Au P'tit Gouter

We traveled to Chavignol to visit Domaine Deleporte at 5 PM for a tour and wine tasting. An excellent visit and some first class wines. Afterward we felt like having something to eat and another couple visiting the domaine suggested a restaurant just up the street. Unfortunately the restaurant was closed that night but the associated bistro was to open at 7. We sampled more local wine at the bar and then decided it was getting too late to wait further. On our way back we passed a small, unobtrusive bistro that was open and decided to check it out. Ambiance? A small dining area, bare wooden tables and a menu on a chalk board! We decided to take a chance...and what a surprise. Our meal included salmon salad, onglet de veau (veal hanger steak) with fries, bavette (flank steak) with salad, and creme brulee.....all prepared in a tiny kitchen at the back. Regional cooking at its best. Augmented with more local wines and cheeses, dinner was a delight. Lesson learned...looks can be deceiving.

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We stopped in Au Petit Gouter (note that it is NOT in Sancerre, but in the village down hill - Chavignol; drive, don't walk) on the strength of the Trip Advisor reviews, and we were very glad we did! If you want to taste top-quality local food - simple, as noted, yet perfectly prepared- this is your spot. We were a bit overwhelmed by the lengthy wine list (written in chalkboards on the walls), but the waitress was most helpful, suggesting a bottle that fit our price range and was an excellent accompaniment to the food. We sought out the winery the next day and bought some bottles to take home. Of course you have to get the crotin (goat cheese) salad (local specialty - you'll see why!)- but you can't go wrong with anything on this menu. Lots of locals - always a good sign - everyone very friendly. Even without the visiting clown who was helping wait tables during our visit - and who serenaded departing customers with huge bubbles just outside- it was magical.

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This little family restaurant in Chavignol was recommended by several on line services so we gave it a try. We made reservations for 8pm but they asked if we could do 7:30 as they would be very busy at 8pmWhen we arrived we were the first and only guests for a while. Our young server was sweet and charming and catered to our needs helping us through the local menu.The four of us enjoyed both our rosé and our entire meal. Three things stood stood out for us#1 it is a little pricy at 110€ for the four of us#2 we were clearly the outsiders here and we noticed that every other guest received a healthier serving of wine than our four glasses and healthier portions of dishes served especially the desserts.#3 when we left the restaurant was still only perhaps 25% full. So we're not sure why we needed the early bookingAll and all an enjoyable evening

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We ended up by hazard in this restaurant, as all the others were fully booked. Even though this one was also full, the waiter offered us to eat at the bar. As he cleaned this area for us, a client offered us to come and eat at his table. The tables are close together - jovial exchanges thus started between the different tables! The waiter was smiling and helpful (even despite a strong tooth-ache!). We had a "côte de veau", delicious and very well cooked, rosé, with good wine and a real crème brûlée as a final touch. Recommended!

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The place may not look like much from the outside but the food is delicious (Crottin cheese from Romain Dubois) and the wine selection excellent (Vincent Pinard from nearby Bué). Worth the drive from Sancerre - or from Paris for that matter!

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