NOUBAR

Incredible dining experience, one of the best I've ever had. The food and hospitality were top notch, and the setting could not have been more ideal. Our tables were outside, allowing us to enjoy the French countryside while we dined. Such a warm and inviting atmosphere. Whenever we show friends photos of our trip to France, this dinner is mentioned as the highlight of our trip.

Noubar and Bernard have created a true pearl of hospitality. Here we found a unique blend of quality of living, personal attention and warmth and an absolutely first class culinary experience. Noubar produces magic in his kitchen from high quality local products (many from his own vegetable garden) and Bernard guarantees that the wine and the coffee is of supreme quality. Be warned: Noubar makes the best croissants and pain au chocolat in the world (certified) and you will have a very hard time eating another elsewhere as long as the memory of these lingers in your mind, which is a long time.

My husband and I and dear friends were recommended to book dinner at this lovely B&B near our village, and we could not have experienced a more wonderful evening. The location was beautiful within the French countryside, the hospitality was warm and the dinner phenomenal. In fact, this was the highlight of our 10 day trip through France. Bernard and Noubar were so welcoming, and the next time I am in France I will stay at their place as well! Exceptional!

The quality of the room and the service at Noubar was outstanding. Both hosts were intelligent, friendly and accommodating. The house has been restored beautifully in simple but elegant French style, with cozy and comfortable beds and very stylish showers. Everything was super clean and the area is quiet. The food is fresh and superb!

We had a wonderful two-day stay with Noubar and Bernard in July 2024 with our daughter and my husband's parents. The house is gorgeous, comfortable and extremely relaxing. Each morning, we were treated to a delicious breakfast including Noubar's excellent croissants & pain chocolates. Each evening started with a delicious glass of wine followed by the most spectacular dinner accompanied by excellent wine and, on one occasion, the best rhum BaBa I have ever tasted! We enjoyed great talks with Noubar and Bernard and left with full bellies and fond memories. Thank you, and I apologize for taking so long to write this review.

Good place, top food and great stay. Noubar and Bernard are welcoming and warm hosts in Lot. Gaston (dog), Albert & Sabrina (cats) add their warmth to everyone who stays at this beautiful chateau!

Thank you, Bernard and Noubar, for the most exquisite meal for my family to celebrate my daughter’s birthday. I especially appreciated the accommodation you made for my vegetarian diet (I had a marvelous eggplant ravioli first course and a delicious, complex cauliflower main course while the others enjoyed rabbit and veal shank. ) Wonderful Cahor wines, fairy tale atmosphere in an old manor with a crackling fire. (And very reasonably priced for the caliber of cooking. )
I had the good fortune to also spend two nights there, with a very comfortable room overlooking the picturesque grounds, and thus got to sample Noubar’s world-famous croissants for breakfast.

We were dinner guests, not staying. Bernard and Noubar are perfect hosts — a candle-lit dinner par excellence. A lifetime gastronomic experience to remember. And we loved Gaston the German Shepherd!

Six of us enjoyed a private 5-course dinner celebrating my wife’s birthday served within this French Manor’s formal dining room alongside its massive old-world fireplace.
We experienced Chef Noubar’s created menu served on a white draped candlelit table displaying settings of fine china and silverware. The menu began with a magical Mediterranean Tuna Tartare appetizer that lead to a wood-fire roasted main course of Quercy lamb served with estate-grown herbs and vegetables. This elegant dinner finished with fine selected cheeses and the most delicious birthday candle adorned desert imagined.
The evening was filled with Bernard’s charm as he graciously met every expectation and was a shear master in the selection of wines.
The hardest part of the evening was having to say bye to our new two amazing friends!

A wonderful experience where we felt treated like family in this beautiful home. We had a unique, intimate and superb meal. It was just our group of 8 so it was extremely special and perfectly curated for us with some dietary challenges. Everything was beyond fresh, perfectly prepared and delicious! The value for the price was also amazing!

We were fortunate enough to hear about Noubar and were able to book a dining experience there while staying nearby. Bernard and Noubar welcomed us into their home and our group of 6 were treated to what might easily be the best meal of our lives! From the first glass of wine, through the carefully selected 4 course dinner & dessert, everything was spectacular. Bernard and Noubar are gracious hosts and to say that Noubar is a wonderful chef is an understatement. I hope that I have the chance to visit again and would HIGHLY recommend booking a meal or stay there! Thank you so much for the memories that will stay with each of us!

Two fabulous dinners, thank you Bernard and Noubar!
Staying at a nearby village and hearing about Noubar's wonderful food, we arranged for dinner there. Perfect caramelized eggplant mezzaluna, grilled lamb, tempura artichokes, cheeses, and a dessert that combined crunchy, smooth, sweet and cold. It was all so great, with Noubar and Bernard's warm hospitality and lovely wines, that we returned for dinner 2 nights later. Even better.

Had an excellent dinner at Noubar. Both the chef and the maître d’ were incredibly warm and welcoming. We tested the waters a bit by bringing our one year old, and they were gracious to allow it (it may be our last nice dinner with him for a while as he is getting squirmy…. ).
From the amuse-bouche to dessert, everything was fabulous. My favorite, though, was the lamb. Crisp on the outside and tender on the inside.
Should we return to this area (with a nanny), we will absolutely be back. This is a must-visit if you’re nearby!

Superb dinner in an intimate setting. Our family enjoyed a lovely evening at Noubar last night. Both the chef and maître d’ were incredibly welcoming (including to our one year old, which they likely weren’t used to! ), and every meal was delicious. A must-stop for those in the area!

So many great things have been mentioned that we don't need to repeat ourselves. We knew we would be well taken care of during our stay but walked out of it with even more. Apart from the croissants, the delicious dinner, and the elegance and comfort of the room, we had spent 2 great evenings hanging out with Bernard and Noubar with engaging conversations! Thank you for making our stay so memorable! We hope to cross path again one day!