant.
Special Thanks to Alexandra & all the Team too of course.
We will be back.
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