Silex

Set in a village that boasts several hundreds of cellars hewn out of the tufa rock, this restaurant housed in a handsome Classical mansion pays tribute to the terroir of Jasnières and Coteaux-du-Loir AOC wines. Beneath the exposed beams, the rather modern interior is accentuated by street art displayed on the walls. There's no doubt about it: chefs Maïté Hervé (starters/desserts) and Florent Demas (main courses) know what they're doing when it comes to both the decor and the food. Drawing on the village's larder, they create delicious straightforward dishes – think white asparagus, lardo di Colonnata, lemon sauce; standing rump of veal smoked in hay, pea cream and a shallot crisp. Perfection on a plate! Excellent value for money at lunchtime.