Our Menu French Gastronomic Cuisine in Fontenay-le-Comte
Welcome to L'Ardoisine, a gastronomic restaurant in the heart of Fontenay-le-Comte, where authentic French cuisine comes to life through refined dishes, made with fresh, local, and seasonal ingredients. Our chef, Denis Marxer, invites you to discover two set menus to suit your appetite, along with a weekly changing specials board, inspired by the local market.
Homemade Dishes with Local Ingredients
Every dish at L'Ardoisine is homemade, prepared with high-quality ingredients sourced from local producers or selected with the utmost care. We proudly serve a genuine and generous French cuisine, whether you dine in our elegant dining room or on the shaded terrace during the warmer months.
Our Menus Seasonality, Finesse & Creativity
Discover our chef's creations, where each course invites you to enjoy a perfect blend of gastronomic tradition and modern creativity.
- Menu Découverte - 32€
3 courses (starter + main course + dessert) - Menu Dégustation - 38€
4 courses (2 starters or 2 desserts) - Children's Menu - 10€
Starters - choose from:
- “La n°2” clam from Île de Ré duo, trout roe with Breton-style “Tabasco”, and creamy leek purée
- Charolais beef tartare “au couteau”, truffled potato and Piccalilli
Main Courses - choose from:
- Royal sea bream, roasted parsnip with black sesame and smoked wheat
- Veal rib-eye with thyme, caramelized shallots
- Vegetarian option
Desserts - choose from:
- Praline & citrus mille-feuille
- Cantal “between two”, samosa and quince
- Dessert from the menu (+ €3)
Children’s Menu
A fish or meat with its accompaniments, prepared by the chef
Net prices - service included.
Chef's Specials A Fresh, Seasonal Board
Our specials board is updated regularly, depending on the chef's inspiration and market availability.
To Start
| Iberian Bellot | |
| 40g garnished board 80g garnished board | €17 €27 |
| Marinated cucumbers, pineapple-chili & lime vinaigrette (VG) | €12 |
| Stuffed chipirons, parsley, chorizo & heirloom tomatoes | €15 |
| South-West foie gras in fig-infused ballotin. Seasonal fruit compote, toasted kouglof | €19 |
To Follow
| Focaccia with tomato & pepper confit, burrata & arugula (VG) | €15 |
| Daily catch from our local coast, prepared according to the chef's mood | €24 |
| Label Rouge pork (La Croix Marand), thick-cut chop, mashed potatoes | €27 |
| Aubrac beef, butcher's cut, “plancha” sauce, herbed baby potatoes | €32 |
To Finish
| Vendée cheese board, chutney & dried fruits | €12 |
| Gun's Bell rum baba, vanilla chantilly, seasonal fruits | €10 |
| Guanaja 70% chocolate, five textures | €10 |
Net prices - service included.
