Les Papilles Insolites

Name: Les Papilles Insolites
Address: Pau, FR
Telephone: +33 5 59 71 43 79
Price range: $$$

298 Reviews

5 Rue Alexander Taylor, 64000 Pau, France

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Les Papilles Insolites

298 Reviews

5 Rue Alexander Taylor, 64000 Pau, France

Dine in

€€€

Wheelchair accessible entrance

Features

Serves lunch

Serves dinner

Opening hours

  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: Closed
  • Wednesday: 3:00 – 11:00 PM
  • Thursday: 3:00 – 11:00 PM
  • Friday: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
  • Saturday: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
  • Sunday: Closed

Reviews

4.7

298 Reviews

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Simon Willmetts

Simon Willmetts, Dec 2023

This place has a vibe. It’s a wine shop and a restaurant, serving both excellent wine and exceptional food. The staff were really warm and welcoming to a couple of slightly lost and wet travelers. They made us feel welcome and the atmosphere was totally relaxed and cozy. The food and wine were excellent. Thanks!

Boris Bogdanovich

Boris Bogdanovich, Aug 2023

Merci to Jean-Pascal and the team - stunning food, perfect wine pairings and lovely atmosphere. We really enjoyed dinner and regretted 'sharing' between the four of us - don't share in this place - it was a battle of the knives and forks over every mouthful.

Ivanna D. Sudin

Ivanna D. Sudin, Oct 2022

Friendly staff, very knowledgeable on their wine collection, choose the wine for us and they were excellent choices. The chef was amazing! Beautifully presented plates and very delicious! I also really like the decor :)

St Etienne

St Etienne, Jul 2023

Excellent wine selection, great simple food (we love to share dishes) and JP rocks.

Jan Clarke Bell

Jan Clarke Bell, Jun 2018

Natural wines and delicious tapas. I will return!

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