The Best Restaurants In Centre Ville Toulouse

Toulouse’s Centre Ville, better known as The Pink City of southern France, offers locals and travelers alike a unique adventure each day. From exploring the Basilica of Saint Sernin to relaxing along the River Garonne, there’s oodles to see and do here. What’s more, the restaurants and eateries on offer are truly top-notch too!

1. Michel Sarran

Restaurant, French, Contemporary

RESTAURANT MICHEL SARRAN, TOULOUSE, HAUTE-GARONNE (31), FRANCE

Michel Sarran is one of Toulouse’s most popular restaurants, located right next to city center. Top chef Michel Sarran creates a comfortable atmosphere to make all patrons feel at home. The indoor garden adds to the beauty of this joint, and the extensive wine list completes the dining experience. The high-quality food combined with personable service keeps new and returning customers all raving about this perennial city favorites.

2. Chez Emile

Restaurant, French, European, Fast Food

RESTAURANT CHEZ EMILE, CASSOULET SPECIALTY, CITY OF TOULOUSE, HAUTE-GARONNE (31), FRANCE

Open since the 40s, Chez Emile went from guest house to renowned restaurant in the heart of old Toulouse. The surrounding area of Place Saint-Georges feels like a charming village out of a fairy tale. Inside the restaurant is just as enchanting too, with beautiful decorations and traditional French cuisine to match. It is recommended to book in advance, since Chez Emile has some of the best cassoulet in town!

3. La Braisière

Restaurant, French

La Braisiere, Toulouse, Haute-Garonne, Occitanie, South of France

Located in the historic heart of Toulouse, La Braisière has been offering simple yet gourmet local foods for over 40 years. Between beef and whole-roasted ducks, meat lovers can enjoy freshly grilled food almost any day of the week. Yes sir, La Braisière’s wood-fired grill, also known as “the roaster”, cooks up a real medley of things to get excited about!

5. La Cave au Cassoulet

Restaurant, French, European

Not far from Les 4 Z’Arts lies La Cave au Cassoulet, featuring the famous southern French dish, cassoulet. Cassoulet is a slow-cooked casserole typically containing pork sausages, goose, duck or sometimes mutton, pork skins and white beans. The restaurant itself is dressed in European architecture and hidden down in the basement through a brick tunnel; rustic and cozy!

6. Le Bon Vivre

Restaurant, French

At Toulouses Le Bon Vivre restaurant. A typical Gascony dish of confit de canard served with vegetables and broth

Near Jardin Pierre Goudouli, Le Bon Vivre looks to offer guests a slice of the good life with its earthy cuisine. For the past quarter of a century, Alain and Huguette Meliet have been creating dishes including duck, pig, fresh vegetables and tasty pastries here. They rightfully pride themselves on their nutritional dimension and specialized Huguette culinary knowledge. With the goal of bringing friends old and new together, Le Bon Vivre provides a full meal with a starter, main course and dessert on its set menu.

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