La Grotte D'auguste Restaurant Review
Dining in a UNESCO world heritage site
Stepping in from the blistering sun and the gusty winds, this restaurant, situated in a real cave on the Saint-Eutrope Hill, is an ideal place to cool off, relax and dine in a unique atmosphere.
Located in the rear of the Roman Theatre access to this restaurant is open to the public but why not make a day or night of it, a perfect lunch spot as the theatre is open daily for visits or for evenings meal before a show.
Opting for the lunch "menu du jour" with a duo of choices for each course, perfect for trouble free decision making.
A tuna rillette was neatly served by the friendly waitress, the terrine was fresh, with a medley of green and black olives and served with a side of overly dressed salad.
It's not everyday you get to dine in a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and it's not everyday I eat lamb so I went for the 'gigot d'agneau' with a hearty herb and mushroom sauce. The main dish was served with some fine strips of carrots and courgettes doused in olive oil along with a scoop of sticky polenta, perfect for soaking up the sauce.
To wind the meal up a homemade tarte fine aux pommes was chosen, the infamous tarte aux pommes is always a good way of testing the house's kitchen skills. This tart proved to be tasty with a cinnamon infused fill pastry base, and the raspberry couli was a fine fruity addition.
The lunch set menu was a very reasonable 16€ whilst the evening set menu is 28€, the wine menu has an ample choice of Châteauneuf-du-Papes.
Along with the Roman theatre, the Grottes de Auguste are worth the visit in Orange.
