La Table Mirasol

In this 1912 villa, a genuine Belle Époque period gem, the fine dining restaurant is run by chef Philippe Lagraula. He deftly blends produce from his native Landes with influences from further afield, particularly Peru, his wife's home country. The tasting menu is consummate, striking, creative and well-paced, marrying minimalism and character: squid stuffed with the first ceps of the season, squab in Armagnac with Peruvian chocolate and Aquitaine caviar. The Armagnac selection more than lived up to our expectations…